Yahoo leagues are interesting because they tend to follow broader market trends fairly closely. There are a few notable outliers, though. Closers and aging hitters, in particular, often fall a bit further than expected. Players such as Byron Buxton, George Springer and Christian Yelich are routinely going a round or two later in Yahoo drafts.
The good news is that many drafters simply follow their platform’s average draft position (ADP) during drafts. This creates value opportunities when certain players slip through the cracks. While Yahoo’s usually a good barometer for draft prices, they’re not perfect.
Today, I’ve highlighted a few players whose Yahoo ADP lags behind the broader market. If you’re targeting these players, you may not want to wait as long as Yahoo suggests, but you can still likely get them a round or two later than usual.
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Without further ado, here are six undervalued players in Yahoo leagues worth targeting.
Drake Baldwin (C – ATL) | Consensus ADP: 107/Yahoo ADP: 138
Yahoo managers don’t seem fully sold on Drake Baldwin’s breakout. While Salvador Perez (94 Yahoo ADP, 98 consensus ADP) and Will Smith (107 Yahoo ADP, 100 consensus ADP) are going right around their market value, Baldwin is being drafted at pick 138 despite a consensus ADP closer to 105.
Baldwin produced solid numbers across the board last season (minus steals), mirroring his strong minor league performance the year prior. In both the Majors and minors, Baldwin came up just short of 20 home runs, 90 RBIs and a .280 average. The Braves backstop rarely strikes out (15.2%) and should hit near the middle of the lineup.
With a modest .289 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) last season, there’s even some room for growth. Baldwin’s a fine pick just outside of the top 100, but if you can land him in the 130s or even the 120s, he’s a steal.
Brandon Nimmo (OF – TEX) | Consensus ADP: 119/Yahoo ADP: 154
Brandon Nimmo is going about three and a half rounds later in Yahoo leagues, presenting excellent value. Batting atop the order for Texas, Nimmo should provide above-average production across the board. Runs will likely be his biggest calling card, but he offers solid power as well.
Nimmo has traded a bit of patience for power in recent seasons. While 75 walks per year is nice, fantasy managers will gladly take the 25 home runs over the excess of free passes. That said, he could regain some patience as he settles back into a leadoff role. Nimmo also boosted his average back up to .262 last season.
Even in a pitcher-friendly park, there’s little reason to expect a major power drop-off. Nimmo should still be good for around 85 runs, 23 homers, 80 RBI and 10-15 steals. He’s also been extremely durable, missing only a handful of games over the past four seasons. Nimmo is well worth a look in the 13th round, but in Yahoo leagues, you can probably wait until the 15th round.
Yainer Diaz (C, DH – HOU) | Consensus ADP: 143/Yahoo ADP: 190
Similar to Drake Baldwin, Yahoo managers are undervaluing another catcher in Yainer Diaz. Diaz took a step back in 2025, but should still be lined up for a massive amount of playing time. Steamer projects Diaz to rank seventh among all catchers in plate appearances, one spot behind Baldwin. A major factor for fantasy catchers is playing time, and Diaz comes with no shortage of it.
Diaz posted 20 home runs, 70 RBI and a .256 batting average last season. In 2024, he hit .299 with 16 home runs and 84 RBI. His BABIP dipped over 60 points from the year prior, so perhaps a boost in batting average could be in order. His strikeout rate went down last year, and his ISO went up.
Now in his prime at 27, Diaz is a likely candidate to finish as a top-10 catcher. He played in 143 games last year and should approach that number again. Diaz is worth drafting closer to pick 150 than pick 200.
Brandon Lowe (2B – PIT) | Consensus ADP: 157/Yahoo ADP: 196
Brandon Lowe is going nearly 40 picks later than he should in Yahoo leagues. A move to Pittsburgh may slightly dampen his outlook, but 30 home runs are still well within reach.
Health has been a primary concern for Lowe in recent years. The 31-year-old hasn’t played a full season since 2021, but when he’s on the field, few second basemen can match his power. His swing generates heavy backspin and a steep launch angle, helping him club 31 home runs in just 134 games last season.
With a revamped lineup in Pittsburgh and a clean bill of health, Lowe could push for a 30-home run, 90-RBI campaign again. That may be his ceiling, but at such a thin position, he’s an excellent value this late in drafts.
Drew Rasmussen (SP – TB) | Consensus ADP: 160/Yahoo ADP: 197
Fantasy managers are still pricing Drew Rasmussen based on last season’s workload limitations. Tampa Bay frequently pulled him after just two or three innings as he worked his way back from surgery.
There’s always some injury risk here, but that’s already baked into his buying price. When healthy, Rasmussen profiles as a top-30 starting pitcher. He consistently posts low ERA and WHIP marks and can rack up wins despite pitching in a tough division. While his strikeout rate dipped in 2025, he compensates with elite control and an ability to limit hard contact.
Rasmussen has never posted an ERA above 2.85 in any season of his career, and there’s little reason to expect that to change. He’s an excellent value at his current Yahoo price.
Chandler Simpson (OF – TB) | Consensus ADP: 165/Yahoo ADP: 195
In standard leagues, stolen bases still carry significant weight — and Chandler Simpson can provide plenty of them. He may be somewhat of a one-trick pony, but he has a legitimate chance to lead the league in steals.
There’s also a path to Simpson leading off for Tampa Bay, which would boost his run-scoring potential. A respectable batting average isn’t out of the question either. Simpson will offer very little in terms of power or RBI, but if your earlier picks can absorb that, he becomes a high-upside value near pick 200.
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