Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Cody Bellinger Note
	1. Cody Bellinger LAD Bellinger had a tremendous season, drastically improving his walk rate and cutting his strikeout rate, and setting career highs in each of the five standard rotisserie categories. If there's a knock on Bellinger's season, it's that so much of his production came in the first half, and particularly in March where he batted .431 with 14 home runs. Beginning in June, he batted .280 or lower in each month, and he batted just .261 in the second half. But the numbers all count, and although it's reasonable to expect Bellinger to take a slight step back from his overall 2019 numbers, it still leaves him as a top-five pick. 18 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman Note
	2. Freddie Freeman ATL Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 at the outset of renewed camp and has reportedly dealt with some difficult symptoms. It seems unlikely that he'll be able to begin the year with the Braves, though he is apparently on the road to recovery. When healthy, Freeman is a dynamic option, so long as he has recovered from the elbow soreness that plagued him in spring. Don't let Freeman slip too far, but he's out of the second round for now. 11 weeks ago

Pete Alonso Note
	3. Pete Alonso NYM

Anthony Rizzo Note
	4. Anthony Rizzo CHC

Paul Goldschmidt Note
	5. Paul Goldschmidt STL

Matt Olson Note
	6. Matt Olson OAK

Jose Abreu Note
	7. Jose Abreu CWS

Josh Bell Note
	8. Josh Bell PIT Bell had a true breakout season in 2019, improving drastically in pretty much every measurable category. His increases in exit velocity (2.3 mph), launch angle (3.8 degrees), and barrels per plate appearance (3.8%) showed that his gains were not fluky, and he even recovered from what looked to be a second-half collapse with a .927 OPS in August. The issue for Bell is that even with the improvements, a first baseman who bats .277 and slugs 37 home runs is not blowing the fantasy world away. Buy many of the gains, but don't go crazy on draft day. 18 weeks ago

DJ LeMahieu Note
	9. DJ LeMahieu NYY LeMahieu tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, according to the Yankees. Assuming he rejoins the team by the start of the season - a big "if" but somewhat likely given his early positive test - then he should have little difficulty getting ready for the season. 11 weeks ago

Max Muncy Note
	10. Max Muncy LAD

Rhys Hoskins Note
	11. Rhys Hoskins PHI

Carlos Santana Note
	12. Carlos Santana CLE

Edwin Encarnacion Note
	13. Edwin Encarnacion CWS

Yuli Gurriel Note
	14. Yuli Gurriel HOU

Danny Santana Note
	15. Danny Santana TEX

Miguel Sano Note
	16. Miguel Sano MIN Sano tested positive for COVID-19, though he's asymptomatic. There have been few updates since his test in early July, and it's certainly possible that he'll return healthy before the start of the regular season. For now, drop him down your draft board a hair, but don't shy away entirely. 11 weeks ago

Christian Walker Note
	17. Christian Walker ARI

Yasmani Grandal Note
	18. Yasmani Grandal CWS

Luke Voit Note
	19. Luke Voit NYY

C.J. Cron Note
	20. C.J. Cron DET

Eric Hosmer Note
	21. Eric Hosmer SD

Daniel Murphy Note
	22. Daniel Murphy COL

Ryan McMahon Note
	23. Ryan McMahon COL

Joc Pederson Note
	24. Joc Pederson LAD

Joey Votto Note
	25. Joey Votto CIN

Brandon Lowe Note
	26. Brandon Lowe TB

Hunter Dozier Note
	27. Hunter Dozier KC

Mark Canha Note
	28. Mark Canha OAK Nobody seems to want to give Canha credit for the changes in his approach last year, but you're selling yourself short if you don't. Canha cut his swing percentage on pitches outside the zone way down last year, and the results were impressive, with 26 home runs and a .273 batting average in just 126 games. Slated to bat fifth for the A's, there's every reason for Canha to put up solid all-around numbers, and he's essentially forgotten in fantasy drafts. 18 weeks ago

Yandy Diaz Note
	29. Yandy Diaz TB

Renato Nunez Note
	30. Renato Nunez BAL

Wil Myers Note
	31. Wil Myers SD

Miguel Cabrera Note
	32. Miguel Cabrera DET

Michael Chavis Note
	33. Michael Chavis BOS

Justin Smoak Note
	34. Justin Smoak SF

Jesus Aguilar Note
	35. Jesus Aguilar MIA

Howie Kendrick Note
	36. Howie Kendrick WSH

Brandon Belt Note
	37. Brandon Belt SF

Christian Vazquez Note
	38. Christian Vazquez BOS

Nate Lowe Note
	39. Nate Lowe TB

Daniel Vogelbach Note
	40. Daniel Vogelbach MIL

Niko Goodrum Note
	41. Niko Goodrum DET

Eric Thames Note
	42. Eric Thames WSH

Evan White Note
	43. Evan White SEA

Trey Mancini Note
	44. Trey Mancini BAL

Garrett Cooper Note
	45. Garrett Cooper MIA

Ji-Man Choi Note
	46. Ji-Man Choi TB

Travis d'Arnaud Note
	47. Travis d'Arnaud ATL

Jose Martinez Note
	48. Jose Martinez CHC

Albert Pujols Note
	49. Albert Pujols LAA

Rowdy Tellez Note
	50. Rowdy Tellez TOR

Mitch Moreland Note
	51. Mitch Moreland SD

Marwin Gonzalez Note
	52. Marwin Gonzalez MIN

Ryan Mountcastle Note
	53. Ryan Mountcastle BAL

Jay Bruce Note
	54. Jay Bruce PHI

Wilmer Flores Note
	55. Wilmer Flores SF

Jake Lamb Note
	56. Jake Lamb OAK

Kevin Cron Note
	57. Kevin Cron ARI

Dominic Smith Note
	58. Dominic Smith NYM

Victor Caratini Note
	59. Victor Caratini CHC

Jake Bauers Note
	60. Jake Bauers CLE

Ryan O'Hearn Note
	61. Ryan O'Hearn KC

Jeimer Candelario Note
	62. Jeimer Candelario DET

Ronald Guzman Note
	63. Ronald Guzman TEX

Chris Davis Note
	64. Chris Davis BAL

Matt Beaty Note
	65. Matt Beaty LAD

Jose Osuna Note
	66. Jose Osuna PIT

Mike Ford Note
	67. Mike Ford NYY

Willians Astudillo Note
	68. Willians Astudillo MIN

Rio Ruiz Note
	69. Rio Ruiz BAL

Austin Nola Note
	70. Austin Nola SD

Tyler White Note
	71. Tyler White LAD

Kendrys Morales Note
	72. Kendrys Morales FA

Aledmys Diaz Note
	73. Aledmys Diaz HOU

Edwin Rios Note
	74. Edwin Rios LAD

Josh VanMeter Note
	75. Josh VanMeter ARI

Ryon Healy Note
	76. Ryon Healy MIL

Yonder Alonso Note
	77. Yonder Alonso ATL

Darin Ruf Note
	78. Darin Ruf SF

Brandon Drury Note
	79. Brandon Drury TOR

Pablo Sandoval Note
	80. Pablo Sandoval ATL

Ryan McBroom Note
	81. Ryan McBroom KC

Alex Kirilloff Note
	82. Alex Kirilloff MIN

Greg Bird Note
	83. Greg Bird PHI

Josh Fuentes Note
	84. Josh Fuentes COL

Ehire Adrianza Note
	85. Ehire Adrianza MIN

Matt Adams Note
	86. Matt Adams FA

Brock Holt Note
	87. Brock Holt WSH

Matt Thaiss Note
	88. Matt Thaiss LAA

Neil Walker Note
	89. Neil Walker FA

Austin Slater Note
	90. Austin Slater SF

Brandon Dixon Note
	91. Brandon Dixon DET

John Hicks Note
	92. John Hicks ARI

Sam Travis Note
	93. Sam Travis TEX

Kyle Farmer Note
	94. Kyle Farmer CIN

Triston Casas Note
	95. Triston Casas BOS

Rangel Ravelo Note
	96. Rangel Ravelo STL

Charlie Culberson Note
	97. Charlie Culberson ATL

Ronny Rodriguez Note
	98. Ronny Rodriguez MIL

Derek Dietrich Note
	99. Derek Dietrich TEX

Jose Marmolejos Note
	100. Jose Marmolejos SEA

Brent Rooker Note
	101. Brent Rooker MIN

Aramis Garcia Note
	102. Aramis Garcia SF

Jordy Mercer Note
	103. Jordy Mercer NYY

Andrew Vaughn Note
	104. Andrew Vaughn CWS

Logan Forsythe Note
	105. Logan Forsythe MIA

Logan Morrison Note
	106. Logan Morrison FA

Cheslor Cuthbert Note
	107. Cheslor Cuthbert CWS

Bobby Bradley Note
	108. Bobby Bradley CLE

Mark Reynolds Note
	109. Mark Reynolds COL

Hanley Ramirez Note
	110. Hanley Ramirez CLE

Josh Ockimey Note
	111. Josh Ockimey BOS

Steve Pearce Note
	112. Steve Pearce FA

Tyler Nevin Note
	113. Tyler Nevin BAL

Taylor Jones Note
	114. Taylor Jones HOU

Chris Shaw Note
	115. Chris Shaw SF

Lucas Duda Note
	116. Lucas Duda FA

Jared Walsh Note
	117. Jared Walsh LAA

Patrick Wisdom Note
	118. Patrick Wisdom CHC

Seth Beer Note
	119. Seth Beer ARI

Will Craig Note
	120. Will Craig PIT

Jake Noll Note
	121. Jake Noll WSH

Colton Welker Note
	122. Colton Welker COL

Tyler Austin Note
	123. Tyler Austin FA

Lewin Diaz Note
	124. Lewin Diaz MIA

Frank Schwindel Note
	125. Frank Schwindel DET

Zach Green Note
	126. Zach Green SF

Ryan Court Note
	127. Ryan Court OAK

Gavin Sheets Note
	128. Gavin Sheets CWS

AJ Reed Note
	129. AJ Reed CWS

Peter O'Brien Note
	130. Peter O'Brien ATL

Jose Pirela Note
	131. Jose Pirela FA

Jim Adduci Note
	132. Jim Adduci FA

Corban Joseph Note
	133. Corban Joseph FA

Chris Gittens Note
	134. Chris Gittens NYY

Seth Mejias-Brean Note
	135. Seth Mejias-Brean SD

Matt Davidson Note
	136. Matt Davidson CIN

Patrick Kivlehan Note
	137. Patrick Kivlehan TOR

Matt Skole Note
	138. Matt Skole FA

Justin Bour Note
	139. Justin Bour LAA