Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Shane McClanahan Note
	45. 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. 1 week ago

Ryan Pepiot Note
	63. Ryan Pepiot SP

Pete Fairbanks Note
	66. 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. 1 week ago

Taj Bradley Note
	77. Taj Bradley SP

Shane Baz Note
	81. Shane Baz SP

Drew Rasmussen Note
	106. Drew Rasmussen SP,RP

Edwin Uceta Note
	143. Edwin Uceta RP

Zack Littell Note
	172. Zack Littell SP

Kevin Kelly Note
	249. Kevin Kelly RP

Manuel Rodriguez Note
	266. Manuel Rodriguez RP

Garrett Cleavinger Note
	268. Garrett Cleavinger RP

Hunter Bigge Note
	332. Hunter Bigge RP

Joe Boyle Note
	342. Joe Boyle SP

Mason Montgomery Note
	363. Mason Montgomery RP

Alex Faedo Note
	469. Alex Faedo SP,RP

Evan Reifert Note
	513. Evan Reifert RP

Ian Seymour Note
	514. Ian Seymour SP

Cole Sulser Note
	542. Cole Sulser RP

Jacob Waguespack Note
	571. Jacob Waguespack SP,RP

Joe Rock Note
	579. Joe Rock SP

Andrew Wantz Note
	585. Andrew Wantz SP,RP

Nate Lavender Note
	588. Nate Lavender RP

Mason Englert Note
	601. Mason Englert RP

Michael Flynn Note
	604. Michael Flynn RP

Eric Orze Note
	610. Eric Orze RP

Connor Seabold Note
	773. Connor Seabold SP,RP

Jonathan Hernandez Note
	832. Jonathan Hernandez RP

Mike Vasil Note
	836. Mike Vasil SP