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2026 Fantasy Baseball: Tiered Starting Pitcher Rankings Revealed

Fantasy baseball managers are urged to build a strong starting pitcher staff early in the 2026 draft, with Shuffle Up’s new tiered rankings offering guidance.

Starting pitchers are the most injury‑prone position in fantasy baseball, so managers should proactively draft a balanced staff. Shuffle Up’s tiered rankings break down the top aces and mid‑tier options, allowing teams to plan for speculation plays and workload management.

Top tier starters include Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Garrett Crochet, Cristopher Sánchez, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Hunter Brown, Logan Webb, Logan Gilbert, Jacob deGrom and Chris Sale. Managers can target high‑priced aces early or wait for a late‑round slip, especially with Crochet’s prime performance and defensive support.