Top 10 Fantasy Starts: September 26
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Saturday, September 26, 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 Paredes
3B · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jack Perkins (RHP) · Away
Jack Perkins comes in with a 5.90 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 3.267 OPS in 5 PA vs Perkins
.667 AVG / 3.267 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Vinnie Pasquantino
1B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tanner Bibee (RHP) · Home
Tanner Bibee comes in with a 4.35 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tanner Bibee.
Key stats: .750 AVG / 2.375 OPS in 8 PA vs Bibee
.750 AVG / 2.375 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Cole Young
2B · Seattle Mariners · Bats L
Matchup: vs Ryan Johnson (RHP) · Home
Ryan Johnson comes in with a 4.93 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Ryan Johnson.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs Johnson
.600 AVG / 1.800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Michael Massey
2B · Kansas City Royals · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tanner Bibee (RHP) · Home
Tanner Bibee comes in with a 4.35 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tanner Bibee.
Key stats: .286 AVG / 1.518 OPS in 8 PA vs Bibee
.286 AVG / 1.518 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Miguel Vargas
3B · Chicago White Sox · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jose Quintana (LHP) · Home
Jose Quintana comes in with a 5.40 ERA and 1.51 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Jose Quintana.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs Quintana
.333 AVG / 1.262 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Corey Seager
SS · Texas Rangers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Bailey Ober (RHP) · Away
Bailey Ober comes in with a 4.21 ERA and 1.26 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Bailey Ober.
Key stats: .167 AVG / 1.042 OPS in 8 PA vs Ober
.167 AVG / 1.042 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Gabriel Moreno
C · Arizona Diamondbacks · Bats R
Matchup: vs Walker Buehler (RHP) · Away
Walker Buehler comes in with a 4.56 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .600 AVG / 1.514 OPS in 7 PA vs Buehler
.600 AVG / 1.514 OPS in 7 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Yordan Alvarez
DH · Houston Astros · Bats L
Matchup: vs Jack Perkins (RHP) · Away
Jack Perkins comes in with a 5.90 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Jack Perkins.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 5 PA vs Perkins
.500 AVG / 1.300 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Spencer Horwitz
1B · Pittsburgh Pirates · Bats L
Matchup: vs Justin Verlander (RHP) · Away
Justin Verlander comes in with a 12.27 ERA and 2.18 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Justin Verlander.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 6 PA vs Verlander
.500 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Jeremy Peña
SS · Houston Astros · Bats R
Matchup: vs Jack Perkins (RHP) · Away
Jack Perkins comes in with a 5.90 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / 1.100 OPS in 6 PA vs Perkins
.400 AVG / 1.100 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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