Top 10 Fantasy Starts: May 24
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Sunday, May 24, 2026. 8 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. 8 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Alex Bregman
3B · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Peter Lambert (RHP) · Home
Peter Lambert comes in with a 3.57 ERA and 1.08 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 2.467 OPS in 5 PA vs Lambert
.667 AVG / 2.467 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Tyler Soderstrom
LF · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Away
Michael King comes in with a 2.31 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael King.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.933 OPS in 5 PA vs King
.333 AVG / 1.933 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Masyn Winn
SS · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Away
Brady Singer comes in with a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.700 OPS in 6 PA vs Singer
.400 AVG / 1.700 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Alec Burleson
1B · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Away
Brady Singer comes in with a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brady Singer.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.518 OPS in 8 PA vs Singer
.429 AVG / 1.518 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Jarren Duran
LF · Boston Red Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Bailey Ober (RHP) · Home
Bailey Ober comes in with a 3.63 ERA and 1.07 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Bailey Ober.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs Ober
.333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Jorge Soler
DH · Los Angeles Angels · Bats R
Matchup: vs MacKenzie Gore (LHP) · Home
MacKenzie Gore comes in with a 4.78 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty MacKenzie Gore.
Key stats: .286 AVG / 1.301 OPS in 9 PA vs Gore
.286 AVG / 1.301 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Josh Naylor
1B · Seattle Mariners · Bats L
Matchup: vs Seth Lugo (RHP) · Away
Seth Lugo comes in with a 3.68 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Seth Lugo.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 9 PA vs Lugo
.333 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Jeff McNeil
2B · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Away
Michael King comes in with a 2.31 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael King.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.225 OPS in 10 PA vs King
.500 AVG / 1.225 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Taylor Ward
LF · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Framber Valdez (LHP) · Home
Framber Valdez comes in with a 4.58 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Framber Valdez.
Key stats: .484 AVG / 1.095 OPS in 35 PA vs Valdez
.484 AVG / 1.095 OPS in 35 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Trent Grisham
CF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Drew Rasmussen (RHP) · Home
Drew Rasmussen comes in with a 3.19 ERA and 1.00 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Drew Rasmussen.
Key stats: .273 AVG / .818 OPS in 11 PA vs Rasmussen
.273 AVG / .818 OPS in 11 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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