Early 2026 targets
Sep 6 2025
Our last SP Buyers Guide column of the regular season will point you towards early 2026 targets.
Here are a bunch starting pitchers that have a good shot at providing profit in 2026, including some undervalued prospects who also could make a positive impact in 2026.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Connelly Early (LHP, BOS) is a SP prospect who isn't getting as much attention as fellow lefty Payton Tolle (LHP, BOS), which is making him available in most leagues. He has a 14.3% SwK% and 35% Ball% this season between Double-A and Triple-A. Added to his command profile is a heavy groundball tilt that he has been able to maintain at each stop in the minors. He's worthy of a late stash in deep keeper leagues.
Jack Leiter (RHP, TEX) is finishing the 2025 season...
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