Celebrate 2023's Best in the American League: Navigating to the 2023 AL Batting Stars!
Finding sleepers is the key to winning most fantasy leagues. The real question, however, is understanding that a sleeper in one person’s league is different from a sleeper in a different league. This article attempts to run the gamut by giving out players who should be taken anywhere from Round 7 to 29 in most fantasy baseball leagues.
These are the players you can target in your 2026 fantasy baseball drafts in the American League. MORE: Top 5 catchers in MLB heading into the season AL East: Feb 28, 2026; Sarasota, Florida, USA. Baltimore Orioles infielder Coby Mayo (16) hits a sacrifice RBI during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Ed Smith Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Baltimore Orioles: Coby Mayo IF With Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday both injured, the time is now for Mayo to step up and show that he can handle major league pitching consistently. Boston Red Sox: Caleb Durbin, 3B Durbin is like a poor man’s Mikael Garcia, but the best part is that Durbin will likely go 5-8 rounds after Garcia has been drafted. New York Yankees: Ryan Weathers SP Weathers has all the talent in the world, but he cannot seem to stay healthy.
With Cole and Rodon both starting the year on the IL, New York is going to need to rely on Weathers. Great late-round pick. Tampa Bay Rays: Griffin Jax, RP He’s one of the top relievers in all of baseball (he’s on Team USA’s roster in the WBC), but he’s always been behind someone else for saves.
Now in Tampa, Jax should have the job all to himself and is going in Rounds 9-11. Toronto Blue Jays: Kazuma Okamoto, 3B It might take him a little while to adjust to MLB pitching, but when he does, a 20/80 season is definitely in his sights. AL Central Mar 3, 2026; Goodyear, Arizona, USA.
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