Power surge incoming: which MLB stars are primed to launch more home runs in 2026, and how will their breakout potential shake up your fantasy baseball roster? Dominick Martino spotlights hitters like O’Neil Cruz, Jackson Merrill, Michael Harris, and Lawrence Butler, dissecting their underlying metrics, recent surges, and team context to reveal who could explode for 30+ homers next season. Can Cruz finally deliver a 30-30 campaign for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Will Merrill and Butler reward fantasy players taking advantage of their discounted ADPs?

Martino crunches average exit velocities, barrel rates, and sweet spot metrics while debating lineup opportunities for emerging names like Jordan Westburg and Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Plus, is Brice Turang’s second-half power spike for the Milwaukee Brewers sustainable, and could Ezequiel Tovar become the bargain of the draft in Colorado? Get actionable advice and hot takes on what these rising sluggers mean for your 2026 fantasy baseball championship ambitions.

00:00 "O'Neil Cruz Breakout Potential"

05:49 Pirates' Struggles and O'Neill Cruz

09:44 "Jackson Merrill's Elite Potential"

16:17 "Lawrence Butler's Disappointing Season"

21:59 Brice Turang's Potential in 2025

24:56 Westburg's Potential: 30 Home Runs

29:14 Christian Encarnacion-Strand Potential

31:26 "MLB Updates & Everydayers Club"

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