Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Jose Ramirez Note
	4. Jose Ramirez 3B,DH While it may seem unbelievable, Jose Ramirez remains underrated. The 32-year-old third baseman seems to fly under the radar every year, and every year, he simply does what he's been doing pretty much since he came into the league. In 2024, he tied his career high in home runs at 39, drove in 118, scored 114, and stole 41 bases. His OBP took a small dip (.335), but his average settled exactly on his career number of .279. Still, it is guaranteed that in at least one league you're in, everyone will look past him anyway. Imagine ignoring the guy who came within one homer of being the first third baseman in history to post a 40/40 season. Coming out of the first round of your draft with Jose Ramirez is one of the safest plays you can make in 2025 fantasy. 7 weeks ago

Emmanuel Clase Note
	43. Emmanuel Clase RP Emmanuel Clase fell just short of leading MLB in saves for the third year in a row. He still closed 47 games for the Guardians, setting the team's single-season record. Clase threw 74 1/3 innings with a microscopic 0.61 ERA and 0.66 WHIP. Clase offers a devastating combo of cutter/slider that keeps opposing batters off balance and unable to make good contact. He also doesn't walk people. However, he doesn't strike many out (K% of 24.4), but the trade-off is well worth it to have the top closer on a good team. Clase is RP1 in 2025, and it's not close. 7 weeks ago

Tanner Bibee Note
	82. Tanner Bibee SP Tanner Bibee was one of the most anticipated starting pitchers coming into 2024, and he delivered a fantastic season. He started 31 games, pitching 173 2/3 innings and striking out 187 batters on his way to a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. That being said, some concerning underlying numbers make him a bit risky in 2025. Bibee gave up 1.14 HR/9, and his fastball proved to be extremely hittable. Opposing batters slugged .476 off the pitch with an xBA of .283. A four-seamer with those numbers can spell trouble, particularly against teams that face him more often. Bibee should have good win equity in 2025, but he is much better seen as an SP3 than the ace of your fantasy staff. 7 weeks ago

Steven Kwan Note
	123. Steven Kwan LF Steven Kwan's 2024 season was shortened by injuries, restricting him to 122 games, but he remained highly productive when on the field. He took a step forward in power, launching 14 home runs while scoring 83 runs as a key piece atop Cleveland's lineup. Fantasy managers drafting the 27-year-old will be looking for a repeat of his stellar .292/.368/.425 slash line. While he may not be the flashiest player, Kwan's disciplined approach-rarely striking out or chasing bad pitches-makes him a model of consistency at the plate. 7 weeks ago

Lane Thomas Note
	165. Lane Thomas CF,RF Lane Thomas saw a dip in power from his 2023 campaign, but he compensated with speed, swiping 32 bases while still delivering 15 home runs. Slated to hit in the heart of Cleveland's lineup, he has the potential to reach a 20-homer, 25-steal season. That combination makes him a valuable target in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues. 7 weeks ago

Gavin Williams Note
	190. Gavin Williams SP

Nolan Jones Note
	249. Nolan Jones LF,CF,RF Nolan Jones entered 2024 with plenty of hype, making him a popular early-round draft pick. Unfortunately, that excitement didn't translate into results. Limited to just 79 games due to injury, he struggled to build on his impressive rookie campaign, managing only three home runs and five stolen bases after posting a 20/20 season in 2023. His slash line took a significant hit, falling from .297/.389/.542 to .227/.321/.320, and he contributed just 28 runs and 28 RBIs. Outside of Luis Robert, Jones was arguably the biggest fantasy disappointment of the year. Looking ahead, a reasonable expectation is production somewhere between his stellar rookie numbers and his 2024 struggles-perhaps a 15/15 season. However, drafting him based on his 2023 breakout could set you up for disappointment. 7 weeks ago

Kyle Manzardo Note
	306. Kyle Manzardo 1B,DH

Bo Naylor Note
	308. Bo Naylor C

Carlos Santana Note
	332. Carlos Santana 1B

Cade Smith Note
	354. Cade Smith RP

Shane Bieber Note
	358. Shane Bieber SP

Jhonkensy Noel Note
	391. Jhonkensy Noel RF

Luis L. Ortiz Note
	406. Luis L. Ortiz SP,RP

Brayan Rocchio Note
	469. Brayan Rocchio SS

Joey Cantillo Note
	496. Joey Cantillo SP,RP

Ben Lively Note
	508. Ben Lively SP

Tim Herrin Note
	516. Tim Herrin RP

Logan Allen Note
	586. Logan Allen SP

Triston McKenzie Note
	599. Triston McKenzie SP

Hunter Gaddis Note
	605. Hunter Gaddis RP

Paul Sewald Note
	617. Paul Sewald RP

Jakob Junis Note
	626. Jakob Junis SP,RP

John Means Note
	710. John Means SP

Will Brennan Note
	728. Will Brennan RF

Gabriel Arias Note
	748. Gabriel Arias 2B,3B,SS

Daniel Espino Note
	752. Daniel Espino SP

Austin Hedges Note
	825. Austin Hedges C

Chase DeLauter Note
	827. Chase DeLauter RF

David Fry Note
	849. David Fry C,1B,OF,DH

Doug Nikhazy Note
	945. Doug Nikhazy SP

Parker Messick Note
	956. Parker Messick SP

Erik Sabrowski Note
	986. Erik Sabrowski RP

Nic Enright Note
	997. Nic Enright RP

Travis Bazzana Note
	1004. Travis Bazzana 2B

Trevor Stephan Note
	1014. Trevor Stephan RP

Juan Brito Note
	1030. Juan Brito 2B

Andrew Walters Note
	1044. Andrew Walters RP

Sam Hentges Note
	1057. Sam Hentges RP

Slade Cecconi Note
	1075. Slade Cecconi SP

Franco Aleman Note
	1086. Franco Aleman RP

Andrew Misiaszek Note
	1093. Andrew Misiaszek RP

Johnathan Rodriguez Note
	1105. Johnathan Rodriguez RF

Daniel Schneemann Note
	1112. Daniel Schneemann 2B,SS,CF

Richard Palacios Note
	1149. Richard Palacios

Cody Bolton Note
	1170. Cody Bolton RP

Angel Martinez Note
	1222. Angel Martinez CF

Matt Wilkinson Note
	1264. Matt Wilkinson SP

Vince Velasquez Note
	1303. Vince Velasquez SP

Luis Frias Note
	1320. Luis Frias RP

Parker Mushinski Note
	1385. Parker Mushinski RP

Kolby Allard Note
	1407. Kolby Allard SP

Dom Nunez Note
	1557. Dom Nunez C

Christian Cairo Note
	1604. Christian Cairo SS

Petey Halpin Note
	1652. Petey Halpin CF

George Valera Note
	1653. George Valera RF