Top 10 Fantasy Starts: June 5
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, June 5, 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
Michael Massey
2B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Away
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 4.63 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zebby Matthews.
Key stats: .833 AVG / 2.333 OPS in 6 PA vs Matthews
.833 AVG / 2.333 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Kody Clemens
1B · Minnesota Twins · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael Wacha (RHP) · Home
Michael Wacha comes in with a 3.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael Wacha.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Wacha
.250 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Masyn Winn
SS · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 6.18 ERA and 1.69 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
Nathaniel Lowe
DH · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kyle Leahy (RHP) · Away
Kyle Leahy comes in with a 4.25 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Kyle Leahy.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Leahy
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Luis García Jr.
1B · Washington Nationals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Merrill Kelly (RHP) · Away
Merrill Kelly comes in with a 5.06 ERA and 1.46 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
Pick #6
Alec Burleson
1B · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 6.18 ERA and 1.69 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 #7
Marcell Ozuna
DH · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats R
Matchup: vs Martín Pérez (LHP) · Away
Martín Pérez comes in with a 2.79 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Martín Pérez.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.700 OPS in 10 PA vs Pérez
.571 AVG / 1.700 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Ronald Acuña Jr.
RF · Atlanta Braves · Bats R
Matchup: vs Mitch Keller (RHP) · Home
Mitch Keller comes in with a 4.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .421 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 21 PA vs Keller
.421 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 21 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Mitch Keller (RHP) · Home
Mitch Keller comes in with a 4.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Mitch Keller.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 13 PA vs Keller
.500 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 13 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Willson Contreras
1B · Boston Red Sox · Bats R
Matchup: vs Ryan Weathers (LHP) · Away
Ryan Weathers comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Ryan Weathers.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.222 OPS in 9 PA vs Weathers
.333 AVG / 1.222 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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