Eight young players could reshape October for fantasy, four from the American League and four from the National League. They blend elite bat speed, power and velo with room to grow in playoff roles. Addison Barger, Dominic Canzone, Connelly Early, and Cam Schlittler headline the AL group; Chase Burns, Caleb Durbin, Daniel Palencia, and Emmet Sheehan anchor the NL pack.

Look for October breakout triggers in elevated plate appearances, late-inning chances and bullpen leverage who can convert raw tools into late-season fantasy gains. These names offer upside if they log meaningful playoff reps and deliver in clutch spots.

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East with a 13-4 rout of the Rays, finishing 94-68 and earning a first‑round bye. They led the division from July 3, never relinquishing the top spot, and posted a league-best home record (54-27). A jubilant Rogers Centre crowd celebrated a 21‑game turnaround from last year as Toronto heads into the playoffs with rest for the rotation and momentum in the lineup.

Alejandro Kirk supplied a power surge with two homers to pace the offense, while Addison Barger (21) and George Springer (32) contributed key blasts. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in runs and the bullpen closed strong as manager John Schneider and the city toasted a fresh chapter for the Jays, aiming to translate their regular-season surge into a deep postseason run.

Toronto clinches the AL East with a 13-4 win over Tampa Bay, grabbing the top seed as Alejandro Kirk’s grand slam and two-run blasts from Addison Barger and George Springer spark a power surge. Five days off precede the ALDS, where Kevin Gausman or Shane Bieber could start Game 1 for the Jays.

New York’s fate rests on a Red Sox wild-card showdown, while Boston and Baltimore pivot to the one-game possibility that could redefine the Yankees’ postseason. In fantasy terms, Jays pitchers and Kirk’s hot bat are must‑watch, with rotation decisions shaping every daily lineup.