Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Juan Soto Note
	6. Juan Soto RF Juan Soto's 2024 performance reinforced why he's a fantasy powerhouse and contributed to his record-setting deal with the New York Mets this offseason. At just 26 years old by the end of the season, Soto demonstrated exceptional durability by appearing in 157 games. He excelled in his trademark areas, boasting a .419 on-base percentage and a .288 batting average. Soto also delivered career highs with 41 home runs and 128 runs scored while contributing 109 RBIs and seven stolen bases. There are some unknowns regarding his supporting case in New York. While Francisco Lindor is an elite option ahead of him in the order, the rest of their lineup remains an enigma depending on what else they do in free agency. Either way, Soto gives you plenty of opportunity to rack up counting stats. Just beware of a small letdown following the massive contract. 15 weeks ago

Francisco Lindor Note
	11. Francisco Lindor SS Francisco Lindor followed up his 30/30 season in 2023 with another outstanding performance in 2024. He hit 33 home runs, scored 107 runs, drove in 91, and stole 29 bases in 152 games. He slashed .273/.344/.500, contributing to his career-high xwOBA of .382. The 31-year-old just keeps on keeping on, causing many in the fantasy community to overlook him in that top echelon of shortstops. Lindor will get a boost hitting in front of the newly-acquired Juan Soto, possibly leading to another 30/30 season with 100 runs scored. There are no "Buyer Beware" stickers for one of the highest-floor fantasy players in the game. 15 weeks ago

Pete Alonso Note
	36. Pete Alonso 1B Pete Alonso continued to mash the ball in 2024, hitting 34 home runs, though this was his career-low total and probably not the number fantasy managers were hoping for when they drafted him. After a lengthy offseason of rumors, Alonso is returning to New York to bat behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Projections have him nearing the 40-homer mark, and he should get back to 100 RBIs easily with those two ahead of him. Just be aware that his numbers are trending in the wrong direction to be the monster power source he used to be in fantasy. 15 weeks ago

Edwin Diaz Note
	59. Edwin Diaz RP Edwin Diaz returned from injury in 2024 and had a less statistically-dominant season than in 2022. He only had 20 saves and missed some time midseason due to an injury and a suspension. His 38.9% strikeout rate remained elite, though his walk rate bumped up to 9.3%. His ERA of 3.52 was inflated according to his xERA of 2.49, and a WHIP of 1.04 and his 84 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings will play well on any fantasy team. Diaz should remain one of the first three or four relievers taken off the board in 2025. 15 weeks ago

Mark Vientos Note
	95. Mark Vientos 3B,DH Mark Vientos did not start 2024 in New York, but by the time the season was over, he was in the big leagues and behind only Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor in team home runs. Vientos played 111 games, smacking 27 home runs, driving in 71, and scoring 58 runs. He slashed an impressive .266/.322/.516 and is in the 92nd percentile in barrel percentage at 14.1. Vientos is going to strike out more than we'd like (29.7% K rate), and his xBA was only .246. However, he now gets to bat behind both Lindor and Juan Soto, which should lead to many more RBI opportunities. Don't expect any stolen bases, but the 25-year-old is a perfectly serviceable third baseman on fantasy rosters. 15 weeks ago

Kodai Senga Note
	137. Kodai Senga SP Kodai Senga's 2024 season was marred by injuries, limiting him to just one regular-season start. After a promising 2023 rookie campaign with a 2.98 ERA and 202 strikeouts over 166 15 weeks ago

Brandon Nimmo Note
	147. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF Brandon Nimmo had established himself as a dependable fantasy outfielder, but his 2024 season was a mixed bag. Most notably, his typically steady batting average took a significant hit, dropping to .224 after back-to-back seasons at .274. While his expected batting average (.247) suggested some improvement, it was still below expectations for fantasy managers. On the positive side, Nimmo maintained his power with 23 home runs and significantly increased his stolen base total from three to 15, a welcome boost for those who stuck with him. He also contributed 90 RBI and 88 runs, helping to counterbalance his career-worst .327 OBP. However, his xwOBACON (.390) indicates that his struggles may have been an outlier, making him a strong candidate to bounce back as a reliable OF3/OF4 option in 2025. 15 weeks ago

Clay Holmes Note
	209. Clay Holmes SP,RP

Sean Manaea Note
	241. Sean Manaea SP

Francisco Alvarez Note
	279. Francisco Alvarez C Francisco Alvarez's 2024 season with the New York Mets was marked by both challenges and resilience. Despite a mid-season thumb injury that sidelined him for seven weeks, Álvarez managed to play in 100 games, posting a .237 batting average with 11 home runs, 47 RBIs, and 39 runs scored. Alvarez's average exit velocity stood at 88.8 mph, with a hard-hit rate of 42% and a barrel rate of 6.7%. He has a lot of upside at a difficult position to fill, but fantasy managers will have to brace for his low batting average. 15 weeks ago

David Peterson Note
	334. David Peterson SP

Tylor Megill Note
	387. Tylor Megill SP

Jesse Winker Note
	394. Jesse Winker LF,DH

Starling Marte Note
	398. Starling Marte RF,DH

Jose Siri Note
	427. Jose Siri CF

Luisangel Acuna Note
	434. Luisangel Acuna 2B,SS

Jeff McNeil Note
	447. Jeff McNeil 2B,LF,CF

Frankie Montas Note
	457. Frankie Montas SP

Griffin Canning Note
	467. Griffin Canning SP

Brett Baty Note
	470. Brett Baty 2B,3B

A.J. Minter Note
	484. A.J. Minter RP

Dedniel Nunez Note
	533. Dedniel Nunez RP

Jose Butto Note
	535. Jose Butto SP,RP

Reed Garrett Note
	562. Reed Garrett RP

Colin Poche Note
	591. Colin Poche RP

Max Kranick Note
	636. Max Kranick RP

Ryne Stanek Note
	643. Ryne Stanek RP

Ronny Mauricio Note
	644. Ronny Mauricio 2B,3B

Christian Scott Note
	678. Christian Scott SP

Danny Young Note
	693. Danny Young RP

Tyrone Taylor Note
	815. Tyrone Taylor LF,CF,RF

Jared Young Note
	853. Jared Young 1B

Luis Torrens Note
	900. Luis Torrens C

Paul Blackburn Note
	903. Paul Blackburn SP

Brandon Sproat Note
	919. Brandon Sproat SP

Richard Lovelady Note
	973. Richard Lovelady RP

Julian Merryweather Note
	989. Julian Merryweather RP

Huascar Brazoban Note
	1117. Huascar Brazoban RP

Brooks Raley Note
	1128. Brooks Raley RP

Drew Gilbert Note
	1182. Drew Gilbert CF

Justin Hagenman Note
	1217. Justin Hagenman RP

Drew Smith Note
	1236. Drew Smith RP

Chris Devenski Note
	1267. Chris Devenski RP

Grant Hartwig Note
	1284. Grant Hartwig RP

Jett Williams Note
	1296. Jett Williams SS

Austin Warren Note
	1321. Austin Warren RP

Tyler Zuber Note
	1481. Tyler Zuber RP

Hayden Senger Note
	1536. Hayden Senger C

Jakson Reetz Note
	1542. Jakson Reetz C

Travis Jankowski Note
	1577. Travis Jankowski LF,RF,DH

David Villar Note
	1589. David Villar 1B

Donovan Walton Note
	1623. Donovan Walton 2B

Luke Ritter Note
	1658. Luke Ritter 1B

Nick Madrigal Note
	1660. Nick Madrigal 3B

Luis De Los Santos Note
	1663. Luis De Los Santos 3B

Joey Meneses Note
	1674. Joey Meneses 1B,DH