MLB Starting Pitchers · Projections & Recent Form

April 18, 2026 MLB Starting Pitchers

1 game · 1 starter · Updated Jun 4, 6:29 AM ET

The Almanac's Take

Thin slate — one starter in the data, so manage expectations before scrolling the grid. Will Warren draws a neutral matchup against Kansas City and projects for 5.1 IP and 5.4 strikeouts with a 2.0 projected ER, which lines up reasonably well with his 3.22 season ERA. Nothing in his flags or the matchup profile gives a strong lean either way, and medium confidence means the projection model isn't loading up on conviction here either. He's the only arm to evaluate today, so context is limited — treat this as a low-volume Saturday rather than a full slate.

#1Will Warren(RHP)

New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals

Yankee Stadium · Final

GS
12
IP
64.3
W-L
7-1
ERA
3.22
WHIP
1.20
K/9
9.80
BB/9
2.70
K/BB
3.68

Projection

Matchup · neutral
IP
5.1
K
5.4
ER
2.0
H
4.6
HR
0.20
BB
1.3
QS%
15%
Win%
45%
DK pts
14.6
Floor
3.0
Ceiling
26.2
Rest
5d

Last 5 Starts

Recent starts for Will Warren.
DateIPHERBBKHRPDec
2026-04-133.73016089
2026-04-084.75235085
2026-04-035.74206277W
2026-03-284.35123083
2026-03-013.71003050

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