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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for August 24, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Monday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Monday, August 24, 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 24, 2026
See which pitchers join Wheeler on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
- Zack Wheeler (Phillies): 6.60 Ks, 17.27 outs, 1.72 earned runs, 3.99 hits
- Logan Gilbert (Mariners): 5.71 Ks, 15.56 outs, 1.62 earned runs, 3.68 hits
- Framber Valdez (Tigers): 4.98 Ks, 17.70 outs, 2.27 earned runs, 5.30 hits
- Robbie Ray (Padres): 4.98 Ks, 15.11 outs, 2.11 earned runs, 4.33 hits
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates): 4.90 Ks, 17.41 outs, 2.43 earned runs, 5.71 hits
- Chase Burns (Reds): 4.90 Ks, 13.87 outs, 1.66 earned runs, 3.74 hits
- Kevin Gausman (Cubs): 4.61 Ks, 15.79 outs, 2.44 earned runs, 5.21 hits
- Sandy Alcantara (Marlins): 4.45 Ks, 16.94 outs, 2.59 earned runs, 5.66 hits
- Zebby Matthews (Twins): 4.44 Ks, 13.50 outs, 2.32 earned runs, 5.36 hits
- ** Suarez (Red Sox):** 4.39 Ks, 16.21 outs, 1.95 earned runs, 4.87 hits
For August 24, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.60, followed by Logan Gilbert at 5.71. Robbie Ray, Framber Valdez and Chase Burns 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.
Plus, check out the other side of the action with Monday's top 10 home run predictions.
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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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