Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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Bobby Witt Jr.
SS
Bobby Witt Jr. solidified his status as a top-tier fantasy player, finishing 2025 with 31 HR, 49 SB, and a .298 average while cutting his chase rate for the second straight season. Projections for 2026 keep him squarely in the elite tier with 30+ HR, 40+ SB, and strong run production. The continued gains in swing decisions and contact quality suggest his breakout is fully sustainable. Witt is a top-three overall fantasy pick with league-winning category balance.
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44.
Maikel Garcia
2B,3B,SS,OF
Maikel Garcia took a massive step forward in 2025, transforming from a speed-first table-setter into a well-rounded fantasy contributor with a .286/.351/.449 line, 16 homers, and 23 steals. The offensive breakout was backed by real skill growth, including a sharp jump in on-base ability and contact quality after a down 2024. His elite defensive versatility locked in everyday playing time, which allowed the counting stats to fully surface across a full season. At just 26 years old, Garcia now profiles as a high-floor, multi-category infielder with sneaky upside rather than a niche speed play.
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47.
Vinnie Pasquantino
1B,DH
Vinnie Pasquantino showed us the power we'd been hoping for in 2025, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 113. He barrels the ball well (10.8%), and he offers a decent batting average in the .265 range. Batting behind Bobby Witt Jr. and the seemingly ageless Sal Perez will never be a bad thing for counting stats. If you wait until the middle rounds, Pasquantino is in the last of the tier to be a true anchor at first base in 2026.
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71.
Salvador Perez
C,1B,DH
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.
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101.
Jac Caglianone
1B,RF
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162.
Carter Jensen
C,DH
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212.
Jonathan India
2B,3B,LF,DH
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231.
Isaac Collins
LF,RF
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251.
Lane Thomas
CF,RF
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288.
Kyle Isbel
CF
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311.
Josh Rojas
2B,3B
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362.
Starling Marte
LF,RF,DH
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385.
Michael Massey
2B,LF
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467.
Luke Maile
C
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482.
Elias Diaz
C
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495.
Tyler Tolbert
LF,CF
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516.
Jorge Alfaro
C
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524.
Nick Loftin
2B,3B,LF
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574.
Kameron Misner
CF,RF
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581.
John Rave
LF,CF,RF
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645.
Drew Waters
LF,CF,RF
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650.
Abraham Toro
1B,2B,3B
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673.
Kevin Newman
1B,2B,3B,SS
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