MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for July 27, 2026
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Monday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Monday, July 27, 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 July 27, 2026
See which pitchers join Wheeler on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler (Phillies) | 6.20 | 17.52 | 2.03 | 4.75 |
| Tatsuya Imai (Astros) | 5.41 | 15.24 | 2.83 | 5.59 |
| Max Fried (Yankees) | 5.25 | 17.10 | 2.21 | 5.34 |
| Chase Burns (Reds) | 5.03 | 13.64 | 2.14 | 4.47 |
| George Kirby (Mariners) | 4.80 | 15.52 | 1.96 | 4.59 |
| Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks) | 4.69 | 15.71 | 2.52 | 5.74 |
| Slade Cecconi (Guardians) | 4.62 | 16.09 | 2.66 | 5.46 |
| Kyle Bradish (Orioles) | 4.54 | 13.88 | 2.02 | 4.50 |
| Payton Tolle (Red Sox) | 4.50 | 14.08 | 1.94 | 4.12 |
| Mitch Keller (Pirates) | 4.42 | 15.54 | 2.44 | 5.34 |
For July 27, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.20, followed by Tatsuya Imai at 5.41. Max Fried, Chase Burns and George Kirby round out the top five.
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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.
