MLB post-hype check-in: What to make of former big...

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Baseball's hottest prospects are hitting a reality check. Roki Sasaki, the vaunted Japanese import, Jackson Holliday, the former No. 1 overall pick, and other young stars drafted or signed with massive expectations are struggling to translate hype into production at the major-league level. Some are adjusting to the pace and quality of big-league pitching; others face injuries or tactical adjustments from opposing teams. The article examines where these once-celebrated prospects stand now and what their early stumbles might mean for their long-term trajectories.