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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Jack Flaherty leads top pitchers for July 20, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Monday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Monday, July 20, 2026, feature Jack Flaherty of the Tigers 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 July 20, 2026
See which pitchers join Flaherty on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty (Tigers) | 5.74 | 15.26 | 2.26 | 4.59 |
| Dylan Cease (Blue Jays) | 5.71 | 15.87 | 1.92 | 3.98 |
| Ronel Blanco (Astros) | 5.56 | 17.26 | 2.59 | 5.12 |
| Joe Ryan (Twins) | 5.55 | 15.48 | 2.21 | 4.67 |
| Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers) | 5.52 | 14.61 | 2.14 | 4.12 |
| Jacob deGrom (Rangers) | 5.52 | 15.50 | 2.18 | 4.76 |
| Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies) | 5.50 | 17.14 | 2.24 | 5.77 |
| Freddy Peralta (Mets) | 5.49 | 14.76 | 1.96 | 3.94 |
| Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) | 5.47 | 14.56 | 1.92 | 3.64 |
| José Soriano (Angels) | 5.23 | 15.92 | 2.95 | 6.21 |
For July 20, 2026, Flaherty tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.74, followed by Dylan Cease at 5.71. Ronel Blanco, Joe Ryan and Jacob deGrom 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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