# MLB Strikeout Props Today (May 25, 2026) — Best Pitcher K Picks

> MLB strikeout prop picks for May 25, 2026 - Jacob Misiorowski leads the board across 13 games. 6-factor scoring model ranks pitchers by K likelihood.

**Date:** 2026-05-25  
**Author:** HeatCheck HQ  
**Tags:** MLB, Strikeouts, Pitcher Props, K Props, Daily Picks, Player Props  
**Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/mlb-strikeout-picks-may-25-2026  
**Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io

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**Today's best MLB strikeout prop picks for Monday, May 25, 2026** are Jacob Misiorowski (Score: 85 — 13.89 K/9, 39.0% whiff rate), Jesús Luzardo (Score: 65 — 10.76 K/9, 31.9% whiff rate), Nolan McLean (Score: 64 — 10.71 K/9, 24.1% whiff rate). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's 6-factor pitcher K scoring model, updated daily.

# MLB Strikeout Props Today — May 25, 2026

13-game slate, 26 probable starters. These pitchers have the K rate and matchup to pile up strikeouts.

> [Pitching Stats Dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats) — full pitcher arsenals and K metrics for every starter.

> **Yesterday's K picks:** [MLB Strikeout Picks - May 24](/blog/mlb-strikeout-picks-may-24-2026)

## Today's Slate

- CHC @ PIT (Ben Brown vs Carmen Mlodzinski) - 1:35 PM ET
- TB @ BAL (Shane McClanahan vs Kyle Bradish) - 1:35 PM ET
- MIN @ CWS (Zebby Matthews vs Anthony Kay) - 2:10 PM ET
- STL @ MIL (Matthew Liberatore vs Jacob Misiorowski) - 2:10 PM ET
- NYY @ KC (Will Warren vs Michael Wacha) - 3:40 PM ET
- CIN @ NYM (Nick Lodolo vs Nolan McLean) - 4:10 PM ET
- AZ @ SF (Merrill Kelly vs Landen Roupp) - 5:05 PM ET
- WSH @ CLE (Zack Littell vs Tanner Bibee) - 6:10 PM ET
- PHI @ SD (Jesús Luzardo vs Randy Vásquez) - 6:40 PM ET
- HOU @ TEX (Tatsuya Imai vs Kumar Rocker) - 7:05 PM ET
- MIA @ TOR (Janson Junk vs Trey Yesavage) - 7:07 PM ET
- COL @ LAD (Tanner Gordon vs Emmet Sheehan) - 9:10 PM ET
- SEA @ ATH (Luis Castillo vs Aaron Civale) - 9:40 PM ET

## Pick 1: Jacob Misiorowski — MIL vs STL

RHP | 88 K on season | American Family Field

*88 K · 13.89 K/9 · 39.0% whiff · 1.89 ERA · 0.88 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate*

**Top K play tonight.** Jacob Misiorowski's 13.89 K/9 puts him in elite strikeout territory — the kind of arm that punches out a batter every nine pitches he's in the game. Tonight against STL he keeps adding to the season total.

The 39.0% whiff rate underneath confirms the stuff is real, not BABIP-fueled. The 4-seam fastball (45.1% whiff) is the put-away offering when he needs it.

> **Dig deeper into pitcher arsenals** on the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats) — see pitch mix, whiff rates, and velocity for every starter.

## Pick 2: Jesús Luzardo — PHI vs SD

LHP | 66 K on season | Petco Park

*66 K · 10.76 K/9 · 31.9% whiff · 4.85 ERA · 1.31 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate*

Jesús Luzardo runs a elite 31.9% whiff rate (90th+ percentile). Swing-and-miss stuff is the foundation of strikeout production, and his is the foundation of tonight's lean.

The sweeper (47.4% whiff) is the put-away offering when he needs it. The 10.76 K/9 is the season-long anchor. One concern: 4.85 ERA. A rough early inning can pull him before he stacks Ks, so this is a top-of-game prop more than a deep one.

## Pick 3: Nolan McLean — NYM vs CIN

RHP | 69 K on season | Citi Field

*69 K · 10.71 K/9 · 24.1% whiff · 3.57 ERA · 1.03 WHIP · 22.0% opp K rate*

When the K/9 is 10.71, the projection writes itself. Nolan McLean is a strikeout artist by trade, and CIN's lineup is the next set of victims.

The curveball (44.2% whiff) is the put-away offering when he needs it.

## Honorable Mentions

- **Trey Yesavage** (TOR) vs MIA — 10.40 K/9, 30.6% whiff, 1.07 ERA, 29 K
- **Will Warren** (NYY) vs KC — 10.71 K/9, 24.5% whiff, 3.61 ERA, 62 K
- **Landen Roupp** (SF) vs AZ — 9.98 K/9, 25.6% whiff, 3.27 ERA, 61 K

## Related Guides

- [MLB Stats Explained](/blog/mlb-stats-explained)
- [Hitter vs Pitcher Matchup Guide](/blog/hitter-vs-pitcher-matchup-guide)
- [MLB Weather Betting Guide](/blog/mlb-weather-betting-guide)

## Before You Lock

Check the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats) for full arsenal breakdowns and the [Hitting Stats page](/mlb/hitting-stats) for pitch mix analysis showing which lineups are most vulnerable to certain pitch types. Confirm lineups and starting pitchers before betting — a bullpen game changes everything. K/9 and whiff rate together are the strongest predictors of strikeout volume.

Our strikeout model scores probable starters across 6 factors — K/9, whiff rate, opposing team K tendency, pitcher quality, workload pace, and venue. Full pitcher profiles on the [Pitching Stats dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats).

**More from HeatCheck HQ:**
- [Pitching Stats Dashboard](/mlb/pitching-stats) — pitcher arsenals, K rates, and advanced metrics
- [Hitting Stats Dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats) — batter K vulnerability and pitch mix analysis
- [Dinger Picks Today](/blog/mlb-dinger-of-the-day-may-25-2026) — Statcast-driven home run picks
- [NRFI Picks Today](/blog/mlb-nrfi-picks-may-25-2026) — no run first inning best bets

*Updated as lineups confirm. Full slate at [heatcheckhq.io](https://heatcheckhq.io).*

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- Parent hub: [MLB Props Hub](/blog/topic/mlb-props)
- Daily stream: [MLB Strikeout Picks](/blog/stream/mlb-strikeout-picks)
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