Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

Jordan Westburg returned for his second season in Baltimore and played 107 games, hitting 18 home runs and slashing .264/.312/.481. With the Orioles bringing in the left field fence, Westburg's right-handed power should see a boost in 2025. This is encouraging for fantasy managers, as the 26-year-old hit .303 at home. Westburg will most likely play third base in 2025 unless Jackson Holliday fails to take the leap at second. Either way, with second base this year's version of a wasteland, Westburg holds plenty of value for fantasy managers.

Jackson Holliday's 2024 rookie season with the Orioles showcased both his potential and areas for growth. In 60 games, he posted a .189 batting average, hitting 5 home runs, driving in 23 runs, scoring 28 times, and adding 4 stolen bases. His .255 on-base percentage and .311 slugging percentage resulted in a .566 OPS, both of which should improve in his sophomore season. He hit the ball hard with a 45.1 hard hit rate, but he will need better plate discipline (33.2% strikeout rate). At 21 years old, Holliday has plenty of upside while batting at the bottom of a good lineup.