Training, MLB.com's beat reporters surveyed their clubhouses, asking players for their opinions on a range of topics. Well over 100 players participated, in exchange for anonymity. In the leadup to Opening Day,

Holmes’ Chase% is in the 97th percentile, while his BB% is in the 90th. He owns the third-highest SwStr% on sliders over the last two seasons. Holmes will benefit from pitching for a Braves team primed to produce more run support in 2025, so he’s a steal while going undrafted in 52% of Yahoo leagues.

Sometimes, the best values at starting pitcher are beaten-down veteran arms coming off injuries. The key to their success is a healthy spring training with no injury news.