Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 25
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Friday, September 25, 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
Isaac Collins
LF · Kansas City Royals · Bats S
Matchup: vs Gavin Williams (RHP) · Home
Gavin Williams comes in with a 3.63 ERA and 1.08 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .750 AVG / 2.550 OPS in 5 PA vs Williams
.750 AVG / 2.550 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Jake Bauers
1B · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Michael McGreevy (RHP) · Home
Michael McGreevy comes in with a 3.84 ERA and 1.25 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Michael McGreevy.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.850 OPS in 5 PA vs McGreevy
.500 AVG / 1.850 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Luis García Jr.
1B · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Brandon Young (RHP) · Home
Brandon Young comes in with a 3.62 ERA and 1.36 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Brandon Young.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Young
.600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Francisco Lindor
SS · New York Mets · Bats S
Matchup: vs Andrew Alvarez (LHP) · Away
Andrew Alvarez comes in with a 3.17 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.850 OPS in 5 PA vs Alvarez
.500 AVG / 1.850 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Drake Baldwin
C · Atlanta Braves · Bats L
Matchup: vs Eury Pérez (RHP) · Away
Eury Pérez comes in with a 4.14 ERA and 1.27 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Eury Pérez.
Key stats: .444 AVG / 1.656 OPS in 11 PA vs Pérez
.444 AVG / 1.656 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Andruw Monasterio
SS · Boston Red Sox · Bats R
Matchup: vs David Peterson (LHP) · Home
David Peterson comes in with a 4.96 ERA and 1.51 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty David Peterson.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs Peterson
.400 AVG / 1.400 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Josh Lowe
LF · Los Angeles Angels · Bats L
Matchup: vs Bryce Miller (RHP) · Away
Bryce Miller comes in with a 3.99 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Bryce Miller.
Key stats: .556 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 9 PA vs Miller
.556 AVG / 1.667 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Bryce Harper
1B · Philadelphia Phillies · Bats L
Matchup: vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) · Home
Freddy Peralta comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Freddy Peralta.
Key stats: .313 AVG / 1.389 OPS in 18 PA vs Peralta
.313 AVG / 1.389 OPS in 18 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
José Ramírez
3B · Cleveland Guardians · Bats S
Matchup: vs Noah Cameron (LHP) · Away
Noah Cameron comes in with a 3.92 ERA and 1.20 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 8 PA vs Cameron
.500 AVG / 1.500 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Carter Jensen
C · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Gavin Williams (RHP) · Home
Gavin Williams comes in with a 3.63 ERA and 1.08 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Gavin Williams.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Williams
.200 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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