Joel Kuhnel fantasy outlook 2027
Joel Kuhnel ranks 703rd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 294th among relief pitchers, and 942nd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 2 W, 4.32 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 37 K in 48 IP. In 2026 he posted a 4.40 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 45 innings across 45 appearances. His 5.34 FIP says his 4.40 ERA was kinder than his pitching. He plays next season at 32.
Overall (5x5)
#703
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#294
of 409
Points leagues
#942
99 proj. pts
Dynasty
#703
Keeper value
Round 59
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 46 | 0 | 47.2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 17.4% | 8.5% | 4.32 | 1.38 |
| 2026 | 45 | 0 | 45.0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 13.9% | 8.9% | 4.40 | 1.49 |
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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 | 97 | .354 | .433 | .598 | 5 | 9 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 105 | .211 | .276 | .316 | 2 | 19 |
| Home | 99 | .279 | .364 | .500 | 5 | 13 |
| Away | 103 | .275 | .340 | .396 | 2 | 15 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.292
xSLG against
.444
xwOBA against
.358
FIP
5.34
ERA
4.40
45.00 IP
WAR
-0.4
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
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Common questions
Where should I draft Joel Kuhnel in 2027?
Joel Kuhnel is 703rd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 59 in a 12-team draft, and 942nd in standard points leagues.
Is Joel Kuhnel a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 59 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Joel Kuhnel 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 Joel Kuhnel play for?
Joel Kuhnel is listed with the San Francisco Giants, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 703rd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number