As fantasy baseball auction drafts approach, knowing which players to target for $1 can be a game changer. Sal Frelick of the Milwaukee Brewers is a standout candidate, having bulked up this offseason and shown promising metrics, including a 12.9% whiff rate. Otto Lopez from the Miami Marlins also had a strong finish to last season, hitting .344 in September, making him a solid choice for those in need of batting average and stolen bases.

On the pitching side, Hayden Birdsong of the San Francisco Giants is making noise in spring training, boasting a 0.75 ERA over 12 innings. Chris Bassitt of the Toronto Blue Jays, while perhaps lacking in strikeout power, has been consistently reliable, making him a safe pick at $1. Lastly, Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates could bounce back from a rocky second half, offering potential value at his low auction cost, especially with his improving command.