Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 26
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Sunday, July 26, 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
TJ Friedl
CF · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kyle Leahy (RHP) · Away
Kyle Leahy comes in with a 3.59 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Kyle Leahy.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 5 PA vs Leahy
.333 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Nolan Arenado
3B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats R
Matchup: vs Miles Mikolas (RHP) · Away
Miles Mikolas comes in with a 5.60 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 12 PA vs Mikolas
.500 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Jackson Chourio
LF · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Kyle Freeland (LHP) · Home
Kyle Freeland comes in with a 7.28 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Kyle Freeland.
Key stats: .545 AVG / 1.856 OPS in 12 PA vs Freeland
.545 AVG / 1.856 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Michael Busch
1B · Chicago Cubs · Bats L
Matchup: vs Braxton Ashcraft (RHP) · Away
Braxton Ashcraft comes in with a 3.95 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Braxton Ashcraft.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Ashcraft
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Brandon Nimmo
RF · Texas Rangers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Logan Gilbert (RHP) · Home
Logan Gilbert comes in with a 3.38 ERA and 0.98 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Logan Gilbert.
Key stats: .182 AVG / .977 OPS in 12 PA vs Gilbert
.182 AVG / .977 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Vinnie Pasquantino
1B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Framber Valdez (LHP) · Away
Framber Valdez comes in with a 4.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs Valdez
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Pete Alonso
1B · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Reynaldo López (RHP) · Home
Reynaldo López comes in with a 3.95 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.458 OPS in 8 PA vs López
.500 AVG / 1.458 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Luis Rengifo
3B · San Diego Padres · Bats S
Matchup: vs Janson Junk (RHP) · Away
Janson Junk comes in with a 5.09 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 6 PA vs Junk
.600 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Ketel Marte
2B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats S
Matchup: vs Miles Mikolas (RHP) · Away
Miles Mikolas comes in with a 5.60 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .182 AVG / .977 OPS in 12 PA vs Mikolas
.182 AVG / .977 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Yandy Díaz
DH · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Parker Messick (LHP) · Home
Parker Messick comes in with a 2.68 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Parker Messick.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.127 OPS in 9 PA vs Messick
.429 AVG / 1.127 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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