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Hidden Relief Pitchers Poised to Explode in 2026 Fantasy Baseball—Are You Ready to Discover Them?

Hidden Relief Pitchers Poised to Explode in 2026 Fantasy Baseball—Are You Ready to Discover Them?

Bryan Baker – Tampa Bay Rays (NFBC ADP: Undrafted)

Baker is another reliever who is easy to overlook based on 2025 surface stats. He posted a 4.06 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 68 2/3 innings with the Orioles and Rays. Of course, the Rays have a reputation for savvy moves and excellent pitching development. And the underlying skills point to better results ahead for Baker. The 31-year-old right-hander struck out 83 batters last season for a 30.3% strikeout rate while issuing just a 6.2% walk rate for a strong 24.1% K-BB. Some ERA indicators, including a 3.08 xFIP and 2.74 SIERA, further suggest he was much better than the 4.06 ERA he produced. The Rays are expected to utilize a closer committee. Manager Kevin Cash named Griffin Jax, Edwin Uceta, and Garrett Cleavinger, along with Baker, as pitchers who could get the nod for save chances. Uceta has been hampered by a shoulder issue early in camp. And Cleavinger is currently the only projected left-hander in the bullpen. If Uceta should miss time out of the gate, Baker could be the biggest beneficiary of save chances next to Jax.

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