The MLB season is nearly at an end and the playoffs are in site. But what is not at an end is this wonderful weekly Up-and-Coming Dynasty Players post!

So welcome back and take a few minutes to read why I think JJ Bleday is an Up-and-Coming Dynasty Player.

Bleday was the SEC Player of the Year in 2019 and was a Golden Spikes finalist for the best college player of the year. Drafted by the Marlins as the fourth overall pick of the 2019 draft, Bleday never really found his footing in the organization and was traded to Oakland ahead of the 2023 season for A.J. Puk.

With a resume of ups-and-downs in the minors and now being 26 years old, I can understand if you think I am crazy to think that Bleday is an up-and-coming dynasty player. I understand that argument. I mean he is 26! That is usually past the point for a player selected 4th overall to still be trying to establish himself.

But for some players, the adjustment from college to the minors to the majors can take longer than expected. I believe that Bleday is one of those players.

So let’s take a dive into his performance and why he has turned his career around with the Athletics this season.