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2026 MLB Season: Walker Shines, Painter Returns, Muncy Rebounds

4/7/2026

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In the early weeks of the 2026 MLB season, Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals has cut his chase rate and earned 28 fantasy points.
Andrew Painter of the Philadelphia Phillies is back from Tommy John surgery in 2026.
Max Muncy of the Athletics has rebounded from a poor rookie year, with Garrett Mitchell of the Milwaukee Brewers and Rhett Lowder of the Cincinnati Reds listed as deeper-league candidates.

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Story summary

In the early weeks of the 2026 MLB season, Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals has cut his chase rate and earned 28 fantasy points.
Andrew Painter of the Philadelphia Phillies is back from Tommy John surgery in 2026.
Max Muncy of the Athletics has rebounded from a poor rookie year, with Garrett Mitchell of the Milwaukee Brewers and Rhett Lowder of the Cincinnati Reds listed as deeper-league candidates.