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Fantasy Baseball Draft: Top Picks, Sleepers, and Busts Revealed!

3/16/2026

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Fantasy baseball draft season is underway as the MLB regular season approaches, with Shohei Ohtani as the top pick, followed by Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.
Key sleeper picks include Brandon Lowe from Pittsburgh and JJ Wetherholt from St. Louis, while Mookie Betts and Jacob Misiorowski are considered busts to avoid.
The SportsLine model recommends targeting Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo and Reds first baseman Sal Stewart for potential breakout performances.
Updated rankings and cheat sheets are available at SportsLine to assist with draft preparations.

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Fantasy baseball draft season is underway as the MLB regular season approaches, with Shohei Ohtani as the top pick, followed by Aaron Judge and Juan Soto.
Key sleeper picks include Brandon Lowe from Pittsburgh and JJ Wetherholt from St. Louis, while Mookie Betts and Jacob Misiorowski are considered busts to avoid.
The SportsLine model recommends targeting Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo and Reds first baseman Sal Stewart for potential breakout performances.
Updated rankings and cheat sheets are available at SportsLine to assist with draft preparations.