Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2022 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Sandy Alcantara Note
Sandy Alcantara photo 13. Sandy Alcantara SP
For three straight years, this talented youngster has cut down on his walk rate and increased his strikeout rate. Those are the kinds of year-over-year rate improvements fantasy managers want to see from their SP2 or SP3. There's no reason to believe Alcantra can't be even better this year, building on his 3.19 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 201 Ks in 205 IP from last season. At 26, he's coming into his prime. If Alcantrara continues to improve, he could easily finish as a top-10 starter.
32 weeks ago
Trevor Rogers Note
Trevor Rogers photo 30. Trevor Rogers SP
The 24-year-old is flying up dynasty draft boards, as his numbers project continued growth from a starter who paid off big as a 2021 sleeper selection. But if you're not in a dynasty league, don't overpay. Rogers is unlikely to match his 2.65 ERA from last season, and it's safe to expect some WHIP regression. His impressive strikeout rate is for real and there's a huge runway in front of him. If you think he's bound for a sustained breakout and have faith he can replicate or beat last season, jump on him about 75 to 80 picks in. If he's still there as you close in on pick 100, snatch him up.
32 weeks ago
Pablo Lopez Note
Pablo Lopez photo 41. Pablo Lopez SP
Lopez was limited to 102.2 innings last year as he (again) dealt with a shoulder injury. But when he did pitch, he was excellent. A 3.07 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP and a 27.5% strikeout rate all added plus value to fantasy rosters. Lopez primarily relies on a fastball/changeup combination, and he'll probably need to take the next step with either his curveball or cutter to take the next step. But his current production is plenty good enough, and he's an ideal third starter for your fantasy team.
29 weeks ago
Dylan Floro Note
Dylan Floro photo 118. Dylan Floro RP
Floro is slated to be the Marlins' closer but he is battling an arm injury right now that could threaten his availability for Opening Day. When healthy, he's an above-average reliever, though not one with a classic closer's outlook. He doesn't throw that hard or have elite command, but he limits hard contact at an elite rate, and that's really the key to his success. Assuming he's ready for the beginning of the season or shortly thereafter, he should be good for at least 15 saves. Anything more is gravy.
27 weeks ago
Jesus Luzardo Note
Jesus Luzardo photo 119. Jesus Luzardo SP,RP
Anthony Bender Note
Anthony Bender photo 134. Anthony Bender RP
Elieser Hernandez Note
Elieser Hernandez photo 135. Elieser Hernandez RP,SP
Cole Sulser Note
Cole Sulser photo 150. Cole Sulser RP
Sixto Sanchez Note
Sixto Sanchez photo 198. Sixto Sanchez SP
Edward Cabrera Note
Edward Cabrera photo 208. Edward Cabrera SP
Richard Bleier Note
Richard Bleier photo 248. Richard Bleier RP
Tanner Scott Note
Tanner Scott photo 270. Tanner Scott RP
Steven Okert Note
Steven Okert photo 287. Steven Okert RP
Max Meyer Note
Max Meyer photo 301. Max Meyer SP
Daniel Castano Note
Daniel Castano photo 503. Daniel Castano SP
Braxton Garrett Note
Braxton Garrett photo 529. Braxton Garrett SP
Cody Poteet Note
Cody Poteet photo 543. Cody Poteet RP,SP
Nick Neidert Note
Nick Neidert photo 649. Nick Neidert SP
Sean Guenther Note
Sean Guenther photo 672. Sean Guenther RP
Josh Rogers Note
Josh Rogers photo 681. Josh Rogers RP,SP
Tommy Nance Note
Tommy Nance photo 790. Tommy Nance RP
Paul Campbell Note
Paul Campbell photo 818. Paul Campbell RP
Jordan Holloway Note
Jordan Holloway photo 898. Jordan Holloway SP,RP