Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Nolan Arenado Note
	1. Nolan Arenado COL There's very little to say about Arenado at this point. He's batted between .287 and .315, hit between 37 and 42 home runs, and driven in between 97 and 116 runs in each of the last five years. Entering his age-29 season, there are simply no concerns about Arenado so long as he remains in Colorado all year, though that is admittedly a bit of a question mark at this point. But really, so long as you are comfortable that you won't get steals from your first-round pick, there's no reason to shy away from Arenado whatsoever. 17 weeks ago

Jose Ramirez Note
	2. Jose Ramirez CLE Ramirez's overall 2019 season was obviously subpar, as much as a 23-homer, 24-steal year can be. He batted just .218 in the first half with a mere seven home runs, and his fantasy value was saved only by his 18 first-half steals. But he looked closer to his old self in the second half, batting .327 with an 1.105 OPS. Whether it was him trying to do too much in the first half or something related to his newborn child (his surge happened to coincide with his return from paternity leave), Ramirez's return to normalcy in the second half should give you plenty of confidence in his 2020 outlook. 17 weeks ago

Alex Bregman Note
	3. Alex Bregman HOU

Rafael Devers Note
	4. Rafael Devers BOS

Anthony Rendon Note
	5. Anthony Rendon LAA Rendon finally put it all together last year, setting career-highs in batting average (.319), home runs (34), runs scored (117), and RBI (126). He'll now move to Anaheim where he'll see a downgrade in park, but an upgrade in lineup by the sheer presence of Mike Trout. In the end, Rendon's move is a neutral one, and to the extent you trust him to stay healthy again, he's a rock-solid second round pick. 17 weeks ago

Manny Machado Note
	6. Manny Machado SD

Kris Bryant Note
	7. Kris Bryant CHC

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Note
	8. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR

Yoan Moncada Note
	9. Yoan Moncada CWS

Eugenio Suarez Note
	10. Eugenio Suarez CIN Few hitters benefited as much from the postponement of the season as did Suarez, whose shoulder woes made his availability for Opening Day questionable. He'll now likely be at or close to full strength when the season begins. Whether he can repeat his near-50 homer performance is another question (he likely can't), but you should draft him as you would few to no health concerns. 17 weeks ago

Josh Donaldson Note
	11. Josh Donaldson MIN Donaldson played it right, betting on himself with a one-year deal and turning in a patented monstrous power season with the Braves. He'll now move on to the Twins where you can expect more of the same. Not only do the Twins boast one of the best all-around lineups in baseball, but park factors actually favor Target Field over Truist Park for home runs and doubles. Expect a repeat of 2019, with perhaps a little more. 17 weeks ago

Matt Chapman Note
	12. Matt Chapman OAK

DJ LeMahieu Note
	13. 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. 10 weeks ago

Max Muncy Note
	14. Max Muncy LAD

Mike Moustakas Note
	15. Mike Moustakas CIN

Jeff McNeil Note
	16. Jeff McNeil NYM

Justin Turner Note
	17. Justin Turner LAD

Eduardo Escobar Note
	18. Eduardo Escobar ARI

Miguel Sano Note
	19. 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. 10 weeks ago

Yuli Gurriel Note
	20. Yuli Gurriel HOU

J.D. Davis Note
	21. J.D. Davis NYM

Tommy Edman Note
	22. Tommy Edman STL Edman had a tidy little rookie season for the Cardinals, as he batted over .300 and put up 11 home runs and 15 steals in 92 games. He looks destined for a super-utility role in 2020, but that should still mean plenty of playing time. With batting average and steals at a premium, Edman is a solid target as you get into the double-digit rounds. 17 weeks ago

Danny Santana Note
	23. Danny Santana TEX

Scott Kingery Note
	24. Scott Kingery PHI Kingery has reported to camp after initially dealing with COVID-19. He says that he's still dealing with his recovery, including some shortness of breath, but it appears likely that he'll be ready to go when the season begins. 10 weeks ago

Hunter Dozier Note
	25. Hunter Dozier KC

Ryan McMahon Note
	26. Ryan McMahon COL

Brian Anderson Note
	27. Brian Anderson MIA Anderson won't hurt you anywhere. He'll likely put up 20 home runs with passable runs and RBI, chip in a few steals, and have a batting average that you can live with. It's not exciting, but filling your roster with players like Anderson provide stability, which is worth considering on draft day. 10 weeks ago

Gio Urshela Note
	28. Gio Urshela NYY

Miguel Andujar Note
	29. Miguel Andujar NYY

Yandy Diaz Note
	30. Yandy Diaz TB

Nick Solak Note
	31. Nick Solak TEX

Austin Riley Note
	32. Austin Riley ATL

Renato Nunez Note
	33. Renato Nunez BAL

Starlin Castro Note
	34. Starlin Castro WSH Castro never developed into the fantasy stud he looked like he might become earlier in his career, but he quietly set a career high in home runs and RBI last year with the Marlins. Now with the Nationals, where he'll bat anywhere from third to fifth, there are going to be RBI opportunities aplenty for the veteran. A career .336/.358/.513 hitter in Nationals Park, Castro makes a fine middle infield option in mixed leagues. 17 weeks ago

Wil Myers Note
	35. Wil Myers SD

Tommy La Stella Note
	36. Tommy La Stella OAK

Luis Arraez Note
	37. Luis Arraez MIN Arraez came to the majors and did exactly what he has done throughout his minor-league career. He hit for a high average (.334), rarely struck out (7.9%), and offered nearly no power or speed. Even though his expected batting average was nearly 45 points lower than his actual average, he still should be a major contributor in the category. Is that worth the complete lack of production he offers in three other categories? All depends on your team construction. 17 weeks ago

Michael Chavis Note
	38. Michael Chavis BOS

Matt Carpenter Note
	39. Matt Carpenter STL

Kyle Seager Note
	40. Kyle Seager SEA

Howie Kendrick Note
	41. Howie Kendrick WSH

Jon Berti Note
	42. Jon Berti MIA

Ian Happ Note
	43. Ian Happ CHC

Travis Shaw Note
	44. Travis Shaw TOR

Hanser Alberto Note
	45. Hanser Alberto BAL

Evan Longoria Note
	46. Evan Longoria SF

Maikel Franco Note
	47. Maikel Franco KC

Asdrubal Cabrera Note
	48. Asdrubal Cabrera WSH

Yoshi Tsutsugo Note
	49. Yoshi Tsutsugo TB

David Fletcher Note
	50. David Fletcher LAA

Todd Frazier Note
	51. Todd Frazier NYM

Jake Lamb Note
	52. Jake Lamb OAK

Colin Moran Note
	53. Colin Moran PIT

Marwin Gonzalez Note
	54. Marwin Gonzalez MIN

Jeimer Candelario Note
	55. Jeimer Candelario DET

Johan Camargo Note
	56. Johan Camargo ATL

Ryan Mountcastle Note
	57. Ryan Mountcastle BAL

Alec Bohm Note
	58. Alec Bohm PHI

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Note
	59. Isiah Kiner-Falefa TEX

Kevin Cron Note
	60. Kevin Cron ARI

Joey Wendle Note
	61. Joey Wendle TB

David Bote Note
	62. David Bote CHC

Jose Osuna Note
	63. Jose Osuna PIT

Rio Ruiz Note
	64. Rio Ruiz BAL

Willians Astudillo Note
	65. Willians Astudillo MIN

Matt Beaty Note
	66. Matt Beaty LAD

Ty France Note
	67. Ty France SEA

Aledmys Diaz Note
	68. Aledmys Diaz HOU

Josh VanMeter Note
	69. Josh VanMeter ARI

Ke'Bryan Hayes Note
	70. Ke'Bryan Hayes PIT

Chad Pinder Note
	71. Chad Pinder OAK

Ryon Healy Note
	72. Ryon Healy MIL

Brandon Drury Note
	73. Brandon Drury TOR

Edwin Rios Note
	74. Edwin Rios LAD

Jedd Gyorko Note
	75. Jedd Gyorko MIL

Sheldon Neuse Note
	76. Sheldon Neuse OAK

Pablo Sandoval Note
	77. Pablo Sandoval ATL

Isaac Paredes Note
	78. Isaac Paredes DET

Dawel Lugo Note
	79. Dawel Lugo DET

Luis Guillorme Note
	80. Luis Guillorme NYM

Kevin Kramer Note
	81. Kevin Kramer PIT

Ehire Adrianza Note
	82. Ehire Adrianza MIN

Josh Fuentes Note
	83. Josh Fuentes COL

Taylor Ward Note
	84. Taylor Ward LAA

Robel Garcia Note
	85. Robel Garcia CIN

Brad Miller Note
	86. Brad Miller STL

Matt Duffy Note
	87. Matt Duffy NYY

Matt Thaiss Note
	88. Matt Thaiss LAA

Neil Walker Note
	89. Neil Walker FA

Triston Casas Note
	90. Triston Casas BOS

Nolan Gorman Note
	91. Nolan Gorman STL

Bobby Dalbec Note
	92. Bobby Dalbec BOS

Tim Beckham Note
	93. Tim Beckham FA

Jonathan India Note
	94. Jonathan India CIN

Greg Garcia Note
	95. Greg Garcia SD

Adeiny Hechavarria Note
	96. Adeiny Hechavarria ATL

Abraham Toro Note
	97. Abraham Toro HOU

Ildemaro Vargas Note
	98. Ildemaro Vargas CHC

Zack Cozart Note
	99. Zack Cozart FA

Harold Castro Note
	100. Harold Castro DET

Kyle Farmer Note
	101. Kyle Farmer CIN

Eduardo Nunez Note
	102. Eduardo Nunez NYM

Erik Gonzalez Note
	103. Erik Gonzalez PIT

Daniel Robertson Note
	104. Daniel Robertson SF

Christian Arroyo Note
	105. Christian Arroyo BOS

Yolmer Sanchez Note
	106. Yolmer Sanchez CWS

Kelvin Gutierrez Note
	107. Kelvin Gutierrez KC

Logan Forsythe Note
	108. Logan Forsythe MIA

Mike Brosseau Note
	109. Mike Brosseau TB

Josh Lowe Note
	110. Josh Lowe TB

Yairo Munoz Note
	111. Yairo Munoz BOS

Cheslor Cuthbert Note
	112. Cheslor Cuthbert CWS

Chris Owings Note
	113. Chris Owings COL

Dylan Moore Note
	114. Dylan Moore SEA

Marco Hernandez Note
	115. Marco Hernandez FA

Max Schrock Note
	116. Max Schrock STL

Sean Rodriguez Note
	117. Sean Rodriguez MIA

Hernan Perez Note
	118. Hernan Perez CHC

Jung Ho Kang Note
	119. Jung Ho Kang FA

Rylan Bannon Note
	120. Rylan Bannon BAL

Tyler Nevin Note
	121. Tyler Nevin BAL

Mike Freeman Note
	122. Mike Freeman CLE

Colton Welker Note
	123. Colton Welker COL

Yu Chang Note
	124. Yu Chang CLE

Patrick Wisdom Note
	125. Patrick Wisdom CHC

Ryan Goins Note
	126. Ryan Goins CWS

Travis Blankenhorn Note
	127. Travis Blankenhorn MIN

Zach Green Note
	128. Zach Green SF

Kevin Padlo Note
	129. Kevin Padlo TB

Adrian Sanchez Note
	130. Adrian Sanchez WSH

Andy Young Note
	131. Andy Young ARI

Nolan Jones Note
	132. Nolan Jones CLE

Matt Reynolds Note
	133. Matt Reynolds KC

Gordon Beckham Note
	134. Gordon Beckham FA

Wyatt Mathisen Note
	135. Wyatt Mathisen ARI

Humberto Arteaga Note
	136. Humberto Arteaga FA

Will Craig Note
	137. Will Craig PIT

Elehuris Montero Note
	138. Elehuris Montero STL

Phil Gosselin Note
	139. Phil Gosselin PHI

Jace Peterson Note
	140. Jace Peterson MIL

Brandon Snyder Note
	141. Brandon Snyder WSH

Sherten Apostel Note
	142. Sherten Apostel TEX

Cristhian Adames Note
	143. Cristhian Adames SF

Kaleb Cowart Note
	144. Kaleb Cowart NYY

Yadiel Rivera Note
	145. Yadiel Rivera TEX

Jose Rondon Note
	146. Jose Rondon BAL

Deven Marrero Note
	147. Deven Marrero FA

Andy Burns Note
	148. Andy Burns TOR

Seth Mejias-Brean Note
	149. Seth Mejias-Brean SD

Matt Davidson Note
	150. Matt Davidson CIN

Mitch Walding Note
	151. Mitch Walding PHI

Phillip Evans Note
	152. Phillip Evans PIT

Emilio Bonifacio Note
	153. Emilio Bonifacio WSH

Cory Spangenberg Note
	154. Cory Spangenberg FA

Jose Bautista Note
	155. Jose Bautista FA

Ramon Torres Note
	156. Ramon Torres FA