Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Fernando Tatis Jr. Note
	18. Fernando Tatis Jr. SS

Mike Clevinger Note
	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. 17 weeks ago

Manny Machado Note
	48. Manny Machado 3B,SS

Chris Paddack Note
	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. 17 weeks ago

Tommy Pham Note
	66. Tommy Pham LF,CF,DH 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. 10 weeks ago

Kirby Yates Note
	82. Kirby Yates RP Yate led the league in saves last year with 41, and continued to lower his already impressive ERA and WHIP. He has an elite strikeout rate and is outstanding at limiting home runs, which is everything you want in a closer. Josh Hader should be the first reliever taken but Yates should be a close second. 17 weeks ago

Dinelson Lamet Note
	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. 17 weeks ago

Joey Lucchesi Note
	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. 17 weeks ago

Eric Hosmer Note
	212. Eric Hosmer 1B

Garrett Richards Note
	223. Garrett Richards SP

Emilio Pagan Note
	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. 17 weeks ago

Wil Myers Note
	242. Wil Myers LF,CF,RF

Trent Grisham Note
	255. Trent Grisham CF,RF 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. 17 weeks ago

MacKenzie Gore Note
	339. MacKenzie Gore SP

Jurickson Profar Note
	340. Jurickson Profar 2B,LF

Francisco Mejia Note
	359. Francisco Mejia C

Drew Pomeranz Note
	378. Drew Pomeranz SP,RP

Matt Strahm Note
	432. Matt Strahm SP,RP

Zach Davies Note
	447. Zach Davies SP

Mitch Moreland Note
	449. Mitch Moreland 1B

Jason Castro Note
	460. Jason Castro C

Austin Adams Note
	466. Austin Adams RP

Craig Stammen Note
	468. Craig Stammen RP

Trevor Rosenthal Note
	540. Trevor Rosenthal RP

Pierce Johnson Note
	596. Pierce Johnson RP

Luis Patino Note
	616. Luis Patino SP,RP

Austin Nola Note
	653. Austin Nola 1B,C

Jose Castillo Note
	665. Jose Castillo SP

Tim Hill Note
	689. Tim Hill RP

Dan Altavilla Note
	695. Dan Altavilla RP

Greg Allen Note
	729. Greg Allen LF,CF

Adrian Morejon Note
	777. Adrian Morejon SP,RP

Jorge Mateo Note
	799. Jorge Mateo SS

Trey Wingenter Note
	943. Trey Wingenter RP

Luis Perdomo Note
	963. Luis Perdomo RP

Pedro Avila Note
	1018. Pedro Avila SP

Michel Baez Note
	1030. Michel Baez RP

Greg Garcia Note
	1076. Greg Garcia 2B,DH,3B

David Bednar Note
	1115. David Bednar RP

Taylor Williams Note
	1201. Taylor Williams RP

Miguel Diaz Note
	1266. Miguel Diaz RP

Abraham Almonte Note
	1405. Abraham Almonte CF

Jake Cronenworth Note
	1430. Jake Cronenworth SS,1B,2B