The 2026 MLB season is through three weeks. Numerous players are off to hot starts, while others are still working on timing and rhythm. The biggest stories are the players that come out of nowhere and have tremendous starts to their season. Here are the top 10 starting pitchers rankings in MLB after three weeks.

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1. Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 1, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Rasmussen is having the best start of his career and leading Tampa Bay’s rotation. Entering the week, he’s made three starts and has a WHIP below 0.60. If he can stay healthy, he can represent the American League in the All-Star game.

2. Kevin Gausman, Toronto Blue Jays

Gausman has been a nightmare for opposing batters. He’s limited hitters to a batting average below .150. His strikeout rate is 1.5 per inning pitched.

3. Jose Soriano, Los Angeles Angels

Soriano is off to the best start of his career. Entering the week, he has four wins in four starts. He has a 0.67 WHIP and a .103 batting average against.

4. Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals

Wacha has never had outstanding velocity, but the veteran knows how to pitch. He’s leading Kansas City’s starting rotation. Entering the week, he has a 0.43 ERA and 0.71 WHIP.

5. Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees

Mar 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Schlittler is turning into New York’s best starting pitcher. Entering the week, he has 30 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched. Among MLB starting pitchers, he’s tied for fifth in WHIP.

6. Emerson Hancock, Seattle Mariners

Hancock’s great story has continued through three weeks. Entering the week, his WHIP is below 0.75. He’s been an anchor at the backend of Seattle’s rotation.

7. Max Fried, New York Yankees

Fried is the most underrated MLB starting pitcher. He knows how to get Major League hitters out. Entering the week, he leads Yankees starters in ERA and is second in WHIP.

8. Jeffrey Springs, Athletics

The veteran is off to a much better start compared to last season. He’s given the Athletics a chance to win in each of his three starts. However, history has shown hitters to adjust against Springs by late June.

9. Bryan Woo, Seattle Mariners

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (22) throws to first for an out against Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) in the seventh inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Woo is carrying over where he left off in 2025. He’s shown the ability to surrender soft contact. Entering the week, he has not allowed a home run.

10. Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins

Alcantara struggled last season. It was his first season back from Tommy John surgery, and it usually takes a full season to regain pre-surgery form. This season, Alcantara is looking like the pitcher who won the NL Cy Young Award in 2022.

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