Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 21
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. 5 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. 5 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Freddie Freeman
1B · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zack Wheeler (RHP) · Away
Zack Wheeler comes in with a 2.13 ERA and 0.89 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zack Wheeler.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.945 OPS in 9 PA vs Wheeler
.667 AVG / 1.945 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Ryan O'Hearn
RF · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats L
Matchup: vs Will Warren (RHP) · Away
Will Warren comes in with a 4.03 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Will Warren.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Warren
.600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Teoscar Hernández
LF · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Zack Wheeler (RHP) · Away
Zack Wheeler comes in with a 2.13 ERA and 0.89 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Wheeler
.400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Yandy Díaz
DH · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Kevin Gausman (RHP) · Away
Kevin Gausman comes in with a 4.33 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Gausman
.400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Max Muncy
3B · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zack Wheeler (RHP) · Away
Zack Wheeler comes in with a 2.13 ERA and 0.89 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zack Wheeler.
Key stats: .273 AVG / 1.247 OPS in 14 PA vs Wheeler
.273 AVG / 1.247 OPS in 14 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Jonathan Aranda
1B · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kevin Gausman (RHP) · Away
Kevin Gausman comes in with a 4.33 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Kevin Gausman.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.255 OPS in 11 PA vs Gausman
.500 AVG / 1.255 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Kazuma Okamoto
3B · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Drew Rasmussen (RHP) · Home
Drew Rasmussen comes in with a 3.26 ERA and 0.95 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs Rasmussen
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Salvador Perez
C · Kansas City Royals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Tyler Mahle (RHP) · Home
Tyler Mahle comes in with a 5.31 ERA and 1.46 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs Mahle
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Luis Rengifo
3B · San Diego Padres · Bats S
Matchup: vs Reynaldo López (RHP) · Away
Reynaldo López comes in with a 3.50 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs López
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Michael Harris II
CF · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Walker Buehler (RHP) · Home
Walker Buehler comes in with a 5.36 ERA and 1.44 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Walker Buehler.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.267 OPS in 6 PA vs Buehler
.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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