2026 Fantasy Baseball: Outfield Sleepers

Maximizing value is the name of the game each draft season, making the search for sleepers a crucial offseason exercise. To be competitive in our fantasy baseball leagues, we need to squeeze as much value as possible from each draft pick. Oftentimes, the deeper you wade through the draft pool, the more value you can find. This article identifies some outfield sleepers for 2026 who are going beyond pick 150 this draft season. While these players bring different skillsets to the fantasy table, they all share a path to profit this draft season.

Outfield Sleepers for 2026 Fantasy Baseball

(ADP pulled from Jan. 12 – Feb. 12 NFBC Draft Champions)

Dylan Crews (OF — WAS)

ADP: 165.62

There were big expectations for Dylan Crews last season after he swiped 12 bases across 31 games in 2024. Unfortunately, an oblique injury that cost him half the season derailed his 2025. Crews finished the year hitting .208/.280/.352 over 322 plate appearances with a 77 wRC+. On the plus side, Crews still produced, totaling 10 home runs and 17 steals across that limited 85-game stretch.

Most of Crews’ fantasy value stems from his legs, so it was encouraging that he continued to run following his return from the IL in mid-August. In his final 40 games, he went 6-for-8 on the basepaths. He also tacked on six doubles, a triple, and three home runs in that span.

Crews’ elite speed should bag him 30-35 steals this season to go with mid-teens power and a .240 batting average. And while the Nationals’ lineup isn’t the beefiest, Crews should hit in the heart of the order, providing solid counting stats. There’s plenty of profit potential with Crews this draft season.

Daulton Varsho (OF — TOR)

ADP: 205.97

There’s no denying Daulton Varsho’s ability to pack a punch at the plate. Despite missing more than half of the 2025 season with shoulder and hamstring injuries, Varsho still managed to pop 20 homers across 71 games while sporting a .548 slugging percentage. Most impressive was his spike in power metrics across the board. Varsho posted career highs in barrel rate (15.9%) and hard-hit rate (40.3%), and his 75.6 mph bat speed ranked 30th among hitters with at least 200 swings.

Overall, Varsho was more aggressive at the plate and continued to pull airballs at an elite rate. As a result, he registered a career-best .310 ISO and 21.3% home run-to-flyball rate — both well above league average marks. Assuming he can maintain his strides at the plate and can stay on the field, Varsho should mash his way well past his current draft slot. He’ll also throw in a handful of steals while hitting in a productive Blue Jays lineup. Just be aware that he’ll ding your batting average column.

Jac Caglianone (OF — KCR)

ADP: 221.08

At first glance, Jac Caglianone’s 2025 debut looks forgettable. In 232 plate appearances, he posted a miserable .157/.237/.295 slash line with a 46 wRC+. Oof. He also had trouble elevating the ball, hitting grounders at a 50% slip. But under the hood, there’s a lot to be excited about — especially on the power front.

Indeed, Caglianone showcased some mouth-watering power metrics in 2025. He smoked the ball to the tune of a 12% barrel rate, and his 109 mph EV90 ranked 12th among players with at least 230 plate appearances. Additionally, Caglianone’s 77.4 mph bat speed was eighth-best among players with at least 200 swings. Not too shabby.

Caglianone improved as the season progressed and wasn’t overmatched at the plate. Combine that with some juicy power potential and cosier outfield dimensions, and Caglianone makes a nice outfield sleeper in 2026 drafts.

Colton Cowser (OF — BAL)

ADP: 245.08

Following a strong rookie campaign in 2024 (24 HR, 9 SB, .768 OPS in 561 PA), Colton Cowser’s .196/.269/.385 slash line and 35.6% strikeout rate last year were disappointing. However, the youngster still managed to squeeze out 16 homers and 14 steals in those 360 plate appearances, which is appealing heading into 2026.

Injuries were likely the culprit for Cowser’s down season. A fractured thumb in March cost him two months. He also played with fractured ribs in June and landed on the concussion IL in September. Needless to say, if Cowser can stay on the field this year, he’s a prime bounce-back candidate.

Cowser’s underlying numbers support a 25-home run bat. He posted a hefty 14.1% barrel rate last season (and 13.6% in 2024). Plus, he still pulled off an above-average .190 ISO despite all of his injuries. Cowser also showed encouraging signs on the speed front. He bagged the bulk of his steals in the second half, going 11-for-11 on the basepaths. Cowser’s swing-and-miss ways will keep his batting average on the lower end, and a strong-side platoon role will somewhat limit his production. But if he can pile up 550 plate appearances again, Cowser is a 25/20 player with room to grow in the speed department.

Dominic Canzone (OF — SEA)

ADP: 336.46

Coming off a frustrating 2024 season that ended with a demotion to Triple-A, Dominic Canzone hit the refresh button in 2025. In 268 plate appearances, he sported a .300/.358/.481 slash line with 11 home runs, three steals and a 141 wRC+. His improved power metrics particularly stand out, as Canzone posted a career-high 14.5% barrel rate, 50% hard-hit rate and 107.9 mph EV90.

In addition to more quality contact, Canzone made strides at the plate. He cut his swinging-strike rate from 16.4% in 2024 to 12.6%. Canzone also excelled at hitting breaking pitches last season, posting a .564 SLG (.540 xSLG) against them, up from a paltry .370 mark in 2024.

There’s no reason that Canzone can’t build off his successful 2025. Plus, it wouldn’t be surprising if he earns more playing time against lefties, as his 113 wRC+ and .712 OPS in 68 plate appearances against them weren’t terrible. With more opportunity and an improved skillset, Canzone could pop 20-25 dingers and easily outearn his current draft cost.

Jake McCarthy (OF — COL)

ADP: 410.67

Jake McCarthy is an afterthought in drafts this season. Sure, spotty playing time last year and an ugly .204/.247/.345 stat line across 67 games has something to do with that. But the speedster now finds himself with more opportunity in Colorado, and the change of scenery could be just what the doctor ordered.

McCarthy is no slouch on the basepaths. Outside of 2025, he swiped at least 23 bags a year between 2022 and 2024. Additionally, he maintained a .273 batting average in those three years while sporting sprint speeds in the 98th percentile or better. A speedster with a plus batting average and more playing time in BABIP-friendly Coors Field? Sign me up. McCarthy is an excellent outfield sleeper whose wheels should churn a profit for drafters in 2026.

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