Dynasty: Troy Melton. Redraft: Max Meyer. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has Melton ahead, Melton #139 and Meyer #144, and the expert consensus agrees (#281 and #234). The community disagrees, leaning Meyer, FRV 53.8 to 49.1. For 2027 redraft, the consensus has Meyer ahead, #172 to #247, but Frank's 2027 projection has Melton ahead ($5.3 to $3.1).
JD on Max Meyer (Jun 3, 2026): I think he's pitching a bit over his head right now but he can still regress some and be very solid. 27.2% K rate is going to get the job done even if the walks are slightly high at 3.3 BB/9. I might be a bit low on him and if he does it for a bit longer, I think he's a top 50 starter for me.
JD on Troy Melton (Aug 11, 2026): Yeah I'm gonna move him up again. I'm gonna keep moving up until he proves to me that he shouldn't be this caliber of starting pitcher. I love that he is the kind of guy that can go deep into games because he’s not trying to strike out the world. He still gets his Ks, maybe not 11+ per 9 like some guys but he is still incredibly valuable to dynasty owners with his minuscule WHIP. All aboard the Melton train!
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | Max Meyer | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| Team | MIA | DET |
| Position | SP | SP |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #144 | #139 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #281 | #234 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #172 | #247 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 53.8 | 49.1 |
| Expert Sources | 9 | 11 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #124–#295 | #135–#370 |
| 2027 Projected Value | $3.1 | $5.3 |
| 2026 $ Earned | $5.0 | $2.0 |
| 2027 Projected Rank | #235 | #197 |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Down 102 spots | Down 21 spots |
| Stat | Max Meyer | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 111.0 | 114.1 |
| W | 9 | 8 |
| SV | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 2.68 | 2.76 |
| WHIP | 1.14 | 1.13 |
| K | 121 | 94 |
| K/9 | 9.8 | 7.4 |
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