Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Ryan Helsley Note
	66. Ryan Helsley RP Ryan Helsley delivered an exceptional fantasy season in 2024, leading Major League Baseball with 49 saves in 53 opportunities-a 92.5% conversion rate. Over 65 appearances, he posted a 7-4 record with a 2.04 ERA and 79 strikeouts across 66.1 innings. His performance earned him the National League Reliever of the Year award and a spot on the All-MLB First Team. Helsley's dominance is supported by advanced metrics, including a .206 batting average against and a 29.7% strikeout rate, both improvements over his career averages. His 8.6% walk rate, however, suggests room for improvement in command. Notably, his 0.41 home runs per nine innings indicate effective suppression of long balls. While it's challenging to predict a repeat of his MLB-leading save total, Helsley's elite skills and role as the Cardinals' closer make him a solid choice for fantasy managers seeking reliability in the saves category. 2 weeks ago

Sonny Gray Note
	103. Sonny Gray SP Sonny Gray had a fantastic first season in St. Louis. His 30.3% strikeout percentage was the highest of his career in a full season. Gray started 28 games and struck out 203 batters in 166 1/3 innings, ending with a 3.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. The 35-year-old's FIP (3.12) and xFIP (2.82) suggest he was slightly unlucky. Gray's walk rate is a tiny 5.8%, and his cost for 2025 is quite reasonable as he's currently going in the 10th round. 2 weeks ago

Willson Contreras Note
	110. Willson Contreras C,DH Willson Contreras had a truncated but productive 2024 season for the Cardinals, posting a .262 batting average with 15 home runs, 36 RBIs, and 48 runs scored over 84 games. His .380 on-base percentage and .468 slugging percentage contributed to an impressive .848 OPS. A fractured left forearm sustained on May 7 limited his playing time, but his .370 wOBA and .365 xwOBA continue to make him an excellent fantasy catcher. 2 weeks ago

Masyn Winn Note
	144. Masyn Winn SS Masyn Winn showcased his potential during the 2024 season. Over 150 games, he posted a .267 batting average, hitting 15 home runs, driving in 57 runs, scoring 85 times, and stealing 11 bases. His .267/.314/.416 slash line aligns closely with his minor league career averages. Winn's power metrics, including an average exit velocity of 87 mph and a 3.7% barrel rate, indicate room for growth in his power-hitting capabilities. Notably, his 17.1% strikeout rate reflects strong contact skills for a player in his early 20s. Defensively, Winn excelled at shortstop, contributing 14 defensive runs saved, which underscores his value to the Cardinals. Given his age and athleticism, there's potential for increased power and stolen bases in the upcoming seasons, making him a promising asset for fantasy rosters. 2 weeks ago

Nolan Arenado Note
	185. Nolan Arenado 3B Nolan Arenado experienced a decline in his offensive production during the 2024 season, hitting 16 home runs, driving in 71 runs, and scoring 70 times over 152 games. His .272/.325/.394 slash line marked a downturn from his career averages, with his slugging percentage notably dropping below .400 for the first time since his rookie year. Advanced metrics further highlighted this regression; his average exit velocity decreased to 86.3 mph, and his barrel rate plummeted to 3.2%, both career lows. Projections suggest a modest rebound, with anticipated improvements in home runs and RBIs. However, at 34 years old, Arenado's age and recent performance trends may temper expectations, making him a more cautious consideration for fantasy rosters. 2 weeks ago

Alec Burleson Note
	212. Alec Burleson 1B,LF,RF,DH Alec Burleson fell just shy of 600 plate appearances and proved to be a solid waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers, though his production dipped in September. He makes plenty of contact with a low 12.8% strikeout rate but rarely draws walks. His role in the Cardinals' crowded outfield remains uncertain, but if he sees consistent playing time, he has the potential to hit around 20 home runs in 2025. However, his overall upside is somewhat limited. 2 weeks ago

Lars Nootbaar Note
	239. Lars Nootbaar LF,CF,RF

Ivan Herrera Note
	245. Ivan Herrera C

Brendan Donovan Note
	251. Brendan Donovan 2B,3B,LF

Jordan Walker Note
	254. Jordan Walker LF,RF

Erick Fedde Note
	321. Erick Fedde SP

Victor Scott Note
	369. Victor Scott CF

Nolan Gorman Note
	378. Nolan Gorman 2B

Quinn Mathews Note
	427. Quinn Mathews SP

JoJo Romero Note
	509. JoJo Romero RP

Michael McGreevy Note
	520. Michael McGreevy SP

Miles Mikolas Note
	532. Miles Mikolas SP

JJ Wetherholt Note
	704. JJ Wetherholt SS

Andre Pallante Note
	713. Andre Pallante SP,RP

Matt Koperniak Note
	730. Matt Koperniak LF,CF,RF

Jose Fermin Note
	739. Jose Fermin 2B,3B

Steven Matz Note
	760. Steven Matz SP,RP

Phil Maton Note
	783. Phil Maton RP

Luken Baker Note
	853. Luken Baker 1B,DH

Ryan Fernandez Note
	917. Ryan Fernandez RP

Pedro Pages Note
	945. Pedro Pages C

Matthew Liberatore Note
	1028. Matthew Liberatore SP,RP

John King Note
	1030. John King RP

Michael Siani Note
	1071. Michael Siani CF

Tink Hence Note
	1088. Tink Hence SP

Nick Anderson Note
	1123. Nick Anderson RP

Thomas Saggese Note
	1133. Thomas Saggese 2B

Sem Robberse Note
	1204. Sem Robberse SP

Zack Thompson Note
	1232. Zack Thompson SP,RP

Riley O'Brien Note
	1236. Riley O'Brien RP

Max Rajcic Note
	1263. Max Rajcic SP

Drew Rom Note
	1301. Drew Rom SP

Alex Cornwell Note
	1325. Alex Cornwell SP

Chris Roycroft Note
	1326. Chris Roycroft RP

Kyle Leahy Note
	1349. Kyle Leahy RP

Tekoah Roby Note
	1357. Tekoah Roby SP

Ryan Loutos Note
	1369. Ryan Loutos RP

Gordon Graceffo Note
	1411. Gordon Graceffo SP

Roddery Munoz Note
	1506. Roddery Munoz SP

Jimmy Crooks III Note
	1555. Jimmy Crooks III C

Michael Helman Note
	1595. Michael Helman SS,CF

Ryan Vilade Note
	1659. Ryan Vilade LF,RF