Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Note
	12. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B,DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr was the top first baseman in 2024 fantasy baseball. If that surprises you, it shouldn't. The 25-year-old has demonstrated an elite ability to hit since he entered the league in 2019. Last year, in an ugly Toronto lineup, Vladdy hit 30 home runs, drove in 103, and scored 98 himself. He slashed an impressive .323/.396/.544. Some of those numbers may have resulted from an abnormally high .342 BABIP, but they're not outrageous compared to his career averages. The Blue Jays recently added some protection for Vladdy in the form of Anthony Santander, but the really good news for Vladdy is that he will be a highly coveted free agent after this season. Fantasy managers should jump all over the opportunity to take advantage of the young superstar. 7 weeks ago

Anthony Santander Note
	67. Anthony Santander LF,RF,DH Anthony Santander had an impressive 2024 season in his contract year, establishing career highs in games played (155), home runs (44), RBIs (102), and runs scored (91). His slash line of .235/.308/.506, combined with a notable reduction in his strikeout rate from 23.2% to 19.4%, highlighted his growth as a hitter. Now 30 years old, Santander heads to Canada on a deal with the Blue Jays and a questionable lineup around him, though Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will certainly provide RBI opportunities. Santander offers a rare combination of significant power and relatively low strikeout rates (career K% of 20.0), but questions remain about whether he can maintain his production after securing a long-term contract. While he's a reliable mid-round pick, early-round investment carries some risk, as regression could be on the horizon. 7 weeks ago

Bo Bichette Note
	105. Bo Bichette SS Bo Bichette's 2024 season was marred by injuries, limiting him to 81 games and resulting in a career-low .225/.277/.322 slash line, with 4 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. These figures are a stark contrast to his career averages of a .290 batting average and an .798 OPS. Advanced metrics reveal a decline in his offensive performance, with a .264 wOBA and a .303 xwOBA, indicating diminished quality of contact. Despite the setbacks, Bichette's track record suggests potential for a rebound in 2025 and could be a steal at his current ADP. 7 weeks ago

Kevin Gausman Note
	140. Kevin Gausman SP Kevin Gausman delivered a solid performance for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, recording a 14-11 win-loss record over 31 starts, with a 3.83 ERA, 162 strikeouts, and a 1.22 WHIP across 181 innings pitched. Notably, he exhibited a significant home-road split: at home, he posted a 5.02 ERA over 95 innings, whereas on the road, he maintained a more impressive 2.51 ERA across 86 innings. Gausman remained a reliable innings-eater, surpassing 180 innings for the fourth consecutive season. His consistent ability to take the mound every fifth day adds value to both the Blue Jays and fantasy managers seeking stability in their pitching rotations. Gausman's performance may hinge on his ability to regain the sharpness of his splitter and improve his home-field effectiveness. If he can address these areas, a return to his 2023 form, where he led the American League in strikeouts, is within reach. At 34, Gausman has shown resilience and adaptability, but the dropoff may be on the horizon. He is riskier than in previous years. 7 weeks ago

Jeff Hoffman Note
	152. Jeff Hoffman RP

Andres Gimenez Note
	168. Andres Gimenez 2B Andrés Giménez struggled during the 2024 season, recording a .252 batting average with nine home runs, 63 RBIs, 64 runs scored, and an impressive 30 stolen bases. While his batting average dipped from his 2022 peak of .297, his speed on the basepaths remained a significant asset. Gimenez's offensive metrics, such as a .638 OPS and a career-low .340 slugging percentage, made fantasy managers regret their high pick. His hard-hit rate declined to 27.0%, down from 37.8% in 2022. Now with the Blue Jays, Gimenez has entered that tier of infielders offering stolen bases and would go much lower in drafts if he was not a second baseman. 7 weeks ago

George Springer Note
	194. George Springer CF,RF,DH George Springer's biggest concern for fantasy managers is the lingering perception that he's still the player he was during his Astros days. However, at 35 years old, his skills are clearly on the decline. His stat line offers little upside-his home runs, runs, RBIs, and batting average have all dropped for three consecutive seasons, with his average plummeting to a career-low .220 in 2024. His offensive WAR even dipped into negative territory. At this stage, Springer is no more than an OF5, and fantasy managers would likely be better off targeting a player with greater potential. 7 weeks ago

Jose Berrios Note
	217. Jose Berrios SP Jose Berrios's calling card is durability. The 30-year-old started exactly 32 games for the fourth consecutive year in 2024. In the 192 1/3 innings he pitched, he struck out 153 batters and ended with a 3.60 and 1.15 WHIP. He also won 16 games, which is a very high number considering the team he was playing for. Berrios's disastrous 2022 does appear to be an outlier in terms of ERA/WHIP, but his Statcast page is ugly, save for a low walk percentage (6.9%). Fantasy managers cannot expect him to win half his games again this season, but he is a perfectly serviceable SP4 or SP5 you can draft in the late rounds. 7 weeks ago

Bowden Francis Note
	229. Bowden Francis SP,RP

Max Scherzer Note
	270. Max Scherzer SP

Daulton Varsho Note
	291. Daulton Varsho LF,CF

Alejandro Kirk Note
	300. Alejandro Kirk C

Chris Bassitt Note
	315. Chris Bassitt SP Chris Bassitt started 30+ games for the third year in a row in 2024, but he also suffered his second-worst career ERA at 4.16 to go along with an uncharacteristic WHIP of 1.46. The 35-year-old's strikeout rate stayed consistent at 22.2%, but his walk rate jumped over two percentage points to 9.2%. While he did manage 10 wins on a terrible team, he had trouble fooling hitters with his sinker and change-up, which is a harbinger for bad things to come. Bassitt is much more of a streamer/waiver wire pickup in 2025 than the durable innings eater fantasy managers have enjoyed in recent years. 7 weeks ago

Chad Green Note
	390. Chad Green RP

Ernie Clement Note
	417. Ernie Clement 3B,SS

Alan Roden Note
	445. Alan Roden LF,RF

Yimi Garcia Note
	518. Yimi Garcia RP

Nick Sandlin Note
	601. Nick Sandlin RP

Yariel Rodriguez Note
	631. Yariel Rodriguez SP

Orelvis Martinez Note
	662. Orelvis Martinez 2B

Ryan Burr Note
	680. Ryan Burr RP

Eric Lauer Note
	688. Eric Lauer SP

Leo Jimenez Note
	692. Leo Jimenez 2B,SS

Tommy Nance Note
	714. Tommy Nance RP

Nathan Lukes Note
	795. Nathan Lukes LF,CF

Will Wagner Note
	841. Will Wagner 2B,3B,DH

Tyler Heineman Note
	914. Tyler Heineman C

Erik Swanson Note
	925. Erik Swanson RP

Myles Straw Note
	929. Myles Straw CF

Davis Schneider Note
	952. Davis Schneider 2B,LF

Addison Barger Note
	979. Addison Barger 3B,RF

Joey Loperfido Note
	984. Joey Loperfido LF,CF

Jake Bloss Note
	1005. Jake Bloss SP

Jonatan Clase Note
	1038. Jonatan Clase LF

Brendon Little Note
	1140. Brendon Little RP

Alek Manoah Note
	1158. Alek Manoah SP

Josh Walker Note
	1171. Josh Walker RP

Mason Fluharty Note
	1197. Mason Fluharty RP

Dillon Tate Note
	1214. Dillon Tate RP

Angel Bastardo Note
	1232. Angel Bastardo SP

Amir Garrett Note
	1313. Amir Garrett RP

Easton Lucas Note
	1347. Easton Lucas RP

Adam Macko Note
	1438. Adam Macko SP

Christian Bethancourt Note
	1519. Christian Bethancourt C

Ali Sanchez Note
	1544. Ali Sanchez C

Michael Stefanic Note
	1601. Michael Stefanic 2B

Steward Berroa Note
	1629. Steward Berroa RF