Early deep league targets, 2024

If you play in a deep league, it can be really hard to find good starting pitching during the season.

Doing so often requires speculation on small sample sizes, or even identifying talented arms in the minor leagues that could get a rotation shot later in the season.

Here, let's take an early look at a bunch of overlooked guys whose value could increase as the season goes along. We'll also sprinkle in some SP targets from the minors who are worthy of stashing if you have a bench. Continue to check out our prospects coverage for more detailed looks at emerging prospects.
 

AMERICAN LEAGUE


Logan Evans (RHP, SEA) is an emerging SP prospect whose stuff accelerated significantly in the spring. He's a groundball pitcher with multiple strikeout...

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