2026 Fantasy On SI Top 10 Projected Starting Pitchers Ranked by FPGscore
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8 - Cristopher Sanchez, Philadelphia Phillies
Fantasy Outlook: At age 28, Sanchez reached the peak of his pitching mountain, thanks to his increase in velocity. His four-seamer fastball is the key to his success, as it sets up his swing-and-miss changeup. This season, his resume will be compared to better arms. I expect a push higher in wins, with a sub-3.00 ERA and another 200+ strikeout season.
Projections: 14-7 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.067 WHIP, and 208 strikeouts over 195.1 innings
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