Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Elly De La Cruz Note
	4. Elly De La Cruz SS There are two primary ways to win the stolen base category in 2025 fantasy baseball. You can wait and hodge-podge together a few guys to get there. Or you can draft Elly De La Cruz. The 22-year-old shortstop arrived in speedster fashion in 2024, racking up 67 stolen bases in 160 games. He also hit 25 home runs and scored 105 runs. Sure, his K% is in the sixth percentile at 31.3, and he isn't going to do much for your batting average. However, he can single-handedly deliver an SB win in weekly H2H leagues. Interestingly, ELDC hit more home runs away from Great American Ball Park (13 to 12), so there is room for growth with his power numbers if he unlocks that cheat code of a home stadium. Elly is a first-round draft pick with significant upside in 2025. 1 week ago

Matt McLain Note
	93. Matt McLain SS Matt McLain's 2024 season was unfortunately curtailed due to injury. After a promising 2023 rookie year with the Cincinnati Reds, where he posted a .290 batting average, 16 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases over 89 games, McLain faced health setbacks in 2024. He began the season on the injured list, recovering from a right oblique strain sustained in late August 2023. Despite efforts to return, including a brief rehab assignment in September 2023, he re-aggravated the injury and was shut down for the remainder of the season. In March 2024, McLain underwent shoulder surgery to repair a labrum tear and cartilage damage, sidelining him indefinitely. As of March 2025, McLain is actively participating in spring training, aiming to regain his form and secure his spot in the Reds' lineup for the upcoming season. 1 week ago

Hunter Greene Note
	100. Hunter Greene SP Hunter Greene delivered an impressive 2024 season, posting a 9-5 record with a 2.75 ERA over 26 starts, totaling 150 1/3 innings pitched. He struck out 169 batters, demonstrating his dominance on the mound. He maintained a WHIP of 1.02. While his career ERA stands at 3.90, his 2024 performance suggests a positive trend. Fantasy managers should monitor Greene's health, as he was placed on the injured list in August 2024 due to right elbow soreness. Assuming he remains healthy, Greene's high strikeout potential and improving control make him a solid SP3 with SP2 upside for the upcoming season. 1 week ago

Spencer Steer Note
	143. Spencer Steer 1B,LF Spencer Steer remained a valuable multi-position asset in fantasy baseball during 2024, though his batting average took a notable dip from .271 to .225. Despite the decline, the 26-year-old showcased power and speed, launching 20 home runs and swiping 25 bases-an increase of 10 steals from the previous season. Playing half his games in Cincinnati should help sustain his power output, and hitting in a solid lineup will support his counting stats. While some batting average rebound is possible, expecting him to return to .270 seems unrealistic; a more reasonable projection is around .240. His versatility adds appeal, but fantasy managers should be cautious not to overpay. 1 week ago

Tyler Stephenson Note
	180. Tyler Stephenson C Tyler Stephenson rebounded in 2024, delivering a decent fantasy season with 19 home runs, 66 RBIs, 69 runs scored, and a .258/.338/.444 slash line over 138 games. This performance marked a significant improvement from his injury-plagued 2022 and a down year in 2023. Stephenson led all National League catchers with 127 games behind the plate, starting 112, and his 1,001 innings caught were the most by a Reds catcher since 1993. At 28, Stephenson is entering his prime, and with the Reds' offense showing potential, he could see an uptick in counting stats. His dual eligibility at catcher and first base enhances his fantasy appeal for 2025. 1 week ago

Alexis Diaz Note
	181. Alexis Diaz RP

TJ Friedl Note
	224. TJ Friedl CF

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Note
	227. Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B

Nick Lodolo Note
	232. Nick Lodolo SP

Jeimer Candelario Note
	299. Jeimer Candelario 1B,3B,DH

Nick Martinez Note
	332. Nick Martinez SP,RP

Brady Singer Note
	341. Brady Singer SP

Noelvi Marte Note
	343. Noelvi Marte 3B

Austin Hays Note
	370. Austin Hays LF

Gavin Lux Note
	375. Gavin Lux 2B

Jake Fraley Note
	385. Jake Fraley RF

Rhett Lowder Note
	466. Rhett Lowder SP

Andrew Abbott Note
	477. Andrew Abbott SP

Tony Santillan Note
	606. Tony Santillan RP

Taylor Rogers Note
	637. Taylor Rogers RP

Emilio Pagan Note
	684. Emilio Pagan RP

Will Benson Note
	690. Will Benson LF,CF,RF

Jose Trevino Note
	704. Jose Trevino C

Scott Barlow Note
	707. Scott Barlow RP

Sam Moll Note
	740. Sam Moll RP

Santiago Espinal Note
	844. Santiago Espinal 2B,3B

Chase Burns Note
	857. Chase Burns SP

Brent Suter Note
	902. Brent Suter RP

Graham Ashcraft Note
	941. Graham Ashcraft SP

Stuart Fairchild Note
	962. Stuart Fairchild CF,RF

Carson Spiers Note
	971. Carson Spiers SP,RP

Wade Miley Note
	1037. Wade Miley SP

Zach Maxwell Note
	1062. Zach Maxwell RP

Joe La Sorsa Note
	1132. Joe La Sorsa RP

Ian Gibaut Note
	1150. Ian Gibaut RP

Josh Staumont Note
	1195. Josh Staumont RP

Alex Young Note
	1232. Alex Young RP

Alan Busenitz Note
	1266. Alan Busenitz RP

Tejay Antone Note
	1277. Tejay Antone RP

Albert Abreu Note
	1304. Albert Abreu RP

Yosver Zulueta Note
	1341. Yosver Zulueta RP

Chase Petty Note
	1361. Chase Petty SP

Lyon Richardson Note
	1365. Lyon Richardson RP

Connor Phillips Note
	1371. Connor Phillips SP

Bryan Shaw Note
	1406. Bryan Shaw RP

Austin Wynns Note
	1457. Austin Wynns C

Blake Dunn Note
	1563. Blake Dunn LF

Jacob Hurtubise Note
	1567. Jacob Hurtubise LF

Tyler Callihan Note
	1601. Tyler Callihan 2B

Levi Jordan Note
	1649. Levi Jordan LF