Top 10 Fantasy Starts: October 7
Our algorithm's top 10 fantasy baseball starts for Wednesday, October 7, 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
Trent Grisham
CF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Nick Martinez.
Key stats: .667 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 8 PA vs Martinez
.667 AVG / 1.917 OPS in 8 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #2
Jake Bauers
1B · Milwaukee Brewers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Walker Buehler (RHP) · Away
Walker Buehler comes in with a 4.63 ERA and 1.35 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Walker Buehler.
Key stats: .200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs Buehler
.200 AVG / 1.000 OPS in 5 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #3
Ben Rice
DH · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Nick Martinez.
Key stats: .444 AVG / 1.323 OPS in 11 PA vs Martinez
.444 AVG / 1.323 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #4
Freddie Freeman
1B · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tyler Mahle (RHP) · Away
Tyler Mahle comes in with a 3.99 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tyler Mahle.
Key stats: .421 AVG / 1.132 OPS in 22 PA vs Mahle
.421 AVG / 1.132 OPS in 22 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #5
Cody Bellinger
LF · New York Yankees · Bats L
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Nick Martinez.
Key stats: .294 AVG / .823 OPS in 17 PA vs Martinez
.294 AVG / .823 OPS in 17 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #6
Max Muncy
3B · Los Angeles Dodgers · Bats L
Matchup: vs Tyler Mahle (RHP) · Away
Tyler Mahle comes in with a 3.99 ERA and 1.23 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a lefty batter facing righty Tyler Mahle.
Key stats: .316 AVG / .777 OPS in 22 PA vs Mahle
.316 AVG / .777 OPS in 22 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #7
Taylor Walls
SS · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats S
Matchup: vs Max Fried (LHP) · Away
Max Fried comes in with a 2.80 ERA and 0.99 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .400 AVG / .900 OPS in 11 PA vs Fried
.400 AVG / .900 OPS in 11 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #8
Jonny DeLuca
RF · Tampa Bay Rays · Bats R
Matchup: vs Max Fried (LHP) · Away
Max Fried comes in with a 2.80 ERA and 0.99 WHIP this season. He gets the platoon edge as a righty batter facing lefty Max Fried.
Key stats: .222 AVG / .666 OPS in 9 PA vs Fried
.222 AVG / .666 OPS in 9 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #9
José Caballero
SS · New York Yankees · Bats R
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .333 AVG / .733 OPS in 10 PA vs Martinez
.333 AVG / .733 OPS in 10 PA vs this pitcher
Pick #10
Heliot Ramos
LF · New York Yankees · Bats R
Matchup: vs Nick Martinez (RHP) · Home
Nick Martinez comes in with a 3.10 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season.
Key stats: .100 AVG / .500 OPS in 10 PA vs Martinez
.100 AVG / .500 OPS in 10 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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