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MLB Players Approach Key Eligibility Milestones for Fantasy Impact

4/1/2026

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As of March 31, 2026, several MLB players are nearing positional eligibility, which may enhance their fantasy value.
Ivan Herrera (St. Louis Cardinals) requires four games for catcher eligibility, while JJ Wetherholt (St. Louis Cardinals) needs one game for second base.
Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros) needs three games for outfield eligibility, increasing his value beyond designated hitter.
Jorge Polanco (New York Mets) is dealing with Achilles soreness but aims for first base eligibility soon.
Other players, including Bo Bichette (New York Mets) and Matt Shaw (Chicago Cubs), are also close to gaining eligibility.

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As of March 31, 2026, several MLB players are nearing positional eligibility, which may enhance their fantasy value.
Ivan Herrera (St. Louis Cardinals) requires four games for catcher eligibility, while JJ Wetherholt (St. Louis Cardinals) needs one game for second base.
Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros) needs three games for outfield eligibility, increasing his value beyond designated hitter.
Jorge Polanco (New York Mets) is dealing with Achilles soreness but aims for first base eligibility soon.
Other players, including Bo Bichette (New York Mets) and Matt Shaw (Chicago Cubs), are also close to gaining eligibility.