Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Chris Sale Note
	7. Chris Sale SP Chris Sale has perenially been the "If he can stay healthy" pitcher, and in 2024, he finally showed us what that looked like. In his age-35 season, Sale pitched 177 2/3 innings, held a fantasy-happy 18-3 record, struck out 225 batters, and had a 2.38 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP. It was his best year since 2017, so now the question is: Does he have another one of these in him? Pitchers at age 36 are risky, and part of what made Sale's 2024 so magical was his low draft-day cost. At this point, he will cost you a third-round pick, which seems too high for someone with his profile. However, we circle back to the "If he can stay healthy" mantra; if he can offer a repeat, he'll return value in spades. How much risk you want to take in your SP1 slot is up to you. 11 weeks ago

Raisel Iglesias Note
	25. Raisel Iglesias RP Raisel Iglesias had a fantastic 2024 season, saving 34 games, which tied his career high. He maintained a 1.95 ERA and 0.94 WHIP while striking out 68 batters in 69 1/3 innings. Iglesias isn't a strikeout artist in the ninth inning, but his 5% walk rate will easily protect fantasy ratios. He is entering his age-35 season, so there may be some age issues that start to rear their heads, but he has been consistent throughout his career. Iglesias is in the last year of his contract with Atlanta, which means he could possibly be traded out of a closer role if the Braves underperform, but he is still one of the top options on the board. 11 weeks ago

Spencer Schwellenbach Note
	29. Spencer Schwellenbach SP Spencer Schwellenbach jumped from A+ and Double-A ball directly to the majors and made an impact for Atlanta almost immediately. He started 21 games for the Braves, pitching 123 2/3 innings and striking out 127 batters. He ended the year with a 3.35 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. He offers a full six-pitch arsenal and sat in the 96th percentile in chase rate (34.2%) and the 95th percentile in walk rate (4.6%). That combo is going to serve fantasy managers well heading into 2025. After missing the entire 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery, Schwellenbach may be somewhat overlooked on draft day, but he has the potential to be a top sleeper in 2025. 11 weeks ago

Spencer Strider Note
	36. Spencer Strider SP Spencer Strider's 2024 season was cut short due to an elbow injury sustained in April, limiting him to just two starts. Looking ahead to 2025, Strider's health will be obviously be a pivotal factor. If he returns fully recovered, his track record suggests he can reestablish himself as a top-tier fantasy pitcher, offering high strikeout totals and the potential for a strong ERA and WHIP. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress during spring training to assess his readiness for the upcoming season. If his anticipated return is May, he could pay huge dividends coming out of the 11th round. 11 weeks ago

Reynaldo Lopez Note
	58. Reynaldo Lopez SP Reynaldo López delivered an exceptional 2024 season for the Atlanta Braves, posting an 8-5 record with a stellar 1.99 ERA over 135.2 innings, and accumulating 148 strikeouts. However, López's advanced metrics suggest potential regression in 2025. His expected ERA (xERA) was significantly higher than his actual ERA. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for López in 2025, anticipating some statistical normalization. 11 weeks ago

Grant Holmes Note
	114. Grant Holmes SP,RP

AJ Smith-Shawver Note
	184. AJ Smith-Shawver SP

Pierce Johnson Note
	244. Pierce Johnson RP

Dylan Lee Note
	246. Dylan Lee RP

Aaron Bummer Note
	252. Aaron Bummer RP

Daysbel Hernandez Note
	295. Daysbel Hernandez RP

Craig Kimbrel Note
	345. Craig Kimbrel RP

Ian Anderson Note
	417. Ian Anderson SP,RP

Bryce Elder Note
	443. Bryce Elder SP

Joe Jimenez Note
	452. Joe Jimenez RP

Drue Hackenberg Note
	496. Drue Hackenberg SP

Hurston Waldrep Note
	548. Hurston Waldrep SP

Enyel De Los Santos Note
	583. Enyel De Los Santos RP

Kevin Herget Note
	605. Kevin Herget RP

Jesse Chavez Note
	622. Jesse Chavez RP

Jose Suarez Note
	626. Jose Suarez SP,RP

Enoli Paredes Note
	627. Enoli Paredes RP

Domingo Gonzalez Note
	650. Domingo Gonzalez RP

Davis Daniel Note
	676. Davis Daniel SP

Hayden Harris Note
	703. Hayden Harris RP

Rafael Montero Note
	712. Rafael Montero RP

Michael Petersen Note
	716. Michael Petersen RP

Dylan Dodd Note
	719. Dylan Dodd SP,RP

Chasen Shreve Note
	743. Chasen Shreve RP

Ray Kerr Note
	769. Ray Kerr RP

Rolddy Munoz Note
	772. Rolddy Munoz RP

Scott Blewett Note
	851. Scott Blewett RP

Royber Salinas Note
	857. Royber Salinas SP

Austin Cox Note
	859. Austin Cox SP,RP

Chad Kuhl Note
	880. Chad Kuhl SP,RP

Dylan Covey Note
	905. Dylan Covey RP

Jordan Weems Note
	929. Jordan Weems RP