Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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6.
Jose Ramirez
3B,DH
Jose Ramírez remained one of fantasy's most reliable five-category contributors in 2025, once again clearing 30 HR while adding strong run production and double-digit steals. His 2026 projections show only mild age-related regression, with power and speed both expected to remain intact thanks to elite contact quality and plate discipline. Ramírez continues to profile as a safe first-round cornerstone and chronically underrated.
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73.
Jo Adell
LF,CF,RF,DH
Jo Adell took a legitimate step forward in 2025, clubbing 37 home runs with a .249 ISO and 112 Rbat+, both comfortably above league average. His quality-of-contact metrics backed it up, as he posted a career-best 91.7 mph average exit velocity and 50.1% hard-hit rate, signaling that the power surge was skill-driven rather than fluky. While the strikeout rate (26.4%) remains elevated and caps his batting average ceiling, the improved damage on contact supports his projected 30-plus homer output in 2026. Adell has transitioned from post-hype lottery ticket to viable OF3 with impact power, though managers should still build around batting average volatility.
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91.
Steven Kwan
LF,CF
Steven Kwan took a step back offensively after three straight productive seasons. His lack of power continues to cap his ceiling, but he still contributed solid category juice with 81 runs scored, 21 steals, and a .272 batting average. Kwan's elite bat-to-ball skills remain intact, evidenced by an 8.7% strikeout rate, though his 7.9% walk rate ranked just 47th percentile per Statcast. Entering his age-28 season, there's room for his batting average and on-base percentage to rebound closer to prior highs. Slated to remain Cleveland's leadoff hitter, he should again flirt with 85 runs if the lineup cooperates. While Kwan remains a useful fantasy outfielder in the OF3/OF4 range, managers may find more upside among similarly priced options on draft day.
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136.
Kyle Manzardo
1B,DH
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163.
Chase DeLauter
CF,RF,DH
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246.
Rhys Hoskins
1B,DH
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267.
Patrick Bailey
C
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269.
Brayan Rocchio
2B,SS
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283.
Travis Bazzana
2B,DH
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289.
Angel Martinez
2B,LF,CF,RF
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307.
CJ Kayfus
1B,LF,RF
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316.
David Fry
C,CI,LF,RF,DH
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321.
Nathaniel Lowe
1B,DH
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351.
George Valera
LF,RF,DH
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389.
Daniel Schneemann
2B,3B,SS,CF,RF
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445.
Cooper Ingle
C
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453.
Richard Palacios
2B
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474.
Austin Hedges
C
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490.
Blake Perkins
LF,CF,RF
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566.
Dom Nunez
C
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624.
Petey Halpin
CF,RF
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655.
Kahlil Watson
LF,CF,RF
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