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ESPN fantasy expert Eric Karabell names Pete Crow-Armstrong a high-risk pick to avoid in 2026 drafts.
Crow-Armstrong excelled in the first half but slumped after the break, prompting caution on projections.
The guide warns several other hitters have low walk rates and durability concerns.
Second-base concerns include Jose Altuve’s aging profile and reduced speed, affecting top-100 value.
The piece advises fading veterans like J.T. Realmuto in single-catcher formats.
Corey Seager is repeatedly flagged for durability concerns despite solid production when healthy.
The guide suggests avoiding high-variance outfielders like Oneil Cruz and Luis Robert Jr. in drafts.
The article highlights Yoshinobu Yamamoto as an early starting-pitcher invest, while advising caution on other Dodgers arms.
Relief pitchers are generally not favored in top-100 ADP drafts according to the guide.
The analysis stresses comparing ADP to likely statistics for both roto and points formats.
The piece provides a broader caution on mid- and late-round choices across bases and positions.

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Ohtani ensures a fan receives a souvenir baseball during Japan's final Pool C game at the World Baseball Classic.
Japan rested Ohtani as it secured a 3-0 lead and prepared for knockout play in the WBC.
Ohtani went 5-for-8 with two walks, two home runs and six RBIs in three games for Japan.
Ohtani’s World Baseball Classic batting line improved to .517/.659/1.659 OPS.
The moment was captured in video shared by MLB on X, highlighting Ohtani’s impact beyond the lineup.
Kyle Koster, an assistant managing editor at Sports Illustrated, provided context on Ohtani's clutch presence.
Ohtani’s performance positions Japan as a strong title contender in the WBC.
The game served as a rest for Ohtani ahead of knockout rounds, not a numbered loss.
Ohtani’s presence continues to draw attention around the globe during the WBC.
The article notes Ohtani’s star power despite not being in the lineup for the Czech game.

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