2026 Fantasy On SI Top 10 Projected Starting Pitchers Ranked by FPGscore
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6 - Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Fantasy Outlook: Crochet checks a lot of ace boxes, and the Red Sox have a developing offense, suggesting plenty of wins and strikeouts. His ERA and WHIP edge doesn’t look as high as Tarik Skubal's or Paul Skenes, and his back-to-back seasons with a massive jump in innings could lead to some regression. He allowed two runs or fewer in 25 of his 32 starts last season. Great arm, with a winning foundation in wins, ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.
Projections: 15-7 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.069 WHIP, and 240 strikeouts over 198.3 innings
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