Daniel Lynch IV fantasy outlook 2027
Daniel Lynch IV ranks 361st overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 89th among relief pitchers, and 556th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 5 W, 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 55 K in 75 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.08 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 86 innings in 10 starts. He plays next season at 30.
Overall (5x5)
#361
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#89
of 409
Points leagues
#556
153 proj. pts
Dynasty
#361
Keeper value
Round 31
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 51 | 0 | 74.2 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 55 | 17.6% | 8.1% | 3.81 | 1.23 |
| 2026 | 56 | 10 | 86.0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 15.7% | 7.3% | 4.08 | 1.15 |
| 2025 | 57 | 2 | 67.2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 15.6% | 9.0% | 3.06 | 1.36 |
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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 | 131 | .165 | .223 | .248 | 2 | 23 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 225 | .261 | .329 | .473 | 9 | 33 |
| Home | 226 | .228 | .302 | .371 | 6 | 30 |
| Away | 130 | .221 | .269 | .418 | 5 | 26 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.260
xSLG against
.428
xwOBA against
.328
FIP
4.51
ERA
4.08
86.00 IP
WAR
0.5
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Daniel Lynch IV
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- #359Ben BrownSPCHC
- #360Jeremiah EstradaRPSD
- #362Hogan HarrisRPATH
- #363Royce Lewis1BMIN
- #364Ryan ZeferjahnRPCHC
Best fantasy teammates
Kansas City Royals depth chart- #9Bobby Witt Jr.SSKC
- #80
- #141Jac CaglianoneOFKC
- #149Michael WachaSPKC
- #158Noah CameronSPKC
- #166
Common questions
Where should I draft Daniel Lynch IV in 2027?
Daniel Lynch IV is 361st on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 31 in a 12-team draft, and 556th in standard points leagues.
Is Daniel Lynch IV a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 31 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Daniel Lynch IV eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP, RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Daniel Lynch IV play for?
Daniel Lynch IV is listed with the Kansas City Royals, 7th in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 361st pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number