Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Zac Gallen Stays in Arizona | Team Previews: D-backs, Braves & Royals
Feb 16, 2026
Spring training injury updates and a looming MRI draw early attention. Arizona’s pitching depth and Zac Gallen’s return spark a deep team breakdown. Atlanta’s rotation health and bench questions get scrutiny. Kansas City’s surprising projected ceiling and recent pitching additions round out the previews.
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Gallen Re-Signing Prevents Pitching Collapse
- Arizona's starting staff ranked poorly in WAR and re-signing Zac Gallen was vital to avoid a deeper decline.
- Their rotation still hinges on recoveries from several pitchers coming off major elbow surgery.
Target Soroka In Deep Leagues Only
- Consider Mike Soroka as a deep-league target since Arizona can place him in starter or reliever roles.
- Only draft him cheaply in larger formats or deep rosters where role uncertainty is acceptable.
Brandon Fott Is A High-Upside Deep Gamble
- Brandon Fott shows arsenal signs that suggest upside despite a poor 2025 season.
- His profile offers a low-cost, high-reward deep-league gamble if he rebalances pitch usage.