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Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Yordan Alvarez Note
Yordan Alvarez photo 15. Yordan Alvarez LF,DH
Yordan Alvarez set a career-high by playing in 147 games this season. He showcased his power with 35 home runs, complemented by 88 runs scored, 86 RBIs, and a career-best six stolen bases. Alvarez posted an impressive .308/.392/.567 slash line, ranking within the Top 7 across several key offensive categories in all of baseball. While his walk rate dipped from 13.9% to 10.9%, his strikeout rate also improved, reflecting a continued ability to make selective, quality swings. Although stolen bases won't be a significant part of his game, Alvarez remains a reliable contributor in four key categories, cementing his status as a strong first-round option heading into 2025.
14 weeks ago
Jose Altuve Note
Jose Altuve photo 35. Jose Altuve 2B,LF,DH
Jose Altuve bounced back from his injury-plagued 2023 and played 153 for the Astros in 2024. He hit 20 home runs and stole 22 bases, the most since 2017. However, he is now entering his age-35 season, and we need to ask if the decline is in store sooner rather than later. His expected stats suggest Altuve experienced more luck than usual last season. His xBA was .262, compared to his final line of .295. Hix xSLG is perhaps even more concerning, dropping below .400 for the first time since 2015. The chances of him reaching 20 steals again seem low, but he can still get to the 15 mark fairly easily. Second base remains a difficult position to fill, so Altuve still has plenty of value. But don't pay for the player of yesteryear in case Father Time arrives early in 2025.
14 weeks ago
Christian Walker Note
Christian Walker photo 50. Christian Walker 1B
Christian Walker has been chronically undervalued for most of his career. Over the past three years, he has been a model of consistency, though an oblique injury cut into his production in 2024. He was traded from Arizona to Houston in the offseason, where he will bat in the middle of the order and provide protection for Yordan Alvarez. While he is heading into his age-33 season, Walker should be the fifth first baseman off the board in most drafts and should provide similar production to the four above him at a much cheaper cost.
14 weeks ago
Yainer Diaz Note
Yainer Diaz photo 68. Yainer Diaz C,DH
Yainer Diaz became the Astros' starting catcher in 2024, which put a dent in his power numbers given the physical responsibilities of playing the position more regularly. In 148 games, he hit 16 homers with 84 RBI and 70 runs while slashing .299/.325/.441. For some, the catcher position in fantasy is about finding someone who isn't going to hurt you, and Diaz offers that, particularly in batting average. His xBA was the exact same as his actual, and he has a career average of .291. It's possible that the 26-year-old could cross the 20-homer mark in 2025, but you should draft him for his average and RBI potential.
14 weeks ago
Isaac Paredes Note
Isaac Paredes photo 96. Isaac Paredes 3B
Isaac Paredes delivered a solid fantasy performance in 2024, hitting 19 home runs, driving in 80 runs, and scoring 64 times across 153 games split between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs. His .238/.346/.393 slash line remained in line with 2023's numbers. Paredes's average exit velocity of 85 mph and a 27.1% hard-hit rate suggest some caution regarding drafting him for potential power. A 16.4% strikeout rate aligns with his career norms, but his 11.9% walk rate indicates a keen eye at the plate. The Astros' Minute Maid Park, with its short left-field porch, should complement Paredes' pull-heavy approach, potentially boosting his home run totals.
14 weeks ago
Jeremy Pena Note
Jeremy Pena photo 101. Jeremy Pena SS
Jeremy Peña delivered a solid fantasy season in 2024, compiling 15 home runs, 70 RBIs, 78 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases over 602 at-bats. His .266/.308/.394 slash line aligns closely with his career averages and his 17.1% strikeout rate marked a significant improvement from previous seasons. However, Pena's 3.8% walk rate remains low, potentially limiting his on-base potential. With elite sprint speed in the 97th percentile, his stolen base contributions are likely to continue. As he enters his age-27 season, Peña's consistent production and speed make him a good choice for your SS or MI slots.
14 weeks ago
Cam Smith Note
Cam Smith photo 173. Cam Smith 3B,RF
Chas McCormick Note
Chas McCormick photo 223. Chas McCormick LF,RF
Jake Meyers Note
Jake Meyers photo 266. Jake Meyers CF
Mauricio Dubon Note
Mauricio Dubon photo 301. Mauricio Dubon 1B,2B,LF,CF
Brendan Rodgers Note
Brendan Rodgers photo 326. Brendan Rodgers 2B
Zach Dezenzo Note
Zach Dezenzo photo 335. Zach Dezenzo 1B,LF,RF
Victor Caratini Note
Victor Caratini photo 359. Victor Caratini C,DH
Taylor Trammell Note
Taylor Trammell photo 371. Taylor Trammell LF,CF,RF
Brice Matthews Note
Brice Matthews photo 376. Brice Matthews 3B,SS
Jacob Melton Note
Jacob Melton photo 514. Jacob Melton CF,RF
Ryan Johnson Note
Ryan Johnson photo 517. Ryan Johnson
Shay Whitcomb Note
Shay Whitcomb photo 550. Shay Whitcomb 3B
Omar Narvaez Note
Omar Narvaez photo 604. Omar Narvaez C
Cesar Salazar Note
Cesar Salazar photo 617. Cesar Salazar C
Joe Hudson Note
Joe Hudson photo 632. Joe Hudson C
Pedro Leon Note
Pedro Leon photo 640. Pedro Leon RF
Cooper Hummel Note
Cooper Hummel photo 645. Cooper Hummel 1B,LF
Luis Guillorme Note
Luis Guillorme photo 654. Luis Guillorme 2B
Greg Jones Note
Greg Jones photo 669. Greg Jones CF
Jesus Bastidas Note
Jesus Bastidas photo 693. Jesus Bastidas
Quincy Hamilton Note
Quincy Hamilton photo 742. Quincy Hamilton LF,CF,RF
Kenedy Corona Note
Kenedy Corona photo 750. Kenedy Corona CF,RF