Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

Pete Alonso continued to mash the ball in 2024, hitting 34 home runs, though this was his career-low total and probably not the number fantasy managers were hoping for when they drafted him. Now a free agent at age 30, a lot of Alonso's value will be determined by where he lands and the lineup around him. Projections have him nearing the 40-homer mark, and he should get back to 100 RBIs if he hits that number. Just be aware that his numbers are trending in the wrong direction to be the monster power source he used to be in fantasy.

Anthony Santander had an impressive 2024 season in his contract year, establishing career highs in games played (155), home runs (44), RBIs (102), and runs scored (91). His slash line of .235/.308/.506, combined with a notable reduction in his strikeout rate from 23.2% to 19.4%, highlighted his growth as a hitter. Now 30 years old, Santander's fantasy outlook for 2025 and beyond will heavily depend on where he signs in free agency. If he moves on from Baltimore, potential destinations like Philadelphia or Washington could benefit his switch-hitting power. Santander offers a rare combination of significant power and relatively low strikeout rates (career K% of 20.0), but questions remain about whether he can maintain his production after securing a long-term contract. While he's a reliable mid-round pick, early-round investment carries some risk, as regression could be on the horizon.