Fantasy Baseball 2026: Ranking Conundrums and Breakout Stars

Byron Buxton's injury woes continue to plague fantasy managers. Can the Minnesota Twins' star outfielder finally stay healthy and deliver on his immense potential? Host Dominic Martino and co-host Matthew dissect Buxton's value alongside other challenging players to rank for the upcoming season. They analyze George Springer's unexpected career year at 35, Wyatt Langford's disappointing rookie campaign, and Bryce Turang's breakout performance for the Milwaukee Brewers. The duo also evaluates pitchers Cole Ragans and Freddy Peralta, debating their 2026 prospects.

Tune in for expert insights on these players and more to gain a competitive edge in your fantasy baseball draft.

0:00 Intro: Toughest players to rank for 2026

2:10 Byron Buxton: Great when healthy, but risky

4:19 George Springer's surprising career-high season

6:50 Wyatt Langford: Disappointing rookie campaign

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13:17 Langford's potential bounce-back in 2026

15:50 Eugenio Suarez: Monster season, bad second half

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21:29 Bryce Turang: Adjustments lead to power surge

24:30 Cole Ragans: Injury-plagued but strong finish

26:59 Freddy Peralta: Breakout season sustainability concerns

28:47 Nolan McLean: Unexpectedly good rookie pitcher

29:53 Drew Rasmussen: Underrated Rays pitcher for 2026

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