Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 27
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Monday, July 27, 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
Colton Cowser
CF · Baltimore Orioles · Bats L
Matchup: vs Keider Montero (RHP) · Away
Keider Montero comes in with a 3.14 ERA and 0.96 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Keider Montero.
Key stats: .800 AVG / 3.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Montero
.800 AVG / 3.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Luis García Jr.
1B · Washington Nationals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Max Scherzer (RHP) · Home
Max Scherzer comes in with a 10.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Max Scherzer.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Scherzer
.600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Alec Bohm
3B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Tyler Phillips (RHP) · Away
Tyler Phillips comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.39 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.834 OPS in 6 PA vs Phillips
.667 AVG / 1.834 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
José Fermín
LF · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats R
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Home
David Peterson comes in with a 5.97 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty David Peterson.
Key stats: .800 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Peterson
.800 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Marcell Ozuna
DH · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats R
Matchup: vs Merrill Kelly (RHP) · Home
Merrill Kelly comes in with a 5.12 ERA and 1.48 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Kelly
.400 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Nathaniel Lowe
DH · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs Slade Cecconi (RHP) · Home
Slade Cecconi comes in with a 4.60 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Slade Cecconi.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs Cecconi
.333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Kyle Schwarber
DH · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tyler Phillips (RHP) · Away
Tyler Phillips comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.39 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tyler Phillips.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 8 PA vs Phillips
.333 AVG / 1.333 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Iván Herrera
DH · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats R
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Home
David Peterson comes in with a 5.97 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty David Peterson.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 5 PA vs Peterson
.667 AVG / 1.467 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Cal Raleigh
C · Seattle Mariners · Bats S
Matchup: vs Kumar Rocker (RHP) · Away
Kumar Rocker comes in with a 4.13 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .375 AVG / 1.375 OPS in 10 PA vs Rocker
.375 AVG / 1.375 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Nathan Church
CF · St. Louis Cardinals · Bats L
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Home
David Peterson comes in with a 5.97 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Peterson
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 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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