Overview
- Early ADP consolidates around Shohei Ohtani at No. 1 with Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt, Juan Soto and Jose Ramirez in the first round, while Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Garrett Crochet are frequent early pitching selections.
- SportsLine’s updated model flags Brandon Lowe as a sleeper and Hunter Goodman as a breakout candidate and tags Mookie Betts as a potential bust, with cheat sheets refreshed multiple times daily.
- Top prospect Konnor Griffin continues to surge with three homers and six RBIs in his first six spring games after a .333/.941 OPS minor‑league season in 2025.
- Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle is forcing a roster conversation with a .400/.471/.667 spring line in 17 plate appearances as manager A.J. Hinch praised his composure, though service‑time and development factors could keep him in Triple‑A to start.
- Phillies right‑hander Andrew Painter strengthened his rotation case with two perfect innings on March 1 as manager Rob Thomson said he was encouraged, with an early‑season opening available as the club manages its staff.