By far the most surprising player to leave here is Eric Pardinho, who did a ton to raise his stock in 2024. The 23-year-old has overcome a ton of injuries to get healthy and return to the mound. He made a total of 45 appearances in 2024, posting a 3.25 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 28 walks in 55.1 innings of work. While he likely won't return to a starting role, he thrived as a reliever and is the one player here who must be brought back before another team brings him aboard as a diamond in the rough signing. -Treuden