"The 26-year-old righty checks all of the boxes we set up top, though. He has an out-pitch in the changeup that is also a great weapon against lefties. He commands his fastball well, and he has a decently wide arsenal. There's one unanswered question, and he shares it with the next pitcher on this list: How good is his slider?"
"The Stuff+ model says it's below average, but his results on the pitch were great last year (.162 BA, .212 SLG) and not propped up by luck (.230 xSLG). So, does he have the tools to get righties out? Turns out, yeah, even if the slider takes a step backwards, he probably does. The Stuff+ model says his changeup is nasty against same-handed hitters."
Emmet Sheehan, a 26-year-old right-hander, emerged as a key contributor to the Dodgers' 2025 rotation after overcoming injuries. He transitioned to the bullpen during the postseason and is now pencilled in for a rotation spot heading into 2026, particularly with Blake Snell easing back and Shohei Ohtani receiving rest. Eno Sarris identified Sheehan as a breakout pitcher candidate, highlighting his well-commanded fastball, effective changeup against lefties, and diverse arsenal. While pitch models rate his slider as below average, his actual results on the pitch were strong last season, suggesting he possesses sufficient tools to succeed against right-handed hitters despite potential slider regression.
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