- Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers has struggled to replicate his rookie success due to injuries, with a slow start to the 2026 season.
- Jake McCarthy of the Colorado Rockies has shown promise in the past, but is off to a slow start in 2026 despite playing in a hitter-friendly park.
- Coby Mayo of the Baltimore Orioles has yet to translate his minor league success to the majors, but still has potential.
- Joey Wiemer of the Washington Nationals has gotten off to a hot start, tying an MLB record by reaching base in 10 consecutive plate appearances.
- Colt Keith of the Detroit Tigers has shown improvement in his underlying stats, making him a potential breakout candidate.
- Toby Joseph Rumfield of the Colorado Rockies has won the starting first base job and is off to a solid start, making him an interesting waiver wire addition.