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5 MLB rookies to keep your eyes on in 2026

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The MLB season begins on Wednesday. The 2026 season will be another big year for MLB, and five specific rookies will provide great production for their respective teams. Many will help their clubs make playoff pushes, and the others will build their organization’s foundation for the future.

Here are five MLB rookies who will produce big numbers during the 2026 season. MORE: Dodgers cut World Series champion three days before Opening Day C/DH Moises Ballesteros, Chicago Cubs Mar 17, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images Ballesteros got his first taste of the Majors in 2025. Most of last season was spent with AAA Iowa, where the lefty slashed . 316/.

385/. 473 with 13 home runs and 76 RBI. During his 20 games with the Cubs, Ballesteros slashed .

298/. 394/. 474 with two home runs and 11 RBI.

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