When the Yankees shipped Caleb Durbin to the Brewers, expectations rose for the infielder to be a valuable member of a contending Milwaukee team. Although he had a solid spring training, Durbin was optioned to start 2025 as a member of the Nashville Sounds. He got the call to the majors not long after, when fellow third baseman Oliver Dunn was sent to AAA on April 18. 

Headlines around Juan Soto and Ben Rice have flashed in 2025, with discourse claiming them as the unluckiest hitters in the league. While that may be true, not much has been said about Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds. A former star, Reynolds has been one of MLB’s unluckiest hitters so far in 2025.

While known aces like Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal often draw the majority of attention, many valuable pitchers find themselves lost among the mix of names. With over 150 starting pitchers active in MLB rotations, there are plenty of above-average contributors who go unheralded. As the All-Star break approaches, it’s the perfect time to highlight some of those underappreciated pitchers. Here are three under-the-radar starting pitchers off to hot starts in 2025:

After throwing six innings of two-run ball tonight, and five hitless in his debut, Jacob Misiorowski has been thrust into the spotlight, and national attention has flocked his way. Fans all across the league have tuned in to the young righty’s starts, eager to catch a glimpse of Milwaukee’s budding ace.

The offensive landscape of Major League Baseball is constantly shifting, with breakout stars and subpar seasons emerging each year. In this crowded landscape, solid offensive contributors often go relatively unnoticed compared to the game's biggest stars. While household names like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani take the headlines, those who are good but haven’t reached stardom often lack the recognition they deserve. Here are three under-the-radar hitters off to a hot start i

Since Adley Rutschman’s arrival in Baltimore in 2022, the Orioles have taken flight, enjoying steady contributions from the 27-year-old backstop. Recently, however, Rutschman has hit a roadblock, facing a down year in 2024 and experiencing a similar decline thus far in 2025. 

Holmes has an advanced arsenal and experience as a starter already. Will his transition to the rotation be a success?

How did Tarik Skubal, originally a 29th round draft pick, reach uncharted levels of dominance?