Fantasy Baseball Today 2026 Starting Pitcher Preview Part 3! The Rest of ADP, Sleepers & Breakouts! (2/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Feb 23, 2026
A wide-ranging starting pitcher ADP sweep that names mid-tier arms, injury comebacks and workload concerns. They debate undervalued veterans, WHIP specialists and why some teams hesitate on high-upside prospects. The show rounds out with late-round sleepers, deep ADP breakouts and long-shot flyers to target in drafts.
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Avoid Early Bets On Zach Wheeler
- Avoid drafting Zach Wheeler early because his thoracic outlet surgery creates major uncertainty about health and season-long effectiveness.
- Chris Towers says even if he looks good in spring, volume and long-term performance remain unknown, so price should stay discounted.
Nick Lodolo's Breakout Is Backed By Advanced Metrics
- Nick Lodolo's late-2025 metrics show a true breakout profile across K-walk, xFIP, Sierra and swinging-strike rates.
- Scott White notes Lodolo ranked top-20 by several advanced metrics after adjusting usage of his curve in July onward.
Sheehan Is High-Whiff But Role Could Limit Volume
- Emmett Sheehan projects as a high-whiff, low-WHIP option returning from Tommy John with 15.6% swinging strike rate and 10.9 K/9.
- Chris Towers warns Dodgers may play role games, so rotations moves could cap innings.