As the MLB season resumes, attention turns to individual season leader props, particularly at DraftKings. Aaron Ashby, the Milwaukee Brewers reliever, stands out with an impressive MLB-best 12 victories in 45 appearances, marking a historic feat for a reliever entering the All-Star break.

Despite his record, Ashby is notably absent from betting odds for the wins leader, a reflection of the rarity of relievers leading in wins. Historical context reveals that no pitcher with over 80% of appearances in relief has ever topped the wins chart. The last reliever to tie for the league lead was Ernie Broglio in 1960, who made a significant number of starts.

Current favorites for the wins title include:

• Cristopher Sanchez (+400)
• Sonny Gray (+700)
• Jacob Misiorowski (+750)
• Zack Wheeler (+900)

Sanchez’s upcoming start is skipped for rest, while Gray’s trade rumors swirl. This uncertainty hints at a challenging race for a potential 20-win pitcher this season.

In other categories, Jacob Misiorowski leads in strikeouts with 167, while Cade Smith holds the saves lead with 28. Otto Lopez surprises with a .334 batting average and 127 hits, leading the hits category. Notably, Corbin Carroll leads in triples with 10, and Nasim Nunez tops the stolen bases chart with 34 steals.

With the season heating up, Ashby’s record-setting performance continues to spark interest and debate among fans and analysts alike.