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Fantasy Baseball Draft Advice: Corbin Burnes, Jeffrey Springs, Hyeseong Kim

Every MLB offseason sends players to new teams. Some moves are expected, while others are dramatic surprises. These transactions send players to a new environment, where factors such as ballpark and team strength can change a fantasy outlook.

Now is the perfect time to analyze some fantasy baseball players on new teams as we wait for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training.

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Fantasy Baseball Draft Advice

Corbin Burnes (SP – ARI) – Baltimore Orioles to Arizona Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes is a great pitcher. The ace should not be avoided, but he should be considered with slight hesitation. The four-time consecutive All-Star has had strikeout regression since 2021, falling from a 35.6% rate to 30.5% to 25.5% and 23.1% in 2024.

In addition, Arizona’s Chase Field is more hitter-friendly than Milwaukee’s American Family Field and Baltimore’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Burnes remains a trustworthy workhorse but may not be worth his high average draft position (ADP).

Jeffrey Springs (SP – Athletics) — Tampa Bay Rays to the Athletics

Some consider Jeffrey Springs a high-upside, late-round sleeper. I think the risk is too much. The reliever-turned-starter has not pitched a complete season since 2022 due to an early 2023 Tommy John surgery. Springs made it back in late 2024 but was ruled out in September for extra rest, likely because the Rays were not contending.

Springs benefited from playing in Tropicana Field, pitching a 2.08 ERA at home compared to a 3.14 ERA in away starts. Unless Springs has a great spring training, do not draft him in shallow to medium leagues. Feel free to add Springs from the waiver wire if he plays well.

Hyeseong Kim (2B, SS – LAD) — Kiwoom Heroes to Los Angeles Dodgers

Hyeseong Kim has the benefit of playing for a stacked Dodgers team. He was a top defender in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and is known for good contact hitting and speed with low power numbers.

Kim’s kryptonite for an MLB transition is his power numbers. He launched just 37 home runs in his eight-season career. Kim’s lack of any power upside and the struggle of adjusting to MLB pitching limit his fantasy relevance. Do not get overly excited about the rookie.

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