Dylan Beavers

Beavers could credibly challenge for a 20/20 season if he played every day as a rookie in 2026, although as a young lefty hitter, it's possible a platoon caps his playing time. He slashed .304/.420/.515 with 18 home runs, 23 steals, a 16.3 percent walk rate and an 18.2 percent strikeout rate in 94 games as a 23-year-old at Triple-A and slashed .227/.375/.400 with four home runs, two steals, a 19 percent walk rate and a 26.3 percent strikeout rate in 35 games in the majors. His exit velocities and hard-hit rates don't stand out, but Beavers has an ideal batted-ball profile, logging significantly higher flyball rates than groundball rates at Triple-A and the majors. He is a patient hitter who rarely chases and also makes contact at a high clip, so Beavers' floor is pretty high, and he should get the most of his physical tools. The 6-foot-5, 206-pound outfielder has the speed for center field, but he is a better fit in left field, where he has a chance to be an above-average defender. There's a chance Beavers unlocks another level as a power hitter as he enters his mid-20s, but he doesn't need to in order to pay off his early draft cost for 2026. Read Past Outlooks