Rising arms spark a fresh core as a club leans into budding upside. A signed top-three starter anchors the rotation while a trio of young hurlers shows a live repertoire, signaling a potential shift in how the team builds from the mound. Payton Burdick emerges as a bullpen candidate, with velocity and late-inning intrigue, though questions linger about role certainty and secondary-pitch development. Fantasy managers should watch bullpen assignments closely and gauge how quickly these arms gain routine trust in leverage spots.

In this environment, upside roars louder than proven track records. The window for big fantasy returns hinges on Burdick’s ability to command multiple pitches for strikes and to avoid short stints that cap innings. If the club leans on the bullpen and the prospect group evolves, opportunistic managers can capitalize in holds leagues and DFS when the matchup and venue align.