Top 10 Fantasy Starts: August 31
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Monday, August 31, 2026. 7 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. 7 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Dillon Dingler
C · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Taj Bradley (RHP) · Away
Taj Bradley comes in with a 3.97 ERA and 1.28 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 2.067 OPS in 6 PA vs Bradley
.600 AVG / 2.067 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Seiya Suzuki
RF · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Kyle Harrison (LHP) · Home
Kyle Harrison comes in with a 2.79 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Kyle Harrison.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Harrison
.250 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
JJ Bleday
LF · Cincinnati Reds · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Home
Michael King comes in with a 3.23 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael King.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.457 OPS in 10 PA vs King
.429 AVG / 1.457 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Rafael Devers
1B · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Bryce Elder (RHP) · Away
Bryce Elder comes in with a 3.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Bryce Elder.
Key stats: .750 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 6 PA vs Elder
.750 AVG / 1.833 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Sal Stewart
1B · Cincinnati Reds · Bats R
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Home
Michael King comes in with a 3.23 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs King
.333 AVG / 1.166 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Zach McKinstry
RF · Detroit Tigers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Taj Bradley (RHP) · Away
Taj Bradley comes in with a 3.97 ERA and 1.28 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Taj Bradley.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.350 OPS in 5 PA vs Bradley
.500 AVG / 1.350 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Christian Yelich
DH · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Clay Holmes (RHP) · Away
Clay Holmes comes in with a 2.26 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Clay Holmes.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.314 OPS in 10 PA vs Holmes
.429 AVG / 1.314 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Lawrence Butler
RF · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs Jacob deGrom (RHP) · Away
Jacob deGrom comes in with a 4.21 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Jacob deGrom.
Key stats: .200 AVG / .873 OPS in 11 PA vs deGrom
.200 AVG / .873 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Spencer Torkelson
1B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Taj Bradley (RHP) · Away
Taj Bradley comes in with a 3.97 ERA and 1.28 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Bradley
.600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Nico Hoerner
2B · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Kyle Harrison (LHP) · Home
Kyle Harrison comes in with a 2.79 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Kyle Harrison.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Harrison
.400 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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