Fernando Tatis Jr. could be fantasy baseball's biggest value play in 2026 drafts. After a career-high 155 games with elite power metrics and 83rd percentile sprint speed, is a 35-homer, 35-steal breakout on the horizon?

Dominick Martino analyzes the San Diego Padres roster for 2026, breaking down Tatis's upside potential, Manny Machado's stabilizing consistency, and Jackson Merrill's rebound prospects after an injury-plagued season. The pitching staff gets scrutinized too—Dylan Cease's disastrous 4.55 ERA raises red flags, Michael King's WHIP concerns persist despite solid run suppression, Nick Pivetta's career year screams regression, and Mason Miller emerges as baseball's next elite closer. Key discussion points include draft value adjustments, underlying statistics that predict performance shifts, and which Padres deserve roster spots in your fantasy league.

Discover which San Diego players offer the best return on investment and which ones to avoid when draft season arrives.

0:00 Intro

1:32 Fernando Tatis Jr. Fantasy Outlook

6:39 Tatis Draft Strategy and Upside

8:10 Manny Machado's Consistent Production

13:17 Jackson Merrill's Injury-Plagued Season

17:20 Dylan Cease's Disappointing Year

22:25 Michael King's Future with Padres

25:29 Nick Pivetta's Career Year Breakdown

28:03 Joe Musgrove's Uncertain Return

29:05 Mason Miller as Elite Closer

31:07 Ethan Salas Top Prospect Discussion

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