Anyone that has been around the fantasy-baseball world for even a minute is well acquainted with the term “sleeper.” At this time of year, everyone entering drafts is in search of those players with cheap draft stock that can pay off big time.
My picks have, so far, regularly been available for those final couple of rounds in early drafts based on consensus ADP around the industry. Each of them has the potential to deliver serious value for fantasy managers and could become an absolute steal this season.
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Sleepers Outside the Top 300: Kyle Finnegan
The following player is a sleeper to consider in the late stages of 2023 fantasy-baseball drafts.
There will be a competition this spring to claim closing duties for the Nationals. The good bet is on Finnegan to land the gig, as he has successfully converted 11 saves in each of the past two seasons for the club. Finnegan also showed improved control and the ability to miss more bats during a solid 2022 campaign.
Last year, Finnegan worked 66 2/3 innings out of the Nats’ bullpen, compiling a 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 26.1 K%, and 8.2 BB%. That strikeout rate was up three points from the previous year, while that walk rate was down more than three points. Finnegan picked up 10 of his 11 saves after the All-Star break last season, blowing only one chance in the second half.
The rebuilding Nationals are nowhere close to contending, but, as every team does, they will win some games. Finnegan should be called upon to close out a good share of those victories.
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