Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Elly De La Cruz Note
	5. 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. 15 weeks ago

Matt McLain Note
	87. Matt McLain 2B,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. 15 weeks ago

Hunter Greene Note
	92. 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. 15 weeks ago

Spencer Steer Note
	160. 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. 15 weeks ago

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Note
	221. Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B,3B

Nick Lodolo Note
	226. Nick Lodolo SP

TJ Friedl Note
	230. TJ Friedl LF,CF

Tyler Stephenson Note
	232. 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. 15 weeks ago

Jeimer Candelario Note
	307. Jeimer Candelario 1B,3B

Nick Martinez Note
	323. Nick Martinez SP,RP

Brady Singer Note
	339. Brady Singer SP

Gavin Lux Note
	345. Gavin Lux 2B,3B,LF

Austin Hays Note
	366. Austin Hays LF

Jake Fraley Note
	386. Jake Fraley LF,RF

Tony Santillan Note
	443. Tony Santillan RP

Noelvi Marte Note
	451. Noelvi Marte 3B

Taylor Rogers Note
	471. Taylor Rogers RP

Rhett Lowder Note
	498. Rhett Lowder SP

Graham Ashcraft Note
	501. Graham Ashcraft SP,RP

Andrew Abbott Note
	514. Andrew Abbott SP

Scott Barlow Note
	520. Scott Barlow RP

Jose Trevino Note
	593. Jose Trevino C

Brent Suter Note
	604. Brent Suter SP,RP

Garrett Hampson Note
	667. Garrett Hampson 2B,LF,CF

Randy Wynne Note
	733. Randy Wynne SP,RP

Carson Spiers Note
	735. Carson Spiers SP,RP

Emilio Pagan Note
	820. Emilio Pagan RP

Luis Mey Note
	855. Luis Mey RP

Sam Moll Note
	978. Sam Moll RP

Chase Burns Note
	1027. Chase Burns SP

Santiago Espinal Note
	1039. Santiago Espinal 2B,3B,OF

Will Benson Note
	1051. Will Benson LF,CF,RF

Connor Joe Note
	1103. Connor Joe 1B,LF,RF

Chase Petty Note
	1143. Chase Petty SP

Blake Dunn Note
	1178. Blake Dunn LF,RF

Joe La Sorsa Note
	1200. Joe La Sorsa RP

Ian Gibaut Note
	1242. Ian Gibaut RP

Rece Hinds Note
	1249. Rece Hinds RF

Alex Young Note
	1259. Alex Young RP

Alan Busenitz Note
	1373. Alan Busenitz RP

Wade Miley Note
	1379. Wade Miley SP

Josh Staumont Note
	1390. Josh Staumont RP

Tejay Antone Note
	1395. Tejay Antone SP,RP

Zach Maxwell Note
	1404. Zach Maxwell RP

Yosver Zulueta Note
	1433. Yosver Zulueta RP

Connor Phillips Note
	1471. Connor Phillips SP

Albert Abreu Note
	1474. Albert Abreu RP

Lyon Richardson Note
	1475. Lyon Richardson RP

Tyler Callihan Note
	1606. Tyler Callihan 2B

Ryan Vilade Note
	1647. Ryan Vilade LF,RF