Michael Wacha fantasy outlook 2027
Michael Wacha ranks 149th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 42nd among starting pitchers, and 83rd in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 10 W, 3.64 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 139 K in 178 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.32 ERA and 158 strikeouts over 200.67 innings in 32 starts. His 4.38 FIP says his 3.32 ERA was kinder than his pitching. At 36 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#149
of 1184
Starting pitcher
#42
of 261
Points leagues
#83
315 proj. pts
Dynasty
#161
Keeper value
Round 13
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 30 | 30 | 177.2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 18.7% | 6.8% | 3.64 | 1.20 |
| 2026 | 32 | 32 | 200.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 19.5% | 6.7% | 3.32 | 1.11 |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 172.2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 17.6% | 6.3% | 3.86 | 1.22 |
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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 | 479 | .219 | .278 | .364 | 12 | 100 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 333 | .235 | .290 | .490 | 18 | 58 |
| Home | 380 | .214 | .268 | .425 | 17 | 73 |
| Away | 432 | .236 | .295 | .409 | 13 | 85 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.241
xSLG against
.408
xwOBA against
.307
FIP
4.38
ERA
3.32
200.67 IP
WAR
2.4
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 Michael Wacha in 2027?
Michael Wacha is 149th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 13 in a 12-team draft, and 83rd in standard points leagues.
Is Michael Wacha a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 13 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Michael Wacha eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at SP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Michael Wacha play for?
Michael Wacha is listed with the Kansas City Royals, 3rd in the rotation on the depth chart.
More: 2027 starting pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 149th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number