MLB strikeout projections today: Zack Wheeler leads top pitchers for September 5, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Saturday, September 5, 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 September 5, 2026

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

• Zack Wheeler (Phillies): 5.83 Ks, 17.10 outs, 1.95 earned runs, 4.46 hits
• Jacob deGrom (Rangers): 5.45 Ks, 15.61 outs, 1.80 earned runs, 3.92 hits
• Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers): 5.41 Ks, 14.91 outs, 1.77 earned runs, 3.44 hits
• Sonny Gray (Red Sox): 5.39 Ks, 15.72 outs, 2.02 earned runs, 4.75 hits
• Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates): 5.26 Ks, 17.79 outs, 2.26 earned runs, 5.34 hits
• Framber Valdez (Tigers): 5.17 Ks, 17.69 outs, 2.15 earned runs, 5.11 hits
• Dustin May (Brewers): 5.10 Ks, 16.57 outs, 2.57 earned runs, 5.17 hits
• George Kirby (Mariners): 5.06 Ks, 15.36 outs, 1.67 earned runs, 3.97 hits
• Robbie Ray (Padres): 5.03 Ks, 15.07 outs, 2.13 earned runs, 4.37 hits
• Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 4.95 Ks, 14.88 outs, 2.06 earned runs, 4.13 hits

For September 5, 2026, Wheeler tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.83, followed by Jacob deGrom at 5.45. Tyler Glasnow, Sonny Gray and Braxton Ashcraft 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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