Strikeout rate is up to 27.0% in 8 outings with more cutters. Even after bringing him down from that mark as his baseline, I still have Priester projected at 5.44 strikeouts against the Cubs.

Kikuchi has a 26.4% strikeout rate in 12 starts with more curveballs, up from his full-season mark of 24%. Facing a Rangers active roster with a 26.1% strikeout rate against lefties.

Angels' active roster has a 25.8% strikeout rate against lefties, so I have Corbin projected at 5.58 strikeouts here.