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The 19-year old Becerra was the lottery ticket the Mets received in the R.A. Dickey trade with the Blue Jays. He has shown above-average power in batting practice, but it has yet to consistently show up in games. However, he has gone 7-for-8 with two doubles and two home runs in his last two games, which could be some sort of harbinger of his development. He is very raw, and is unlikely to reach the major leagues until 2018, if at all.

Taylor signed as a non-roster invite with the hope of becoming a utility player with the Halos, but the 35-year-old was informed his services won’t be required. After hitting just .186/.256/.301 in 58 games for the two Los Angeles clubs in 2025, Taylor isn’t likely looking at another MLB deal.

McClanahan generated eight swings and misses in his five frames, and he struck out four against two walks. The 28-year-old looks healthy, and he was able to get his sinker up to 96.8 mph in what was likely his final spring start. There’s a ton of volatility in McClanahan’s profile, but it’d be foolish to write off what was among the best southpaw starters in baseball not that long ago.

Scherzer walked a pair and gave up two hits, and he struck out three. It’s yet another impressive spring outing for the 41-year-old, and he didn’t allow a run in any of his three Grapefruit League starts. It’s also worth noting that he was able to get his fastball into the mid 90s with regularity; topping out at 95.9 mph. Scherzer was mostly terrible in 2025, but after looking good in the postseason and now this spring, there just might be more left in his Cooperstown-bound arm than anticipated.

The run came on a homer by Ramon Urias. Myers isn’t likely to break camp as a starter with the Mets, but he could be a valuable multi-inning reliever for New York in 2026. Even if he starts, his fantasy upside is limited because of his own limitations with missing bats.

Liberatore didn’t give up a hit until his final inning. He walked one and struck out five while generating seven swings and misses before exiting. He finishes the Grapefruit League with a 1.80 ERA, and he whiffed 12 over his final two starts. The former top prospect will be the Opening Day hurler for St. Louis in 2026, and there’s at least a smidgen of fantasy upside in Liberatore’s left arm.

Well of course he is. Sale will get the nod against Kansas City to open the year after an impressive — but injury-shortened — 2025 campaign that saw him forge a 2.58 ERA and 165/32 K/BB over his 21 starts. Sale is still very relevant from a fantasy perspective, but managers need to be prepared for a workload that won’t rival the top arms in 2026.

The placement on unpaid leave comes after the Guardians came to an agreement with the MLBPA. Both Clase and Ortiz are currently being investigated on gambling charges related to a schame to manipulate bets on pitches thrown in games. ""This agreement is not an admission of any wrongdoing by Clase or Ortiz,” a statement from Major League Baseball read. “MLB has been closely monitoring the matter since alerting federal law enforcement at the outset of its investigation and will have no further comment until its investigation has been completed.”

Johnson and Kochanowicz will be a part of the Angels’ roster, but their roles are yet to be defined. It’s worth noting that Alek Manoah has a fingernail issue and Grayson Rodriguez is currently experiencing a “dead arm” phase, so it’s feasible those two are the replacements for those arms. Johnson was a disaster in his MLB action in 2025, but there’s considerable upside in his right arm. Kochanowicz offers no fantasy upside.

Holiday will also take part in live BP Friday. The 22-year-old continues to make steady progress from his hamate bone surgery, and while it seems very likely that the former first-overall pick will open the year on the injured list, there’s a chance he’ll be available in the early portion of the campaign. A breakout season for Holliday is well within reach, even with the missed time.

Bibee gets the nod after going 12-11 with a 4.24 ERA in 2025 for the Guardians and helping Cleveland secure a postseason berth. He’s a solid if unspectacular fantasy option for 2026, and it’s worth noting that first start will come in the cool Seattle weather in a pitcher-friendly park.