Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Aaron Judge Note
	2. Aaron Judge LF,CF,RF,DH Aaron Judge followed up his MVP-caliber 2025 with another elite power profile, delivering 53 HR, 1.144 OPS, and a career-best 12 SB. His 2026 projections still anticipate slight regression & around 43 HR and a .285 AVG, but the underlying rates (elite barrel%, top-tier OBP stability) remain intact. Even with natural aging curves factored in, Judge projects as one of the safest four-category anchors in fantasy. He remains a first-round bat with minimal risk thanks to bankable power and sustainable plate discipline. 3 weeks ago

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Note
	19. Jazz Chisholm Jr. 2B,3B Jazz Chisholm's 2025 season was a reminder of both his upside and volatility, as power-speed contributions were once again offset by injury concerns and streaky efficiency. His 2026 projections bake in similar power and speed totals with right around 600 plate appearances. When on the field, his per-game fantasy production remains strong, particularly in steals. Chisholm is best approached as a ceiling play rather than a foundational early-round option, but qualifying at third base does bump him up a few spots on draft boards. 3 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger Note
	46. Cody Bellinger LF,CF,RF Cody Bellinger silenced doubts during his stint in New York, showing that his resurgence in Chicago was no fluke. He finished the season with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs, 89 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases, while posting a strong .272/.334/.480 slash line. His batted-ball quality also trended in the right direction, as his HardHit rate climbed by five percentage points to 37.9%. As he enters his age-30 campaign, his return to the Bronx is a boon to his fantasy value. A baseline projection in the range of 25 home runs with roughly 80 runs and 80 RBIs is a fair starting point. While his recent production has been far more stable, the downturns from 2021 and 2022 still loom as a reminder of his volatility. Fantasy managers should value the upside—but avoid paying a premium on draft day. 3 weeks ago

Ben Rice Note
	55. Ben Rice C,1B,DH Ben Rice followed a rough 2024 debut with a legitimate breakout in 2025, slashing .255/.337/.499 with 26 homers and a 131 OPS+ across 138 games. The power spike was supported by improved contact quality and a manageable strikeout rate, turning him from replacement-level depth into a middle-of-the-order threat. Dual eligibility at catcher and first base quietly boosts his fantasy value. While his defensive profile may keep him rotating between DH and multiple positions, Rice's age-26 surge makes him an appealing upside target. 3 weeks ago

Trent Grisham Note
	136. Trent Grisham CF

Jose Caballero Note
	157. Jose Caballero 2B,3B,SS,LF,RF

Giancarlo Stanton Note
	170. Giancarlo Stanton LF,RF,DH

Austin Wells Note
	183. Austin Wells C

Jasson Dominguez Note
	188. Jasson Dominguez LF,CF

Anthony Volpe Note
	194. Anthony Volpe SS

Ryan McMahon Note
	233. Ryan McMahon 3B

Paul Goldschmidt Note
	261. Paul Goldschmidt 1B

Spencer Jones Note
	328. Spencer Jones CF

Amed Rosario Note
	361. Amed Rosario 2B,3B

J.C. Escarra Note
	417. J.C. Escarra C

Randal Grichuk Note
	443. Randal Grichuk LF,RF,DH

George Lombard Note
	478. George Lombard 2B,3B,SS

Oswaldo Cabrera Note
	506. Oswaldo Cabrera 3B

Max Schuemann Note
	517. Max Schuemann 2B,3B,SS,OF

Yanquiel Fernandez Note
	587. Yanquiel Fernandez RF,DH

Paul DeJong Note
	613. Paul DeJong 2B,3B,SS

Marco Luciano Note
	710. Marco Luciano 2B,SS