Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 8
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Tuesday, September 8, 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
Trea Turner
SS · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats R
Matchup: vs Hayden Wesneski (RHP) · Home
Hayden Wesneski comes in with a 3.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.666 OPS in 6 PA vs Wesneski
.333 AVG / 1.666 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Jackson Chourio
LF · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Home
David Peterson comes in with a 5.39 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty David Peterson.
Key stats: .455 AVG / 1.591 OPS in 12 PA vs Peterson
.455 AVG / 1.591 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Nolan Arenado
3B · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats R
Matchup: vs Michael Wacha (RHP) · Away
Michael Wacha comes in with a 3.36 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.605 OPS in 25 PA vs Wacha
.500 AVG / 1.605 OPS in 25 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Geraldo Perdomo
SS · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats S
Matchup: vs Michael Wacha (RHP) · Away
Michael Wacha comes in with a 3.36 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.914 OPS in 7 PA vs Wacha
.600 AVG / 1.914 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Kyle Schwarber
DH · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Hayden Wesneski (RHP) · Home
Hayden Wesneski comes in with a 3.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Hayden Wesneski.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 6 PA vs Wesneski
.200 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Lawrence Butler
RF · Athletics · Bats L
Matchup: vs José Soriano (RHP) · Home
José Soriano comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.29 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty José Soriano.
Key stats: .300 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 21 PA vs Soriano
.300 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 21 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Matt Olson
1B · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) · Home
Freddy Peralta comes in with a 4.96 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Freddy Peralta.
Key stats: .313 AVG / 1.150 OPS in 20 PA vs Peralta
.313 AVG / 1.150 OPS in 20 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Salvador Perez
DH · Kansas City Royals · Bats R
Matchup: vs Corbin Burnes (RHP) · Home
Corbin Burnes is on the mound.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 12 PA vs Burnes
.500 AVG / 1.250 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Seiya Suzuki
RF · Chicago Cubs · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jacob Misiorowski (RHP) · Away
Jacob Misiorowski comes in with a 1.97 ERA and 0.79 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 12 PA vs Misiorowski
.333 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Kevin McGonigle
SS · Detroit Tigers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Dean Kremer (RHP) · Home
Dean Kremer comes in with a 5.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Dean Kremer.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 6 PA vs Kremer
.500 AVG / 1.167 OPS in 6 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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