Top 10 Fantasy Starts: October 5
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Monday, October 5, 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
Munetaka Murakami
1B · Chicago White Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Gavin Williams (RHP) · Away
Gavin Williams comes in with a 3.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Gavin Williams.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 6 PA vs Williams
.200 AVG / 1.133 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Junior Caminero
3B · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Cam Schlittler (RHP) · Home
Cam Schlittler comes in with a 1.95 ERA and 0.92 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs Schlittler
.167 AVG / .834 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Richie Palacios
2B · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Cam Schlittler (RHP) · Home
Cam Schlittler comes in with a 1.95 ERA and 0.92 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Cam Schlittler.
Key stats: .500 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 6 PA vs Schlittler
.500 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 6 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Andrew Benintendi
DH · Chicago White Sox · Bats L
Matchup: vs Gavin Williams (RHP) · Away
Gavin Williams comes in with a 3.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Gavin Williams.
Key stats: .385 AVG / .929 OPS in 15 PA vs Williams
.385 AVG / .929 OPS in 15 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Paul Goldschmidt
1B · New York Yankees · Bats R
Matchup: vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) · Away
Freddy Peralta comes in with a 4.42 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .257 AVG / .887 OPS in 38 PA vs Peralta
.257 AVG / .887 OPS in 38 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Cedric Mullins
CF · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats L
Matchup: vs Cam Schlittler (RHP) · Home
Cam Schlittler comes in with a 1.95 ERA and 0.92 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Cam Schlittler.
Key stats: .200 AVG / .800 OPS in 5 PA vs Schlittler
.200 AVG / .800 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Braden Montgomery
RF · Chicago White Sox · Bats S
Matchup: vs Gavin Williams (RHP) · Away
Gavin Williams comes in with a 3.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 8 PA vs Williams
.333 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Brayan Rocchio
SS · Cleveland Guardians · Bats S
Matchup: vs Anthony Kay (LHP) · Home
Anthony Kay comes in with a 4.44 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .375 AVG / .750 OPS in 8 PA vs Kay
.375 AVG / .750 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
Ben Rice
DH · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) · Away
Freddy Peralta comes in with a 4.42 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Freddy Peralta.
Key stats: .264 AVG / .897 OPS on the season (no significant history vs this pitcher)
No history vs pitcher — using .264 AVG / .897 OPS season line
Pick #10
Trent Grisham
CF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Freddy Peralta (RHP) · Away
Freddy Peralta comes in with a 4.42 ERA and 1.33 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Freddy Peralta.
Key stats: .200 AVG / .600 OPS in 5 PA vs Peralta
.200 AVG / .600 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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