Early deep league targets, 2026
May 9 2026
If you play in a deep league, it can be really hard to find good starting pitching during the season.
Doing so often requires speculation on small sample sizes, or even identifying talented arms in the minor leagues that could get a rotation shot later in the season.
Here, let's take an early look at a bunch of overlooked guys whose value could increase as the season goes along. Given that many current starting pitchers aren't available in deep leagues, we'll focus on a mix of SP targets from the majors and minors. Continue to check out our scouting coverage for more detailed looks at emerging prospects.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kade Anderson (LHP, SEA) is emerging as one of the best starting pitching prospects in the game. Last year's 3rd overall...
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