Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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61.
Oneil Cruz
SS
Oneil Cruz suffered another ankle injury in 2023, which limited him to only nine games, though he did steal three bases in that small sample. Cruz has all the talent in the world, but recurrent ankle injuries pose a risk going forward. He will be 25 years old during the 2024 season, so there is still plenty of time for the former top prospect to turn his career around. The question is whether or not you're willing to pay the cost to take that chance.
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73.
Bryan Reynolds
LF,CF,RF
Bryan Reynolds, consistently selected in the 8th or 9th rounds, delivers reliable value in those slots. Though his batting average has dipped below .270 in recent seasons, he maintains steady on-base skills with a potential for over 20 homers annually. His 12 stolen bases last season reflect adaptability to new baserunning rules, offering a well-rounded fantasy profile. After signing an eight-year extension with the Pirates in 2023, Reynolds epitomizes a stable and dependable fantasy option.
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93.
David Bednar
RP
David Bednar finished 2023 tied for the National League lead in saves. He struck out 80 batters in 67 1/3 innings and had a 222 ERA+, which puts him in the elite tier of relievers just behind Josh Hader, Devin Williams, and Felix Bautista. There isn't much to dislike about Bednar, and as last year proved, a closer doesn't have to be on a good team to rack up saves. The 29-year-old should be going higher in drafts than he is, so take advantage of the discount.
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154.
Ke'Bryan Hayes
3B
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164.
Mitch Keller
SP
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209.
Jack Suwinski
LF,CF,RF
Jack Suwinski is an extremely late-round pick who offers power in the 25-homer range and can get on base at an above-average clip. He is a liability in batting average and any league in which strikeouts count against you. (He has a K% of 32.2.) There aren't many guys with this type of power near his current ADP of 292, which is where his value lies.
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253.
Henry Davis
C,RF
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357.
Aroldis Chapman
RP
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367.
Paul Skenes
SP
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391.
Jared Jones
SP
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410.
Rowdy Tellez
1B
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449.
Andrew McCutchen
RF
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464.
Jared Triolo
1B,2B,3B
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483.
Liover Peguero
2B,SS
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519.
Martin Perez
SP,RP
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565.
Colin Holderman
RP
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600.
Michael A. Taylor
CF
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614.
Marco Gonzales
SP
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629.
Edward Olivares
LF,RF
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669.
Dauri Moreta
RP
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690.
Ryan Borucki
RP
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691.
Johan Oviedo
SP
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699.
Connor Joe
1B,LF,RF
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701.
Domingo German
SP
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739.
Bailey Falter
SP
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740.
Yasmani Grandal
C
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771.
Eric Lauer
SP
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775.
Nick Gonzales
2B,SS
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864.
Roansy Contreras
SP,RP
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873.
Carmen Mlodzinski
RP
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905.
Luis L. Ortiz
SP,RP
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911.
Termarr Johnson
2B
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932.
Quinn Priester
SP
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938.
Joshua Palacios
LF,CF,RF
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982.
Joey Bart
C
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1078.
Ben Heller
RP
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1091.
Bubba Chandler
SP
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1124.
Anthony Solometo
SP
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1154.
Braxton Ashcraft
SP
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1157.
Michael Plassmeyer
RP
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1179.
Brent Honeywell Jr.
RP
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1246.
J.C. Flowers
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1248.
Hunter Stratton
RP
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1270.
Wily Peralta
RP
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1282.
Ryder Ryan
RP
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1327.
Kade McClure
SP
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1338.
Tyler Samaniego
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1360.
Kyle Nicolas
RP
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1491.
Josh Fleming
SP,RP
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1499.
Ji Hwan Bae
2B,CF
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1512.
Jason Delay
C
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1624.
Billy McKinney
LF,CF,RF
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1631.
Jake Lamb
1B,LF
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1644.
Alika Williams
2B,SS
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1663.
Canaan Smith-Njigba
RF
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1678.
Gilberto Celestino
LF,CF,RF
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1725.
Seth Beer
1B
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