MLB strikeout projections today: Paul Skenes leads top pitchers for August 25, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, feature Paul Skenes of the Pirates as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.

Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.

Strikeout projections for August 25, 2026

See which pitchers join Skenes on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.

• Paul Skenes (Pirates): 5.81 Ks, 15.40 outs, 1.60 earned runs, 4.12 hits
• Aaron Nola (Phillies): 5.63 Ks, 16.10 outs, 2.22 earned runs, 4.75 hits
• Jacob deGrom (Rangers): 5.53 Ks, 15.36 outs, 1.91 earned runs, 4.16 hits
• Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers): 5.46 Ks, 14.72 outs, 1.84 earned runs, 3.71 hits
• Ian Seymour (Rays): 5.26 Ks, 17.52 outs, 2.71 earned runs, 5.44 hits
• Gavin Williams (Guardians): 5.23 Ks, 15.03 outs, 1.90 earned runs, 3.86 hits
• George Kirby (Mariners): 5.07 Ks, 15.23 outs, 1.73 earned runs, 4.10 hits
• Michael King (Padres): 5.06 Ks, 14.94 outs, 1.94 earned runs, 4.18 hits
• Kyle Harrison (Brewers): 4.65 Ks, 13.57 outs, 2.00 earned runs, 3.69 hits
• Will Warren (Yankees): 4.47 Ks, 14.18 outs, 2.15 earned runs, 4.14 hits

For August 25, 2026, Skenes tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.81, followed by Aaron Nola at 5.63. Jacob deGrom, Tyler Glasnow and Ian Seymour round out the top five.

Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.

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