ESPN’s fantasy baseball staff compared current ADP data to the preseason weekend of March 21‑22, spotting nine players whose draft values have shifted dramatically in just 28 games. The analysis shows where early‑season performances have either inflated or deflated expectations, offering a quick sanity check for owners who might consider a mid‑season redo.

Among the standouts, Jose Soriano vaulted from a 244.8 preseason ADP to 137.6, now rostered in over 93% of leagues and sitting just one fantasy point shy of Ohtani for the season’s lead. Conversely, Michael Busch fell from a 175.1 ADP to 223.9 as his barrel and hard‑hit rates collapsed, pushing him into undrafted territory.

Other moves saw Cristopher Sanchez climb from 18th to 12th ADP, while Rafael Devers slipped from 94.7 to 144.1, reflecting a quiet April for the veteran. The data underscores how quickly values can swing, reminding drafters that a handful of weeks can rewrite a player’s fantasy worth; a fresh look at ADP now could salvage struggling rosters.

For owners still on the fence about a complete overhaul, targeting the nine identified players—especially the surge of Soriano and the decline of Busch—offers a focused strategy. Swapping underperformers for rising ADP assets can boost point totals without rebuilding an entire lineup, delivering immediate relief in the tightly contested 2026 fantasy race.