Top 10 Fantasy Starts: June 4
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Thursday, June 4, 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
Trea Turner
SS · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Lucas Giolito (RHP) · Home
Lucas Giolito comes in with a 4.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 2.600 OPS in 5 PA vs Giolito
.500 AVG / 2.600 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Bryce Harper
1B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Lucas Giolito (RHP) · Home
Lucas Giolito comes in with a 4.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Lucas Giolito.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Giolito
.400 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Jackson Merrill
CF · San Diego Padres · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zack Wheeler (RHP) · Away
Zack Wheeler comes in with a 2.27 ERA and 0.85 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zack Wheeler.
Key stats: .286 AVG / 1.429 OPS in 7 PA vs Wheeler
.286 AVG / 1.429 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Samuel Basallo
C · Baltimore Orioles · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brayan Bello (RHP) · Away
Brayan Bello comes in with a 5.63 ERA and 1.64 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brayan Bello.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs Bello
.400 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Xander Bogaerts
SS · San Diego Padres · Bats R
Matchup: vs Zack Wheeler (RHP) · Away
Zack Wheeler comes in with a 2.27 ERA and 0.85 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Wheeler
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Kyle Schwarber
DH · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Lucas Giolito (RHP) · Home
Lucas Giolito comes in with a 4.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Lucas Giolito.
Key stats: .267 AVG / 1.021 OPS in 19 PA vs Giolito
.267 AVG / 1.021 OPS in 19 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Rhys Hoskins
1B · Cleveland Guardians · Bats R
Matchup: vs Carlos Rodón (LHP) · Away
Carlos Rodón comes in with a 3.32 ERA and 1.32 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Carlos Rodón.
Key stats: .273 AVG / .969 OPS in 12 PA vs Rodón
.273 AVG / .969 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Kyle Tucker
RF · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Ryne Nelson (RHP) · Away
Ryne Nelson comes in with a 4.82 ERA and 1.19 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Ryne Nelson.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.179 OPS in 8 PA vs Nelson
.250 AVG / 1.179 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Chris Sale (LHP) · Away
Chris Sale comes in with a 2.01 ERA and 0.94 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Chris Sale.
Key stats: .182 AVG / .812 OPS in 14 PA vs Sale
.182 AVG / .812 OPS in 14 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Colton Cowser
RF · Baltimore Orioles · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brayan Bello (RHP) · Away
Brayan Bello comes in with a 5.63 ERA and 1.64 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brayan Bello.
Key stats: .300 AVG / .864 OPS in 11 PA vs Bello
.300 AVG / .864 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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