MLB Starting Pitchers · Projections & Recent Form

April 5, 2026 MLB Starting Pitchers

2 games · 2 starters · Updated Jul 13, 4:49 AM ET

The Almanac's Take

Two-game slate, both projections flagged low-confidence — treat the numbers as directional, not precise. Cabrera is the clearer lean: 6.2 projected Ks over 6.2 innings with a 1.3 projected ER against Cleveland, backed by a matchup graded elite and a park that suppresses run scoring by 9%. The 42°F conditions add another layer of suppression. His 5.1 season ERA is the obvious counter-argument, and the low-confidence tag means the projection is doing real work here. Buehler draws an unfavorable matchup at Fenway, which boosts run scoring by 6%, and his 4.5 projected innings and 2.4 projected ER make him a difficult sell on a short slate.

#1Edward Cabrera(RHP)

Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians

Progressive Field · Final

GS
14
IP
72.3
W-L
5-4
ERA
5.10
WHIP
1.40
K/9
8.10
BB/9
3.60
K/BB
2.24

Projection

Matchup · elite
IP
6.2
K
6.2
ER
1.3
H
4.8
HR
0.30
BB
3.4
QS%
80%
Win%
45%
DK pts
18.7
Floor
3.9
Ceiling
33.5
Rest
6d
  • Progressive Field suppresses run scoring by 9%
  • Cold conditions (42°F) suppress offense
  • low sample

Last 1 Start

Recent starts for Edward Cabrera.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-03-306.01015080W

#2Walker Buehler(RHP)

San Diego Padres vs Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park · Final

GS
19
IP
89.0
W-L
5-5
ERA
5.36
WHIP
1.44
K/9
8.20
BB/9
3.50
K/BB
2.31

Projection

Matchup · unfavorable
IP
4.5
K
4.9
ER
2.4
H
4.4
HR
0.10
BB
2.6
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
10.7
Floor
2.2
Ceiling
19.2
Rest
6d
  • Fenway Park boosts run scoring by 6%
  • Cold conditions (47°F) suppress offense
  • low sample

Last 1 Start

Recent starts for Walker Buehler.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-03-304.05323172L

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