Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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18.
Fernando Tatis Jr.
SS
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35.
Mike Clevinger
SP
Clevinger sustained a partial medial meniscus tear in his left knee on February 14th and underwent surgery. Although his 6-8 week timetable made it highly unlikely that he'd be back for Opening Day, the postponement of the season means that Clevinger should be ready to go when the bell rings. That should make him a top-12 pitcher at worst.
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48.
Manny Machado
3B,SS
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57.
Chris Paddack
SP
Paddack earned his "biggest spring training breakout" award with an outstanding season, albeit one capped with an innings limit. The reins should be taken off a bit this year, which should allow Paddack to remain in a groove and build on his outstanding 2019 numbers. His fastball and changeup are simpy elite, and if he can continue to refine his curveball, he could develop into a true fantasy ace.
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66.
Tommy Pham
DH,LF
Pham tested positive for COVID-19 but has since cleared protocol with two negative tests and has rejoined his team. He was reportedly asymptomatic in any event, and it does not appear that he'll have limitations heading into the season.
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130.
Dinelson Lamet
SP
Lamet is a popular breakout candidate this year, after he returned from Tommy John surgery to throw 73 innings of solid baseball last year. Lamet is still much more potential than numbers - he hasn't dominated a level above A-ball and has questionable control. But his raw stuff, particularly his slider and curveball, are impressive, and he can miss bats with the best of them. They'll be no discount for Lamet this year, but if you're looking for upside, he's worth the gamble.
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204.
Joey Lucchesi
SP
Lucchesi's a fine pitcher, but he really only has two pitches - a fine fastball and an above-average changeup. Although he dabbles with a cutter, it's much more of a show-me pitch, and batters hit .291 last year against it anyway with an xBA of 3.10. It's unlikely he'll make many significant gains, but there's room on your roster for a low-4.00 ERA pitcher with nearly a strikeout per inning. Just make sure it's toward the back end of your rotation.
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212.
Eric Hosmer
1B,DH
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241.
Emilio Pagan
RP
Pagan had a dynamic season with the Rays, racking up 20 saves and offering excellent ratios. But a move to the Padres takes him out of the closer's role behind Kirby Yates. He's still ownable for his pitching numbers and as a handcuff to Yates, but don't expect many saves absent an injury.
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242.
Wil Myers
LF,RF
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255.
Trent Grisham
CF
Grisham wasn't overly impressive in his 51-game cameo with the Brewers last season, but his minor league track record suggests he has a lot more in the tank. Now with the Padres and with a clear path to the starting center fielder job, Grisham makes an intriguing fantasy option.He has enough speed and power to matter in fantasy, and is the exact type of upside player to snag at the end of your drafts.
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339.
MacKenzie Gore
SP
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359.
Francisco Mejia
C
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378.
Drew Pomeranz
SP,RP
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432.
Matt Strahm
SP,RP
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447.
Zach Davies
SP
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466.
Austin Adams
RP
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468.
Craig Stammen
RP
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596.
Pierce Johnson
RP
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616.
Luis Patino
SP
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653.
Austin Nola
1B,C
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665.
Jose Castillo
RP
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689.
Tim Hill
RP
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695.
Dan Altavilla
RP
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729.
Greg Allen
LF
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777.
Adrian Morejon
RP
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799.
Jorge Mateo
SS
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943.
Trey Wingenter
RP
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1018.
Pedro Avila
SP
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1030.
Michel Baez
RP
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1045.
Parker Markel
RP
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1076.
Greg Garcia
2B
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1115.
David Bednar
RP
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1201.
Taylor Williams
RP
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1266.
Miguel Diaz
RP
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1430.
Jake Cronenworth
SS
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1570.
Gosuke Katoh
2B
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