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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for July 21, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Tuesday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Tuesday, July 21, 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 21, 2026
See which pitchers join Wheeler on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler (Phillies) | 6.05 | 17.21 | 2.24 | 5.13 |
| Chase Burns (Reds) | 5.81 | 14.01 | 1.86 | 3.96 |
| Luis Castillo (Mariners) | 5.69 | 17.09 | 2.13 | 4.69 |
| Framber Valdez (Tigers) | 5.30 | 18.06 | 2.38 | 5.63 |
| Tatsuya Imai (Astros) | 5.28 | 15.87 | 2.49 | 5.05 |
| Reynaldo López (Braves) | 5.18 | 15.54 | 2.21 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays) | 5.02 | 16.55 | 2.30 | 4.96 |
| Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers) | 4.74 | 15.45 | 2.58 | 5.22 |
| Kyle Bradish (Orioles) | 4.68 | 13.79 | 2.12 | 4.91 |
| Suarez (Red Sox) | 4.65 | 16.41 | 2.18 | 5.49 |
For July 21, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.05, followed by Chase Burns at 5.81. Luis Castillo, Framber Valdez and Tatsuya Imai 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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