Top 10 Fantasy Starts: July 28
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. 4 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. 4 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Michael Harris II
CF · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Christian Scott (RHP) · Away
Christian Scott comes in with a 3.13 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Christian Scott.
Key stats: .800 AVG / 2.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Scott
.800 AVG / 2.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Luis Rengifo
3B · San Diego Padres · Bats S
Matchup: vs Michael Lorenzen (RHP) · Home
Michael Lorenzen comes in with a 6.53 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 6 PA vs Lorenzen
.500 AVG / 2.000 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Xander Bogaerts
SS · San Diego Padres · Bats R
Matchup: vs Michael Lorenzen (RHP) · Home
Michael Lorenzen comes in with a 6.53 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season.
Key stats: 1.000 AVG / 2.167 OPS in 7 PA vs Lorenzen
1.000 AVG / 2.167 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Jorge Soler
DH · Los Angeles Angels · Bats R
Matchup: vs Peter Lambert (RHP) · Home
Peter Lambert comes in with a 3.03 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Lambert
.250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
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 #6
Marcell Ozuna
DH · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats R
Matchup: vs Brandon Pfaadt (RHP) · Home
Brandon Pfaadt comes in with a 4.43 ERA and 1.32 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 10 PA vs Pfaadt
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Bryce Harper
1B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Sandy Alcantara (RHP) · Away
Sandy Alcantara comes in with a 4.01 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Sandy Alcantara.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs Alcantara
.500 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Otto Lopez
SS · Miami Marlins · Bats R
Matchup: vs Aaron Nola (RHP) · Home
Aaron Nola comes in with a 5.82 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs Nola
.667 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Fernando Tatis Jr.
RF · San Diego Padres · Bats R
Matchup: vs Michael Lorenzen (RHP) · Home
Michael Lorenzen comes in with a 6.53 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.229 OPS in 7 PA vs Lorenzen
.200 AVG / 1.229 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Kyle Tucker
RF · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Home
Luis Castillo comes in with a 4.85 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Luis Castillo.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.111 OPS in 9 PA vs Castillo
.333 AVG / 1.111 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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