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👤 2026 MLB Player Profiles

In-depth WAR projections and advanced analytics for key MLB players. Each profile includes fWAR projections, xFIP/wOBA analysis, and betting implications based on our data models.

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2025-26 Offseason Signings

Alex Bregman

Chicago Cubs | 3B

5-year, $175M deal makes Bregman the Cubs' cornerstone. WAR projections show +2.5 team impact with elite plate discipline.

4.2
Proj fWAR
.365
Proj wOBA
$175M
Contract
New Signing

Bo Bichette

New York Mets | 3B

Position change from SS to 3B costs 0.4-0.6 WAR but elite bat (.311/.357/.483) still projects top-tier production.

4.2
Proj fWAR
.380
Proj wOBA
$126M
Contract
New Signing
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Elite Player Profiles

Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers | DH/SP

Combined 11.0-12.4 total WAR projection ranks first in baseball. Skipping WBC pitching optimizes 2026 workload.

11-12
Total WAR
5.2-6.0
Pitch WAR
5.8-6.4
Hit WAR
MVP Favorite

Ketel Marte

Arizona Diamondbacks | 2B

D-backs running out of patience. Trade watch active as multiple contenders show interest in elite middle infielder.

4.5
Proj fWAR
.372
2025 wOBA
TBD
Trade Value
Trade Watch
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NPB Import Projections

Munetaka Murakami

Free Agent | 3B

36-homer NPB season translates to 28-32 MLB homers. Teams landing Murakami should see 1.5-2.5 win bumps in projections.

2.8-3.4
Proj fWAR
28-32
HR Proj
-5
DRS Proj
NPB Import

Kazuma Okamoto

Toronto Blue Jays | 3B/1B

4-year, $60M deal brings power bat with 11.2% BB rate. Better plate discipline than Murakami projects well for MLB.

2.5-3.0
Proj fWAR
11.2%
BB Rate
$60M
Contract
NPB Import
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Pitcher Profiles

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Freddy Peralta

New York Mets | SP

2.89 ERA backed by elite 2.78 xFIP. 11.4 K/9 ranks 8th among qualified starters. Extension talks ongoing.

2.78
xFIP
11.4
K/9
31.2%
CSW
Ace
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Dylan Cease

Toronto Blue Jays | SP

7-year, $210M deal anchors Blue Jays rotation. Elite strikeout rate with improving command metrics.

3.15
Proj xFIP
11.8
K/9
$210M
Contract
New Signing