Identifying breakout candidates is a crucial strategy for gaining an edge in fantasy baseball, as these players often provide significant value at a lower draft cost.

From veterans in new roles to former top prospects on the verge of big things, here's who we expect to level up this season.

If the breakout already happened for Langford, it occurred in the final month of the 2024 season when he launched eight homers, swiped seven bags and slashed a healthy .300/.386/.610. He managed to tread water for a full year in the big leagues at age 22, which is no small achievement.