Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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8.
Kyle Tucker
RF
Kyle Tucker's 2024 was a lost year due to a leg fracture that limited him to only 78 games. He still managed 23 home runs and 11 stolen bases in only 277 at-bats, and he ended the season with more walks (56) than strikeouts (54). An offseason trade landed Tucker in Chicago to play his contract year with the Cubs. Wrigley Field is middle-of-the-pack when it comes to ballpark factors for lefties with extreme pull tendencies, but Tucker is such a solid all-around hitter that the difference should be negligible compared to Minute Maid Park. Assuming his leg is completely healed, the 27-year-old will be out for a massive payday in 2025, and there is every reason to take him in the first round to anchor your outfield.
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65.
Shota Imanaga
SP
Shota Imanaga arrived at MLB and upstaged his fellow countryman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, mostly by staying healthy. Imanaga started 29 games for the Cubs, pitching 173 1/3 innings and racking up 174 strikeouts while maintaining a 2.91 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. He also kicked in a 15-3 record to boost his fantasy impact. His 25.1% strikeout rate and microscopic 4.0% walk rate furthered his case as Chicago's ace. The biggest red flag for Imanaga this season is that his 2.91 ERA was a mirage, thanks to an unsustainable 80.2% LOB percentage. His xERA was 3.46, and that should be closer to the expectation going forward. Imanaga is a high-end SP2 on draft day.
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87.
Seiya Suzuki
RF,DH
Seiya Suzuki battled injuries in 2024, which disrupted an otherwise strong season. The 30-year-old outfielder posted 21 home runs, 74 runs scored, 73 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases while delivering a valuable .283/.366/.482 slash line for fantasy managers. One concern is a rise in strikeout rate from 22.3% to 27.4%, but his HardHit% and wOBA continued to improve for a third straight year. Given his consistent production, Suzuki remains a solid mid-round target as an OF3 in fantasy drafts.
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115.
Ian Happ
LF
Ian Happ has settled into a reliable role for fantasy managers. He's a steady source of 20+ home runs and double-digit steals while maintaining a high walk rate that helps him score around 90 runs. Though his strikeout rate spiked in 2024, the strength of the Cubs' lineup still makes him a solid OF3 option in fantasy leagues.
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125.
Justin Steele
SP
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141.
Pete Crow-Armstrong
CF
Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong finally got an extended opportunity in Chicago, showcasing his speed and power with 10 home runs and 27 stolen bases. His .237 batting average left room for improvement, but his minor league track record suggests he can take a step forward in his second full season. While his xwOBA (.281) and Statcast metrics indicate he won't be an on-base standout, his elite 99th-percentile speed makes him a viable OF3 option for fantasy managers.
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162.
Nico Hoerner
2B
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165.
Dansby Swanson
SS
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218.
Michael Busch
1B
Michael Busch stepped into Chicago and became the everyday first baseman. He hit 21 bombs with 65 RBI and 73 runs scored. He had a respectable .775 OPS, and the biggest concern about him is that he may find himself in a platoon if his numbers versus lefties struggle. However, the playing time should be there in general, and the Cubs have a decent lineup ahead of him to boost his RBI numbers. Looking forward, Busch is in a good position to take another step forward in 2025 and is a good late-draft power option.
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270.
Ryan Pressly
RP
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275.
Matt Shaw
3B
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283.
Porter Hodge
RP
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364.
Matthew Boyd
SP
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384.
Jameson Taillon
SP
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392.
Miguel Amaya
C
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485.
Vidal Brujan
2B,SS,OF
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505.
Ben Brown
SP
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540.
Nate Pearson
RP
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548.
Tyson Miller
RP
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625.
Carson Kelly
C
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628.
Colin Rea
SP
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629.
Ryan Brasier
RP
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631.
Eli Morgan
RP
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632.
Cody Poteet
SP
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639.
Luke Little
RP
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641.
Keegan Thompson
RP
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665.
Caleb Thielbar
RP
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683.
Javier Assad
SP
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705.
Julian Merryweather
RP
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744.
Daniel Palencia
RP
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771.
Ethan Roberts
RP
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847.
Jordan Wicks
SP
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917.
Jack Neely
RP
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939.
Brandon Birdsell
SP
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962.
Trevor Richards
RP
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982.
Phil Bickford
RP
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1025.
Gavin Hollowell
RP
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1037.
Caleb Kilian
SP
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1105.
Brandon Hughes
RP
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1132.
Brad Keller
RP
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1240.
Nicky Lopez
2B,SS
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1271.
Reese McGuire
C
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1273.
Moises Ballesteros
C
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1357.
Alexander Canario
LF
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1365.
Gage Workman
3B
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1418.
Owen Caissie
RF
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1451.
Benjamin Cowles
SS
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1462.
Jonathon Long
1B
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1474.
Kevin Alcantara
RF
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1487.
Jon Berti
3B
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