2019 Fantasy Baseball Notes

1. Mike Trout CF,DH - LAA

As long as Mike Trout continues to put up 30+ homers, 20+ steals, 100+ runs and bat .300 every season, you can bet he will be worth the first overall pick. Chances are, we have another decade of this consistent dominance.

4 weeks ago

2. Mookie Betts CF,RF - BOS

It may be tempting to snag Betts with the first pick over Trout, after the ridiculous season he just put together, but remember that he is just one year removed from batting .264 with 24 homers. There is a chance Betts outproduces Trout, but that isn't a risk you should gamble on.

4 weeks ago

3. Jose Ramirez 2B,3B - CLE

Jose Ramirez may have been the best fantasy player in baseball last year, knocking 39 homers with 34 steals, 110 runs and 105 RBIs, but he is still 1-C behind both Trout and Mookie Betts because of their consistent production over the last three seasons.

4 weeks ago

4. Nolan Arenado 3B - COL

Arenado might not feel like the sexiest pick at this stage because he isn't the hot new name, nor is he a five-category star, but there is nothing wrong with boring old reliability. He has averaged 40 homers, 125 RBIs and 100 runs while batting .297 over the last four seasons. Don't let him slip past this fifth pick in your drafts.

4 weeks ago

5. J.D. Martinez LF,RF,DH - BOS

It's funny how one healthy season can help you forget that a player missed 40+ games in three of the past four seasons. While Martinez has a legitimate shot at the Triple Crown, he is also a bit riskier than many of the other first round picks so proceed soberly.

4 weeks ago

6. Max Scherzer SP - WSH

Looking for 18 wins, 220 innings and nearly 300 strikeouts? You can virtually lock it in with Scherzer. Not only that, be he has a 0.975 WHIP over the past six seasons. That is downright unfair. Don't hesitate to grab him late in the first round this year.

4 weeks ago

7. Francisco Lindor SS - CLE

Lindor kicked it up another notch in 2018, mashing 38 homers to go with 25 steals and his league leading 129 runs. We can't bank on a repeat performance in 2019, but with even 80% of those numbers at shortstop, he'd return easy first round value.

4 weeks ago

8. Christian Yelich LF,CF,RF - MIL

There is no denying that Yelich was a first round value in 2018 and perhaps even the #1 fantasy asset thanks to a .326 average with 36 homers, 22 steals and 110+ runs and RBIs. These numbers blew away his career marks, however, so projection models all have him regressing to a high-end second round value this year.

4 weeks ago

9. Ronald Acuna LF,CF - ATL

Per plate apperance, Acuna was every bit as productive as consensus top-five pick, Francisco Lindor, last season. Granted, Acuna doesn't qualify at shortstop, but that should tell you that the hype somehow hasn't driven him far enough up draft boards yet.

4 weeks ago

10. Chris Sale SP - BOS

There are a handful of starting pitchers that stand out above the rest, but Sale and Scherzer may belong in a tier of their own at this point. Sale posted an unfathomable 0.861 WHIP last season and 13.5 K/9. As long as he returns to health, we could be looking at a 340 Ks.

4 weeks ago

11. Trea Turner SS - WSH

Fantasy owners may have been disappointed with Turner's performance last year, but he still averages 20 HR, 56 SB and 106 runs with a .289 average per 162 games. Only Rickey Henderson and Joe Morgan have matched those totals over a full season. Turner is an extraordinary fantasy baseball asset and well worth a top 15 pick.

4 weeks ago

12. Manny Machado 3B,SS - FA

Machado's ranking will depend on where he ends up playing the majority of his games this year. If it is in Philly or Yankee Stadium, we could be looking at the 6th best fantasy asset. Chicago would put him closer to the back end of the first round. Regardless of what you think about Machado, he has been a reliable force of nature the last few years and likely hasn't even come into his prime yet.

4 weeks ago

13. Jose Altuve 2B - HOU

It can be easy to be discouraged by Altuve "only" batting .316 with limited power and steals, but the injury seemed to influence his performance much more than most realize. You can expect a return to his 20 homer, 30 steal, 110 runs season with a batting average north of .330.

4 weeks ago

14. Jacob deGrom SP - NYM

deGrom was magical in 2018 and while there is a chance that continues into this season, we have to remember that the two prior seasons, he carried a 3.32 ERA with just 382 Ks and 22 wins. While that makes for a useful pitcher, the risk of him returning to that leaves him below Sale and Scherzer's tier.

4 weeks ago

15. Alex Bregman 3B,SS - HOU

Bregman had 83 extra-base hits last season to go with 105 runs and 103 RBIs despite being just 24 years old. Chances are high that his fantasy value continues to trend north. With that said, he is currently recovering from elbow surgery so be sure to keep an eye on his progress before picking him up in the first round this spring.

4 weeks ago

16. Bryce Harper CF,RF - FA

Harper may have posted just a .249 batting average in 2018, but the rest of his fantasy production was tremendous, plus his underlying metrics indicate the average returning closer to the .270 mark in 2019. His fantasy value may see some movement depending on where he signs, but you can be sure it will end up somewhere in the second round this year.

4 weeks ago

17. Aaron Judge RF,DH - NYY

Judge had a down year in 2018 which means his OPS was merely .919. If he can get back to playing 150 games this year, fantasy owners can bank on 45 homers, 110 runs and 100 RBIs. That may have you ready to grab him in the first round, but he comes with more injury risk than anyone else in the top 20.

4 weeks ago

18. Trevor Story SS - COL

You can snag Story in the late second, or even third round despite the fact that he outproduced top-five pick, Francisco Lindor in BA, SB, RBI and was just one behind him in homers. There is more risk with Story, but his 2018 campaign was among the all-time greats for fantasy shortstops.

4 weeks ago

19. Paul Goldschmidt 1B - STL

Goldschmidt was incredible over his last 100 games, posting a .334/.424/.608 line. You may think his stats will take a big hit moving out of Chase Field, but with the humidor in place, it was actually among the worst park for hitters last season. In St. Louis, he should continue his run of 30+ homers, 95+ runs and a .290+ batting average.

4 weeks ago

20. Giancarlo Stanton LF,RF,DH - NYY

After obliterating pitchers in 2017, Stanton cooled off in a big way last year, striking out 211 times and hitting just .266 with 38 homers. There is upside for 60+ bombs this year, but believe it or not, he has only hit 40 or more once his entire career.

4 weeks ago

21. Freddie Freeman 1B - ATL

First basemen isn't as deep as it once was so commodities like Freeman are well worth investing in toward the middle of the third round. He is a lock for 90 runs, 90 RBIs and a .300 batting average each year and that type of player doesn't grow on trees.

4 weeks ago

22. Charlie Blackmon CF - COL

While Blackmon wasn't the number one fantasy asset like in 2017, he still knocked 29 homers, led the league in runs and batted .291, and don't forget, that was a down year. If that is his floor, fantasy owners are getting a steal in the late second round.

4 weeks ago

23. Justin Verlander SP - HOU

Verlander may be turning 36 years old soon, but his velocity is still as impressive as ever and he 2018 was actually his best K% (34.8%, second best 28.1%) of his career while his BB% (4.4%) was his lowest. Don't avoid him because of his age. He is rocking better than ever before.

4 weeks ago

24. Javier Baez 2B,3B,SS - CHC

Baez was excellent last year, hitting 34 homers with 21 steals, 101 runs and a league-leading 111 RBIs. While he is surely a star, every projection model sees those numbers regressing in 2019, especially his batting average which was propped up by a .347 BABIP.

4 weeks ago

25. Corey Kluber SP - CLE

Each of the past five years, Kluber has given fantasy owners 200 innings while compiling 1,228 strikeouts. In four of those five seasons, he has provided 18 or more wins. If you draft him in the second round, you can be certain to get a true ace.

4 weeks ago

26. Andrew Benintendi LF,CF - BOS

Benintendi is a spectacular real life player, but in fantasy, he was extremely similar to Jean Segura who happens to be going five rounds later. The arrow is pointing up for Benintendi, but not enough to warrant a top 30 draft pick.

4 weeks ago

27. Kris Bryant 3B,RF - CHC

Bryant missed 60 games last year and had his least efficient season of his career by quite a bit. There is some risk in drafting Bryant in the 3rd round, but he also comes with 40 homer upside, a batting average near .300 and both 100+ runs and RBIs.

4 weeks ago

28. Gerrit Cole SP - HOU

You can look at Cole's 3.50 second half ERA and assume he got worse over the season, but all the underlying numbers suggest he was actually better. Don't shy away from him because of a false fear of his risk. Rather, expect another 250+ strikeouts with plenty of wins and excellent ratios.

4 weeks ago

29. Anthony Rizzo 1B - CHC

Rizzo took a major step backwards in the first half last year, but his final line of 25 homers, 101 RBIs and a .283 batting average ended up being about as good as his average season. We were drafting him in the 3rd round last year so don't hesitate to scoop him up for a discount this season.

2 weeks ago

30. Juan Soto LF - WSH

Soto was every bit as good as top-ten pick, Alex Bregman per plate appearance last season, but is going 20 picks later. Keep in mind, he accomplished that as a teenager. Don't hesitate to reach an entire round to grab him before he progresses even more.

4 weeks ago

31. Aaron Nola SP - PHI

Nola took another major leap forward last year, and while he may never be a 250 or even 300 strikeout guy like the handful of pitchers being drafted above him, 220+ with a sub 1.00 WHIP and 2.50 ERA will certainly warrant a third round pick.

4 weeks ago

32. Blake Snell SP - TB

Snell may have posted the single greatest second half of any pitcher in the last 50 years with a 1.17 ERA, .155 BAA and 12.7 K/9. There is a chance he finishes as the #1 fantasy pitcher this season, but both Scherzer and Sale are safer bets because of their sustained reliability.

4 weeks ago

33. Luis Severino SP - NYY

Over the past two seasons, only Scherzer, Sale, Verlander, deGrom and Kluber have a better ERA and more strikeouts than Severino, who is quickly becoming a true durable ace. He doesn't belong in that first tier, but may already lead the next group.

4 weeks ago

34. Starling Marte CF - PIT

Marte bounced back from his 2017 suspension season with another big year. He stolen 33 bases, knocked 20 homers and batted a quality .277. While he may not swipe 45 bags anymore, that power/speed combo makes him well worth a fourth round pick in standard leagues.

2 weeks ago

35. Clayton Kershaw SP - LAD

For the first time in a decade, there is quite a bit of risk with drafting Kershaw. He hasn't pitched 180 innings since 2015 and saw his strikeout rate plummet from 10.4 to 8.6 per nine innings. You can bank on top-notch ratios, but because of the innings a low strikeout totals, he is now firmly in the second tier of pitchers.

4 weeks ago

36. Anthony Rendon 3B - WSH

Every single season, fantasy owners draft Rendon in the fourth or fifth round and every single year he outproduces that draft value. 2018 was no different, as he hit .308 with 24 homers, 92 RBIs and 88 runs scored in just 136 games. Don't make the mistake of letting him slip by you in the fourth again this season.

2 weeks ago

37. Carlos Carrasco SP - CLE

Although Cleveland doesn't pay him like it, Carrasco has been a true ace for five straight years, posting a sparkling 3.27 ERA with 193 Ks per season in that time. There is more upside with a pitcher like Syndergaard or Strasburg, but Carrasco's floor makes him one of the top 15 pitchers in this year's fantasy drafts.

6 days ago

38. Khris Davis LF,DH - OAK

Looking for 40 homers? Draft Davis and write it in ink. He has knocked 133 over the last three seasons with 335 RBIs in that time. The floor is as high as you'll find in the first five rounds but the batting average is almost certainly going to be around .250 again.

2 weeks ago

39. Carlos Correa SS - HOU

Correa has missed a significant chunk of time in each of the past two seasons, and while he struggled in 2018, don't forget that he is still just 24 years old and one year removed from being the MVP front-runner prior to his injury. There is major upside here and he may prove to be a league winner.

4 weeks ago

40. Rhys Hoskins 1B,LF - PHI

Hoskins has plenty of power, as evidenced by his 52 homers in just 728 career at-bats, but his career batting average now sits at .249. There will surely be plenty or runs and RBIs once again, but there isn't much value in grabbing him during any of the first five rounds.

2 weeks ago

41. Trevor Bauer SP - CLE

Prior to an injury in the second half, Bauer was among the top pitchers in baseball. He still struck out 221 batters in 175 innings, but with health, those numbers could easily climb to 270 in 215 innings.

4 weeks ago

42. Cody Bellinger 1B,CF - LAD

Last year was a major disappointment for Bellinger owners after he hit 39 homers in just 132 rookie games in 2017. He still managed to hit 25 bombs with 14 steals, however, so the floor is plenty high. At just 23 years old, we clearly haven't seen the best of Bellinger so don't be surprised if he breaks out for 50 bombs this year or next.

2 weeks ago

43. George Springer CF,RF,DH - HOU

Springer is one of a handful of stars who started off their season with a rough patch. He started to turn in around in the second half before his injury, but only enough to get his final line to 22 homers and a .265 batting average. If he can stay healthy, Springer might lead the AL in runs scored along with plenty of homers and RBIs, but the speed has essentially disappeared.

2 weeks ago

44. Whit Merrifield 1B,2B,CF,RF,DH - KC

With the Royals not expected to compete in 2019, there is little doubt that Merrifield will surpass 40 stolen bases again. He doesn't have much in the way of power, nor will he score a load of runs in this offense, but the batting average should end up around .300 once again.

2 weeks ago

45. Noah Syndergaard SP - NYM

Thor has elite stuff without a doubt, but the numbers haven't quite made it to the top tier of pitchers. Rather, he has just one season with 170 strikeouts and has yet to win 15 games. You may argue that a Cy Young is right around the corner, but we've been saying that for three years now and it is starting to look like we have another Strasburg on our hands.

4 weeks ago

46. Xander Bogaerts SS - BOS

Xander has been around for so long that it is easy to forget he is still just 26 years old. Although there have been periods of disappointment in the past, Bogaerts still has averaged 15 homers, 91 runs, 84 RBIs and a .295 BA over the last four seasons. Add in that 2018 was his best yet and we may be looking at another big step forward this season.

6 days ago

47. Ozzie Albies 2B - ATL

Albies is dripping with potential and there is no denying that after his 20 homer first half with 9 steals. With that said, his second half was dreadful, batting .226 with just 4 bombs. There is a chance he returns first round value, but the downside would torch your team if he returns to second half form.

2 weeks ago

48. Walker Buehler SP - LAD

After tearing through the minors, Buehler pitcher pretty well for the Dodgers in the first half. Then a flip switched and he proceeded to become one of the top pitchers in baseball over the second half, posting a 2.03 ERA with 92 Ks and just a .165 BA allowed in 80 innings. Draft him accordingly.

4 weeks ago

49. Joey Votto 1B - CIN

Votto did not return second round value or even close to it last year, but his ADP should be around the fifth this year. You can expect his batting average to bounceback above .300, and don't forget that he had 94 HRs in the previous three years before his 12 in 2018.

6 days ago

50. Lorenzo Cain CF - MIL

In the past five years, Cain is one of only 15 players averaging a .300 batting average, and among them, he is 2nd behind only Jose Altuve with 126 steals. There isn't much in the way of power, but you can bank on him contributing in all five categories with plenty of durablity.

6 days ago

51. Eugenio Suarez 3B - CIN

In the first half last year, Suarez was sensational, hitting 19 homers with 71 RBIs while batting .312. The second half wasn't as pretty, so we may see him take a step back in 2019, but you can still bank on 30+ homers and around 100 RBIs with a decent batting average.

2 weeks ago

52. Raul Adalberto Mondesi 2B,SS - KC

If you pro-rate Mondesi's 75 games to a full season, it comes out to 30 homers, 68 steals and 100 RBIs. I don't need to tell you that a season like that would put him above Mike Trout from a fantasy perspective. Granted, he is due for some regression, but don't hesitate to reach several rounds to get him on your roster.

4 weeks ago

53. Corey Seager SS - LAD

It can be easy to forget that as a rookie in 2016, Seager was not only the rookie of the year, but an MVP finalist. He was plenty useful in 2017 fantasy baseball too, but missed most of 2018 with Tommy John surgery and hip surgery. He should be ready to roll by opening day so while there is some risk, consider that he is still just 24 so we may not have seen his best yet.

2 weeks ago

54. Jose Abreu 1B,DH - CWS

Since Abreu joined the league, he is fifth in the majors with 288 RBIs and #1 among that group with a .295 batting average. As you know, he provides plenty of homers and runs as well. It may not feel interesting to draft Abreu, but with first base more shallow than years past, he is an excellent 6th round pick.

6 days ago

55. Marcell Ozuna LF - STL

Ozuna may have taken a huge step back last year, but even so, he put up 23 homers, 88 RBIs and a .280 batting average while playing with a significant shoulder injury. We don't know yet whether or not he will be ready to go on opening day, but assuming health, we might be closer to the 37 HR, 124 RBIs, and .312 BA we got from Ozuna in 2017.

6 days ago

56. James Paxton SP - NYY

Paxton was excellent last year with a whopping 208 Ks in just 160 innings, but this is also the first time he ever pitched above 140 innings. While the ceiling is clearly exciting with Paxton, re-injury is a significant risk, but he is moving from one of the best pitching parks in Seattle to one of the worst at Yankee Stadium.

2 weeks ago

57. Edwin Diaz RP - NYM

There is a top tier of three or four closers, but among them, Diaz is likely the best. He racked up 124 Ks in 73 innings last year, and while you can't bank on 57 saves again, 40 is well within question for a surprisingly good Mets team this year. His ratios will surely be stellar, but even so, with only 70 innings, they won't help you enough to warrant using a fifth or even earlier pick on him or any other closer.

6 days ago

58. Nelson Cruz DH - MIN

Cruz has seen his batting average fall from .302 slowly down to .256 over the last four seasons, but the homers and RBIs are still firmly among the top of the league even despite his advanced again. You can rely on his durability and power in 2019 so don't hesitate to grab him in the 6th or 7th round.

6 days ago

59. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B - TOR

The always conservative Steamer projection model sees Vlad Jr. as a similar player to Nolan Arenado from the get-go with a .300+ BA, 30 homers and both 100 RBIs and runs over a full season's at bats. This issue, however, will be whether he gets those at-bats. You can gamble on him as early as the 4th round, but it may not be early enough to beat others to the punch.

4 weeks ago

60. Jean Segura SS - PHI

It might not feel sexy drafting Segura, but you can expect a .300+ batting average and 20+ steals for the fourth consecutive season from him. If he finally plays a full season, we may be looking at a 20/30 year with a .310 batting average which would make Segura a top 25 fantasy asset.

6 days ago

61. Matt Carpenter 1B,2B,3B - STL

Over the last five years, Carpenter has a remarkable 468 walks, which obviously has contributed to his 483 runs. In that time, his power has steadily improved, all the way to 36 homers last year, and while that total may not be repeatable, 30 homers with 100 runs makes him well worth a sixth round pick in 2019 fantasy leagues.

6 days ago

62. Tommy Pham LF,CF - TB

Despite playing 34 fewer games than Andrew Benintendi over the last two seasons, Pham has outplayed him from a fantasy perspective. Pham is being drafted four rounds later and is coming off one of the best second-halfs in the MLB.

4 weeks ago

63. Stephen Strasburg SP - WSH

There is a lot of appeal in drafting an upside pitcher like Strasburg, but keep in mind that he averages just 145 innings over the last four years. Even with an excellent strikeout rate, that comes to just 174 Ks per season. The ratios will likely be golden again, but know that there is plenty of risk in spending a 5th or 6th round pick on him this year.

6 days ago

64. Eddie Rosario LF - MIN

Rosario has been remarkably consistent the past two years with a .290 and .288 batting average, 27 and 24 homers, 78 and 77 RBIs and 9 and 8 steals. Expect much of the same from him again this season, making him worthy of a 6th round pick in standard leagues.

6 days ago

65. Patrick Corbin SP - WSH

Corbin was an absolute monster last season, striking out 246 batters with a 1.05 WHIP and 3.15 ERA. Granted, those ratios are likely to jump, perhaps even half a run in ERA, but he should also add considerably to his 11 wins from 2018 now that he is in Washington.

6 days ago

66. Justin Upton LF,DH - LAA

Upton is one of the only players with at least 30 homers in each of the last three seasons. You can also bank on 80+ RBIs and runs, and while his stolen bases have come down over the years, 10 is a good bet once again. Upton's batting average won't help you, but it should be enough to warrant a sixth round pick in standard leagues.

6 days ago

67. Daniel Murphy 1B,2B - COL

Murphy's overall stat line wasn't all that impressive last year, but once he was healthy in the second half, he returned to hittin .315 with a 25 HR pace. Move that to Coors Field and we may be looking at the NL Batting Champion with plenty of homers, RBI and runs. Be mindful that he rarely plays a full season, but when he is on the field we are looking at a top 30 fantasy asset.

2 weeks ago

68. Zack Greinke SP - ARI

Greinke's age is now 35 and he did have a rough season three years ago, but besides then, he has been phenomenal since 2009. Expect plenty more of the same in 2019 with excellent ratios, about 15 wins and around 200 strikeouts. This makes him a top 20 starting pitcher for 2019 fantasy leagues.

6 days ago

69. Gleyber Torres 2B,SS - NYY

Torres isn't a big contributor in stolen bases, but he is plenty useful in each of the other four main categories. If you expand his rates out to a full season, Torres would have posted 32 homers, 101 RBIs and a .271 batting average. You would be thrilled to get that type of production out of your seventh round shortstop.

6 days ago

70. Yasiel Puig RF - CIN

71. Mitch Haniger CF,RF - SEA

Although Haniger hasn't done it for as long as someone like Nelson Cruz or Justin Upton, he was better than both last year thanks to a .285 batting average on top of his 90+ runs, 90+ RBIs and power. Projection models are fond of him once again this year, but there is a bit more risk than the aforementioned annual powerhouses.

6 days ago

72. A.J. Pollock CF - LAD

Prior to yet another injury, Pollock was among the best fantasy assets in baseball. He had 12 homers, 9 steals and 38 RBIs through just 186 at bats. The ceiling for Pollock is a 30/20 player with a batting average near .300, but he has only played more than 115 games just twice in his career so don't forget about the risk in drafting him.

2 weeks ago

73. Nicholas Castellanos RF - DET

Castellanos was a disappointment for so long that it may still be hanging over his stock. The fact of the matter, however, is that he has been great the past two season, hitting .285 with 49 homers and 190 RBIs. He only qualifies as an outfielder now, but should be regarded every bit as high as someone like Justin Upton or Mitch Haniger.

6 days ago

74. Jameson Taillon SP - PIT

75. Jack Flaherty SP - STL

Flaherty was absurdly good last season as a rookie and seemed to improve as the year went on, striking out 95 in 76 second half innings. With that said, his walk rate climbed to a dangerous 3.52 per nine innings by seasons end. He has the upside to strike out 240 batters, but there is some risk here as well.

2 weeks ago

76. Justin Turner 3B - LAD

Batting average is difficult to come by after the first four or five rounds, but then there is Turner, who over the last five seasons, has racked up a .305 batting average which beats out plays like Trout, Yelich and Freeman. There isn't a ton in the way of homers or steals, but he won't hurt you in any category unless he deals with yet another injury. For that reason, he is a bit risky.

6 days ago

77. J.T. Realmuto C,1B - PHI

Realmuto's .277 batting average with 21 homers and 74 RBIs doesn't seem all that impressive, but the fact of the matter is that he blew the rest of the catcher scene away with those numbers. Realmuto is as safe as it comes at the position and should produce far above the lousy replacement level once again. This is especially true now that he has been traded to a great hitter's ballpark in Philly. Don't hesitate to reach for him so you don't get stuck with an awful catcher.

6 days ago

78. Gary Sanchez C,DH - NYY

There is no getting past the fact that Sanchez was a train wreck last season., batting .186 with only 18 homers. With that said, he is still just 26 years old and we are talking about the fastest player to ever reach 50 homers in the MLB. Chance are high that he will bounce back in the batting average department, and if he can stay healthy, bank on 25 to 40 homers making him well worth a 7th or 8th round pick.

6 days ago

79. Josh Donaldson 3B,DH - ATL

Over the last two years, Donaldson has missed half of his team's games, but he has still be exceptional when he plays, with 41 homers, 101 RBIs and 95 runs in 165 games. If he is healthy, you've got a second round value, but that is a big if so proceed at your own risk.

6 days ago

80. Kenley Jansen RP - LAD

Jansen has been so good for so long that you might automatically assume him to be the top closer once again in 2019, but last year, he was nowhere close to it. Rather, his ERA plummeted to 3.01 with "just" 82 Ks. You can still grab him among the top tier, but you shouldn't even be considering taking him in the first five or six rounds.

6 days ago

81. Craig Kimbrel RP - FA

Kimbrel still hasn't signed so wherever he plays will obviously impact his fantasy upside. Boston would offer plenty more save opportunities, of course, than somewhere like San Diego. You can bank on excellent ratios with nearly 100 Ks regardless, however, so don't hesitate to grab him toward the end of the top tier of closers once again.

6 days ago

82. Wil Myers 3B,LF,RF - SD

Myers is commonly thought of as injury prone and last year's 79 missed games certainly doesn't help. With that said, he averages 23 homers and 20 steals over the last three years even despite last year's disappointing season. There is major upside here even though his batting average is almost certain to stay under .260 again.

6 days ago

83. Blake Treinen RP - OAK

Treinen was magical last season, floating a 0.78 ERA and 0.834 WHIP to go with 100 Ks and 38 saves. That made him the number two fantasy closer behind only Edwin Diaz, and that is precisely how he should be drafted this year. With that said, no closer taken in the first five rounds ever returns enough value so be patient.

6 days ago

84. Jesus Aguilar 1B - MIL

85. Scooter Gennett 2B - CIN

86. Mike Clevinger SP - CLE

After dominating in a smaller 2017 sample size, Clevinger took it up another notch in 2018, this time with 200 innings of proof. He might not win 16 games or strikeout 240 batters like some of the top tier aces, but his ratios and 200 Ks put him firmly in the 6th-8th rounds of this season's drafts.

6 days ago

87. Miguel Andujar 3B,DH - NYY

88. Aroldis Chapman RP - NYY

Chapman has been exceptional for nearly a decade now. It may surprise you to learn that he hasn't struck out 100 batters since 2015, though. Edwin Diaz, meanwhile, had 123 last year to go with 25 more saves than Aroldis. Chapman is obviously one of the top closers in baseball still, but doesn't deserve any consideration as a top 50 fantasy pick.

6 days ago

89. Matt Olson 1B - OAK

90. Joey Gallo 1B,LF,CF,RF - TEX

91. Jose Berrios SP - MIN

92. Matt Chapman 3B - OAK

93. Michael Conforto LF,CF,RF - NYM

94. David Price SP - BOS

95. Robinson Cano 2B - NYM

96. Dee Gordon 2B,CF - SEA

97. David Peralta LF - ARI

98. Travis Shaw 3B,2B - MIL

99. Rougned Odor 2B,DH - TEX

100. Roberto Osuna RP - HOU

Osuna didn't accomplish much last year because of his legal issues and the time missed as a result, but he as still extremely efficient, driving a 2.37 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP. Assuming he stays on the field, you can bank on 30 saves and plenty of strikeouts on top of the strong ratios.

6 days ago

101. German Marquez SP - COL

102. Felipe Vazquez RP - PIT

103. David Dahl LF,CF,RF - COL

104. Edwin Encarnacion 1B,DH - SEA

105. Andrew McCutchen LF,RF - PHI

106. Madison Bumgarner SP - SF

107. Michael Brantley LF,DH - HOU

108. Brad Hand RP - CLE

109. Mike Foltynewicz SP - ATL

110. Zack Wheeler SP - NYM

111. Aaron Hicks CF - NYY

112. Jonathan Villar 2B,SS - BAL

113. Jose Peraza SS - CIN

114. Miles Mikolas SP - STL

115. Ender Inciarte CF - ATL

116. Rafael Devers 3B - BOS

117. Brian Dozier 2B - WSH

118. Masahiro Tanaka SP - NYY

119. Luis Castillo SP - CIN

120. Shohei Ohtani DH - LAA

121. Charlie Morton SP - TB

122. Sean Doolittle RP - WSH

123. Nomar Mazara RF - TEX

124. Eloy Jimenez LF,RF - CWS

Jimenez may not be Vlad Jr. but most other years, he would be the consensus top fantasy prospect. His game is in the mold of Manny Ramirez where he could be a mainstay in the middle of a lineup, hitting 30 homers with 100 RBIs and a .290 BA every year. That might not all come right away, but from the moment he is called up, you can expect a top 30 fantasy outfielder.

2 weeks ago

125. Victor Robles RF - WSH

If Alex Reyes doesn't make the Cardinals' rotation, Robles is far and away the favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year. Robles is a true five-tool talent that is polished enough to be a top 45 fantasy outfielder right away. The power may come a little later, but he will steal more than enough bases to warrant a mid-round pick.

2 weeks ago

126. Mallex Smith LF,CF,RF - SEA

127. Chris Archer SP - PIT

128. Mike Moustakas 3B,DH - FA

129. Eric Hosmer 1B - SD

130. Tim Anderson SS - CWS

131. Raisel Iglesias RP - CIN

132. Miguel Cabrera 1B,DH - DET

133. Max Muncy 1B,2B,3B - LAD

134. Robbie Ray SP - ARI

135. Kyle Hendricks SP - CHC

136. Elvis Andrus SS - TEX

137. Carlos Martinez SP - STL

138. Yoan Moncada 2B - CWS

139. Salvador Perez C,DH - KC

140. Ryan Braun 1B,LF - MIL

141. Yu Darvish SP - CHC

142. Willson Contreras C - CHC

143. Stephen Piscotty RF - OAK

144. Rich Hill SP - LAD

145. Buster Posey C,1B - SF

146. Josh Hader RP - MIL

147. Carlos Santana 1B,3B - CLE

148. Kyle Schwarber LF - CHC

149. Jurickson Profar 1B,2B,3B,SS - OAK

150. Kirby Yates RP - SD

151. Corey Knebel RP - MIL

152. Yasmani Grandal C - MIL

153. Adam Eaton LF,RF - WSH

154. Paul DeJong SS - STL

155. Amed Rosario SS - NYM

156. Jonathan Schoop 2B - MIN

157. Cesar Hernandez 2B - PHI

158. Dallas Keuchel SP - FA

159. Miguel Sano 1B,3B,DH - MIN

160. Ian Desmond 1B,LF - COL

161. Ken Giles RP - TOR

162. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF,RF - NYM

163. Nick Pivetta SP - PHI

164. Yadier Molina C - STL

165. Wade Davis RP - COL

166. Wilson Ramos C,DH - NYM

167. Justin Smoak 1B,DH - TOR

168. Cole Hamels SP - CHC

169. Eduardo Rodriguez SP - BOS

170. Andrelton Simmons SS - LAA

171. Harrison Bader LF,CF,RF - STL

172. Marcus Semien SS - OAK

173. Shane Bieber SP - CLE

174. J.A. Happ SP - NYY

175. Billy Hamilton CF - KC

176. Josh Bell 1B - PIT

177. Jose Leclerc RP - TEX

178. Austin Meadows LF,CF,RF - TB

The Pirates had him buried on their depth chart for what seemed like forever thanks to the presence of Andrew McCutchen, Gregory Polanco and Starling Marte. Now that he has been freed to Tampa Bay (with Tyler Glasnow) in the Chris Archer trade, we will finally get to see the kid shine. Meadows was once considered a future all-star, and while he likely won't venture into that territory any time soon, if at all, we are looking at someone who, even as a rookie, should hold a mediocre batting average while contributing in all four of the other roto categories.

2 weeks ago

179. Odubel Herrera CF - PHI

180. Corey Dickerson LF,DH - PIT

181. Byron Buxton CF - MIN

182. DJ LeMahieu 2B - NYY

183. Jose Quintana SP - CHC

184. Kyle Seager 3B - SEA

185. Shin-Soo Choo LF,RF,DH - TEX

186. Gregory Polanco RF - PIT

187. Luke Voit 1B - NYY

188. Rick Porcello SP - BOS

189. Jorge Polanco SS - MIN

190. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 2B,SS - TOR

191. Jesse Winker LF,RF - CIN

192. Franmil Reyes LF,RF - SD

193. Tyler Glasnow SP,RP - TB

194. David Robertson RP - PHI

195. Cody Allen RP - LAA

196. Jake Bauers 1B,LF - CLE

197. Yulieski Gurriel 1B,3B,DH - HOU

198. Jonathan Gray SP - COL

199. Jake Arrieta SP - PHI

200. Andrew Heaney SP - LAA

201. Jon Lester SP - CHC

202. Ketel Marte 2B,SS - ARI

203. Jake Lamb 3B - ARI

204. Kenta Maeda SP - LAD

205. Trey Mancini 1B,LF - BAL

206. Andrew Miller RP - STL

207. Alex Wood SP - CIN

208. Nathan Eovaldi SP - BOS

209. Eduardo Escobar 3B,SS - ARI

210. Tyler White 1B - HOU

211. Jose Martinez 1B,RF - STL

212. Chris Taylor 2B,SS,LF,CF - LAD

213. C.J. Cron 1B,DH - MIN

214. Ryan Zimmerman 1B - WSH

215. Ramon Laureano RF - OAK

216. Tyler Skaggs SP - LAA

217. Josh James SP - HOU

Yes, the Astros just signed Wade Miley, and sure, Forrest Whitley is not only the Astros top pitching prospect, but the top in all of baseball. Still, James is almost certainly going to start the season in the rotation and should be great from day one. In fact, day one was last year when he stuck out 29 MLB hitters in 23 innings with a 2.35 ERA. This came after he shredded the minors to a tune of 12.9 K/9, a 1.120 WHIP and 3.23 ERA in 114 innings. James will almost definitely outproduce Dallas Keuchel while replacing his spot in the rotation this year.

2 weeks ago

218. Jackie Bradley CF,RF - BOS

219. Hyun-Jin Ryu SP - LAD

220. Manuel Margot CF - SD

221. Yusei Kikuchi SP - SEA

Kikuchi's numbers from Japan translate to an MLB pitcher similar to Zack Wheeler last year, and like Wheeler, Kikuchi's arm could potentially blossom into much more to fantasy owners. He is by no means similar to Ohtani or Darvish before him, but 370 Ks and a 2.45 ERA in his last two seasons is nothing to sneeze at.

2 weeks ago

222. Domingo Santana RF - SEA

223. Ian Happ 3B,LF,CF,RF - CHC

224. Hunter Renfroe LF,RF - SD

225. Adam Jones CF,DH - FA

226. Kevin Gausman SP - ATL

227. Nick Markakis RF - ATL

228. Max Kepler CF,RF - MIN

229. Kyle Freeland SP - COL

230. Joey Lucchesi SP - SD

231. Will Smith RP - SF

232. Randal Grichuk CF,RF - TOR

233. Maikel Franco 3B - PHI

234. Brandon Morrow RP - CHC

235. Archie Bradley RP - ARI

236. Willy Adames 2B,SS - TB

237. Brandon Belt 1B,LF - SF

238. Dellin Betances RP - NYY

239. Arodys Vizcaino RP - ATL

240. Steven Souza RF - ARI

241. Jed Lowrie 2B,3B - NYM

242. Ross Stripling SP,RP - LAD

243. Zack Godley SP - ARI

244. Yonder Alonso 1B - CWS

245. Sean Newcomb SP - ATL

246. Danny Jansen C - TOR

Now that Martin was dealt to the Dodgers, Jansen is the favorite to start at catcher for the Blue Jays. He doesn't have much power, but his average will be quality and he should play enough that the RBIs and runs will make him a fringe top 12 fantasy catcher.

2 weeks ago

247. Nick Senzel 3B - CIN

Fantasy owners were disappointed to get nothing out of Senzel at the MLB level last year, but they shouldn't give up hope. Rather, barring another series of injuries, he will be with the big league club, weather in Cincy, Miami, San Diego or Cleveland (pending potential trades) rather quickly. He is a true five-tool player and could end up qualifying at 2B, 3B, SS and OF.

2 weeks ago

248. Joe Wendle 2B,LF - TB

249. Jose Alvarado RP - TB

250. Alex Reyes SP - STL

Believe it or not, Reyes should be ready to go out of Spring Training. You may be worried about Adam Wainwright beating him out for the #5 spot in the Cardinals' rotation, but they have made it clear that they want Reyes in the rotation. He has to be one of the favorites to win NL Rookie of the Year as he is polished and absolutely dominant.

2 weeks ago

251. Kevin Kiermaier CF - TB

252. Joe Musgrove SP - PIT

253. Jordan Hicks RP - STL

254. Evan Longoria 3B - SF

255. A.J. Minter RP - ATL

256. Joc Pederson LF,CF - LAD

257. Steven Matz SP - NYM

258. Brian Anderson 3B,RF - MIA

259. Starlin Castro 2B - MIA

260. Peter Alonso 1B,DH - NYM

Like Vlad Jr. and Eloy, Alonso's true impact will depend on whether on not the big league club makes space for him. As it stands now, Todd Frazier is likely to play first base with Jed Lowrie manning the other corner. It is possible that Alonso pushes the envelope in the spring, forcing Lowrie to shortstop, but more than likely, we are looking at his arrival coming when the first infielder heads to the DL. With an older group of players, that may be sooner than later. When he arrives, he will come with a dangerous stick right away and could be one of the stronger second half rookies. In the minors last year, Alonso swatted 36 homers and drove in 119 runners in just 478 at-bats.

2 weeks ago

261. Marwin Gonzalez 1B,2B,SS,LF - FA

262. Mychal Antonio Givens RP - BAL

263. Garrett Hampson 2B,SS - COL

The signing of Daniel Murphy should cause Hampson's ECR to drop another 50 spots, as that transaction shifts Ryan McMahon over to second base. Hampson could force the Rockies hands with a strong Spring, but more than likely, he won't get the call until someone hits the DL. At that point, McMahon could slide over to first, third or the outfield. If it is Story that goes down, Hampson would fill the gap. He could eventually be a better version of D.J. LeMahieu offensively, posting a batting average near .300 with more power and speed. Right away, he will merely hold his own in the batting average department while contributing nearly 30 steals per 162 games.

2 weeks ago

264. Jimmy Nelson SP - MIL

265. Alex Colome RP - CWS

266. Seranthony Dominguez SP,RP - PHI

267. Mike Zunino C - TB

268. Welington Castillo C - CWS

269. Asdrubal Cabrera 2B,3B,SS - TEX

270. Michael Fulmer SP - DET

271. Matt Kemp LF,RF - CIN

272. Brett Gardner LF,CF - NYY

273. Yoenis Cespedes LF - NYM

274. Francisco Mejia C,DH - SD

Much of Mejia's production will depend on where he plays this season. The Padres are among the front-runners to land J.T. Realmuto, which oddly enough, would help Mejia a great deal. As it is now, the catching prospect is stuck behind Austin Hedges, who is among the top defensive catchers in baseball, but a trade to Miami, or perhaps even Cleveland or Cincinnati, would make him a fringe top 12 fantasy catcher right away. Mejia has more pop than your average catcher already and could eventually hit around .290 as his approach matures.

2 weeks ago

275. Collin McHugh RP, SP - HOU

276. Jeimer Candelario 3B - DET

277. Kendrys Morales 1B,DH - TOR

278. Kole Calhoun RF - LAA

279. Avisail Garcia RF - TB

280. Kyle Tucker LF - HOU

The Astros don't currently have a spot for Tucker with Michael Brantley now joining George Springer and Josh Reddick in the outfield. With prospects like Tucker, however, there is no need for a spot. He is good enough that they will make room. When he gets the call, expect him to be a top 35 fantasy outfielder right away, and perhaps even more. Tucker may be the top draft and stash prospect this year if you've got room on your bench.

2 weeks ago

281. Kelvin Herrera RP - CWS

282. Scott Schebler CF,RF - CIN

283. Luke Weaver SP - ARI

284. Cedric Mullins CF - BAL

285. Carlos Rodon SP - CWS

286. Drew Steckenrider RP - MIA

287. Francisco Cervelli C - PIT

288. Dylan Bundy SP - BAL

289. Trevor May SP,RP - MIN

290. Mike Soroka SP - ATL

With five, yes FIVE, talented starting pitchers ready to make a rookie splash in Atlanta, projection models aren't too sure what to make of Soroka, but he is the most polished and we expect him to come out of Spring Training with a spot in the rotation. Soroka has premier command of his pitches, and while he isn't a big strikeout guy, we could be looking at a Kyle Hendricks like fantasy asset. That is someone you'll want to get your hands on if he emerges as the Braves #5 starter.

2 weeks ago

291. Wilmer Flores 1B,2B,3B - ARI

292. Kevin Pillar CF - TOR

293. Pedro Strop RP - CHC

294. Shane Greene RP - DET

295. Didi Gregorius SS - NYY

296. Marco Gonzales SP - SEA

297. Jeurys Familia RP - NYM

298. Kyle Gibson SP - MIN

299. Tyler O'Neill LF,RF - STL

300. Jorge Alfaro C - MIA

301. Mark Trumbo RF,DH - BAL

302. Sonny Gray SP - CIN

303. Jay Bruce 1B,RF - SEA

304. Jesus Luzardo SP - OAK

Oakland's rotation is a total mystery. We may not see Luzardo until September, or he could even break camp as their ace. The fact of the matter is that this 21-year-old lefty will answer the bell when it is time. He was dominant last year in the minors, striking out 129 in 109 innings with a 2.88 ERA and 1.088 WHIP. It was enough to cause his stock to soar from fringe top 100 prospect to fringe top 10. If it wasn't for Whitley in Houston, we'd be talking about Luzardo as perhaps the best pitcher in the minors.

2 weeks ago

305. Teoscar Hernandez LF,RF - TOR

306. Jeremy Jeffress RP - MIL

307. Adam Ottavino RP - NYY

308. Jason Kipnis 2B,CF,DH - CLE

309. Marcus Stroman SP - TOR

310. Ryan McMahon 1B,2B,3B - COL

311. Yan Gomes C - WSH

312. Justin Bour 1B - LAA

313. Julio Teheran SP - ATL

314. Jorge Soler RF,DH - KC

315. Ian Kinsler 2B - SD

316. Julio Urias SP - LAD

317. Tucker Barnhart C - CIN

318. Zack Cozart 2B,3B,SS - LAA

319. Freddy Peralta SP - MIL

320. Daniel Palka LF,RF,DH - CWS

321. Chad Green RP - NYY

322. Chase Anderson SP - MIL

323. Dereck Rodriguez SP - SF

324. Dansby Swanson SS - ATL

325. Reynaldo Lopez SP - CWS

326. Zach Britton RP - NYY

327. Jhoulys Chacin SP - MIL

328. Brandon Crawford SS - SF

329. Adam Duvall 1B,LF - ATL

330. Orlando Arcia SS - MIL

331. Danny Duffy SP - KC

332. Delino DeShields CF - TEX

333. Forrest Whitley SP - HOU

The Astros replaced Keuchel with Wade Miley and Charlie Morton with rookie Josh James, but you'd better believe that as soon as Whitley is ready, the Astros will call him up. Assuming that is before the All-Star break, Whitley is an excellent draft and stash option if you have enough bench spots. He could have a Walker Buehler like impact from the get-go.

2 weeks ago

334. Mike Minor SP - TEX

335. Matt Boyd SP - DET

336. Adam Frazier 2B,LF,RF - PIT

337. Jake Junis SP - KC

338. Jeff McNeil 2B - NYM

339. Jeff Samardzija SP - SF

340. Ryan O'Hearn 1B - KC

341. Blake Parker RP - MIN

342. Leonys Martin CF - CLE

343. Luis Urias 2B,SS - SD

Urias seems to be the favorite to start the season as the Padres' primary shortstop. If he were playing in a different home park, we might be talking about him as a challenger to Victor Robles to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. Rather, his offensive production will most probably be limited to a replacement level fantasy player. With that said, he does have a much higher ceiling so make sure to keep an eye on him from the get-go.

2 weeks ago

344. Robinson Chirinos C - HOU

345. Tanner Roark SP - CIN

346. Scott Kingery 3B,SS - PHI

347. Michael Wacha SP - STL

348. Niko Goodrum 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF,RF - DET

349. Willians Astudillo C,3B - MIN

350. Eric Thames 1B,LF,RF - MIL

351. Anibal Sanchez SP - WSH

352. Mitch Moreland 1B - BOS

353. Ronald Guzman 1B - TEX

354. Vince Velasquez SP - PHI

355. Bradley Boxberger RP - KC

356. Johan Camargo 3B,SS - ATL

357. Enrique Hernandez 1B,2B,SS,LF,CF,RF - LAD

358. Bradley Zimmer CF - CLE

359. Trevor Williams SP - PIT

360. Mark Melancon RP - SF

361. Brad Peacock RP, SP - HOU

362. Willie Calhoun LF - TEX

363. Greg Allen CF,RF - CLE

364. Dinelson Lamet SP - SD

365. Ryon Healy 1B - SEA

366. Franchy Cordero LF,CF - SD

367. Austin Hedges C - SD

368. Trevor Richards SP - MIA

369. Albert Pujols 1B,DH - LAA

370. Troy Tulowitzki SS - NYY

371. Michael Pineda SP - MIN

372. Lucas Giolito SP - CWS

373. Johnny Cueto SP - SF

374. Joe Jimenez RP - DET

375. Carlos Gonzalez RF - FA

376. Danny Salazar SP - CLE

377. Touki Toussaint SP - ATL

378. Anthony Swarzak RP - SEA

379. Alex Verdugo LF,CF - LAD

Now that the Dodgers signed A.J. Pollock, it seems unlikely that Verdugo will make an impact in the majors until June. When he does, we are looking at a startable fantasy outfielder, but he isn't quite worth drafting in standard leagues as a stash and hold.

2 weeks ago

380. Gio Gonzalez SP - FA

381. Matt Barnes RP - BOS

382. Chris Davis 1B - BAL

383. Todd Frazier 3B - NYM

384. Josh Reddick LF,RF - HOU

385. Jake Odorizzi SP - MIN

386. Seth Lugo SP,RP - NYM

387. Christin Stewart LF - DET

Stewart is expected to start for the Tigers, but their offense is so barren that he can't be relied on for many RBIs or runs. His batting average might be ok, but more likely, his power would be the calling card. He is one worth keeping an eye on, but shouldn't be on your draft radar in standard-sized mixed leagues.

2 weeks ago

388. Keone Kela RP - PIT

389. Kurt Suzuki C - WSH

390. Josh Harrison 2B - FA

391. Caleb Smith SP - MIA

392. Eduardo Nunez 2B,3B - BOS

393. Hector Neris RP - PHI

394. Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD

Tatis isn't expected to break camp with the Padres, but it shouldn't take long for him to get the call to San Diego. When he does, you can expect a useful mix of both power and speed and a premium position. He is among the top draft and stash options for those of you that play in leagues with deeper benches or a farm spot.

2 weeks ago

395. Nick Williams LF,RF - PHI

396. Brendan Rodgers SS - COL

With the Rockies signing Daniel Murphy, Ryan McMahon shifted over to second base. This puts Rodgers even further away from the bigs, which is saying something because Garrett Hampson was already ahead of him. As it is now, Rodgers doesn't even make sense as a stash and hold in standard sized leagues.

2 weeks ago

397. Lewis Brinson CF - MIA

398. Ty Buttrey RP - LAA

399. Tyler Anderson SP - COL

400. Anthony DeSclafani SP - CIN

401. Hernan Perez 2B,3B,SS,LF,RF - MIL

402. Nick Ahmed SS - ARI

403. Jake Cave CF,RF - MIN

404. Dexter Fowler RF - STL

405. Derek Holland SP - SF

406. Taijuan Walker SP - ARI

407. Trevor Cahill SP - LAA

408. Brandon Woodruff SP,RP - MIL

409. CC Sabathia SP - NYY

410. Brent Honeywell SP - TB

Honeywell was ready for the MLB rotation last year before he was shut down for the season. There is a chance he breaks camp with the big league club in Tampa, but more likely, he will get more seasoning in the minors before making the jump. When he does, we are probably looking at a top 60 fantasy starting pitcher.

2 weeks ago

411. Greg Bird 1B - NYY

412. Matthew Strahm SP,RP - SD

413. Evan Gattis DH - FA

414. Austin Barnes C,2B - LAD

415. Ryan Brasier RP - BOS

416. Yoshihisa Hirano RP - ARI

417. Joe Panik 2B - SF

418. Bo Bichette SS - TOR

Bichette is an excellent prospect and has a polished bat with plenty of speed. With that said, Bichette has never played above Double-A and the Blue Jays have no need to rush him (see Vlad Jr. last year) so don't be surprised if he doesn't sniff the bigs until September.

2 weeks ago

419. Jacob Faria SP - TB

420. Luiz Gohara RP, SP - ATL

421. Keon Broxton CF - NYM

422. Michael Taylor CF - WSH

423. Jedd Gyorko 2B,3B - STL

424. Ben Zobrist 2B,LF,RF - CHC

425. Colin Moran 1B,3B - PIT

426. Sean Manaea SP - OAK

427. Isiah Kiner-Falefa C,2B,3B - TEX

428. Tim Beckham 3B,SS - SEA

429. Jason Heyward CF,RF - CHC

430. Mike Fiers SP - OAK

431. Brad Keller SP,RP - KC

432. Ryan Yarbrough SP,RP - TB

433. Jose Urena SP - MIA

434. Jordan Montgomery SP - NYY

435. Lance Lynn SP - TEX

436. J.P. Crawford 3B,SS - SEA

437. Drew Pomeranz SP - SF

438. Merrill Kelly SP - ARI

Kelly is a real player, believe it or not. The reason you haven't heard of him is because he has been playing in South Korea the last few years. You might not know it from looking, but his 3.60 ERA and 9.0 K/9 actually made him the most impressive pitcher in the KBO. The reason, of course, is that virtually every game in that league is played in a Coors Field like offensive environment. Kelly doesn't quite have the control of a Miles Mikolas, but he has better strikeout stuff and could be every bit the surprise off the waiver wire in April.

2 weeks ago

439. Corbin Burnes RP - MIL

440. Sandy Alcantara SP - MIA

441. Steve Pearce 1B,LF,DH - BOS

442. Zach Eflin SP,RP - PHI

443. Jonathan Lucroy C - LAA

444. Dustin Pedroia 2B - BOS

445. Ryan Pressly RP - HOU

446. Addison Russell SS - CHC

447. Aaron Sanchez SP - TOR

448. Derek Fisher LF,CF - HOU

449. Logan Morrison 1B,DH - FA

450. Yandy Diaz 3B - TB

451. Hunter Strickland RP - SEA

452. Franklin Barreto 2B - OAK

453. Domingo German SP,RP - NYY

454. Diego Castillo RP - TB

455. Cameron Bedrosian RP - LAA

456. Peter O'Brien 1B - MIA

457. Clay Buchholz SP - FA

458. Alexander Claudio RP - MIL

459. Kolten Wong 2B - STL

460. Mike Leake SP - SEA

461. Travis Jankowski LF,CF,RF - SD

462. Felix Hernandez SP - SEA

463. Wade LeBlanc SP,RP - SEA

464. Marco Estrada SP - OAK

465. Albert Almora CF - CHC

466. Alex Cobb SP - BAL

467. Fernando Rodney RP - OAK

468. Raimel Tapia CF - COL

469. David Fletcher 2B,3B - LAA

470. Greg Holland RP - ARI

471. Matt Shoemaker SP - TOR

472. Craig Stammen RP - SD

473. Tyler Austin 1B,DH - MIN

474. Chris Devenski RP - HOU

475. Brian McCann C - ATL

476. Rowdy Tellez 1B - TOR

477. C.J. Edwards RP - CHC

478. Taylor Rogers RP - MIN

479. Logan Forsythe 2B,3B - FA

480. Pablo Lopez SP,RP - MIA

481. A.J. Puk SP - OAK

482. Wei-Yin Chen SP - MIA

483. Aaron Altherr CF,RF - PHI

484. Adam Wainwright SP - STL

485. Ivan Nova SP - CWS

486. Jose Castillo RP - SD

487. Cameron Maybin LF,CF,RF - FA

488. Keston Hiura 2B - MIL

489. Wily Peralta RP - KC

490. J.D. Davis 1B,3B - NYM

491. Steven Duggar CF,RF,DH - SF

492. Billy McKinney LF,RF - TOR

493. Ervin Santana SP - FA

494. Tyler Flowers C - ATL

495. Eric Lauer SP - SD

496. Jung-Ho Kang 3B - PIT

497. Mikie Mahtook LF,RF - DET

498. Andrew Suarez SP - SF

499. Yonny Chirinos SP,RP - TB

500. Carson Kelly C - ARI

501. Jason Vargas SP - NYM

502. Luke Gregerson RP - STL

503. Max Fried SP,RP - ATL

504. Nate Jones RP - CWS

505. Matt Duffy 3B - TB

506. Omar Narvaez C - SEA

507. Phillip Ervin LF,RF - CIN

508. Dakota Hudson RP - STL

Hudson has quality stuff and produced for the Redbirds last season, but he is going to have a difficult time beating out both Alex Wainwright and Alex Reyes for the final spot in St. Louis' rotation. If it happens, he will be worth owning, but don't bank on it until we get more info.

2 weeks ago