Max Fried is one of several young starters whose late-season surge in 2019 positions them well for a breakout in 2020.

The ability of Lance McCullers to command the strike zone and limit homers by keeping the ball on the ground gives him added appeal to owners intending to employ a LIMA draft strategy.

Luiz Gohara is a former top prospect that will get a shot as a non-roster invitee to prove that he can stay healthy enough to turn his upside into results.

Sandy Alcantara's excellent September and strong command sub-indicators give him some overlooked breaking potential heading into 2020.

Tyler Beede's big second half and former first-round pedigree make him an intriguing profit play heading into 2020.

Reynaldo Lopez is one of several high-upside young SP that ended the 2019 season with a flourish.

Zac Gallen's strong finish to the 2019 season should put him on many breakout lists heading into 2020.

Chris Archer has turned his season around since the All-Star break.

Andrew Heaney's second half surge reached a whole new level in August, putting him on track for a big finish and potential 2020 breakout.

Anthony DeSclafani's filthy skills against righty bats confirms that he has more upside than it might seem.

There's hope that the road blowups of James Paxton could lessen down the stretch.