Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 9
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. 6 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. 6 platoon advantages in today's slate.
Pick #1
Colt Keith
3B · Detroit Tigers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Home
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 4.69 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Zebby Matthews.
Key stats: .571 AVG / 1.953 OPS in 9 PA vs Matthews
.571 AVG / 1.953 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Isaac Paredes
3B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cristopher Sánchez (LHP) · Away
Cristopher Sánchez comes in with a 2.58 ERA and 1.20 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Cristopher Sánchez.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.375 OPS in 8 PA vs Sánchez
.500 AVG / 1.375 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Spencer Torkelson
1B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Home
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 4.69 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs Matthews
.333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Trevor Larnach
LF · Minnesota Twins · Bats L
Matchup: vs Keider Montero (RHP) · Away
Keider Montero comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Keider Montero.
Key stats: .167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs Montero
.167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Andrew Vaughn
1B · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Kevin Gausman (RHP) · Home
Kevin Gausman comes in with a 4.38 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .267 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 15 PA vs Gausman
.267 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 15 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Cody Bellinger
LF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tomoyuki Sugano (RHP) · Home
Tomoyuki Sugano comes in with a 5.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tomoyuki Sugano.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.071 OPS in 7 PA vs Sugano
.500 AVG / 1.071 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Gleyber Torres
2B · Detroit Tigers · Bats R
Matchup: vs Zebby Matthews (RHP) · Home
Zebby Matthews comes in with a 4.69 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs Matthews
.167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Rafael Devers
1B · San Francisco Giants · Bats L
Matchup: vs Andre Pallante (RHP) · Home
Andre Pallante comes in with a 3.51 ERA and 1.24 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Andre Pallante.
Key stats: .200 AVG / .833 OPS in 12 PA vs Pallante
.200 AVG / .833 OPS in 12 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Brooks Lee
3B · Minnesota Twins · Bats S
Matchup: vs Keider Montero (RHP) · Away
Keider Montero comes in with a 3.52 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs Montero
.600 AVG / 1.200 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Mickey Moniak
LF · Colorado Rockies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Will Warren (RHP) · Away
Will Warren comes in with a 4.16 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Will Warren.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Warren
.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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