Winning Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Breakouts
Key Points:
- Nick Mariano highlights nine pitchers projected to provide significant fantasy baseball value in 2026, focusing on mid-to-late round picks and deep-league options rather than top-100 players.
- Notable pitchers include Cam Schlittler (Yankees), who boasts elite pitch grades and velocity; Ryan Pepiot (Rays), expected to improve with a change of venue and conditioning; and Griffin Jax (Rays), who could emerge as a closer due to team needs.
- Prospects Cade Horton (Cubs) and Cade Cavalli (Nationals) show promising spring performances with high strikeout rates and new pitch developments, suggesting breakout potential.
- St. Louis's Matthew Liberatore and Atlanta’s JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes