Top 10 Fantasy Starts: August 28
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, August 28, 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
Kody Clemens
1B · Minnesota Twins · Bats L
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Home
Luis Castillo comes in with a 5.19 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Luis Castillo.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 2.171 OPS in 7 PA vs Castillo
.400 AVG / 2.171 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Trea Turner
SS · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Reid Detmers (LHP) · Away
Reid Detmers comes in with a 3.62 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Reid Detmers.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.825 OPS in 8 PA vs Detmers
.400 AVG / 1.825 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Vinnie Pasquantino
1B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tanner Bibee (RHP) · Away
Tanner Bibee comes in with a 3.97 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tanner Bibee.
Key stats: .588 AVG / 1.808 OPS in 19 PA vs Bibee
.588 AVG / 1.808 OPS in 19 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Brady House
3B · Washington Nationals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Eury Pérez (RHP) · Home
Eury Pérez comes in with a 3.17 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.429 OPS in 7 PA vs Pérez
.333 AVG / 1.429 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Gleyber Torres
2B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Tarik Skubal (LHP) · Home
Tarik Skubal comes in with a 2.91 ERA and 0.95 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Tarik Skubal.
Key stats: .300 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 14 PA vs Skubal
.300 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 14 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
JJ Bleday
LF · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Away
David Peterson comes in with a 5.17 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 12 PA vs Peterson
.500 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Luis Arraez
2B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Reid Detmers (LHP) · Away
Reid Detmers comes in with a 3.62 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.238 OPS in 9 PA vs Detmers
.571 AVG / 1.238 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Byron Buxton
CF · Minnesota Twins · Bats R
Matchup: vs Luis Castillo (RHP) · Home
Luis Castillo comes in with a 5.19 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .250 AVG / .875 OPS in 8 PA vs Castillo
.250 AVG / .875 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Cedric Mullins
CF · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Casey Mize (RHP) · Home
Casey Mize comes in with a 3.44 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Casey Mize.
Key stats: .300 AVG / 1.064 OPS in 11 PA vs Mize
.300 AVG / 1.064 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Patrick Bailey
C · Cleveland Guardians · Bats S
Matchup: vs Michael Wacha (RHP) · Home
Michael Wacha comes in with a 3.49 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 5 PA vs Wacha
.500 AVG / 1.100 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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