Looking for today’s MLB probable pitchers? Here’s the full list of starting pitcher matchups for April 3, 2026, including game times and embedded widgets with odds, strikeout props, and team trends. You can also find the latest odds and player props for today’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook. Today’s slate features a full schedule of games, highlighted by strong outings from Framber Valdez, a favorable matchup for Michael King, and a strikeout-heavy spot for Bryan Woo against the Angels..
Top Pitching Matchups for April 3, 2026
- Framber Valdez looks to keep his time in Detroit rolling after a one run performance against the Padres in his debut.
- Michael King faces a struggling Red Sox offense that is slashing just .208/.295/.347 with a .292 wOBA through six games.
- Bryan Woo gets the strikeout prone Angels, who have a 30% K% through six games.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Emmett Sheehan
- Washington Nationals: Miles Mikolas
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
Sheehan was rocked in his first start against the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on five hits with six strikeouts through 3.1 innings. He’ll oppose Mikolas, who allowed 29 home runs through 31 starts last season, giving him a 1.6 HR/9.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers Probable Pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals: Michael McGreevey
- Detroit Tigers: Framber Valdez
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
McGreevey shutout the Rays through six innings against the Rays in his first start. However, his xERA of 5.18 tells us he got lucky. He’ll take on the newly acquired Valdez, who induced nearly a 50% ground ball rate in his Tigers debut last week.
Miami Marlins vs. New York Yankees Probable Pitchers
- Miami Marlins: Eury Perez
- New York Yankees: Will Warren
- Time: 1:35 PM ET
Perez doesn’t get the love he deserves and he showed off his upside against the Rockies in his first start. He struck out eight through seven innings while allowing three runs on five hits. He’ll oppose Warren, who can get a bit wild with his command at times.
San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox Probable Pitchers
- San Diego Padres: Michael King
- Boston Red Sox: Sonny Gray
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
Despite four walks, King allowed only an unearned run against the Tigers through five innings of work in his first start. He’ll take on Gray, who had a rough Red Sox debut, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits against his former team, the Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Texas Rangers Probable Pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer
- Texas Rangers: MacKenzie Gore
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
Singer was worse off on the road last season, posting a 4.88 ERA with a .333 wOBA and a 4.13 FIP. He’ll take on Gore in Texas, who impressed in his debut against the Phillies, allowing just two runs on two hits and seven strikeouts.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs: Cade Horton
- Cleveland Guardians: Joey Cantillo
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
Horton picked up where he left out in his 2025 rookie season, holding the Nationals to two runs on four hits through 6.1 innings. He’ll face Cantillo, who struggled against left-handed bats last season with a .334 wOBA and a 4.47 FIP.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers
- Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Boyle
- Minnesota Twins: Bailey Ober
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
Boyle is someone to watch this season, as he’s solidified in the Rays rotation. He’ll take on Ober, who took a step back in 2025 with a 5.10 ERA, a 4.34 FIP and. K/9 of just 7.3.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers
- Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Nola
- Colorado Rockies: Micheal Lorenzen
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
It was an extremely odd season for Nola last year, who ended with a 6.01 ERA through 94.1 innings. He did have a 4.12 xERA but it still was an off year for the Phillies ace. He’ll face Lorenzen, who has seen an uptick in his strikeouts, going from a 6.7 K/9 in 2024 to an 8.1 in 2025.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles: Kyle Bradish
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Mitch Keller
- Time: 4:12 PM ET
Injuries have derailed Bradish over the past two years but now he’s healthy and limited the Twins to two earned runs in 4.2 innings in his first start. He’ll face Keller, who has seen declining strikeout numbers in his last three seasons since 2023.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers: Chad Patrick
- Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Patrick quietly put together a solid 2025, producing a 3.53 ERA with a 3.88 ERA and a 9.5 K/9 through 119.2 innings. He’ll oppose Wacha, who has been excellent at keeping the ball in the park, posting a 0.92 HR/9 or less since he joined the Royals in 2024.
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers
- Seattle Mariners: Bryan Woo
- Los Angeles Angels: Reid Detmers
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
Woo has excellent command and strikeout upside, making him a pivotal piece of the Mariners rotation. He’ll go against Detmers who had a career year in 2025 with a 3.96 ERA to go with an xERA of 3.60.
Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
- Atlanta Braves: Grant Holmes
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez
- Time: 9:40PM ET
Holmes’ numbers on the road were a real sore spot, sporting a 5.51 ERA with a .344 wOBA and a 5.44 FIP. He’ll face Rodriguez, who allowed a single unearned run against the Dodgers through five innings in his first start.
Houston Astros vs. Athletics Probable Pitchers
- Houston Astros: Cristian Javier
- Athletics: Jeffery Springs
- Time: 9:40PM ET
Javier got lit up in his first start against the Angels, allowing six runs on four hits, including two home runs, through 4.2 innings. He’ll oppose Springs, who allowed 28 home runs in 32 appearances last season.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Probable Pitchers
- New York Mets: Noah McLean
- San Francisco Giants: Tyler Mahle
- Time: 10:15PM ET
McLean was stellar in eight starts last year and showed more of that against the Pirates last week. He allowed just two runs on four his with eight strikeouts in five innings. He’ll face Mahle, who had a 2.18 ERA but a 4.23 xERA through 86.2 innings last season.
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