2026 MLB Projected Lineups: AL & NL Team Batting Orders

Updated: Friday, March 20 at 5:30pm ET

Daily lineup clarity drives fantasy baseball success. Playing time decides value. Batting order shapes runs, RBI, and plate appearances. You draft players. You manage opportunities.

So, obviously, you need to know who is actually playing on a given day. Therefore, here are our 2026 MLB Projected Lineups for every team. You get AL & NL Team Batting Orders against both left-handed and right-handed starters. Use this resource for draft prep and daily decisions. Lineup slot matters just as much as talent when it comes to fantasy baseball.

Projected roles affect rankings, with leadoff hitters gaining plate appearances and cleanup bats getting RBI chances. Meanwhile, platoon splits risk lowers weekly reliability. These factors feed directly into your 2026 fantasy baseball rankings and fantasy baseball ADPs. Use lineup data alongside player profiles to judge skill, role, and upside.

Lineups change fast during the season. Injuries, rest days, and performance shifts open doors. Track the MLB injury report to spot replacements and rising hitters. Pair lineup movement with ADP reports and custom player rankings to find waiver targets and late-round values for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

2026 MLB Projected Lineups

Below, you will find our projected batting orders for every American League and National League team against both right-handed and left-handed pitchers. Use them to plan drafts, set lineups, and stay ahead all season.

AL & NL Team Batting Orders