Early round value shakes up 2026 fantasy baseball drafts: Is Riley Green primed to become an elite outfielder after posting 36 home runs and 111 RBIs for the Detroit Tigers, or will strikeout woes drag down his upside? Freddie Freeman remains steady for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but is his power fading—should you take Bryce Harper earlier, or does Freeman's three-category production still justify his spot?

Matthew Ahne spotlights draft strategies for key names like Josh Hader’s closing dominance, Joe Ryan’s fluctuating ERA with the Minnesota Twins, and George Kirby’s bounce-back K-rate for the Seattle Mariners. The episode breaks down whether Bryce Turang’s breakout season in Milwaukee can translate to 2026 value, if Ben Rice and Jackson Merrill merit their ADPs, and whether Josh Naylor’s speed surge with Miami is sustainable. Find out which players are potential steals in round seven—and which could be pitfalls for your roster.

00:00 "Draft Decisions and Player Outlooks"

04:18 "Batting Potential and Power Surge"

07:05 Freddy Peralta: Draft Day Steal

10:20 Fantasy Sports & Betting Preview

13:40 Pitching Concerns: Hard Contact Issues

16:36 "Draft Strategy: Hater & Kirby"

20:17 "Snagging World Cup Tickets Simplified"

22:55 Debating Value of Ben Rice

26:30 "Josh Naylor's Surprising Season"

29:54 "Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy"

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