Skip Navigation to Main Content

Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Juan Soto Note
Juan Soto photo 7. Juan Soto LF,RF
Juan Soto's 2024 performance reinforced why he's a fantasy powerhouse and contributed to his record-setting deal with the New York Mets this offseason. At just 26 years old by the end of the season, Soto demonstrated exceptional durability by appearing in 157 games. He excelled in his trademark areas, boasting a .419 on-base percentage and a .288 batting average. Soto also delivered career highs with 41 home runs and 128 runs scored while contributing 109 RBIs and seven stolen bases. There are some unknowns regarding his supporting case in New York. While Francisco Lindor is an elite option ahead of him in the order, the rest of their lineup remains an enigma depending on what else they do in free agency. Either way, Soto gives you plenty of opportunity to rack up counting stats. Just beware of a small letdown following the massive contract.
7 weeks ago
Francisco Lindor Note
Francisco Lindor photo 12. Francisco Lindor SS
Francisco Lindor followed up his 30/30 season in 2023 with another outstanding performance in 2024. He hit 33 home runs, scored 107 runs, drove in 91, and stole 29 bases in 152 games. He slashed .273/.344/.500, contributing to his career-high xwOBA of .382. The 31-year-old just keeps on keeping on, causing many in the fantasy community to overlook him in that top echelon of shortstops. Lindor will get a boost hitting in front of the newly-acquired Juan Soto, possibly leading to another 30/30 season with 100 runs scored. There are no "Buyer Beware" stickers for one of the highest-floor fantasy players in the game.
7 weeks ago
Pete Alonso Note
Pete Alonso photo 33. Pete Alonso 1B
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. After a lengthy offseason of rumors, Alonso is returning to New York to bat behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Projections have him nearing the 40-homer mark, and he should get back to 100 RBIs easily with those two ahead of him. Just be aware that his numbers are trending in the wrong direction to be the monster power source he used to be in fantasy.
6 days ago
Mark Vientos Note
Mark Vientos photo 51. Mark Vientos 3B
Mark Vientos did not start 2024 in New York, but by the time the season was over, he was in the big leagues and behind only Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor in team home runs. Vientos played 111 games, smacking 27 home runs, driving in 71, and scoring 58 runs. He slashed an impressive .266/.322/.516 and is in the 92nd percentile in barrel percentage at 14.1. Vientos is going to strike out more than we'd like (29.7% K rate), and his xBA was only .246. However, he now gets to bat behind both Lindor and Juan Soto, which should lead to many more RBI opportunities. Don't expect any stolen bases, but the 25-year-old is a perfectly serviceable third baseman on fantasy rosters.
5 weeks ago
Brandon Nimmo Note
Brandon Nimmo photo 85. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF
Brandon Nimmo had established himself as a dependable fantasy outfielder, but his 2024 season was a mixed bag. Most notably, his typically steady batting average took a significant hit, dropping to .224 after back-to-back seasons at .274. While his expected batting average (.247) suggested some improvement, it was still below expectations for fantasy managers. On the positive side, Nimmo maintained his power with 23 home runs and significantly increased his stolen base total from three to 15, a welcome boost for those who stuck with him. He also contributed 90 RBI and 88 runs, helping to counterbalance his career-worst .327 OBP. However, his xwOBACON (.390) indicates that his struggles may have been an outlier, making him a strong candidate to bounce back as a reliable OF3/OF4 option in 2025.
6 days ago
Francisco Alvarez Note
Francisco Alvarez photo 114. Francisco Alvarez C
Starling Marte Note
Starling Marte photo 202. Starling Marte RF
Jesse Winker Note
Jesse Winker photo 251. Jesse Winker LF,RF,DH
Luisangel Acuna Note
Luisangel Acuna photo 255. Luisangel Acuna SS
Jeff McNeil Note
Jeff McNeil photo 260. Jeff McNeil 2B,LF,RF
Jose Siri Note
Jose Siri photo 262. Jose Siri CF
Ronny Mauricio Note
Ronny Mauricio photo 317. Ronny Mauricio 2B
Brett Baty Note
Brett Baty photo 337. Brett Baty 3B
Tyrone Taylor Note
Tyrone Taylor photo 349. Tyrone Taylor LF,CF,RF
Luis Torrens Note
Luis Torrens photo 380. Luis Torrens C
Jakson Reetz Note
Jakson Reetz photo 482. Jakson Reetz C
Nick Madrigal Note
Nick Madrigal photo 551. Nick Madrigal 2B,3B
Jared Young Note
Jared Young photo 596. Jared Young 1B,3B,LF
Luis De Los Santos Note
Luis De Los Santos photo 622. Luis De Los Santos 3B
Gilberto Celestino Note
Gilberto Celestino photo 636. Gilberto Celestino LF,CF,RF
Joey Meneses Note
Joey Meneses photo 650. Joey Meneses 1B,DH