Top 10 Fantasy Starts: August 29
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Saturday, August 29, 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
Jackson Chourio
LF · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cal Quantrill (RHP) · Home
Cal Quantrill comes in with a 2.90 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 2.067 OPS in 6 PA vs Quantrill
.600 AVG / 2.067 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Ronald Acuña Jr.
RF · Atlanta Braves · Bats R
Matchup: vs Ryan Feltner (RHP) · Home
Ryan Feltner comes in with a 6.08 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Feltner
.600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Jonathan Aranda
1B · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Walker Buehler (RHP) · Home
Walker Buehler comes in with a 4.63 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Walker Buehler.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.357 OPS in 8 PA vs Buehler
.429 AVG / 1.357 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Oneil Cruz
CF · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats L
Matchup: vs Kyle Leahy (RHP) · Away
Kyle Leahy comes in with a 3.13 ERA and 1.30 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Kyle Leahy.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs Leahy
.333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Ozzie Albies
2B · Atlanta Braves · Bats S
Matchup: vs Ryan Feltner (RHP) · Home
Ryan Feltner comes in with a 6.08 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.286 OPS in 7 PA vs Feltner
.429 AVG / 1.286 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Gleyber Torres
2B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Blake Snell (LHP) · Home
Blake Snell comes in with a 2.57 ERA and 1.05 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Blake Snell.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Snell
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Jung Hoo Lee
RF · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Merrill Kelly (RHP) · Home
Merrill Kelly comes in with a 5.35 ERA and 1.51 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Merrill Kelly.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Kelly
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Michael Busch
1B · Chicago Cubs · Bats L
Matchup: vs Andrew Abbott (LHP) · Home
Andrew Abbott comes in with a 4.15 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.524 OPS in 9 PA vs Abbott
.571 AVG / 1.524 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Ryan Feltner (RHP) · Home
Ryan Feltner comes in with a 6.08 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Ryan Feltner.
Key stats: .250 AVG / .875 OPS in 8 PA vs Feltner
.250 AVG / .875 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Otto Lopez
SS · Miami Marlins · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cade Cavalli (RHP) · Away
Cade Cavalli comes in with a 3.21 ERA and 1.21 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 10 PA vs Cavalli
.600 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 10 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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