Tyler Glasnow

Looking like a lost cause in Pittsburgh, Glasnow revitalized his career following a midseason trade to Tampa Bay. The former elite prospect posted a 4.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts in 55.2 frames. The burgeoning hype would be much bigger if not for getting tagged for seven runs by Toronto in the first frame on Sept. 5. His 19 walks in 11 starts actually represented a stark, and workable improvement over past abhorrent command, and he has reportedly thrown his fastball at 98.7 mph (a full two ticks above last season's average velocity) in camp. His rising price is going to skyrocket if the 6'8" righty throws that hard in a spring training game.

Tyler Glasnow throwing harder than ever this spring

Rays manager Kevin Cash says Tyler Glasnow's fastball has been sitting at 98.7 mph this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Glasnow was throwing 96.5 mph last season, so this is a big spike. It, of course, remains to be seen if the velocity jump will last. Cash also added that the key for Glasnow this season will be to remain consistent. The 25-year-old is an appealing breakout candidate in the back half of fantasy drafts.