Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Cal Raleigh Note
	1. Cal Raleigh SEA Cal Raleigh had the year of his life in 2025, smacking 60 home runs while batting .247, far and away his best batting average ever. He drove in 125 and scored 110 times for a Seattle Mariners team that came very close to the World Series. Catcher is such a thin position that it is tempting to spend an early-round pick on Raleigh to be able to set-and-forget the position. His 2026 projections again place him among the position's home run leaders, with playing time security supporting strong counting stats, but we aren't going to see a repeat of his career year, and that is the current draft cost for the Big Dumper. Do you still want to spend a second-round pick on him if he's "only" getting you 40 homers with a .230 batting average? If so, he's easily the best catcher on the board. If not, wait three or four rounds to pick from the second tier. 5 weeks ago

William Contreras Note
	2. William Contreras MIL William Contreras took a small step back in 2025, with his OPS dipping to .754 as his ISO fell to .140 despite continued growth in plate discipline (career-best 12.7% BB rate, sub-19% K rate). The underlying skills remain strong: his contact quality stayed well above league average (91.1 mph EV, 48.6% hard-hit), and his power downturn looks more variance-driven than structural after back-to-back elite seasons in 2023-24. The 2026 projections point to a rebound toward his established .360+ OBP profile with mid-20s homer upside, supported by premium volume at a scarce catcher position. Given his durability, lineup role, and stable skills, Contreras profiles as a high-floor catcher with bounce-back upside and remains one of the safest investments at the position. 2 days ago

Ben Rice Note
	3. Ben Rice NYY Ben Rice followed a rough 2024 debut with a legitimate breakout in 2025, slashing .255/.337/.499 with 26 homers and a 131 OPS+ across 138 games. The power spike was supported by improved contact quality and a manageable strikeout rate, turning him from replacement-level depth into a middle-of-the-order threat. Dual eligibility at catcher and first base quietly boosts his fantasy value, especially in formats where offensive production behind the plate is scarce. While his defensive profile may keep him rotating between DH and multiple positions, Rice's age-26 surge makes him an appealing upside target with room for further growth if the plate discipline gains hold. 2 days ago

Shea Langeliers Note
	4. Shea Langeliers ATH Shea Langeliers took a significant step forward in 2025, posting career-best marks across the board with a .277/.325/.536 slash, 31 homers, and sharp gains in contact quality. His strikeout rate dropped to 19.7% (down from 27.2% in 2024) while maintaining strong power indicators, including a .260 ISO and near-elite hard-hit rate for the position. The improved approach and BABIP rebound (.290) support much of the batting average growth, not just a fluky power spike. With 2026 projections reinforcing him as a 25-30 HR catcher with playable ratios, Langeliers has firmly elevated himself into the upper tier at a thin fantasy position. 1 day ago

Hunter Goodman Note
	5. Hunter Goodman COL

Salvador Perez Note
	6. Salvador Perez KC Sal Perez remained remarkably durable in 2025 with 155 games played, but the underlying production continued to slide as his batting average fell to .236 and his OBP dipped below .290. While the raw power is still intact, 30 homers and 100 RBI, the overall offensive efficiency has flattened to league-average levels, limiting his advantage over younger catching options. His aggressive approach and declining contact quality leave little margin for error, especially as age-related regression becomes harder to ignore. Perez is still a volume-driven fantasy catcher with counting-stat value, but he now profiles best as a mid-tier option rather than a clear positional edge. 2 days ago

Will Smith Note
	7. Will Smith LAD

Drake Baldwin Note
	8. Drake Baldwin ATL

Agustin Ramirez Note
	9. Agustin Ramirez MIA

Adley Rutschman Note
	10. Adley Rutschman BAL

Yainer Diaz Note
	11. Yainer Diaz HOU

Alejandro Kirk Note
	12. Alejandro Kirk TOR

Ivan Herrera Note
	13. Ivan Herrera STL

Samuel Basallo Note
	14. Samuel Basallo BAL

Kyle Teel Note
	15. Kyle Teel CWS

Gabriel Moreno Note
	16. Gabriel Moreno ARI

Francisco Alvarez Note
	17. Francisco Alvarez NYM

J.T. Realmuto Note
	18. J.T. Realmuto PHI

Austin Wells Note
	19. Austin Wells NYY

Logan O'Hoppe Note
	20. Logan O'Hoppe LAA

Carter Jensen Note
	21. Carter Jensen KC

Dillon Dingler Note
	22. Dillon Dingler DET

Ryan Jeffers Note
	23. Ryan Jeffers MIN

Tyler Stephenson Note
	24. Tyler Stephenson CIN

Sean Murphy Note
	25. Sean Murphy ATL

Carlos Narvaez Note
	26. Carlos Narvaez BOS

Edgar Quero Note
	27. Edgar Quero CWS

Bo Naylor Note
	28. Bo Naylor CLE

Moises Ballesteros Note
	29. Moises Ballesteros CHC

Freddy Fermin Note
	30. Freddy Fermin SD

Keibert Ruiz Note
	31. Keibert Ruiz WSH

Carson Kelly Note
	32. Carson Kelly CHC

Patrick Bailey Note
	33. Patrick Bailey SF

Jonah Heim Note
	34. Jonah Heim ATL

Miguel Amaya Note
	35. Miguel Amaya CHC

Joey Bart Note
	36. Joey Bart PIT

Dalton Rushing Note
	37. Dalton Rushing LAD

Danny Jansen Note
	38. Danny Jansen TEX

Kyle Higashioka Note
	39. Kyle Higashioka TEX

Victor Caratini Note
	40. Victor Caratini MIN

Harry Ford Note
	41. Harry Ford WSH

Pedro Pages Note
	42. Pedro Pages STL

Liam Hicks Note
	43. Liam Hicks MIA

Connor Wong Note
	44. Connor Wong BOS

Jimmy Crooks III Note
	45. Jimmy Crooks III STL

Joe Mack Note
	46. Joe Mack MIA

Adrian Del Castillo Note
	47. Adrian Del Castillo ARI

Henry Davis Note
	48. Henry Davis PIT

Travis d'Arnaud Note
	49. Travis d'Arnaud LAA

Mitch Garver Note
	50. Mitch Garver FA

Nick Fortes Note
	51. Nick Fortes TB

Luis Campusano Note
	52. Luis Campusano SD

Jeferson Quero Note
	53. Jeferson Quero MIL

Jake Rogers Note
	54. Jake Rogers DET

Jose Trevino Note
	55. Jose Trevino CIN

Gary Sanchez Note
	56. Gary Sanchez FA

Elias Diaz Note
	57. Elias Diaz FA

Endy Rodriguez Note
	58. Endy Rodriguez PIT

Cooper Ingle Note
	59. Cooper Ingle CLE

Daniel Susac Note
	60. Daniel Susac SF

Luis Torrens Note
	61. Luis Torrens NYM

Braxton Fulford Note
	62. Braxton Fulford COL

Ethan Salas Note
	63. Ethan Salas SD

Rafael Flores Note
	64. Rafael Flores PIT

Christian Vazquez Note
	65. Christian Vazquez FA

Jacob Stallings Note
	66. Jacob Stallings FA

James McCann Note
	67. James McCann ARI

Tom Murphy Note
	68. Tom Murphy FA

Hunter Feduccia Note
	69. Hunter Feduccia TB

Yohel Pozo Note
	70. Yohel Pozo STL

Jesus Rodriguez Note
	71. Jesus Rodriguez SF

Austin Wynns Note
	72. Austin Wynns ATH

J.C. Escarra Note
	73. J.C. Escarra NYY

Josue Briceno Note
	74. Josue Briceno DET

Drew Millas Note
	75. Drew Millas WSH

Rafael Marchan Note
	76. Rafael Marchan PHI

Reese McGuire Note
	77. Reese McGuire MIL

Tyler Heineman Note
	78. Tyler Heineman TOR

Cesar Salazar Note
	79. Cesar Salazar FA

Korey Lee Note
	80. Korey Lee CWS

Andrew Knizner Note
	81. Andrew Knizner SEA

Riley Adams Note
	82. Riley Adams WSH

Austin Hedges Note
	83. Austin Hedges CLE

Dominic Keegan Note
	84. Dominic Keegan TB

Luke Maile Note
	85. Luke Maile KC

Alex Jackson Note
	86. Alex Jackson MIN

Mickey Gasper Note
	87. Mickey Gasper BOS

Chadwick Tromp Note
	88. Chadwick Tromp ATL

Austin Barnes Note
	89. Austin Barnes NYM

Ben Rortvedt Note
	90. Ben Rortvedt LAD

Drew Romo Note
	91. Drew Romo CWS

Willie MacIver Note
	92. Willie MacIver TEX

Jorge Alfaro Note
	93. Jorge Alfaro KC

Sebastian Rivero Note
	94. Sebastian Rivero LAA

Sandy Leon Note
	95. Sandy Leon ATL

Blake Sabol Note
	96. Blake Sabol TB

Matt Thaiss Note
	97. Matt Thaiss BOS

Sam Huff Note
	98. Sam Huff BAL

Jose Herrera Note
	99. Jose Herrera TEX

Shane McGuire Note
	100. Shane McGuire ATH

Eric Haase Note
	101. Eric Haase SF

Brett Sullivan Note
	102. Brett Sullivan COL

Rodolfo Duran Note
	103. Rodolfo Duran SD

Tomas Nido Note
	104. Tomas Nido DET

Jhonny Pereda Note
	105. Jhonny Pereda SEA

Brandon Valenzuela Note
	106. Brandon Valenzuela TOR

Eliezer Alfonzo Note
	107. Eliezer Alfonzo LAD

Jason Delay Note
	108. Jason Delay BOS

Blake Hunt Note
	109. Blake Hunt SD

Hayden Senger Note
	110. Hayden Senger NYM

Collin Price Note
	111. Collin Price HOU

Maverick Handley Note
	112. Maverick Handley BAL

Matthew Wood Note
	113. Matthew Wood MIL

Nick Raposo Note
	114. Nick Raposo SEA

Dom Nunez Note
	115. Dom Nunez CLE

Eduardo Valencia Note
	116. Eduardo Valencia DET

Garrett Stubbs Note
	117. Garrett Stubbs PHI