Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Junior Caminero Note
	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. 18 weeks ago

Josh Lowe Note
	136. Josh Lowe LF,CF,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. 18 weeks ago

Ryan Pepiot Note
	163. Ryan Pepiot SP

Pete Fairbanks Note
	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. 18 weeks ago

Yandy Diaz Note
	176. Yandy Diaz 1B 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. 18 weeks ago

Shane McClanahan Note
	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. 18 weeks ago

Taj Bradley Note
	193. Taj Bradley SP

Brandon Lowe Note
	197. Brandon Lowe 1B,2B

Shane Baz Note
	206. Shane Baz SP

Drew Rasmussen Note
	261. Drew Rasmussen SP,RP

Christopher Morel Note
	283. Christopher Morel 2B,3B,LF,CF,RF

Ha-Seong Kim Note
	305. Ha-Seong Kim SS

Jonathan Aranda Note
	321. Jonathan Aranda 1B,2B

Edwin Uceta Note
	326. Edwin Uceta RP

Danny Jansen Note
	329. Danny Jansen C

Jose Caballero Note
	369. Jose Caballero 2B,3B,SS,RF

Jonny DeLuca Note
	375. Jonny DeLuca LF,CF,RF

Zack Littell Note
	403. Zack Littell SP

Chandler Simpson Note
	522. Chandler Simpson LF,CF

Garrett Cleavinger Note
	531. Garrett Cleavinger RP

Kevin Kelly Note
	534. Kevin Kelly RP

Curtis Mead Note
	548. Curtis Mead 1B,2B,3B

Manuel Rodriguez Note
	570. Manuel Rodriguez RP

Taylor Walls Note
	587. Taylor Walls SS

Eloy Jimenez Note
	592. Eloy Jimenez RF

Richie Palacios Note
	595. Richie Palacios 2B,LF,CF,RF

Joe Boyle Note
	619. Joe Boyle SP

Kameron Misner Note
	757. Kameron Misner CF,RF

Mason Montgomery Note
	790. Mason Montgomery RP

Jake Mangum Note
	798. Jake Mangum LF,CF,RF

Yoniel Curet Note
	844. Yoniel Curet SP

Forrest Whitley Note
	851. Forrest Whitley RP

Tre' Morgan Note
	898. Tre' Morgan 1B,LF

Carson Williams Note
	955. Carson Williams SS

Hunter Bigge Note
	982. Hunter Bigge RP

Ben Rortvedt Note
	1060. Ben Rortvedt C

Ian Seymour Note
	1099. Ian Seymour SP

Alex Faedo Note
	1120. Alex Faedo SP,RP

Evan Reifert Note
	1161. Evan Reifert RP

Eric Orze Note
	1168. Eric Orze RP

Jacob Waguespack Note
	1176. Jacob Waguespack RP

Joe Rock Note
	1191. Joe Rock SP

Cole Sulser Note
	1195. Cole Sulser RP

Mason Englert Note
	1204. Mason Englert RP

Andrew Wantz Note
	1229. Andrew Wantz RP

Nate Lavender Note
	1258. Nate Lavender RP

Connor Seabold Note
	1290. Connor Seabold SP

Peter Strzelecki Note
	1302. Peter Strzelecki RP

Michael Flynn Note
	1315. Michael Flynn

Jonathan Hernandez Note
	1492. Jonathan Hernandez RP

Matt Thaiss Note
	1513. Matt Thaiss C

Logan Driscoll Note
	1533. Logan Driscoll C

Coco Montes Note
	1617. Coco Montes 2B,3B