Top 10 Fantasy Starts: May 20
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 4 platoon advantages in today's slate.
⚡ The live Top Starts rankings update every hour as lineups and probables are confirmed — the order may shift throughout the day.
Here are today's top 10 fantasy baseball starts, ranked by our algorithm using career splits vs today's probable starters, current season performance, and platoon matchups. 4 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Andy Pages
CF · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Randy Vásquez (RHP) · Away
Randy Vásquez comes in with a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 6 PA vs Vásquez
.500 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Lawrence Butler
RF · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Jack Kochanowicz (RHP) · Away
Jack Kochanowicz comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Jack Kochanowicz.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs Kochanowicz
.500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Alec Bohm
3B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) · Home
Andrew Abbott comes in with a 4.21 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Andrew Abbott.
Key stats: .750 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 6 PA vs Abbott
.750 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Nathaniel Lowe
DH · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs Aaron Nola (RHP) · Away
Aaron Nola comes in with a 5.91 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Aaron Nola.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.571 OPS in 7 PA vs Nola
.571 AVG / 1.571 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Ketel Marte
2B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats S
Matchup: vs Tyler Mahle (RHP) · Home
Tyler Mahle comes in with a 5.59 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .556 AVG / 1.711 OPS in 10 PA vs Mahle
.556 AVG / 1.711 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Brent Rooker
DH · Athletics · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jack Kochanowicz (RHP) · Away
Jack Kochanowicz comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Kochanowicz
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Joc Pederson
DH · Texas Rangers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kyle Freeland (LHP) · Away
Kyle Freeland comes in with a 7.22 ERA and 1.66 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .750 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Freeland
.750 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cam Schlittler (RHP) · Away
Cam Schlittler comes in with a 1.35 ERA and 0.78 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .800 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs Schlittler
.800 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Mike Trout
CF · Los Angeles Angels · Bats R
Matchup: vs Aaron Civale (RHP) · Home
Aaron Civale comes in with a 2.70 ERA and 1.39 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs Civale
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Jung Hoo Lee
RF · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Merrill Kelly (RHP) · Away
Merrill Kelly comes in with a 5.91 ERA and 1.54 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Merrill Kelly.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Kelly
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Rankings update every 2 hours as lineups and probables are confirmed. Always check for last-minute scratches.
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