LF,CF,RF - Cincinnati Reds
- Age 28
- Vanderbilt
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #336
- Best / Worst
- #287 / #394
- ADP
- #646
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- LF,CF,RF
- ESPN
- CF,RF
- CBS
- CF,RF
Availability
JJ Bleday, according to multiple reports, has agreed to a contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Fantasy Impact
The former fourth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, Bleday has yet to put it all together at the big league level. He did flash his ability in 2024 when he batted .243 with 20 home runs and 43 doubles in 159 games with the Athletics. But, it went south last season as the left-handed outfielder hit just .212 with 10 home runs in 98 games and was twice demoted to Triple-A. Bleday heads to a hitter-friendly ballpark in Cincinnati, but joins a crowded outfield situation with the Reds. If he can regain his 2024 form, Bleday could be a regular starter in, what should be, a good lineup. At the very least, he will be a solid platoon/bench option for the Reds.
JJ Bleday has been designated for assignment by the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
The former top prospect had a tough season with the Athletics, hitting .212 with a .698 OPS. He'll look to make a fresh start elsewhere.
JJ Bleday went 1-for-4 in the win over the Angels, driving in three runs with a home run and scoring once.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Bleday holds a .212 batting average with 35 RBI and 13 home runs across 84 games this season.
JJ Bleday went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs on Monday against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Bleday went deep twice off Sonny Gray. He should continue to take advantage of the absence of Nick Kurtz.
JJ Bleday went 4-for-6 in the win over the Nationals with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and a whopping six RBI.
Fantasy Impact
Bleday, who had been out of the lineup on Monday, returned on Tuesday with a six-RBI performance that showcased his power at the plate. Over his last two games, he has been on fire, going 8-for-10 with two home runs, seven RBI, and five runs scored. The standout performance in yesterday's game brings his season totals to a .219 batting average, 10 home runs, and 29 RBI through 65 games, strengthening his bid for a more permanent spot in the lineup.
