Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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81.
Junior Caminero
3B
Junior Caminero arrived late in the season with the Tampa Bay Rays and recorded a .248 batting average, six home runs, 18 RBIs, and two stolen bases over 43 games. His .299 on-base percentage and .424 slugging percentage resulted in a .723 OPS, aligning closely with his expected metrics (.301 xwOBA). Caminero's power potential is evident, boasting an 11.8% barrel rate and an average exit velocity of 89.7 mph. His 22.5% strikeout rate is reasonable for a young power hitter, though his 6.9% walk rate suggests room for improvement in plate discipline. At just 21 years old, Caminero's combination of power and developing contact skills positions him as an exciting prospect for 2025 fantasy rosters.
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136.
Josh Lowe
RF
Josh Lowe's 2024 season fell short of expectations, largely due to an early injury that limited him to 106 games. He struggled to find his rhythm at the plate, with his batting average dropping from .292 to .241. While his overall production was underwhelming, he still managed to swipe 25 bases, proving he can be a valuable asset in that category when healthy. He is a great bounceback candidate in 2025, especially if he falls in drafts.
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163.
Ryan Pepiot
SP
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171.
Pete Fairbanks
RP
Pete Fairbanks served as the Tampa Bay Rays' closer in 2024, recording 23 saves across 46 appearances. He posted a 3.57 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 45.1 innings, with 44 strikeouts against 17 walks. While his strikeout rate dipped to 8.74 K/9 from 13.50 K/9 in 2023, his walk rate improved to 3.38 BB/9 from 3.97 BB/9. At 30 years old, Fairbanks has a history of injuries, including past Tommy John surgery, which could impact his durability. However, his role as the Rays' primary closer and his ability to limit hits make him a decent mid-round closer.
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176.
Yandy Diaz
1B,DH
Yandy Díaz experienced a notable regression in his offensive performance during the 2024 season. After leading the American League with a .330 batting average in 2023, Díaz's numbers declined to a .281/.341/.414 slash line over 145 games in 2024. He recorded 14 home runs, 65 RBIs, and 55 runs scored, without any stolen bases. Advanced metrics indicate that Díaz's average exit velocity decreased from 93.4 mph in 2023 to 88.0 mph in 2024, and his barrel rate dropped from 9.5% to 5.9%. Despite these setbacks, Díaz maintained a solid on-base percentage (.341) and a low strikeout rate (15.3%). Entering his age-33 season, it remains to be seen if he can replicate his previous success or if the 2024 season marks the beginning of a decline.
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182.
Shane McClanahan
SP
Shane McClanahan missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery performed in August 2023. Prior to his injury, McClanahan had established himself as one of MLB's premier pitchers. Over his first three seasons (2021-2023), he compiled a 33-16 record with a stellar 3.02 ERA and 456 strikeouts across 404.2 innings. His 33.4% whiff rate ranked among the top 10 pitchers with at least 400 innings pitched during that span. As McClanahan returns for the 2025 season, it's important to note that this is his second Tommy John surgery, which may lead the Rays to manage his workload cautiously. Adding to this is that the Rays won't be playing in as strong of a pitching environment this season. McClanahan should still be an ace, but tempering expectations will serve fantasy managers well.
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193.
Taj Bradley
SP
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197.
Brandon Lowe
2B,DH
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206.
Shane Baz
SP
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261.
Drew Rasmussen
SP,RP
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283.
Christopher Morel
2B,3B,LF,DH
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305.
Ha-Seong Kim
SS
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321.
Jonathan Aranda
1B
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326.
Edwin Uceta
RP
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329.
Danny Jansen
C
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369.
Jose Caballero
2B,3B,SS,RF
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375.
Jonny DeLuca
CF,RF
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403.
Zack Littell
SP
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522.
Chandler Simpson
LF,CF
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531.
Garrett Cleavinger
RP
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534.
Kevin Kelly
RP
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548.
Curtis Mead
1B,2B
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570.
Manuel Rodriguez
RP
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587.
Taylor Walls
SS
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592.
Eloy Jimenez
DH
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595.
Richie Palacios
2B,LF,RF
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619.
Joe Boyle
SP
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757.
Kameron Misner
LF,CF,RF
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790.
Mason Montgomery
RP
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798.
Jake Mangum
CF,RF
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844.
Yoniel Curet
SP
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898.
Tre' Morgan
1B
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955.
Carson Williams
SS
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982.
Hunter Bigge
RP
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1060.
Ben Rortvedt
C
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1099.
Ian Seymour
SP
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1120.
Alex Faedo
SP,RP
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1161.
Evan Reifert
RP
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1168.
Eric Orze
RP
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1176.
Jacob Waguespack
RP
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1191.
Joe Rock
SP
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1195.
Cole Sulser
RP
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1204.
Mason Englert
RP
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1229.
Andrew Wantz
RP
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1258.
Nate Lavender
RP
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1290.
Connor Seabold
RP
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1315.
Michael Flynn
RP
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1492.
Jonathan Hernandez
RP
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1533.
Logan Driscoll
C
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1577.
Travis Jankowski
LF,RF,DH
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1617.
Coco Montes
2B
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