AJ Blubaugh fantasy outlook 2027
AJ Blubaugh ranks 265th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 38th among relief pitchers, and 441st in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 5 W, 3.47 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 77 K in 76 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.66 ERA and 94 strikeouts over 96 innings across 64 appearances. His 4.31 FIP says his 3.66 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 26 next season he is still on the rising side of the aging curve.
Overall (5x5)
#265
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#38
of 409
Points leagues
#441
179 proj. pts
Dynasty
#265
Keeper value
Round 23
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 46 | 0 | 76.1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 77 | 24.5% | 9.8% | 3.47 | 1.18 |
| 2026 | 64 | 0 | 96.0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 94 | 23.4% | 10.5% | 3.66 | 1.23 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 32.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 28.2% | 8.9% | 1.69 | 0.88 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 214 | .183 | .268 | .355 | 7 | 51 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 187 | .259 | .344 | .438 | 6 | 43 |
| Home | 174 | .201 | .282 | .357 | 5 | 48 |
| Away | 227 | .232 | .320 | .423 | 8 | 46 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.225
xSLG against
.395
xwOBA against
.315
FIP
4.31
ERA
3.66
96.00 IP
WAR
0.2
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
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Best fantasy teammates
Houston Astros depth chart- #13Yordan AlvarezOFHOU
- #92Josh HaderRPHOU
- #106Hunter BrownSPHOU
- #143Jeremy PeñaSSHOU
- #169Isaac Paredes3BHOU
- #183Jose Altuve2BHOU
Common questions
Where should I draft AJ Blubaugh in 2027?
AJ Blubaugh is 265th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 23 in a 12-team draft, and 441st in standard points leagues.
Is AJ Blubaugh a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 23 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is AJ Blubaugh eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does AJ Blubaugh play for?
AJ Blubaugh is listed with the Houston Astros, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 265th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number