2026 fantasy baseball sleepers take center stage as Vinnie Pasquantino powers up for the Kansas City Royals. Can Pasquantino’s breakout bat, Maikel Garcia’s versatile skillset, or Randy Arozarena’s fresh start with the Seattle Mariners give managers a true edge in round eight? Dominick Martino weighs the upside and risk on big-name pitchers like Kyle Bradish, Eury Perez, Framber Valdez, and Spencer Strider, sparking debate over who holds ace potential and who might disappoint. Key discussions spotlight Nick Pivetta’s improbable resurgence with San Diego, Drake Baldwin’s promise behind the plate for Atlanta, and Devin Williams’ bounce-back chances as the Mets’ closer. Position eligibility, plate discipline trends, and draft value all factor in as Dominic Martino ranks the top sleepers and potential busts at this pivotal stage of fantasy drafts. Is it worth chasing high-upside arms, or do steady bats offer safer returns as 2026 approaches?

00:00 "2026 ADP Round 8 Analysis"

03:52 "Fantasy Sports and Baseball Tips"

06:41 Kyle Bradish: Potential Breakout Ace

12:35 "Locked On Fantasy Baseball Promo"

15:56 Bradish vs. Perez Debate

17:32 Outfield Rankings and Analysis

21:17 "Nick Pivetta's Late-Career Potential"

24:05 Drake Baldwin Fantasy Baseball Outlook

27:41 "Elite Closers or Devin Williams?"

29:48 Strider & Suzuki: Doubts Ahead

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