Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 4

February 10, 2026·1 hr 14 min·5 clips

Why are lefties like Joey Cantillo outperforming models, and what does his stuff plus surge really mean?

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris conclude their 2026 starting pitcher preview series, analyzing pitchers drafted outside the top 250 in fantasy baseball. They discuss sleeper picks like Joey Cantillo and Parker Messick, break down news including Justin Verlander's Tigers signing, and evaluate bounce-back candidates such as Kodai Senga and Reid Detmers. The hosts blend stats, stuff plus metrics, and roster context to guide draft strategies.

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