Top 10 Fantasy Starts: May 25
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Monday, May 25, 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
Jeff McNeil
2B · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Home
Luis Castillo comes in with a 6.41 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Luis Castillo.
Key stats: .533 AVG / 1.830 OPS in 16 PA vs Castillo
.533 AVG / 1.830 OPS in 16 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Pete Alonso
1B · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Shane McClanahan (LHP) · Home
Shane McClanahan comes in with a 2.82 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Shane McClanahan.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs McClanahan
.500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Iván Herrera
DH · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jacob Misiorowski (RHP) · Away
Jacob Misiorowski comes in with a 1.89 ERA and 0.88 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.738 OPS in 7 PA vs Misiorowski
.500 AVG / 1.738 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Edgar Quero
C · Chicago White Sox · Bats S
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Home
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 1.38 ERA and 0.77 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Matthews
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Teoscar Hernández
LF · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Tanner Gordon (RHP) · Home
Tanner Gordon comes in with a 6.59 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Gordon
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Colson Montgomery
SS · Chicago White Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Home
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 1.38 ERA and 0.77 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zebby Matthews.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs Matthews
.333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Kyle Karros
3B · Colorado Rockies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Emmet Sheehan (RHP) · Away
Emmet Sheehan comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.27 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Sheehan
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Joey Ortiz
SS · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Matthew Liberatore (LHP) · Home
Matthew Liberatore comes in with a 4.70 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Matthew Liberatore.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 6 PA vs Liberatore
.500 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Lawrence Butler
RF · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Home
Luis Castillo comes in with a 6.41 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Luis Castillo.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Castillo
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Ben Rice
1B · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael Wacha (RHP) · Away
Michael Wacha comes in with a 2.70 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael Wacha.
Key stats: .167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs Wacha
.167 AVG / .834 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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