Kyle Hart Presents Sneaky Bullpen Value Ahead of Option Decision

San Diego Padres reliever Kyle Hart is a potential sleeper free agent if San Diego declines his $2.5 million club option. Despite a 4.92 ERA in 2026, the 33-year-old southpaw posted a 3.63 FIP and xERA after shifting to the bullpen, gaining over 2 mph on his fastball. Hart also added a splitter that limited batters to a .163 average and 39.4% whiff rate, though he was left off San Diego's postseason roster.