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2026 Fantasy Draft: Top Sleepers and Breakout Stars Revealed

3/17/2026

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Opening Day on March 25, 2026 signals peak fantasy draft activity.
Owners target mid-to-late round sleepers such as Mookie Betts and Yordan Alvarez.
SportsLine's model identifies breakout candidates, including Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, with Boyd noted as a sleeper after a 2025 season.
Robert, traded to New York, should improve thanks to better lineup support and park factors.

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Story summary

Opening Day on March 25, 2026 signals peak fantasy draft activity.
Owners target mid-to-late round sleepers such as Mookie Betts and Yordan Alvarez.
SportsLine's model identifies breakout candidates, including Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, with Boyd noted as a sleeper after a 2025 season.
Robert, traded to New York, should improve thanks to better lineup support and park factors.