Over the last year, Dylan Bundy went from first-round bust with the Orioles to ace of the best Angels pitching staff since they dropped “Anaheim” from the team name. Dinelson Lamet finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting and led the Padres to the playoffs. Devin Williams unleashed The Airbender and became the NL’s top reliever and Rookie of the Year.
Which pitchers are going to be this year’s versions of Bundy, Lamet and Williams? Let’s take a look at three pitchers who could be the breakout arms of 2021.
Corbin Burnes, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers have two of baseball’s best starting pitchers, though both are relatively unheralded.