MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for August 30, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Sunday, August 30, 2026, feature Zack Wheeler of the Phillies 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 30, 2026

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

• Zack Wheeler (Phillies): 6.42 Ks, 17.22 outs, 1.88 earned runs, 4.21 hits
• Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers): 5.36 Ks, 14.91 outs, 1.75 earned runs, 3.51 hits
• Robbie Ray (Padres): 5.16 Ks, 14.92 outs, 2.22 earned runs, 4.56 hits
• Chase Burns (Reds): 5.12 Ks, 13.11 outs, 2.15 earned runs, 4.56 hits
• Dustin May (Brewers): 5.07 Ks, 16.70 outs, 2.37 earned runs, 4.87 hits
• Logan Gilbert (Mariners): 4.91 Ks, 15.41 outs, 1.84 earned runs, 4.07 hits
• Framber Valdez (Tigers): 4.88 Ks, 17.51 outs, 2.36 earned runs, 5.53 hits
• Yusei Kikuchi (Angels): 4.85 Ks, 14.28 outs, 2.45 earned runs, 4.94 hits
• Shota Imanaga (Cubs): 4.62 Ks, 15.03 outs, 2.21 earned runs, 4.71 hits
• ** Suarez (Red Sox):** 4.57 Ks, 16.06 outs, 2.06 earned runs, 4.81 hits

For August 30, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.42, followed by Tyler Glasnow at 5.36. Robbie Ray, Chase Burns and Dustin May 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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