Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 5
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Saturday, September 5, 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
Zack Gelof
3B · Athletics · Bats R
Matchup: vs George Kirby (RHP) · Away
George Kirby comes in with a 4.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.857 OPS in 7 PA vs Kirby
.571 AVG / 1.857 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Hunter Goodman
C · Colorado Rockies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Matthew Liberatore (LHP) · Home
Matthew Liberatore comes in with a 5.41 ERA and 1.47 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Matthew Liberatore.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Liberatore
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Colson Montgomery
SS · Chicago White Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Taj Bradley (RHP) · Home
Taj Bradley comes in with a 3.85 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Taj Bradley.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 10 PA vs Bradley
.250 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Gunnar Henderson
SS · Baltimore Orioles · Bats L
Matchup: vs Sonny Gray (RHP) · Home
Sonny Gray comes in with a 2.82 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Sonny Gray.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.389 OPS in 9 PA vs Gray
.333 AVG / 1.389 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Eugenio Suárez
DH · Cincinnati Reds · Bats R
Matchup: vs Dustin May (RHP) · Home
Dustin May comes in with a 4.69 ERA and 1.32 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs May
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Pete Alonso
1B · Baltimore Orioles · Bats R
Matchup: vs Sonny Gray (RHP) · Home
Sonny Gray comes in with a 2.82 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .364 AVG / 1.326 OPS in 12 PA vs Gray
.364 AVG / 1.326 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Yainer Diaz
C · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Brandon Pfaadt (RHP) · Home
Brandon Pfaadt comes in with a 3.49 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs Pfaadt
.600 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Brayan Rocchio
SS · Cleveland Guardians · Bats S
Matchup: vs Framber Valdez (LHP) · Home
Framber Valdez comes in with a 4.36 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs Valdez
.500 AVG / 1.600 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Spencer Torkelson
1B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Parker Messick (LHP) · Away
Parker Messick comes in with a 2.46 ERA and 1.02 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Parker Messick.
Key stats: .286 AVG / 1.089 OPS in 8 PA vs Messick
.286 AVG / 1.089 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Jake Burger
1B · Texas Rangers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Drew Rasmussen (RHP) · Home
Drew Rasmussen comes in with a 2.95 ERA and 0.93 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .375 AVG / 1.125 OPS in 8 PA vs Rasmussen
.375 AVG / 1.125 OPS in 8 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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