Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Kyle Schwarber Note
	21. Kyle Schwarber DH Kyle Schwarber's 2025 profile remained extreme but effective, delivering elite home-run volume and run production while continuing to drag batting average, though not as much as in the past. He played in all 162 games, hit 56 home runs, drove in an MLB-leading 132, and scored 111 runs. His 2026 projections again place him among the league leaders in homers, with OBP formats propping up his overall value. Year over year, the power output has proven remarkably stable despite contact volatility. Schwarber remains a roster-construction play who fits best on teams built to absorb average risk in exchange for top-tier power. 5 weeks ago

Trea Turner Note
	26. Trea Turner SS Trea Turner's age-32 season was a clear bounce-back, as he hit .304/.355/.457 with 36 stolen bases and a top-five MVP finish, reaffirming that his elite speed remains fully intact. While the power dipped to 15 homers, his improved on-base skills and renewed aggressiveness on the bases helped offset the decline and restored his five-category profile. Defensive metrics also stabilized after a rough 2023-24 stretch, supporting everyday shortstop volume and lineup security. As long as the speed holds near the top of the league, Turner remains a high-floor fantasy anchor with upside tied to any rebound in home-run output. 5 days ago

Cristopher Sanchez Note
	29. Cristopher Sanchez SP Cristopher Sanchez finished second for the Cy Young Award in 2025, and without a historic season from Paul Skenes, he would have been an easy choice. Sanchez threw 202 innings with a 2.50 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 212 strikeouts. His K-rate jumped to 26.3%, and his walk rate remained microscopic at 5.5%. He also had a 176 ERA+, good for fifth in the majors. If you don't want to pay the massive cost for one of the Big 3 pitchers, Sanchez is about as great of a "consolation prize" as there is in starting pitching in 2026. 2 weeks ago

Bryce Harper Note
	30. Bryce Harper 1B Bryce Harper remained an elite middle-of-the-order force in 2025, pairing strong on-base skills with premium power despite minor durability interruptions. His 2026 projections continue to support top-tier production, with stable home run output and run production driven by an excellent walk rate and hard-contact profile. While his speed contribution has tapered off, Harper's efficiency as a run producer remains intact thanks to consistent barrel rates and a favorable lineup context in Philadelphia. Fantasy managers should view him as a high-floor early-round anchor whose value is safest in OBP formats but still strong in standard leagues, especially if his health cooperates. 2 weeks ago

Jesus Luzardo Note
	66. Jesus Luzardo SP In his first season in Philadelphia, Jesus Luzardo threw 183 2/3 innings, struck out 216 batters, and ended with a 3.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. His xERA was 3.34, and his FIP was an impressive 2.90. Lizardo's strikeout rate of 28.5% was in line with his two best seasons in Miami in 2022 and 2023, and even though we don't chase wins, his 15-7 record was a nice addition in fantasy. He cut his HR/9 to 0.78, the lowest of his career as a starter. Heading into his age-28 season, Luzardo profiles as a solid SP2 in fantasy. 1 week ago

Jhoan Duran Note
	81. Jhoan Duran RP Jhoan Duran rebounded strongly in 2025, posting a 2.06 ERA across 70 innings with elite run suppression indicators, including a career-low 1.0% HR rate and a .564 OPS allowed, signaling a return to dominance after a shaky 2024. While his strikeout rate (27.9%) was down from his 2022-23 peak, improved command and consistently heavy ground-ball rates helped stabilize his ratios and WHIP. The 2026 projections continue to view him as a high-end closer with strong save totals and excellent ERA/WHIP support, even if the gaudy K/9 ceiling doesn't fully return. Given his age, power arsenal, and restored efficiency, Duran profiles as a reliable top-tier fantasy closer rather than the volatile arm he briefly appeared to be in 2024. 4 days ago

Zack Wheeler Note
	122. Zack Wheeler SP

Aaron Nola Note
	183. Aaron Nola SP

Bryson Stott Note
	204. Bryson Stott 2B

Alec Bohm Note
	227. Alec Bohm 3B

Adolis Garcia Note
	232. Adolis Garcia RF

J.T. Realmuto Note
	269. J.T. Realmuto C

Justin Crawford Note
	300. Justin Crawford LF,CF

Brandon Marsh Note
	330. Brandon Marsh LF,CF

Andrew Painter Note
	359. Andrew Painter SP

Orion Kerkering Note
	465. Orion Kerkering RP

Brad Keller Note
	467. Brad Keller RP

Jose Alvarado Note
	470. Jose Alvarado RP

Aidan Miller Note
	492. Aidan Miller SS

Tanner Banks Note
	591. Tanner Banks RP

Edmundo Sosa Note
	699. Edmundo Sosa 2B,3B

Jonathan Bowlan Note
	738. Jonathan Bowlan RP

Otto Kemp Note
	756. Otto Kemp 1B,3B

Tim Mayza Note
	982. Tim Mayza RP

Lou Trivino Note
	1000. Lou Trivino RP

Max Lazar Note
	1005. Max Lazar RP

Zach McCambley Note
	1006. Zach McCambley RP

Alan Rangel Note
	1099. Alan Rangel SP

Kyle Backhus Note
	1103. Kyle Backhus RP

Chase Shugart Note
	1109. Chase Shugart RP

Nolan Hoffman Note
	1115. Nolan Hoffman RP

Daniel Robert Note
	1122. Daniel Robert RP

Tucker Davidson Note
	1132. Tucker Davidson SP

Genesis Cabrera Note
	1197. Genesis Cabrera RP

Zach Pop Note
	1226. Zach Pop RP

Yoniel Curet Note
	1242. Yoniel Curet SP

Seth Johnson Note
	1248. Seth Johnson RP

Bryse Wilson Note
	1257. Bryse Wilson SP,RP

Jean Cabrera Note
	1258. Jean Cabrera SP

Rafael Marchan Note
	1313. Rafael Marchan C

Taijuan Walker Note
	1340. Taijuan Walker SP,RP

Johan Rojas Note
	1411. Johan Rojas CF

Liover Peguero Note
	1453. Liover Peguero 1B,SS

Gabriel Rincones Note
	1504. Gabriel Rincones RF,DH

Pedro Leon Note
	1535. Pedro Leon CF,RF

Garrett Stubbs Note
	1539. Garrett Stubbs C