Steven Matz projection

Steven Matz (LHP, TB) projects to strike out 19.0% of batters, walk or hit 7.5% and allow home runs to 3.20%, working about 4.1 innings per start.

2026 season: 11 starts, 79.3 innings, 60 strikeouts, 27 walks + HBP, 15 home runs.

2025 Statcast: xwOBA allowed 0.287, CSW 26.897%.