Frank Ammirante | Wed, Mar 25th 2026, 7:29am EDT

10 Burning Questions (2026 Fantasy Baseball)

Welcome to our weekly fantasy baseball burning questions article. Each week, I’ll dive into 10 key questions that are popular within the fantasy community. These will be carefully chosen to ensure that only the most polarizing topics and players are featured.

This week, we’re mostly focusing on players who either made their MLB team or got sent down to the minors.

Fantasy Baseball 10 Burning Questions

1. When will Konnor Griffin get called up?

Konnor Griffin will start the year in the minors, but I expect him to be up with the Pirates by May 1st. He is one of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, who hit 21 homers and stole 65 bases across all minor-league levels last season. Griffin has an extremely fantasy-friendly profile you should be excited about.

2. What should we expect from Kevin McGonigle?

Kevin McGonigle deservedly made the Tigers out of spring training. The consensus No. 2 prospect slashed .305/.408/.583 with 19 homers and 10 steals across all minor-league levels last season. You have to love the plate discipline, as highlighted by a 14.9% walk rate and 11.6% strikeout rate. He is a polished hitter who can be an immediate contributor in all fantasy formats.

3. Is the hype on Connelly Early warranted?

We were all expecting the Red Sox to give Johan Oviedo the first crack at a rotation spot, but Connelly Early is set to start on Sunday. He is a talented lefty who put up a 2.34 SIERA and 36.7% strikeout rate in 19.1 innings in the Majors last season. You have to love the prospect pedigree, along with the fact that the Red Sox are giving him an opportunity. There’s huge upside here.

4. Is Carson Benge worth picking up?

Carson Benge is a pro-ready outfielder who slashed .317/.407/.571 in 145 plate appearances in Double-A last season. While Benge struggled in Triple-A, he had a rock-solid spring with a .366/.435/.439 slash line that helped him make the big league roster. This is the type of situation where you add him now and ask questions later. There’s a ton of upside playing in this stacked Mets lineup.

5. When will Trey Yesavage return?

Trey Yesavage is set for a minor league start this week. I’d expect him to return to the Blue Jays by May 1st, although he may be brought along slowly at that point. The Blue Jays have the luxury of taking their time because they have a lot of pitching depth. Be patient with Yesavage, as we all saw what he can do during last year’s remarkable postseason run.

6. Is Paul Sewald the best bet for saves in Arizona?

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Paul Sewald when discussing the potential closer for the team in a recent interview. Sewald makes sense as the best bet for saves due to his track record as a closer. The veteran righty has looked sharp this spring, including four consecutive scoreless appearances. Pick up Sewald off the waiver wire if he’s available in your league.

7. Should we be concerned about Spencer Strider?

There are just so many red flags with Spencer Strider. For one, he didn’t look anywhere near himself last season. On top of that, he showed decreased velocity in spring training. He’s now also dealing with an oblique injury that will keep him sidelined for a few weeks. But what if the injury timetable is longer than expected? What if it takes time for him to return to form? It’s risky.

8. Is it time to worry about Nick Lodolo?

Nick Lodolo is dealing with blisters, which were an issue for him in the past. There’s a good chance he’s going to be placed on the injured list (IL) to start the season. Before last season, Lodolo was known as an injury-prone starter, so this is terrible news. I’m not panicking if I have him, but we need to acknowledge that he’s a risk right now.

9. Where did this Ryan Pepiot injury come from?

Ryan Pepiot was surprisingly placed on the IL with hip inflammation. However, not to worry, as manager Kevin Cash suggests that Pepiot won’t be out for long. Pepiot will likely only require a minimum stay on the IL. If your leaguemate is panicking, try to buy low on Pepiot. I’m high on him due to the Rays’ return to Tropicana Field.

10. Is Roki Sasaki completely cooked for fantasy value this year?

After an extremely disappointing rookie season, Roki Sasaki has looked like an absolute disaster in spring training. In 8.2 innings, Sasaki has a 15.58 ERA with 15 walks and 12 strikeouts. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has stated that Sasaki is in the rotation, it could be sooner rather than later that he’s removed. I was as a Sasaki believer, but I’m already acknowledging that as a miss. Don’t count on any value. He looks broken.

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