Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 3
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, July 3, 2026. 3 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. 3 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Michael Busch
1B · Chicago Cubs · Bats L
Matchup: vs Andre Pallante (RHP) · Home
Andre Pallante comes in with a 3.83 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Andre Pallante.
Key stats: 1.000 AVG / 3.167 OPS in 6 PA vs Pallante
1.000 AVG / 3.167 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Nathan Lukes
RF · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Away
Luis Castillo comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Luis Castillo.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Castillo
.250 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Corbin Carroll
RF · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kyle Harrison (LHP) · Home
Kyle Harrison comes in with a 2.57 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs Harrison
.333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Ian Happ
LF · Chicago Cubs · Bats S
Matchup: vs Andre Pallante (RHP) · Home
Andre Pallante comes in with a 3.83 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .467 AVG / 1.446 OPS in 19 PA vs Pallante
.467 AVG / 1.446 OPS in 19 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Christian Walker
1B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 2.66 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 13 PA vs Martinez
.500 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 13 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Nico Hoerner
2B · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Andre Pallante (RHP) · Home
Andre Pallante comes in with a 3.83 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .375 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 10 PA vs Pallante
.375 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Trevor Larnach
LF · Minnesota Twins · Bats L
Matchup: vs Gerrit Cole (RHP) · Away
Gerrit Cole comes in with a 4.06 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Gerrit Cole.
Key stats: .286 AVG / 1.089 OPS in 8 PA vs Cole
.286 AVG / 1.089 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Pete Alonso
1B · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Away
Brady Singer comes in with a 5.12 ERA and 1.54 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 6 PA vs Singer
.600 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Carson Kelly
C · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Andre Pallante (RHP) · Home
Andre Pallante comes in with a 3.83 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.334 OPS in 6 PA vs Pallante
.667 AVG / 1.334 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Ketel Marte
2B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats S
Matchup: vs Kyle Harrison (LHP) · Home
Kyle Harrison comes in with a 2.57 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 6 PA vs Harrison
.600 AVG / 1.267 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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