Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 17
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, July 17, 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
Miguel Andujar
DH · San Diego Padres · Bats R
Matchup: vs Seth Lugo (RHP) · Away
Seth Lugo comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.43 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Lugo
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Cal Quantrill (RHP) · Home
Cal Quantrill comes in with a 3.11 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Cal Quantrill.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.338 OPS in 13 PA vs Quantrill
.400 AVG / 1.338 OPS in 13 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Garrett Mitchell
CF · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Sandy Alcantara (RHP) · Home
Sandy Alcantara comes in with a 3.99 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Sandy Alcantara.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.350 OPS in 5 PA vs Alcantara
.500 AVG / 1.350 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Jose Altuve
2B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Dean Kremer (RHP) · Home
Dean Kremer comes in with a 4.09 ERA and 1.00 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .450 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 20 PA vs Kremer
.450 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 20 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Freddie Freeman
1B · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Gerrit Cole (RHP) · Away
Gerrit Cole comes in with a 4.04 ERA and 1.20 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Gerrit Cole.
Key stats: .350 AVG / 1.059 OPS in 22 PA vs Cole
.350 AVG / 1.059 OPS in 22 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Pete Alonso
1B · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Peter Lambert (RHP) · Away
Peter Lambert comes in with a 3.14 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 7 PA vs Lambert
.400 AVG / 1.371 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Yordan Alvarez
DH · Houston Astros · Bats L
Matchup: vs Dean Kremer (RHP) · Home
Dean Kremer comes in with a 4.09 ERA and 1.00 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Dean Kremer.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.029 OPS in 10 PA vs Kremer
.429 AVG / 1.029 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Gavin Sheets
1B · San Diego Padres · Bats L
Matchup: vs Seth Lugo (RHP) · Away
Seth Lugo comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.43 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Seth Lugo.
Key stats: .375 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 10 PA vs Lugo
.375 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Willi Castro
2B · Colorado Rockies · Bats S
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.72 ERA and 1.47 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .238 AVG / .857 OPS in 24 PA vs Singer
.238 AVG / .857 OPS in 24 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Junior Caminero
3B · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jake Bennett (LHP) · Away
Jake Bennett comes in with a 2.64 ERA and 0.94 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Jake Bennett.
Key stats: .400 AVG / .900 OPS in 6 PA vs Bennett
.400 AVG / .900 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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