Looking for today’s MLB probable pitchers? Here’s a full look at the starting pitching matchups for April 2, 2026. Even with just three games on the slate, there are still some intriguing arms taking the mound, including Taj Bradley coming off a strong first outing, Cole Ragans looking to bounce back after a rough start, and a late-night matchup featuring David Peterson against strikeout artist Robbie Ray. Below, you’ll find the probable pitchers, game times, matchup notes, and embedded odds and prop markets for each game.
Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
- Minnesota Twins: Taj Bradley
- Kansas City Royals: Cole Ragans
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
Bradley got off to an encouraging start, allowing just one run on three hits with nine strikeouts in 4.1 innings against the Orioles on Saturday. He’ll be opposed by Ragans, who got roughed up by the Braves in his first start, allowing four runs on six hits, three of which were home runs.
Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
- Atlanta Braves: Reynaldo Lopez
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
Lopez held the Royals to just one run through six innings in his first start, but his xERA of 4.46 tells us it could have been a lot worse. He’ll try to outpitch Nelson, who was stellar in Arizona last season, boasting a 2.71 ERA with a .262 wOBA allowed and a 3.14 FIP.
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants Probable Pitchers
- New York Mets: David Peterson
- San Francisco Giants: Robbie Ray
- Time: 9:45 PM ET
This matchup will feature two vastly different pitching styles, as Peterson will try to keep the ball on the ground as he did in 2025 with a 55% ground ball rate. Ray, meanwhile, has averaged over a strikeout per inning in eight of his 10 seasons.
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