Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 22
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. 7 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. 7 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
George Springer
DH · Toronto Blue Jays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Griffin Jax (RHP) · Home
Griffin Jax comes in with a 4.08 ERA and 1.27 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.786 OPS in 8 PA vs Jax
.429 AVG / 1.786 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Luke Raley
RF · Seattle Mariners · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brady Singer.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.745 OPS in 11 PA vs Singer
.500 AVG / 1.745 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Rafael Devers
1B · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Seth Lugo (RHP) · Away
Seth Lugo comes in with a 4.39 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Seth Lugo.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Lugo
.400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Manny Machado
3B · San Diego Padres · Bats R
Matchup: vs Martín Pérez (LHP) · Away
Martín Pérez comes in with a 3.54 ERA and 1.19 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Martín Pérez.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs Pérez
.333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Jeff McNeil
2B · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Merrill Kelly (RHP) · Away
Merrill Kelly comes in with a 5.20 ERA and 1.49 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Merrill Kelly.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 12 PA vs Kelly
.250 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Ozzie Albies
2B · Atlanta Braves · Bats S
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Home
Michael King comes in with a 3.34 ERA and 1.16 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs King
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Masataka Yoshida
DH · Boston Red Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Dean Kremer (RHP) · Home
Dean Kremer comes in with a 4.15 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Dean Kremer.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 10 PA vs Kremer
.500 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
J.P. Crawford
SS · Seattle Mariners · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brady Singer.
Key stats: .125 AVG / .864 OPS in 11 PA vs Singer
.125 AVG / .864 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Cal Raleigh
C · Seattle Mariners · Bats S
Matchup: vs Brady Singer (RHP) · Home
Brady Singer comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.41 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .375 AVG / 1.132 OPS in 18 PA vs Singer
.375 AVG / 1.132 OPS in 18 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Cody Bellinger
LF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Mitch Keller (RHP) · Home
Mitch Keller comes in with a 5.14 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Mitch Keller.
Key stats: .385 AVG / 1.077 OPS in 13 PA vs Keller
.385 AVG / 1.077 OPS in 13 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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