Every fantasy season is built on hope.
Hope your superstars will perform like, well, superstars. Hope your pitchers’ arms will remain intact. Hope your stashed prospects will be in the majors sooner rather than later.
Hope for redemption from players who disappointed in 2025. Hope those players will prove they’re still capable of being the assets they were two or three years ago.
Bounce-back candidates are where optimism and opportunity meet: discounted prices for players with a track record of success. Recognizing these types of players is important because they may have burned you in 2025, but they could be your ticket to fantasy glory in 2026.