Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes

Position

Team

Emmanuel Clase Note
	1. Emmanuel Clase CLE Emmanuel Clase fell just short of leading MLB in saves for the third year in a row. He still closed 47 games for the Guardians, setting the team's single-season record. Clase threw 74 1/3 innings with a microscopic 0.61 ERA and 0.66 WHIP. Clase offers a devastating combo of cutter/slider that keeps opposing batters off balance and unable to make good contact. He also doesn't walk people. However, he doesn't strike many out (K% of 24.4), but the trade-off is well worth it to have the top closer on a good team. Clase is RP1 in 2025, and it's not close. 2 weeks ago

Devin Williams Note
	2. Devin Williams NYY Devin Williams had a truncated 2024 season due to back fractures, but he returned to form after resuming closer duties. He racked up 14 saves while only blowing one of them and struck out 38 batters in 21 2/3 innings for a ridiculous 43.2% strikeout rate. He will always walk more people than we'd like for fantasy purposes, but it's the trade-off for one of the top strikeout artists in the closer role. Now in the Bronx, Williams will be the ninth-inning guy for the Yankees with all the job security in the world. 2 weeks ago

Josh Hader Note
	3. Josh Hader HOU Josh Hader signed his deal with Houston in the offseason and then went out and showed why he'd earned it. The 30-year-old appeared in 71 games, pitching exactly 71 innings and securing 34 saves while blowing only four. He struck out 105 batters and ended with a 3.80 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. He still had a walk rate of 9%, but this was a vast improvement compared to his 13% rate in 2023. He maintains a superb K% (37.8), and batters still only hit .173 against him. The Astros are perhaps not the juggernaut they once were, but they have a top 5 closer with the ability to save 35+ games. When the initial run of closers begins, Hader will be among them and worth a pick if you want to target relievers early. 2 weeks ago

Mason Miller Note
	4. Mason Miller ATH If you're wondering which pitcher sits in the 100th percentile in the most Statcast categories, the answer is Mason Miller. He pitched 65 innings for the Athletics and struck out 104 batters. His ERA was 2.49, but his xERA was 1.76 (100th percentile). Here are the other categories in which he led the league: Opponents batted .150 against him. His fastball velocity is a scorching 100.9 mph. He had a 41.8% strikeout rate and a 40.1 whiff percentage. Basically, he was a pitching machine for a below-average team, which held his save count to 28. If he pitched for a better squad, he'd be the undisputed top closer. But as it stands, he is the god of ratio protection, and you'll be happy he is on your roster if you want to spend a high pick on a reliever. 2 weeks ago

Edwin Diaz Note
	5. Edwin Diaz NYM Edwin Diaz returned from injury in 2024 and had a less statistically-dominant season than in 2022. He only had 20 saves and missed some time midseason due to an injury and a suspension. His 38.9% strikeout rate remained elite, though his walk rate bumped up to 9.3%. His ERA of 3.52 was inflated according to his xERA of 2.49, and a WHIP of 1.04 and his 84 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings will play well on any fantasy team. Diaz should remain one of the first three or four relievers taken off the board in 2025. 4 days ago

Ryan Helsley Note
	6. Ryan Helsley STL

Raisel Iglesias Note
	7. Raisel Iglesias ATL

Felix Bautista Note
	8. Felix Bautista BAL

Jhoan Duran Note
	9. Jhoan Duran MIN

Robert Suarez Note
	10. Robert Suarez SD

Andres Munoz Note
	11. Andres Munoz SEA

Lucas Erceg Note
	12. Lucas Erceg KC Lucas Erceg landed with the Royals after a midseason trade from the A's, and he promptly took command of the ninth inning in Kansas City. In sum, the 29-year-old former infielder tossed 61 2/3 innings, striking out 72 batters, and saving 14 games. He ended the season with a 3.36 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. Erceg has a fastball that sits in the 98th percentile at 98.6 mph, leading to a 97th percentile average exit velocity at 85.9. He has the stuff to close games for the Royals in 2025 and could be a sleeper closer for those willing to bet he will enter the season in the role. A potential 30-save guy you can draft in the 10th round is a decent pick. 2 weeks ago

Ryan Walker Note
	13. Ryan Walker SF

Kirby Yates Note
	14. Kirby Yates FA

Pete Fairbanks Note
	15. Pete Fairbanks TB

Tanner Scott Note
	16. Tanner Scott LAD

Alexis Diaz Note
	17. Alexis Diaz CIN

Ben Joyce Note
	18. Ben Joyce LAA

David Bednar Note
	19. David Bednar PIT

Michael Kopech Note
	20. Michael Kopech LAD

Jordan Romano Note
	21. Jordan Romano PHI

Kenley Jansen Note
	22. Kenley Jansen FA

Luke Weaver Note
	23. Luke Weaver NYY

Porter Hodge Note
	24. Porter Hodge CHC

Bowden Francis Note
	25. Bowden Francis TOR

Drew Rasmussen Note
	26. Drew Rasmussen TB

Jeff Hoffman Note
	27. Jeff Hoffman TOR

Carlos Estevez Note
	28. Carlos Estevez FA

Trevor Megill Note
	29. Trevor Megill MIL

Kyle Finnegan Note
	30. Kyle Finnegan FA

Justin Martinez Note
	31. Justin Martinez ARI

A.J. Puk Note
	32. A.J. Puk ARI

Clay Holmes Note
	33. Clay Holmes NYM

Camilo Doval Note
	34. Camilo Doval SF

Evan Phillips Note
	35. Evan Phillips LAD

Aroldis Chapman Note
	36. Aroldis Chapman BOS

Jackson Jobe Note
	37. Jackson Jobe DET

Liam Hendriks Note
	38. Liam Hendriks BOS

Jason Foley Note
	39. Jason Foley DET

Griffin Jax Note
	40. Griffin Jax MIN

Matt Brash Note
	41. Matt Brash SEA

Jason Adam Note
	42. Jason Adam SD

Blake Treinen Note
	43. Blake Treinen LAD

Nick Martinez Note
	44. Nick Martinez CIN

Craig Kimbrel Note
	45. Craig Kimbrel FA

Edwin Uceta Note
	46. Edwin Uceta TB

Orion Kerkering Note
	47. Orion Kerkering PHI

Adbert Alzolay Note
	48. Adbert Alzolay FA

Jose Alvarado Note
	49. Jose Alvarado PHI

Chad Green Note
	50. Chad Green TOR

Calvin Faucher Note
	51. Calvin Faucher MIA

Ryan Pressly Note
	52. Ryan Pressly HOU

Paul Sewald Note
	53. Paul Sewald CLE

Kris Bubic Note
	54. Kris Bubic KC

Will Smith Note
	55. Will Smith FA

Jose Leclerc Note
	56. Jose Leclerc ATH

Chris Martin Note
	57. Chris Martin TEX

Yennier Cano Note
	58. Yennier Cano BAL

David Robertson Note
	59. David Robertson FA

Grant Holmes Note
	60. Grant Holmes ATL

Alex Lange Note
	61. Alex Lange DET

Tyler Kinley Note
	62. Tyler Kinley COL

Cade Smith Note
	63. Cade Smith CLE

Robert Stephenson Note
	64. Robert Stephenson LAA

Hunter Harvey Note
	65. Hunter Harvey KC

Matt Strahm Note
	66. Matt Strahm PHI

Ben Brown Note
	67. Ben Brown CHC

Jordan Hicks Note
	68. Jordan Hicks SF

Kenta Maeda Note
	69. Kenta Maeda DET

Jeremiah Estrada Note
	70. Jeremiah Estrada SD

Robert Garcia Note
	71. Robert Garcia TEX

Kevin Ginkel Note
	72. Kevin Ginkel ARI

Prelander Berroa Note
	73. Prelander Berroa CWS

A.J. Minter Note
	74. A.J. Minter NYM

Bryan Abreu Note
	75. Bryan Abreu HOU

Justin Slaten Note
	76. Justin Slaten BOS

Louie Varland Note
	77. Louie Varland MIN

Luis L. Ortiz Note
	78. Luis L. Ortiz CLE

Tyler Holton Note
	79. Tyler Holton DET

Derek Law Note
	80. Derek Law WSH

Brant Hurter Note
	81. Brant Hurter DET

Landen Roupp Note
	82. Landen Roupp SF

Hector Neris Note
	83. Hector Neris FA

Joel Payamps Note
	84. Joel Payamps MIL

Michael Lorenzen Note
	85. Michael Lorenzen KC

Yuki Matsui Note
	86. Yuki Matsui SD

Giovanny Gallegos Note
	87. Giovanny Gallegos LAD

James McArthur Note
	88. James McArthur KC

Jose Butto Note
	89. Jose Butto NYM

Yimi Garcia Note
	90. Yimi Garcia TOR

Aaron Ashby Note
	91. Aaron Ashby MIL

Scott Barlow Note
	92. Scott Barlow FA

Alex Vesia Note
	93. Alex Vesia LAD

Seth Halvorsen Note
	94. Seth Halvorsen COL

Jakob Junis Note
	95. Jakob Junis FA

Justin Lawrence Note
	96. Justin Lawrence COL

Cole Sands Note
	97. Cole Sands MIN

Hunter Gaddis Note
	98. Hunter Gaddis CLE

Collin Snider Note
	99. Collin Snider SEA

Adrian Morejon Note
	100. Adrian Morejon SD

Gregory Santos Note
	101. Gregory Santos SEA

Erik Swanson Note
	102. Erik Swanson TOR

Anthony Bender Note
	103. Anthony Bender MIA

Gregory Soto Note
	104. Gregory Soto BAL

Beau Brieske Note
	105. Beau Brieske DET

Mark Leiter Jr. Note
	106. Mark Leiter Jr. NYY

Seranthony Dominguez Note
	107. Seranthony Dominguez BAL

Eli Morgan Note
	108. Eli Morgan CHC

Manuel Rodriguez Note
	109. Manuel Rodriguez TB

Michel Otanez Note
	110. Michel Otanez ATH

Abner Uribe Note
	111. Abner Uribe MIL

Cionel Perez Note
	112. Cionel Perez BAL

Dedniel Nunez Note
	113. Dedniel Nunez NYM

Nate Pearson Note
	114. Nate Pearson CHC

Sean Hjelle Note
	115. Sean Hjelle SF

Tyson Miller Note
	116. Tyson Miller CHC

Reed Garrett Note
	117. Reed Garrett NYM

Colin Holderman Note
	118. Colin Holderman PIT

Tyler Ferguson Note
	119. Tyler Ferguson ATH

Jose Quijada Note
	120. Jose Quijada LAA

Fernando Cruz Note
	121. Fernando Cruz NYY

Francisco Rodriguez Note
	122. Francisco Rodriguez FA

Albert Suarez Note
	123. Albert Suarez BAL

Osvaldo Bido Note
	124. Osvaldo Bido ATH

Julian Merryweather Note
	125. Julian Merryweather CHC

Ryan Fernandez Note
	126. Ryan Fernandez STL

Michael Grove Note
	127. Michael Grove LAD

DL Hall Note
	128. DL Hall MIL

Dane Dunning Note
	129. Dane Dunning TEX

Hayden Wesneski Note
	130. Hayden Wesneski HOU

Steven Matz Note
	131. Steven Matz STL

Adrian Houser Note
	132. Adrian Houser TEX

Roansy Contreras Note
	133. Roansy Contreras NYY