It's easy to consider Sonny Gray as a rotation building block given his upside and recent results. But a closer look reveals some short-term reasons to temper that enthusiasm.
Nobody hit the ball harder late in 2015 than Lucas Duda did. With a steadily increasing flyball rate at his disposal, it's a fact that makes him a 40-HR breakout sleeper for 2016.
Post-hype Brandon Maurer started to put it all together out of the bullpen in 2015 before a shoulder ailment shut him down. If healthy, rotation spot-chasing Maurer enters 2016 as a sleeper breakout target in deep leagues.
Zach Davies is one of several young and skilled SP whose ambiguous 2016 roles make them prime targets for those looking to build a LIMA staff with tons of profit potential.
Former BOS catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway is one of several batting non-roster invitees who have the upside to provide value in a part-time role in 2016.
Cory Luebke is one of several formerly promising starting pitchers coming off their second Tommy John surgery who will try to win a roster spot as a non-roster invitee in spring camp.
Tyler Lyons flew under the radar in a swingman role in 2015. Digging deeper, he's one of several SP whose ball% and xCtl make them hidden profit targets in 2016 drafts.
It's easy to consider Sonny Gray as a rotation building block given his upside and recent results. But a closer look reveals some short-term reasons to temper that enthusiasm.
Nobody hit the ball harder late in 2015 than Lucas Duda did. With a steadily increasing flyball rate at his disposal, it's a fact that makes him a 40-HR breakout sleeper for 2016.
Post-hype Brandon Maurer started to put it all together out of the bullpen in 2015 before a shoulder ailment shut him down. If healthy, rotation spot-chasing Maurer enters 2016 as a sleeper breakout target in deep leagues.
Zach Davies is one of several young and skilled SP whose ambiguous 2016 roles make them prime targets for those looking to build a LIMA staff with tons of profit potential.
Former BOS catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway is one of several batting non-roster invitees who have the upside to provide value in a part-time role in 2016.
Cory Luebke is one of several formerly promising starting pitchers coming off their second Tommy John surgery who will try to win a roster spot as a non-roster invitee in spring camp.
Tyler Lyons flew under the radar in a swingman role in 2015. Digging deeper, he's one of several SP whose ball% and xCtl make them hidden profit targets in 2016 drafts.