Top 10 Fantasy Starts: May 22
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, May 22, 2026. 6 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. 6 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Edouard Julien
2B · Colorado Rockies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael Soroka (RHP) · Away
Michael Soroka comes in with a 3.49 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael Soroka.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Soroka
.250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Zach Neto
SS · Los Angeles Angels · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) · Home
Jacob deGrom comes in with a 3.02 ERA and 0.91 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.681 OPS in 9 PA vs deGrom
.500 AVG / 1.681 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Riley Greene
LF · Detroit Tigers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Chris Bassitt (RHP) · Away
Chris Bassitt comes in with a 5.44 ERA and 1.70 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Chris Bassitt.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs Bassitt
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Bobby Witt Jr.
SS · Kansas City Royals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) · Home
Logan Gilbert comes in with a 4.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.325 OPS in 18 PA vs Gilbert
.500 AVG / 1.325 OPS in 18 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Salvador Perez
C · Kansas City Royals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) · Home
Logan Gilbert comes in with a 4.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .368 AVG / 1.192 OPS in 22 PA vs Gilbert
.368 AVG / 1.192 OPS in 22 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Trent Grisham
CF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 1.51 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Nick Martinez.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 5 PA vs Martinez
.333 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Zach McKinstry
2B · Detroit Tigers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Chris Bassitt (RHP) · Away
Chris Bassitt comes in with a 5.44 ERA and 1.70 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Chris Bassitt.
Key stats: .250 AVG / .938 OPS in 16 PA vs Bassitt
.250 AVG / .938 OPS in 16 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Vinnie Pasquantino
1B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) · Home
Logan Gilbert comes in with a 4.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Logan Gilbert.
Key stats: .222 AVG / .920 OPS in 11 PA vs Gilbert
.222 AVG / .920 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Luis Arraez
2B · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Davis Martin (RHP) · Home
Davis Martin comes in with a 1.61 ERA and 0.98 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Davis Martin.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.171 OPS in 7 PA vs Martin
.400 AVG / 1.171 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Aaron Judge
RF · New York Yankees · Bats R
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 1.51 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .250 AVG / .958 OPS in 9 PA vs Martinez
.250 AVG / .958 OPS in 9 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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