Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Cristopher Sanchez Note
	5. Cristopher Sanchez SP Cristopher Sanchez finished second for the Cy Young Award in 2025, and without a historic season from Paul Skenes, he would have been an easy choice. Sanchez threw 202 innings with a 2.50 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 212 strikeouts. His K-rate jumped to 26.3%, and his walk rate remained microscopic at 5.5%. He also had a 176 ERA+, good for fifth in the majors. If you don't want to pay the massive cost for one of the Big 3 pitchers, Sanchez is about as great of a "consolation prize" as there is in starting pitching in 2026. 3 weeks ago

Jesus Luzardo Note
	22. Jesus Luzardo SP In his first season in Philadelphia, Jesus Luzardo threw 183 2/3 innings, struck out 216 batters, and ended with a 3.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. His xERA was 3.34, and his FIP was an impressive 2.90. Lizardo's strikeout rate of 28.5% was in line with his two best seasons in Miami in 2022 and 2023, and even though we don't chase wins, his 15-7 record was a nice addition in fantasy. He cut his HR/9 to 0.78, the lowest of his career as a starter. Heading into his age-28 season, Luzardo profiles as a solid SP2 in fantasy. 2 weeks ago

Jhoan Duran Note
	23. Jhoan Duran RP Jhoan Duran rebounded strongly in 2025, posting a 2.06 ERA across 70 innings with elite run suppression indicators, including a career-low 1.0% HR rate and a .564 OPS allowed, signaling a return to dominance after a shaky 2024. While his strikeout rate (27.9%) was down from his 2022-23 peak, improved command and consistently heavy ground-ball rates helped stabilize his ratios and WHIP. The 2026 projections continue to view him as a high-end closer with strong save totals and excellent ERA/WHIP support, even if the gaudy K/9 ceiling doesn't fully return. Given his age, power arsenal, and restored efficiency, Duran profiles as a reliable top-tier fantasy closer rather than the volatile arm he briefly appeared to be in 2024. 2 weeks ago

Zack Wheeler Note
	50. Zack Wheeler SP Zack Wheeler followed up his dominant 2024 with an even sharper skill set in 2025, posting a career-best 11.73 K/9 and 33.3% strikeout rate alongside a stellar 27.7% K-BB%. His 2.71 ERA was supported by a 2.48 xERA, though a spike to 1.14 HR/9 and a lofty 82.4% strand rate suggest some regression baked into that surface line. The question for Wheeler is how he will recover from the thoracic outlet surgery he underwent last season. Recovery is listed as 6 to 8 months, so the chances of him being ready for Opening Day are slim to none, but the latest report is that it "shouldn't be too long" after that. All of this makes him a high-risk, high-reward pitcher capable of being the SP1 he's been, but fantasy managers should count on some regression based on the injury and the fact that he will be 36 this season. 1 week ago

Aaron Nola Note
	71. Aaron Nola SP

Andrew Painter Note
	142. Andrew Painter SP

Brad Keller Note
	206. Brad Keller RP

Orion Kerkering Note
	219. Orion Kerkering RP

Jose Alvarado Note
	240. Jose Alvarado RP

Tanner Banks Note
	305. Tanner Banks RP

Jonathan Bowlan Note
	407. Jonathan Bowlan RP

Taijuan Walker Note
	479. Taijuan Walker SP,RP

Gage Wood Note
	613. Gage Wood SP

Tim Mayza Note
	621. Tim Mayza RP

Lou Trivino Note
	634. Lou Trivino RP

Max Lazar Note
	637. Max Lazar RP

Zach McCambley Note
	638. Zach McCambley SP,RP

Alan Rangel Note
	707. Alan Rangel SP,RP

Kyle Backhus Note
	711. Kyle Backhus RP

Chase Shugart Note
	716. Chase Shugart RP

Nolan Hoffman Note
	722. Nolan Hoffman SP,RP

Daniel Robert Note
	727. Daniel Robert RP

Tucker Davidson Note
	736. Tucker Davidson RP

Genesis Cabrera Note
	795. Genesis Cabrera RP

Zach Pop Note
	821. Zach Pop RP

Yoniel Curet Note
	836. Yoniel Curet SP

Seth Johnson Note
	840. Seth Johnson SP,RP

Bryse Wilson Note
	849. Bryse Wilson SP,RP

Jean Cabrera Note
	850. Jean Cabrera SP