Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 6
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Sunday, September 6, 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
Carter Jensen
C · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Spencer Arrighetti (RHP) · Home
Spencer Arrighetti comes in with a 4.82 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Spencer Arrighetti.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 6 PA vs Arrighetti
.500 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2B · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael King (RHP) · Away
Michael King comes in with a 3.11 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael King.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs King
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Kyle Schwarber
DH · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tyler Mahle (RHP) · Home
Tyler Mahle comes in with a 4.25 ERA and 1.29 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tyler Mahle.
Key stats: .429 AVG / 1.357 OPS in 8 PA vs Mahle
.429 AVG / 1.357 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Austin Riley
3B · Atlanta Braves · Bats R
Matchup: vs Aaron Nola (RHP) · Away
Aaron Nola comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .250 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 8 PA vs Nola
.250 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Gunnar Henderson
SS · Baltimore Orioles · Bats L
Matchup: vs Payton Tolle (LHP) · Home
Payton Tolle comes in with a 3.23 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs Tolle
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Michael Harris II
CF · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Aaron Nola (RHP) · Away
Aaron Nola comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Aaron Nola.
Key stats: .182 AVG / .909 OPS in 11 PA vs Nola
.182 AVG / .909 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Aaron Nola (RHP) · Away
Aaron Nola comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.40 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Aaron Nola.
Key stats: .257 AVG / 1.067 OPS in 42 PA vs Nola
.257 AVG / 1.067 OPS in 42 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Jac Caglianone
RF · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Spencer Arrighetti (RHP) · Home
Spencer Arrighetti comes in with a 4.82 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Spencer Arrighetti.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Arrighetti
.600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Jose Altuve
2B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) · Home
Eduardo Rodriguez comes in with a 2.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.
Key stats: .370 AVG / 1.060 OPS in 28 PA vs Rodriguez
.370 AVG / 1.060 OPS in 28 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Yordan Alvarez
DH · Houston Astros · Bats L
Matchup: vs Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) · Home
Eduardo Rodriguez comes in with a 2.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .533 AVG / 1.278 OPS in 18 PA vs Rodriguez
.533 AVG / 1.278 OPS in 18 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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