2019 Fantasy Baseball Rest of Season Notes

1. Mike Trout CF,DH - LAA

As long as Mike Trout continues to put up 30+ homers, 20+ steals, 100+ runs and bat .300 every season, you can bet he will be worth the first overall pick. Chances are, we have another decade of this consistent dominance.

8 weeks ago

2. Mookie Betts CF,RF - BOS

It may be tempting to snag Betts with the 1st pick over Trout, after the ridiculous season he just put together, but remember that he is just one year removed from batting .264 with 24 homers. There is a chance Betts outproduces Trout, but that isn't a risk you should gamble on.

8 weeks ago

3. Christian Yelich LF,CF,RF - MIL

There is no denying that Yelich was a first round value in 2018 and perhaps even the #1 fantasy asset thanks to a .326 average with 36 homers, 22 steals and 110+ runs and RBIs. These numbers blew away his career marks, however, so projection models all have him regressing to a high-end second round value this year

8 weeks ago

4. Nolan Arenado 3B - COL

Arenado might not feel like the sexiest pick at this stage because he isn't the hot new name, nor is he a five-category star, but there is nothing wrong with boring old reliability. He has averaged 40 homers, 125 RBIs and 100 runs while batting .297 over the last four seasons. Don't let him slip past this 5th pick in your drafts.

8 weeks ago

5. J.D. Martinez LF,RF,DH - BOS

It's funny how one healthy season can help you forget that a player missed 40+ games in three of the past four seasons. While Martinez has a legitimate shot at the Triple Crown, he is also a bit riskier than many of the other first round picks so proceed soberly.

8 weeks ago

6. Max Scherzer SP - WSH

Looking for 18 wins, 220 innings and nearly 300 strikeouts? You can virtually lock it in with Scherzer. Not only that, be he has a 0.975 WHIP over the past six seasons. That is downright unfair. Don't hesitate to grab him late in the 1st round this year.

8 weeks ago

7. Ronald Acuna Jr. LF,CF - ATL

Per plate apperance, Acuna was every bit as productive as consensus top-5 pick, Francisco Lindor, last season. Granted, Acuna doesn't qualify at shortstop, but that should tell you that the hype somehow hasn't driven him far enough up draft boards yet.

8 weeks ago

8. Alex Bregman 3B,SS - HOU

Bregman had 83 extra-base hits last season to go with 105 runs and 103 RBIs despite being just 24 years old. Chances are high that his fantasy value continues to trend north. With that said, he is currently recovering from elbow surgery so be sure to keep an eye on his progress before picking him up in the 1st round this spring.

8 weeks ago

9. Javier Baez 2B,3B,SS - CHC

Baez was excellent last year, hitting 34 homers with 21 steals, 101 runs and a league-leading 111 RBIs. While he is surely a star, every projection model sees those numbers regressing in 2019, especially his batting average which was propped up by a .347 BABIP

8 weeks ago

10. Trevor Story SS - COL

You can snag Story in the late second, or even third round despite the fact that he outproduced top-five pick, Francisco Lindor in BA, SB, RBI and was just one behind him in homers. There is more risk with Story, but his 2018 campaign was among the all-time greats for fantasy shortstops

8 weeks ago

11. Justin Verlander SP - HOU

Verlander may be turning 36 years old soon, but his velocity is still as impressive as ever and he 2018 was actually his best K% (34.8%, second best 28.1%) of his career while his BB% (4.4%) was his lowest. Don't avoid him because of his age. He is rocking better than ever before

8 weeks ago

12. Jacob deGrom SP - NYM

deGrom was magical in 2018 and while there is a chance that continues into this season, we have to remember that the two prior seasons, he carried a 3.32 ERA with just 382 Ks and 22 wins. While that makes for a useful pitcher, the risk of him returning to that leaves him below Sale and Scherzer's tier

8 weeks ago

13. Cody Bellinger 1B,CF - LAD

Last year was a major disappointment for Bellinger owners after he hit 39 homers in just 132 rookie games in 2017. He still managed to hit 25 bombs with 14 steals, however, so the floor is plenty high. At just 23 years old, we clearly haven't seen the best of Bellinger so don't be surprised if he breaks out for 50 bombs this year or next

8 weeks ago

14. Francisco Lindor SS - CLE

Lindor will be out until late April or early May with his sprained ankled but this may actually be a blessing in disguise for fantasy owners as it should allow full healing to his injured calf. That could actually lead to more stolen bases than if he had returned in early April.

7 weeks ago

15. Jose Altuve 2B - HOU

It can be easy to be discouraged by Altuve "only" batting .316 with limited power and steals, but the injury seemed to influence his performance much more than most realize. You can expect a return to his 20 homer, 30 steal, 110 runs season with a batting average north of .330

8 weeks ago

16. Trea Turner SS - WSH

Turner broke his finger attempting a bunt and will be out for about 15% of the season. Even with this time missed, he could still supply fantasy owners 40+ steals the remainder of the season and is thus a top 25 fantasy hitter from here on out.

7 weeks ago

17. Paul Goldschmidt 1B - STL

Goldschmidt was incredible over his last 100 games, posting a .334/.424/.608 line. You may think his stats will take a big hit moving out of Chase Field, but with the humidor in place, it was actually among the worst park for hitters last season. In St. Louis, he should continue his run of 30+ homers, 95+ runs and a .290+ batting average

8 weeks ago

18. Gerrit Cole SP - HOU

You can look at Cole's 3.50 second half ERA and assume he got worse over the season, but all the underlying numbers suggest he was actually better. Don't shy away from him because of a false fear of his risk. Rather, expect another 250+ strikeouts with plenty of wins and excellent ratios

8 weeks ago

19. Bryce Harper CF,RF - PHI

Harper may have posted just a .249 batting average in 2018, but the rest of his fantasy production was tremendous, plus his underlying metrics indicate the average returning closer to the .270 mark in 2019. His fantasy value improved when he signed with Philly because their ballpark is great for lefties, but he is still just a 2nd round pick.

8 weeks ago

20. Jose Ramirez 2B,3B - CLE

Jose Ramirez may have been the best fantasy player in baseball last year, knocking 39 homers with 34 steals, 110 runs and 105 RBIs, but he is still 1-C behind both Trout and Mookie Betts because of their consistent production over the last three seasons

8 weeks ago

21. Chris Sale SP - BOS

Sale has been dreadful to begin the season, primarily because of a major drop in velocity. While he has had early season struggles in the past, this is a situation to monitor in case his shoulder is the true reason for the velo drop. Don't hesitate to move him if you can still get a top 25 player in return.

7 weeks ago

22. Freddie Freeman 1B - ATL

First basemen isn't as deep as it once was so commodities like Freeman are well worth investing in toward the middle of the third round. He is a lock for 90 runs, 90 RBIs and a .300 batting average each year and that type of player doesn't grow on trees

8 weeks ago

23. Charlie Blackmon CF - COL

While Blackmon wasn't the number one fantasy asset like in 2017, he still knocked 29 homers, led the league in runs and batted .291, and don't forget, that was a down year. If that is his floor, fantasy owners are getting a steal in the late 2nd round.

8 weeks ago

24. Manny Machado 3B,SS - SD

Regardless of what you think about Machado, he has been a reliable force of nature the last few years and likely hasn't even come into his prime yet. The landing spot in San Diego isn't quite what you would think, as it has actually been a top half of the league ballpark for right-handed hitters since they moved their fences in. So don't hesitate to snag him at the end of the first round, as he seems destined for another 35+ homer, 90+ RBI, 90+ run season

8 weeks ago

25. Trevor Bauer SP - CLE

It is early but Bauer was so sensational in his first two outings that you can make a case for him having surpassed Chris Sale as the 3rd best pitcher in baseball. Keep in mind, he was on pace for over 250 Ks before his freak leg injury last season.

7 weeks ago

26. Blake Snell SP - TB

Snell may have posted the single greatest second half of any pitcher in the last 50 years with a 1.17 ERA, .155 BAA and 12.7 K/9. There is a chance he finishes as the #1 fantasy pitcher this season, but both Scherzer and Sale are safer bets because of their sustained reliability

8 weeks ago

27. Rhys Hoskins 1B,LF - PHI

Hoskins has plenty of power, as evidenced by his 52 homers in just 728 career at-bats, but his career batting average now sits at .249. There will surely be plenty or runs and RBIs once again, but there isn't much value in grabbing him during any of the first five rounds.

8 weeks ago

28. Andrew Benintendi LF,CF - BOS

Benintendi is a spectacular real life player, but in fantasy, he was extremely similar to Jean Segura who happens to be going five rounds later. The arrow is pointing up for Benintendi, but not enough to warrant a top 30 draft pick

8 weeks ago

29. Anthony Rendon 3B - WSH

Every single season, fantasy owners draft Rendon in the fourth or fifth round and every single year he outproduces that draft value. 2018 was no different, as he hit .308 with 24 homers, 92 RBIs and 88 runs scored in just 136 games. Don't make the mistake of letting him slip by you in the fourth again this season

8 weeks ago

30. Whit Merrifield 1B,2B,CF,RF,DH - KC

With the Royals not expected to compete in 2019, there is little doubt that Merrifield will surpass 40 stolen bases again. He doesn't have much in the way of power, nor will he score a load of runs in this offense, but the batting average should end up around .300 once again

8 weeks ago

31. Adalberto Mondesi 2B,SS - KC

If you pro-rate Mondesi's 75 games to a full season, it comes out to 30 homers, 68 steals and 100 RBIs. I don't need to tell you that a season like that would put him above Mike Trout from a fantasy perspective. Granted, he is due for some regression, but don't hesitate to reach several rounds to get him on your roster.

8 weeks ago

32. Anthony Rizzo 1B - CHC

Rizzo took a major step backwards in the first half last year, but his final line of 25 homers, 101 RBIs and a .283 batting average ended up being about as good as his average season. We were drafting him in the 3rd round last year so don't hesitate to scoop him up for a discount this season

8 weeks ago

33. Khris Davis LF,DH - OAK

Looking for 40 homers? Draft Davis and write it in ink. He has knocked 133 over the last three seasons with 335 RBIs in that time. The floor is as high as you'll find in the first five rounds but the batting average is almost certainly going to be around .250 again

8 weeks ago

34. George Springer CF,RF,DH - HOU

Springer is one of a handful of stars who started off their season with a rough patch. He started to turn in around in the second half before his injury, but only enough to get his final line to 22 homers and a .265 batting average. If he can stay healthy, Springer might lead the AL in runs scored along with plenty of homers and RBIs, but the speed has essentially disappeared

8 weeks ago

35. Kris Bryant 3B,RF - CHC

Bryant missed 60 games last year and had his least efficient season of his career by quite a bit. There is some risk in drafting Bryant in the 3rd round, but he also comes with 40 homer upside, a batting average near .300 and both 100+ runs and RBIs

8 weeks ago

36. Juan Soto LF - WSH

Soto was every bit as good as top-ten pick, Alex Bregman per plate appearance last season, but is going 20 picks later. Keep in mind, he accomplished that as a teenager. Don't hesitate to reach an entire round to grab him before he progresses even more

8 weeks ago

37. Carlos Carrasco SP - CLE

Although Cleveland doesn't pay him like it, Carrasco has been a true ace for five straight years, posting a sparkling 3.27 ERA with 193 Ks per season in that time. There is more upside with a pitcher like Syndergaard or Strasburg, but Carrasco's floor makes him one of the top 15 pitchers in this year's fantasy drafts

8 weeks ago

38. Carlos Correa SS - HOU

Correa has missed a significant chunk of time in each of the past two seasons, and while he struggled in 2018, don't forget that he is still just 24 years old and one year removed from being the MVP front-runner prior to his injury. There is major upside here and he may prove to be a league winner

8 weeks ago

39. Noah Syndergaard SP - NYM

Thor has elite stuff without a doubt, but the numbers haven't quite made it to the top tier of pitchers. Rather, he has just one season with 170 strikeouts and has yet to win 15 games. You may argue that a Cy Young is right around the corner, but we've been saying that for three years now and it is starting to look like we have another Strasburg on our hands

8 weeks ago

40. Xander Bogaerts SS - BOS

Xander has been around for so long that it is easy to forget he is still just 26 years old. Although there have been periods of disappointment in the past, Bogaerts still has averaged 15 homers, 91 runs, 84 RBIs and a .295 BA over the last four seasons. Add in that 2018 was his best yet and we may be looking at another big step forward this season

8 weeks ago

41. Aaron Nola SP - PHI

Nola took another major leap forward last year, and while he may never be a 300 or even 250 strikeout guy like the handful of pitchers being drafted above him, 220+ with a sub 1.00 WHIP and 2.50 ERA will certainly warrant a third round pick

8 weeks ago

42. Patrick Corbin SP - WSH

Corbin was an absolute monster last season, striking out 246 batters with a 1.05 WHIP and 3.15 ERA. Granted, those ratios are likely to jump, perhaps even half a run in ERA, but he should also add considerably to his 11 wins from 2018 now that he is in Washington

8 weeks ago

43. Starling Marte CF - PIT

Marte bounced back from his 2017 suspension season with another big year. He stolen 33 bases, knocked 20 homers and batted a quality .277. While he may not swipe 45 bags anymore, that power/speed combo makes him well worth a fourth round pick in standard leagues

8 weeks ago

44. Clayton Kershaw SP - LAD

Kershaw is expected to make another rehab start before returning to the Dodgers' rotation. At that point, don't be surprised if Julio Urias gets bumped from the rotation even though he has looked great. Kershaw will immediately be a top 10 fantasy pitcher again.

7 weeks ago

45. Jose Abreu 1B,DH - CWS

Since Abreu joined the league, he is fifth in the majors with 288 RBIs and #1 among that group with a .295 batting average. As you know, he provides plenty of homers and runs as well. It may not feel interesting to draft Abreu, but with first base more shallow than years past, he is an excellent 6th round pick

8 weeks ago

46. Eugenio Suarez 3B - CIN

In the first half last year, Suarez was sensational, hitting 19 homers with 71 RBIs while batting .312. The second half wasn't as pretty, so we may see him take a step back in 2019, but you can still bank on 30+ homers and around 100 RBIs with a decent batting average

8 weeks ago

47. Marcell Ozuna LF - STL

Ozuna may have taken a huge step back last year, but even so, he put up 23 homers, 88 RBIs and a .280 batting average while playing with a significant shoulder injury. We don't know yet whether or not he will be ready to go on opening day, but assuming health, we might be closer to the 37 HR, 124 RBIs, and .312 BA we got from Ozuna in 2017.

8 weeks ago

48. Tommy Pham LF,CF - TB

Despite playing 34 fewer games than Andrew Benintendi over the last two seasons, Pham has outplayed him from a fantasy perspective. Pham is being drafted four rounds later and is coming off one of the best second-halfs in the MLB

8 weeks ago

49. Nelson Cruz DH - MIN

Cruz has seen his batting average fall from .302 slowly down to .256 over the last four seasons, but the homers and RBIs are still firmly among the top of the league even despite his advanced again. You can rely on his durability and power in 2019 so don't hesitate to grab him in the 6th or 7th round.

8 weeks ago

50. Stephen Strasburg SP - WSH

There is a lot of appeal in drafting an upside pitcher like Strasburg, but keep in mind that he averages just 145 innings over the last four years. Even with an excellent strikeout rate, that comes to just 174 Ks per season. The ratios will likely be golden again, but know that there is plenty of risk in spending a 5th or 6th round pick on him this year

8 weeks ago

51. Giancarlo Stanton LF,RF,DH - NYY

After obliterating pitchers in 2017, Stanton cooled off in a big way last year, striking out 211 times and hitting just .266 with 38 homers. There is upside for 60+ bombs this year, but believe it or not, he has only hit 40 or more once his entire career

8 weeks ago

52. Walker Buehler SP - LAD

After tearing through the minors, Buehler pitcher pretty well for the Dodgers in the first half. Then a flip switched and he proceeded to become one of the top pitchers in baseball over the second half, posting a 2.03 ERA with 92 Ks and just a .165 BA allowed in 80 innings. Draft him accordingly

8 weeks ago

53. Aaron Judge RF,DH - NYY

Judge had a down year in 2018 which means his OPS was merely .919. If he can get back to playing 150 games this year, fantasy owners can bank on 45 homers, 110 runs and 100 RBIs. That may have you ready to grab him in the first round, but he comes with more injury risk than anyone else in the top 20

8 weeks ago

54. Ozzie Albies 2B - ATL

Albies is dripping with potential and there is no denying that after his 20 homer first half with 9 steals. With that said, his second half was dreadful, batting .226 with just 4 bombs. There is a chance he returns first round value, but the downside would torch your team if he returns to second half form.

8 weeks ago

55. Edwin Diaz RP - NYM

There is a top tier of three or four closers, but among them, Diaz is likely the best. He racked up 124 Ks in 73 innings last year, and while you can't bank on 57 saves again, 40 is well within question for a surprisingly good Mets team this year. His ratios will surely be stellar, but even so, with only 70 innings, they won't help you enough to warrant using a fifth or even earlier pick on him or any other closer.

8 weeks ago

56. Luis Castillo SP - CIN

Castillo quickly became a darling of the analytics community last season but failed to meet the expectations of those who reached for him in fantasy. He is still plenty young and talented, however, so don't give up on him less the breakout comes a year later than everyone planned for.

8 weeks ago

57. Eddie Rosario LF - MIN

Rosario has been remarkably consistent the past two years with a .290 and .288 batting average, 27 and 24 homers, 78 and 77 RBIs and 9 and 8 steals. Expect much of the same from him again this season, making him worthy of a 6th round pick in standard leagues.

8 weeks ago

58. Joey Gallo 1B,LF,CF,RF - TEX

You may not love the idea of destroying your team's batting average with his .210 line, but you'll be hard-pressed to find 40 homers, and perhaps even 50 from anyone 50 picks early, let alone around the 9th round of drafts. If you combine him with Daniel Murphy in the 5th, you've got two players who combine for a .260 average with 65-70 homers. When you look at it that way, Gallo's value jumps off the page.

8 weeks ago

59. Zack Greinke SP - ARI

Greinke's age is now 35 and he did have a rough season three years ago, but besides then, he has been phenomenal since 2009. Expect plenty more of the same in 2019 with excellent ratios, about 15 wins and around 200 strikeouts. This makes him a top 20 starting pitcher for 2019 fantasy leagues

8 weeks ago

60. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B - TOR

The always conservative Steamer projection model sees Vlad Jr. as a similar player to Nolan Arenado from the get-go with a .300+ BA, 30 homers and both 100 RBIs and runs over a full season's at bats. This issue, however, will be whether he gets those at-bats. You can gamble on him as early as the 4th round, but it may not be early enough to beat others to the punch

8 weeks ago

61. Jose Berrios SP - MIN

There is a chance Berrios has another level of potential yet to be seen, but more likely, he has settled in as a third tier pitcher that will produce above average ratios with about 200 strikeouts. That is perfectly sufficient for an 8th round pick. He may not have finished the season strong on paper, but his underlying metrics showed no reason for lingering concern.

8 weeks ago

62. Lorenzo Cain CF - MIL

In the past five years, Cain is one of only 15 players averaging a .300 batting average, and among them, he is 2nd behind only Jose Altuve with 126 steals. There isn't much in the way of power, but you can bank on him contributing in all five categories with plenty of durablity.

8 weeks ago

63. Matt Chapman 3B - OAK

While it may be appealing to draft incredible real-life players, there is a major difference between fringe AL MVP candidate and top 80 fantasy baseball player. Chapman's defensive prowess doesn't transfer over, unfortunately, so rather, we are looking at a mediocre power hitter with some batting average concerns.

8 weeks ago

64. Mitch Haniger CF,RF - SEA

Although Haniger hasn't done it for as long as someone like Nelson Cruz or Justin Upton, he was better than both last year thanks to a .285 batting average on top of his 90+ runs, 90+ RBIs and power. Projection models are fond of him once again this year, but there is a bit more risk than the aforementioned annual powerhouses.

8 weeks ago

65. Michael Conforto LF,CF,RF - NYM

We've seen enough of Conforto by now to know that the hype was overblown. Sure, he has had some extremely promising stretches, but over a full year of health in 2018, he wasn't as good as Randal Grichuk who is going over 100 picks later because of the difference in name value.

8 weeks ago

66. Jack Flaherty SP - STL

Flaherty was absurdly good last season as a rookie and seemed to improve as the year went on, striking out 95 in 76 second half innings. With that said, his walk rate climbed to a dangerous 3.52 per nine innings by seasons end. He has the upside to strike out 240 batters, but there is some risk here as well

8 weeks ago

67. Victor Robles RF - WSH

You may not be as encouraged about Robles thus far as I am because of his lackluster .254 batting average but have you not noticed he is leading the league in steals and has 5 homers? He may not keep up this pace, but at the moment, he is on track for 27 homers, 38 steals and 113 runs. I'd accept that along with a .190 batting average if I had to. The Nationals have recently moved him up into the top of their order and I'm expecting it to stick for the long run. If drafts were today, I'd take him in the top 80 picks without hesitation.

3 weeks ago

68. James Paxton SP - NYY

Paxton was excellent last year with a whopping 208 Ks in just 160 innings, but this is also the first time he ever pitched above 140 innings. While the ceiling is clearly exciting with Paxton, re-injury is a significant risk, but he is moving from one of the best pitching parks in Seattle to one of the worst at Yankee Stadium.

8 weeks ago

69. Yasiel Puig RF - CIN

Puig's career has been a bit of a disappointment, but even so, his last two seasons have been excellent. In that time, he has 30 homers and 18 SB per 162 games. If he is able to stay healthy, we could be looking at a further breakout to 35 and 20 thanks to a major ballpark upgrade in Cincy this year.

8 weeks ago

70. Gary Sanchez C,DH - NYY

There is no getting past the fact that Sanchez was a train wreck last season., batting .186 with only 18 homers. With that said, he is still just 26 years old and we are talking about the fastest player to ever reach 50 homers in the MLB. Chance are high that he will bounce back in the batting average department, and if he can stay healthy, bank on 25 to 40 homers making him well worth a 7th or 8th round pick.

8 weeks ago

71. Aroldis Chapman RP - NYY

Chapman has been exceptional for nearly a decade now. It may surprise you to learn that he hasn't struck out 100 batters since 2015, though. Edwin Diaz, meanwhile, had 123 last year to go with 25 more saves than Aroldis. Chapman is obviously one of the top closers in baseball still, but doesn't deserve any consideration as a top 50 fantasy pick.

8 weeks ago

72. Charlie Morton SP - TB

73. Kenley Jansen RP - LAD

Jansen has been so good for so long that you might automatically assume him to be the top closer once again in 2019, but last year, he was nowhere close to it. Rather, his ERA plummeted to 3.01 with "just" 82 Ks. You can still grab him among the top tier, but you shouldn't even be considering taking him in the first five or six rounds.

8 weeks ago

74. Michael Brantley LF,DH - HOU

75. Zack Wheeler SP - NYM

Wheeler has had struggles staying on the field but even if we can get 120 innings of the way he pitched to close the season, he would prove well worth a mid-round pick's investment. He may be the breakout ace that no one in the industry seems to be talking about this year.

8 weeks ago

76. Gleyber Torres 2B,SS - NYY

Torres isn't a big contributor in stolen bases, but he is plenty useful in each of the other four main categories. If you expand his rates out to a full season, Torres would have posted 32 homers, 101 RBIs and a .271 batting average. You would be thrilled to get that type of production out of your seventh round shortstop.

8 weeks ago

77. Justin Turner 3B - LAD

Batting average is difficult to come by after the first four or five rounds, but then there is Turner, who over the last five seasons, has racked up a .305 batting average which beats out plays like Trout, Yelich and Freeman. There isn't a ton in the way of homers or steals, but he won't hurt you in any category unless he deals with yet another injury. For that reason, he is a bit risky.

8 weeks ago

78. Yoan Moncada 2B - CWS

Moncada has both double-digit power and speed, but the batting average is lackluster. You can make the case that he has more potential as a former #1 overall prospect, but more likely, the holes in his game will prove too much for a big breakout to be a possibility.

8 weeks ago

79. Jean Segura SS - PHI

It might not feel sexy drafting Segura, but you can expect a .300+ batting average and 20+ steals for the fourth consecutive season from him. If he finally plays a full season, we may be looking at a 20/30 year with a .310 batting average which would make Segura a top 25 fantasy asset

8 weeks ago

80. German Marquez SP - COL

81. Blake Treinen RP - OAK

Treinen was magical last season, floating a 0.78 ERA and 0.834 WHIP to go with 100 Ks and 38 saves. That made him the number two fantasy closer behind only Edwin Diaz, and that is precisely how he should be drafted this year. With that said, no closer taken in the first five rounds ever returns enough value so be patient.

8 weeks ago

82. Brad Hand RP - CLE

Cleveland isn't as great as they've been in the past few years, but Hand should still get a load of save opportunities for the clear AL Central favorites. He now has three straight years with over 100 saves and ERA under 3.00 so don't hesitate to snag him in the top 110 picks of your draft.

8 weeks ago

83. J.T. Realmuto C,1B - PHI

Realmuto's .277 batting average with 21 homers and 74 RBIs doesn't seem all that impressive, but the fact of the matter is that he blew the rest of the catcher scene away with those numbers. Realmuto is as safe as it comes at the position and should produce far above the lousy replacement level once again. This is especially true now that he has been traded to a great hitter's ballpark in Philly. Don't hesitate to reach for him so you don't get stuck with an awful catcher

8 weeks ago

84. Roberto Osuna RP - HOU

Osuna didn't accomplish much last year because of his legal issues and the time missed as a result, but he as still extremely efficient, driving a 2.37 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP. Assuming he stays on the field, you can bank on 30 saves and plenty of strikeouts on top of the strong ratios.

8 weeks ago

85. Tim Anderson SS - CWS

Anderson was remarkable in the first half but really slowed down to close the season. Even still, he managed 20 homers and 26 steals. While he may be hard pressed to repeat that this year, 15 and 15 would make him a useful mid-round pick so long as his batting average doesn't plummet further.

8 weeks ago

86. Joey Votto 1B - CIN

Votto did not return second round value or even close to it last year, but his ADP should be around the fifth this year. You can expect his batting average to bounceback above .300, and don't forget that he had 94 HRs in the previous three years before his 12 in 2018

8 weeks ago

87. Josh Hader RP - MIL

With Corey Knebel out for the season, Hader has suddenly become the single best fantasy reliever in baseball. While there is a chance Jeffress or even Matt Albers takes over the closer role, Hader's value has skyrocketed until anything changes.

7 weeks ago

88. Mike Moustakas 3B,DH - MIL

Moustakas has been an excellent source of power for several years running now and doesn't have as much swing and miss in his game as you might imagine. Now that he qualifies at second base and is back in Milwaukee, there is a strong case for drafting him within the top 100 overall.

8 weeks ago

89. Domingo Santana RF - SEA

90. Felipe Vazquez RP - PIT

You may not expect the Pirates to be great, but Vasquez is durable and has no competition for saves. Lock him in for 85 Ks, stellar ratios and enough save opportunities to warrant being selected as one of the top 10 closers in 2019.

8 weeks ago

91. Kirby Yates RP - SD

The Padres aren't expected to compete with the Dodgers or even Rockies for the division, but San Diego plays in enough low scoring close games that their closers tend to rack up the saves. This year should be no different for their new closer, who just so happened to be one of the best setup men in baseball before Brad Hand left the closer job open. Yates should find his way to 80+ Ks to go with amazing ratios once again.

8 weeks ago

92. Daniel Murphy 1B,2B - COL

Murphy will miss a month of baseball with yet another injury. When he returns, however, we may be talking about one of the top 25 hitters in fantasy baseball so if you have the pieces to make it happen, don't hesitate to put in an offer in attempt to steal him away.

7 weeks ago

93. David Price SP - BOS

Price isn't going to thrill anyone as a workhorse ace anymore, but he still posts plenty of Ks to go with useful ratios each and every season. With Boston's lineup behind him, we can expect plenty of wins as well, making him one of the most appealing third-tier starting pitchers this year.

8 weeks ago

94. Matt Carpenter 1B,2B,3B - STL

Over the last five years, Carpenter has a remarkable 468 walks, which obviously has contributed to his 483 runs. In that time, his power has steadily improved, all the way to 36 homers last year, and while that total may not be repeatable, 30 homers with 100 runs makes him well worth a sixth round pick in 2019 fantasy leagues

8 weeks ago

95. Corey Seager SS - LAD

It can be easy to forget that as a rookie in 2016, Seager was not only the rookie of the year, but an MVP finalist. He was plenty useful in 2017 fantasy baseball too, but missed most of 2018 with Tommy John surgery and hip surgery. He should be ready to roll by opening day so while there is some risk, consider that he is still just 24 so we may not have seen his best yet

8 weeks ago

96. Dee Gordon 2B,CF - SEA

Gordon is going to absolutely destroy you in two categories and his batting average isn't anything to write home about. With that said, the potential of 60 stolen bases makes him worth the price of admission toward the middle of drafts.

8 weeks ago

97. Andrew McCutchen LF,RF - PHI

McCutchen might not be that first round pick he once was when we were getting 30 homers, 20 steals and a .320 batting average, but he is still a plenty capable fantasy asset. He is as durable as they come and has managed 20+ homers in 8 straight seasons. Not only that. but he still steals double-digit bags per year and is moving into by far the best ballpark of his career so don't be surprised if we get a resurgence.

8 weeks ago

98. Pete Alonso 1B,DH - NYM

Alonso broke camp with the Mets and has flashed tremendous bat skills that validate the comparisons to Rhys Hoskins. While he might not hit 35 homers, 25 seems likely with a batting average that won't kill any roster.

7 weeks ago

99. Edwin Encarnacion 1B,DH - SEA

Encarnacion may be getting up there in age, but there are few hitters who have produced consistent power at the rate he has. There is little reason to expect a sudden drop-off but with that said, his RBIs and runs should take a hit with Seattle losing some of their best offensive pieces.

8 weeks ago

100. David Dahl LF,CF,RF - COL

There is plenty of reason to be excited about David Dahl, as his upside is a true five-category contributor. With that said, he has been among the most injury-prone players in baseball so even 400 plate appearances is no guarantee.

8 weeks ago

101. Nicholas Castellanos RF - DET

Castellanos was a disappointment for so long that it may still be hanging over his stock. The fact of the matter, however, is that he has been great the past two season, hitting .285 with 49 homers and 190 RBIs. He only qualifies as an outfielder now, but should be regarded every bit as high as someone like Justin Upton or Mitch Haniger.

8 weeks ago

102. Jonathan Villar 2B,SS - BAL

Villar was a major disappointment in 2017 after being selected in the third, and even second round of fantasy drafts. As a result, he was an afterthought in 2018, and for the first half of the season, it was a good call. Once Villar was dealt to the Orioles, though, he took off. In those 54 games, he managed eight homers and 21 steals, which over a full season would have been 24 and 64, respectively. Think that type of production is impossible? Rewind to 2016 when he hit 19 with 62 steals and a .285 batting average. Villar still has that ceiling and you can get him in the middle of your drafts this year.

8 weeks ago

103. Madison Bumgarner SP - SF

104. Chris Paddack SP - SD

105. Luke Voit 1B - NYY

Voit was extraordinary for the Yankees once they acquired him from St. Louis last year. In fact, he may have been one of the best hitters in baseball. Don't expect that for all of 2019, but don't be shocked if he puts up a Jesus Aguilar type of season either.

8 weeks ago

106. Sean Doolittle RP - WSH

Doolittle only had 25 saves and 60 strikeouts last year, but he had an absurd 0.600 WHIP. That isn't a typo. With a full season, don't be surprised when Doolittle finishes in the elite tier of fantasy closers.

8 weeks ago

107. David Peralta LF - ARI

108. Josh Donaldson 3B,DH - ATL

Over the last two years, Donaldson has missed half of his team's games, but he has still be exceptional when he plays, with 41 homers, 101 RBIs and 95 runs in 165 games. If he is healthy, you've got a second round value, but that is a big if so proceed at your own risk.

8 weeks ago

109. Wil Myers 3B,LF,RF - SD

Myers is commonly thought of as injury prone and last year's 79 missed games certainly doesn't help. With that said, he averages 23 homers and 20 steals over the last three years even despite last year's disappointing season. There is major upside here even though his batting average is almost certain to stay under .260 again.

8 weeks ago

110. Shane Bieber SP - CLE

111. Paul DeJong SS - STL

Since joining the league, DeJong is fifth among shortstops in homers per trip to the plate. He is right behind Francisco Lindor and Trevor Story, who are being drafted in the first and second rounds. Granted, the speed is a major difference but the batting average isn't at .275, .267 and .263. If DeJong can stay on the field this year, consensus projections like him to produce a very similar season to Carlos Correa who is being drafted 140 picks higher.

8 weeks ago

112. Josh Bell 1B - PIT

Bell has shown us a .273 batting average before and another year he swatted 26 homers with 90 RBIs. Last year was a little bit in between, but he has the potential to do both one day and perhaps this year.

8 weeks ago

113. Hyun-Jin Ryu SP - LAD

114. Masahiro Tanaka SP - NYY

115. Eloy Jimenez LF,RF - CWS

Jimenez may not be Vlad Jr. but most other years, he would be the consensus top fantasy prospect. His game is in the mold of Manny Ramirez where he could be a mainstay in the middle of a lineup, hitting 30 homers with 100 RBIs and a .290 BA every year. That might not all come right away, but from the moment he is called up, you can expect a top 30 fantasy outfielder.

8 weeks ago

116. Matthew Boyd SP - DET

117. Austin Meadows LF,CF,RF - TB

The Pirates had him buried on their depth chart for what seemed like forever thanks to the presence of Andrew McCutchen, Gregory Polanco and Starling Marte. Now that he has been freed to Tampa Bay (with Tyler Glasnow) in the Chris Archer trade, we will finally get to see the kid shine. Meadows was once considered a future all-star, and while he likely won't venture into that territory any time soon, if at all, we are looking at someone who, even as a rookie, should hold a mediocre batting average while contributing in all four of the other roto categories.

8 weeks ago

118. Max Muncy 1B,2B,3B - LAD

Muncy was 2nd in HR-rate among all MLB hitters last season. Granted, he slowed down toward the end of the year and his batting average wasn't ideal, but that type of power certainly warrants a top 100 pick. This is especially the case when he qualifies at second base and third base too.

8 weeks ago

119. Ken Giles RP - TOR

Giles may have been an elite closer in 2015 and 2017, but his other two seasons have been disappointing for fantasy owners. Although he straightened is out with Toronto in his final 20 innings, we were still looking at a low K-rate and an ERA over 4.00. Plus, it isn't like there will be a ton of save opportunities in Toronto like he saw in Houston the past few years.

8 weeks ago

120. Kyle Hendricks SP - CHC

121. Robbie Ray SP - ARI

Ray took a big step backward last year in the ratios but still racked up 165 Ks in just over 120 innings pitcher. There is still upside for an ace pitcher here and the floor may be about what we got last year which didn't kill anyone's championship hopes. He makes for a quality mid-round pick.

8 weeks ago

122. Raisel Iglesias RP - CIN

There was some concern that Iglesias might not be given all the Reds' save opportunities but those worries were quickly put to rest as Cincinnati decided to use him just the same as we've seen in years prior.

7 weeks ago

123. Jordan Hicks RP - STL

Hicks is the closer for St. Louis but with early struggles, it seems that he is on the hot seat, ready to be replaced by Alex Reyes or even John Brebbia. Keep an eye on this situation and scoop up his probable replacements if things go further south for Hicks.

7 weeks ago

124. Elvis Andrus SS - TEX

Andrus was downright awful in the 97 games he played last year, batting .256 with 6 homers and 5 steals. With full health, however, don't be surprised if he returns to the .300 hitting, 20 homer, 25 steal player that finished 2017 as a top fantasy shortstop.

8 weeks ago

125. Robinson Cano 2B - NYM

Cano may be old, but he has not shown any signs of slowing down. In last year's shortened season, his production was still exceptional with a 20 HR, 100 RBI, .303 BA pace. Not only that, but he may be the game's most durable player so don't hesitate to add him prior to his ADP just to make sure no one beats you to the punch.

8 weeks ago

126. Rafael Devers 3B - BOS

If it weren't for Vlad Jr, Eloy Jimenez would be the top prospect in baseball. He is one month older than Devers, who has already compiled 31 homers in 179 MLB games. He may have struggled last year, but let's not forget that when Alex Bregman was his age, he hadn't even been drafted yet. Devers is a former top prospect and while you may have been disappointed by his performance last year, that type of production is light years ahead of the best 21-year-old sluggers in the world.

8 weeks ago

127. Caleb Smith SP - MIA

Smith may be the most exciting of several excellent young Marlins pitchers. Granted, he won't get to even a dozen wins but 200 Ks is a distinct possibility since he has regained his excellent strikeout numbers from prior to his injury that ended the 2018 season.

7 weeks ago

128. Franmil Reyes LF,RF - SD

As of now, Reyes' numbers don't look all that great on paper. He sits 120th among hitters in wOBA and is just 28% owned as a result. Even so, I'd draft him in the top 100 picks overall today if I had to. Granted, he would likely go around pick 250 but this beast is smashing baseballs. Baseball Savant shows that outside of Jose Ramirez, Reyes has been the most unlucky hitter with at least 100 trips to the plate. His expected wOBA, based on quality of contact, has him 15th in baseball, ahead of Marcell Ozuna, Javier Baez and Pete Alonso. Eventually, this luck has to turn around, and when it does, we may have another Khris Davis.

3 weeks ago

129. Jorge Polanco SS - MIN

Polanco batted .288 for fantasy owners in a shortened season last year and offers respectable power and speed. Don't be surprised if he knocks 15 homers with 15 steals this season.

8 weeks ago

130. Tyler Glasnow SP,RP - TB

After a disastrous spring, Glasnow's command has sharpened and he looks virtually unhittable. His stock has soared but likely not far enough quite yet that you can't still acquire him at a discount.

7 weeks ago

131. Rich Hill SP - LAD

132. Wade Davis RP - COL

You may feel comfortable with the fact that Wade Davis is incredible, but beware of Coors. The saves will come, but chances are high that his ratios will lag behind what you are looking for in a closer. At his current ADP, you will almost certainly be able to wait and snag a better option.

8 weeks ago

133. Chris Archer SP - PIT

134. Cole Hamels SP - CHC

135. Aaron Hicks CF - NYY

136. Willson Contreras C - CHC

Contreras was a major disappointment for fantasy owners in 2018 after starting off his career with 33 HRs, 109 RBIs and a .278 batting average through 629 at-bats in his first two years. He is still young, however, and expected to improve from last season.

8 weeks ago

137. Miles Mikolas SP - STL

138. Nomar Mazara RF - TEX

139. Joe Musgrove SP - PIT

140. Rougned Odor 2B,DH - TEX

Despite fewer games over the last three years, Odor has 10 more homers than Javier Baez and is neck and neck with him in steals, runs and RBIs. There is a considerable difference in BA, but in terms of batted ball data, Baez was hardly above Odor in xBA last season so you may be getting a tremendous value in the 9th or 10th round of drafts this season.

8 weeks ago

141. Jesus Aguilar 1B - MIL

Aguilar is currently being drafted ahead of players like Scooter Gennett, Eddie Rosario, Justin Upton, Josh Donaldson, and A.J. Pollock. He may have put together a great first half, but once pitchers built a book on him, his last 60 games saw him hit just .245 with 27 homers. His consensus projections aren't much higher, at 30 homers and a .258 batting average. You can find production like that off the waiver wire at first base, and while there is a chance he returns to first-half form, you may be better off waiting 170 picks and grabbing a similar player like C.J. Cron.

8 weeks ago

142. Stephen Piscotty RF - OAK

143. Yasmani Grandal C - MIL

Grandal's batting average may not seem all that appealing in the .240s range, but that is actually at replacement-level for the position so he won't hurt you there. He will definitely help in HRs, RBIs and runs, though. Over the last three seasons, he trails only (the injured) Salvador Perez in homers, and that was before he moved from an awful park for hitters in L.A. to a hitter's have in Milwaukee.

8 weeks ago

144. Byron Buxton CF - MIN

145. Shohei Ohtani SP,DH - LAA

146. Jose Quintana SP - CHC

147. Kenta Maeda SP - LAD

148. Matt Olson 1B - OAK

After lighting the world on fire as a rookie, Olson's small sample size didn't translate to the monster power numbers some were banking on in 2018. With that said, he still offers loads of power for a 10th round pick, and while the batting average isn't ideal, it won't kill you like Joey Gallo's.

8 weeks ago

149. Ryan Braun 1B,LF - MIL

Braun isn't often healthy, but when he is on the field, he has continued to rake over the last three years. In that time, his per 162 game average is 30 homers, 18 steals and a .279 batting average. If he can finally stay on the field, fantasy owners will hit the jackpot this year.

8 weeks ago

150. Fernando Tatis Jr. SS - SD

Tatis isn't expected to break camp with the Padres, but it shouldn't take long for him to get the call to San Diego. When he does, you can expect a useful mix of both power and speed and a premium position. He is among the top draft and stash options for those of you that play in leagues with deeper benches or a farm spot.

8 weeks ago

151. Jesse Winker LF,RF - CIN

152. Corey Kluber SP - CLE

Each of the past five years, Kluber has given fantasy owners 200 innings while compiling 1,228 strikeouts. In four of those five seasons, he has provided 18 or more wins. If you draft him in the second round, you can be certain to get a true ace

8 weeks ago

153. Mike Soroka SP - ATL

154. Shane Greene RP - DET

Although Greene had a rough 2018 season, he comes into this year as the expected closer for Detroit. Joe Jimenez might take over before long, but as long as Greene continues to offer saves and strikeouts, he deserves a roster spot.

8 weeks ago

155. Trey Mancini 1B,LF - BAL

Mancini's batting average dropped 50 points last year, but much of that was due to a rough BABIP. While he likely won't bounce-back up to the .290's his batting average likely won't kill you while he provides another 25 homers for fantasy owners.

8 weeks ago

156. Will Smith RP - SF

Smith doesn't have much competition for saves at this point, but he hasn't exactly been the most durable reliever. More importantly, he will be a valuable trade chip mid-season as a lefty setup man, so take the saves while you can with Smith, but know they might not stick around all year.

8 weeks ago

157. Cesar Hernandez 2B - PHI

Hernandez may be about as boring as it gets, but you should be glad to welcome 15 homers, 20 steals and 90 runs onto your roster. That is the production he gave fantasy owners last year and you may want to keep in mind that he had a .294 batting average the two previous seasons.

8 weeks ago

158. Brian Dozier 2B - WSH

Dozier may not have had the best season last year, but he still hit 21 homers with 12 steals. The batting average is expected to rise in 2019 and let's not forget that he has 40 homer, 20 steal upside.

8 weeks ago

159. Jon Lester SP - CHC

Jon Lester had 18 wins with a 3.32 ERA in 2018, so everyone seems to just assume he is still an ace. That couldn't be further from the truth, however. His skill-indicative ERA was 47th out of 57 qualified pitchers and he was a disaster in the second half. Like his former teammate, Jake Arrieta, things can fall apart quickly even for those who were once at the top of the game. He shouldn't be touched until at least the 13th round in a standard sized redraft league this year.

8 weeks ago

160. Yusei Kikuchi SP - SEA

Kikuchi's numbers from Japan translate to an MLB pitcher similar to Zack Wheeler last year, and like Wheeler, Kikuchi's arm could potentially blossom into much more to fantasy owners. He is by no means similar to Ohtani or Darvish before him, but 370 Ks and a 2.45 ERA in his last two seasons is nothing to sneeze at.

8 weeks ago

161. Jose Alvarado RP - TB

With a full season as the Rays' closer, Alvarado could end up one of the top 10 closers in baseball. There is some more risk with him than the guys who have done it for years, but we could be looking at 90 Ks with excellent ratios and 35 saves which makes him a total steal late in drafts.

8 weeks ago

162. Max Kepler CF,RF - MIN

163. Adam Eaton LF,RF - WSH

164. Alex Colome RP - CWS

Colome won the closer role over Kelvin Herrera and as a result, should be owned in every league while it remains his job. Don't count on him holding it all season or providing great ratios, but saves are saves.

7 weeks ago

165. Eric Hosmer 1B - SD

Hosmer was a wreck in the second half, posting a negative average launch angle. While that is no guarantee to be fixed, he is still a career .280 hitter with excellent durability and sufficient power. Eventually every player becomes a value and Hosmer's ADP may have fallen enough that it has become the case.

8 weeks ago

166. Eduardo Rodriguez SP - BOS

167. Yadier Molina C - STL

Catcher's don't often get 450 trips to the plate, but Tadi has done it every year since 2008. As you can imagine, the runs and RBIs pile up with extra playing time, and it certainly helps that he increases your team's batting average and may add another 20 homers this season.

8 weeks ago

168. Ketel Marte 2B,SS - ARI

We have seen enough from Marte to know he will never produce useful batting averages or the speed he teased as a prospect. There is something to be said for an everyday player in terms of counting stats, but outside of that, he is replacement-level.

8 weeks ago

169. Sonny Gray SP - CIN

170. Hunter Dozier 1B,3B,RF - KC

171. Domingo German SP,RP - NYY

172. Gregory Polanco RF - PIT

173. Kyle Schwarber LF - CHC

174. Ender Inciarte CF - ATL

175. Carlos Santana 1B,3B - CLE

Santana had some of the worst BABIP luck in baseball last year so you can expect his batting average to jump back into the .250s this year to go with his usual 20+ homers and 80+ runs. That makes him a quality late-round corner infielder as always.

8 weeks ago

176. Yu Darvish SP - CHC

177. Mike Foltynewicz SP - ATL

While Foltynewicz will likely not be able to put up the same ratios as last year, he is still going to be a valuable fantasy pitcher from the moment he returns. It may happen as soon as next week so don't be surprised if we get 160 innings from him still.

7 weeks ago

178. Justin Upton LF,DH - LAA

Upton will be out until at least June with a toe injury. If drafts were today, he wouldn't be picked in the first 150 spots since he is clogging up a roster spot for a few months. If you can trade him for that type of return, jump on the opportunity to improve your team's chances.

7 weeks ago

179. Jose Leclerc RP - TEX

Don't look now, but Leclerc may already be the most dominant reliever in baseball. His ERA last year was 1.56 with a 0.850 WHIP and 13.3 K/9. The saves could triple to 35+ this season so don't hesitate to reach a few rounds to secure a stud on draft day.

8 weeks ago

180. Jameson Taillon SP - PIT

If you look at Taillon's second half, it may seem as though he broke out into an ace, but the underlying metrics tell a different story. Rather, he was propped up by a great deal of BABIP and HR/FB ratio luck. Most likely, he will continue to pitch like a good #3 this season for Pittsburgh.

8 weeks ago

181. Luke Weaver SP - ARI

182. Eduardo Escobar 3B,SS - ARI

183. J.A. Happ SP - NYY

184. Craig Kimbrel RP - FA

Kimbrel still hasn't signed so wherever he plays will obviously impact his fantasy upside. Boston would offer plenty more save opportunities, of course, than somewhere like San Diego. You can bank on excellent ratios with nearly 100 Ks regardless, however, so don't hesitate to grab him toward the end of the top tier of closers once again.

8 weeks ago

185. Joey Lucchesi SP - SD

186. Amed Rosario SS - NYM

Rosario is a former top prospect but that doesn't mean he has much more upside with the bat that we have already seen early in his career. A dozen homers and a .260 batting average is likely his cap, but with 25 stolen bases, that makes for a decent depth piece.

8 weeks ago

187. Jose Martinez 1B,RF - STL

188. Shin-Soo Choo LF,RF,DH - TEX

189. Jake Arrieta SP - PHI

190. Matt Barnes RP - BOS

Barnes appears to have won the Red Sox closer job which may afford him 40 save opportunities. Combine that with nearly 100 Ks once again and we may be looking at a top 10 fantasy closer in 2019.

7 weeks ago

191. Marcus Semien SS - OAK

You won't get much help from Semien in terms of batting average, but he is a good bet for 15 homers and 15 steals, plus last season he provided fantasy owners with 89 runs scored. Expect more of the same from this durable and reliable depth piece.

8 weeks ago

192. Greg Holland RP - ARI

193. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF,RF - NYM

194. Ramon Laureano RF - OAK

195. Maikel Franco 3B - PHI

Franco has always had plenty of potential, but has yet to put it together for a full season. Over his final 350 at-bats last year, he was excellent and now that the Phillies bulked up their lineup, it is possible that Franco could break out for a .280, 25 homer, 100 RBI season.

8 weeks ago

196. Jose Peraza SS - CIN

Peraza broke out last season with 13 homers, 23 steals and a .288 batting average. Whether or not the power stays is a question, but he seems to be a safe source for runs, steals and batting average in the middle of drafts.

8 weeks ago

197. Mike Minor SP - TEX

198. Andrelton Simmons SS - LAA

It is too bad we can't track web gems for fantasy baseball because Simmons just isn't as valuable in fantasy. Despite the lack of power, he doesn't offer some value in the fact that he should hit in the .280s with double-digit steals and near 70 runs scored.

8 weeks ago

199. Marco Gonzales SP - SEA

200. Nick Senzel 3B - CIN

Fantasy owners were disappointed to get nothing out of Senzel at the MLB level last year, but they shouldn't give up hope. Rather, barring another series of injuries, he will be with the big league club, weather in Cincy, Miami, San Diego or Cleveland (pending potential trades) rather quickly. He is a true five-tool player and could end up qualifying at 2B, 3B, SS and OF.

8 weeks ago

201. Jonathan Schoop 2B - MIN

Schoop takes a hit this season in home ballpark factor, but even still, has been a consistent enough source of power that fantasy owners can accept his .233 batting average from last year. Keep in mind, also, he carried a .293 mark in 2017 so the upside is there for a big season again.

8 weeks ago

202. Miguel Cabrera 1B,DH - DET

You may be inclined to believe Cabrera is done since he has had two subpar seasons in a row, but he is apparently in the best shape of his life. Add in the fact that he will be spending most of his time as the Tigers DH and we might just have the biggest bounceback player on our hands.

8 weeks ago

203. Mike Clevinger SP - CLE

After dominating in a smaller 2017 sample size, Clevinger took it up another notch in 2018, this time with 200 innings of proof. He might not win 16 games or strikeout 240 batters like some of the top tier aces, but his ratios and 200 Ks put him firmly in the 6th-8th rounds of this season's drafts

8 weeks ago

204. Mallex Smith LF,CF,RF - SEA

205. Wilson Ramos C,DH - NYM

Ramos missed most of 2017 and struggled while he was healthy, but that seems to be the outlier, as he was tremendous in both 2016 and 2018, batting over .300 both seasons with plenty of power. Ramos is one of the safest fantasy catchers and may have as much upside as anyone besides Sanchez and Realmuto.

8 weeks ago

206. A.J. Pollock CF - LAD

Prior to yet another injury, Pollock was among the best fantasy assets in baseball. He had 12 homers, 9 steals and 38 RBIs through just 186 at bats. The ceiling for Pollock is a 30/20 player with a batting average near .300, but he has only played more than 115 games just twice in his career so don't forget about the risk in drafting him.

8 weeks ago

207. Justin Smoak 1B,DH - TOR

Smoak may not have hit 38 homers with 90 RBIs again like he did in 2017, but there is certainly nothing wrong with the 25 and 77 line he put together. His .242 batting average hurts, but at this stage in the draft, you have to give a little to get this type of power.

8 weeks ago

208. Travis Shaw 1B,3B,2B - MIL

Shaw has back to back seasons with 30 homers, and while his batting average may linger in the .240's again, that type of power is difficult to come by after pick 100, especially for someone who qualifies as a second basemen in most leagues.

8 weeks ago

209. Brandon Lowe 2B - TB

210. Joc Pederson LF,CF - LAD

211. Yandy Diaz 3B - TB

212. Max Fried SP,RP - ATL

213. Randal Grichuk CF,RF - TOR

214. Blake Parker RP - MIN

After Parker signed with the Twins, many assumed he will be the closer, but it seems as though Trevor May is the favorite. In fact, Parker is likely the third-best reliever in this bullpen behind May and Rogers so beware on draft day.

8 weeks ago

215. Kevin Gausman SP - ATL

216. Nick Markakis RF - ATL

217. Billy Hamilton CF - KC

Hamilton is going to give you no power, of course, and his batting average will almost certainly drag you down, but 50 steals will more than make up for both of those problem spots. If you are low on steals in the middle of your draft, Hamilton can quickly solve that problem.

8 weeks ago

218. DJ LeMahieu 2B - NYY

With LeMahieu now away from Coors, you can't expect him to hit .348 again, or even .300. His stolen bases have essentially disappeared over the past few seasons and we aren't likely to get double-digit homers either. At this point, LeMahieu is a replacement level fantasy asset.

8 weeks ago

219. Christian Walker 1B - ARI

220. Jon Gray SP - COL

221. Jurickson Profar 1B,2B,3B,SS - OAK

Profar finally got a full chance last year for Texas and posted 20 homers and 10 stolen bases. He takes a hit in projections moving from Texas to Oakland's ballpark, but keep in mind that he just turned 26 years old and very likely hasn't hit his prime yet.

8 weeks ago

222. Ryan Brasier RP - BOS

There was speculation that Brasier might take the Red Sox open closer role, but he was passed over for Matt Barnes. While there is a chance that doesn't last all season, you can safely drop Braiser for now.

7 weeks ago

223. Hunter Renfroe LF,RF - SD

224. Luis Severino SP - NYY

Over the past two seasons, only Scherzer, Sale, Verlander, deGrom and Kluber have a better ERA and more strikeouts than Severino, who is quickly becoming a true durable ace. He doesn't belong in that first tier, but may already lead the next group.

8 weeks ago

225. Matt Strahm SP,RP - SD

Strahm was a favorite sleeper candidate but has been dreadful to open up the season, likely because of a surprising dip in velocity. You can drop him but may want to hold on for another start or two just in case he rights the ship and returns value the remainder of the year.

7 weeks ago

226. Rick Porcello SP - BOS

227. Brandon Woodruff SP,RP - MIL

228. Brad Peacock RP,SP - HOU

229. Steven Matz SP - NYM

230. Daniel Vogelbach 1B,DH - SEA

231. Hector Neris RP - PHI

232. Ian Desmond 1B,LF - COL

Desmond has now gone 20/20 in five of his last six healthy seasons. His .236 batting average isn't what you'd hope for, but keep in mind that he batted .285 and .274 the previous two seasons so he should jump back in 2019.

8 weeks ago

233. Ross Stripling SP,RP - LAD

Stripling may have faded toward the end of the season, but his start to the season was so absurd that he still managed to finish top five in xFIP among all starting pitchers with at least 120 innings. Stripling is like Mike Clevinger this time last year in that his dominant sample size is large enough to assume he can be a top 30 starting pitcher with a full season worth of work.

8 weeks ago

234. C.J. Cron 1B,DH - MIN

While he won't help much in batting average, Cron did hit 30 homers in just 140 games last season. He may see a further bump with full playing time and a ballpark upgrade from Tampa to Minnesota.

8 weeks ago

235. Jeff McNeil 2B - NYM

236. Adam Jones CF,DH - ARI

237. Jake Bauers 1B,LF - CLE

Although Bauers was awful last year with a .201 batting average, there is plenty of reason for optimism. Bauers should provide 15 to 20 homers with double-digit steals and a significantly better batting average in 2019.

8 weeks ago

238. Tyler Skaggs SP - LAA

239. Dansby Swanson SS - ATL

240. Kike Hernandez 1B,2B,SS,LF,CF,RF - LAD

Last season we saw a major breakout from Hernandez who was previously a platoon-only bat versus lefties. Kike swatted 21 bombs in just 402 at-bats, and while that may happen again, he offers nothing in terms of speed and is more than likely a .230 batting average guy.

8 weeks ago

241. Kevin Kiermaier CF - TB

242. Kyle Freeland SP - COL

243. Mychal Givens RP - BAL

Although Baltimore may only win 50 games, Givens is one of the closers who has no competition for saves on his team. Even 25 save opportunities is better than what someone like Josh Hader or Zach Britton will get. Pair that with another 80 strikeouts and respectable ratios and we are looking at a top 30 fantasy reliever.

8 weeks ago

244. Jackie Bradley Jr. CF,RF - BOS

245. Michael Chavis 3B - BOS

246. Asdrubal Cabrera 2B,3B,SS - TEX

Now that Cabrera is with the Rangers and expected to play every day, we can feel comfortable grabbing him late in drafts as a reliable source of power to go with a decent batting average.

8 weeks ago

247. Harrison Bader LF,CF,RF - STL

248. Manuel Margot CF - SD

249. Buster Posey C,1B - SF

Although Posey isn't likely a .300 hitter anymore, his .280s batting average is the equivilant of a .310 hitter when compared to the replacement-level at his position. Add in a dozen homers, if he can stay healthy this year, and you've got yourself a boring, yet extremely useful top 8 fantasy catcher.

8 weeks ago

250. Alex Verdugo LF,CF - LAD

251. Kyle Gibson SP - MIN

252. Cody Allen RP - LAA

It seemed as though Ty Buttrey, Bedrosian and Anderson were going to compete for saves in LA, but then they signed Allen who figures to get the job. Don't be surprised if he losses the gig early, however, if he struggles like we saw last season. Don't consider him a lock for 25 saves again.

8 weeks ago

253. Miguel Andujar 3B,DH - NYY

Andujar has a torn labrum which has ended many careers abruptly. The word is that he intends to play through it but that doesn't mean it will work out. Rather, trade him the moment he returns before everything can go further south. Let it be someone else's headache.

7 weeks ago

254. David Robertson RP - PHI

It was easy to forget how great Robertson is since he only managed 19 saves over the past two seasons. He has racked up 88 Ks per season and excellent ratios over the last 8 years, however. With plenty of save opportunities in store, we could see him return to being a top 10 closer this year.

8 weeks ago

255. Jorge Soler RF,DH - KC

256. Dwight Smith Jr. LF - BAL

257. Ryan McMahon 1B,2B,3B - COL

McMahon may have struggled in a limited sample last year, but there are countless fantasy baseball studs with that on their resume as rookies. The fact of the matter is that the dude can hit. In 125 Triple-A games, he has tallied 68 extra-base hits with a .337 batting average. Over a full season, that would have been close to 90! Not only that, but he should steal double-digit bases as well while qualifying for potentially every position except shortstop and catcher. If the Rockies make room in their lineup for him, we are looking at one of the biggest breakout candidates of 2019.

8 weeks ago

258. Ryan Pressly RP - HOU

Pressly isn't expected to pick up more than a save or two this season because of Roberto Osuna's presence, but if Osuna were to suffer an injury, Pressly would likely take over the job and be a top 10 closer right away.

8 weeks ago

259. Collin McHugh RP,SP - HOU

260. Corey Dickerson LF,DH - PIT

261. Frankie Montas SP - OAK

262. Pedro Strop RP - CHC

Brandon Morrow is technically the Cubs' closer, but it seems as though he will miss at least a month to open the season. Strop was named the replacement but hasn't been great thus far so let's see if he can straighten himself out before Morrow tries to take the job back.

7 weeks ago

263. Odubel Herrera CF - PHI

264. Jay Bruce 1B,RF - SEA

265. Jason Heyward CF,RF - CHC

266. Tim Beckham 3B,SS - SEA

267. Kole Calhoun RF - LAA

268. Pablo Lopez SP,RP - MIA

269. Jake Odorizzi SP - MIN

270. Omar Narvaez C - SEA

271. Kolten Wong 2B - STL

272. Diego Castillo RP - TB

If you play in a deeper league, Castillo can be a ratio master that racks up plenty of saves, or better yet, if you employ the Marmol Strategy, Castillo qualifies as a starting pitcher so you can plug him on days where you don't have enough starters going.

8 weeks ago

273. Marcus Stroman SP - TOR

274. Brett Gardner LF,CF - NYY

275. Scooter Gennett 2B - CIN

276. Adam Frazier 2B,LF,RF - PIT

277. Martin Perez SP,RP - MIN

278. Miguel Sano 1B,3B,DH - MIN

Sano is out until at least May with a heel injury so he may not be worth drafting unless your league has DL spots available. If not, he is a great waiver wire pickup a few weeks into the season as his career per-162 profile is near identical to fifth round pick, Rhys Hoskins.

8 weeks ago

279. Niko Goodrum 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF,RF - DET

280. Brandon Belt 1B,LF - SF

Belt still hasn't surpassed 20 homers in any season and over the last two seasons, his batting average has dropped down below .255. If he can stay healthy for once, however, Belt may reach 25 homers if he keeps up his HR-rate.

8 weeks ago

281. Yuli Gurriel 1B,3B,DH - HOU

Gurriel isn't going to mash 25 homers like many of the others going in his late-round range, but he is a sure-bet to boost your batting average which is difficult to find as the draft comes to a close.

8 weeks ago

282. Hansel Robles RP - LAA

283. Luke Jackson RP - ATL

284. Starlin Castro 2B - MIA

Castro went from one of the best ballparks to the worst possible offensive ballpark last season and it showed in his stats as he dropped from a .300 batting average and 20 homer pace to 12 homers and just a .278 average. More than likely, that is the mediocre type of production fantasy owners will get this year.

8 weeks ago

285. Yonder Alonso 1B - CWS

Alonso wasn't especially impressive last year with a .250 batting average and just 23 homers, but he is just one year removed from posting an .866 OPS with Oakland and Seattle so don't discount a big bounce-back campaign.

8 weeks ago

286. Jimmy Nelson SP - MIL

Nelson was top five in xFIP prior to his injury that has taken much longer to recover from than expected. There is a chance he will return in May, but even if he does, it doesn't necessarily mean he will return to form right away or even ever.

7 weeks ago

287. Austin Riley 3B - ATL

288. Andrew Heaney SP - LAA

289. Mitch Moreland 1B - BOS

290. Steve Cishek RP - CHC

291. Lucas Giolito SP - CWS

292. Avisail Garcia RF - TB

293. Ty Buttrey RP - LAA

294. Andrew Miller RP - STL

Some are under the impression that Miller was signed to close in St. Louis, but the Cardinals have made it clear that Miller will be a multi-inning middle of the game type of beast like we saw in his Cleveland days. Rather, Jordan Hicks or potentially even Carlos Martinez will close. Regardless, Miller should be able to pile up the Ks and keep his ratios down enough to warrant a late-round pick.

8 weeks ago

295. Kevin Pillar CF - SF

296. Jeremy Jeffress RP - MIL

Josh Hader is the current closer in Milwaukee with Knebel out for the season but once Jeffress returns from the IL, that may quickly change. Jeffress is only owned in about 20% of leagues and should be among the top pickups with this potential outcome on the horizon.

7 weeks ago

297. Clint Frazier LF - NYY

298. Spencer Turnbull SP - DET

299. Michael Pineda SP - MIN

300. Jerad Eickhoff SP - PHI

301. A.J. Minter RP - ATL

Minter was supposed to be in the heat of the competition for saves in Atlanta, and while that may happen down the road, an injury setback for him has handed the job over to Vizcaino. Unless you play in a deeper league, this should make Minter undraftable, but worth keeping an eye on in free agency.

8 weeks ago

302. Trevor Williams SP - PIT

303. Jorge Alfaro C - MIA

304. Roenis Elias RP - SEA

305. Keston Hiura 2B - MIL

306. Tommy La Stella 2B,3B - LAA

307. Ryan Zimmerman 1B - WSH

You may not feel sexy drafting Ryan Zimmerman, but he is just one year removed from hitting 36 homers with a .303 batting average and 108 RBIs. Last year wasn't bad either with an .824 OPS, but he caught the injury bug again. He is a classic boom or bust late-round pick.

8 weeks ago

308. Adam Ottavino RP - NYY

Ottavino might be stuck behind Chapman, Betances, Britton and Chad Green for the closer job, but he is a force of nature who could strike out 100 batters this season to go with sparkling ratios and a handful of wins. Don't hesitate to add him late in drafts to boost you in three categories.

8 weeks ago

309. Jung Ho Kang 3B - PIT

Kang may not open the season as the starter in Pittsburgh, but with the way he is playing this spring, you'll want to keep a close eye on him. After all, we've seen Kang be a useful fantasy piece in years prior.

8 weeks ago

310. Dellin Betances RP - NYY

Betances is merely a closer in waiting, but besides Josh Hader, the best in the game. He is a sure bet for 90+ Ks, with upside ranging to nearly 130. Likewise, his ratios will be terrific each year and you can even rely on a handful of wins and saves too.

8 weeks ago

311. Alex Wood SP - CIN

312. Brian Anderson 3B,RF - MIA

313. Reynaldo Lopez SP - CWS

314. Nathan Eovaldi SP - BOS

315. Zach Eflin SP,RP - PHI

316. Chris Taylor 2B,SS,LF,CF - LAD

317. Nate Lowe 1B - TB

318. Willy Adames 2B,SS - TB

Adames broke onto the scene last year as a 22-year-old posting a 19-homer, 11 stolen base pace with a .278 batting average. It was a limited sample size, however, and there are still some holes in his swing. Think of him on the same terms as Dansby Swanson who also had a nice rookie campaign before everyone realized he had quite a bit to go offensively.

8 weeks ago

319. Alex Gordon LF,CF - KC

320. Sergio Romo SP,RP - MIA

321. Raimel Tapia CF - COL

322. Dallas Keuchel SP - FA

323. Christin Stewart LF - DET

324. Teoscar Hernandez LF,RF - TOR

325. Nicky Lopez SS - KC

326. Seranthony Dominguez SP,RP - PHI

327. Emilio Pagan RP - TB

328. Jeff Samardzija SP - SF

329. Ryon Healy 1B - SEA

330. Jordan Lyles SP,RP - PIT

331. Tyler Mahle SP - CIN

332. Leury Garcia 2B,LF,CF,RF - CWS

333. Evan Longoria 3B - SF

Longoria had a rough season for fantasy owners in 2018, but the batting average was held back by an abnormally low BABIP and his power was right on track for another 20 to 25 homers had he been healthy for the full season. In deeper leagues, his reliability is exactly what you should be targeting.

8 weeks ago

334. Robinson Chirinos C - HOU

335. Michael Wacha SP - STL

336. Anthony Swarzak RP - ATL

337. Tyler White 1B - HOU

338. Forrest Whitley SP - HOU

339. Nick Pivetta SP - PHI

340. Taylor Rogers RP - MIN

May and Parker are seemingly in a batter at the top of Minnesota's depth chart, but Rogers is the type of guy who could find himself in the role at some point, and if it were to happen, he would dominate.

8 weeks ago

341. Trevor Richards SP - MIA

Richards carried a 4.42 ERA with 4 wins last year and formerly played independent baseball after going undrafted. It helps, however, that he has the best changeup in baseball. Richards' changeup is Trevor Hoffman-esque. It carried a 41.2% whiff rate with a .214 xWOBA. It certainly helped his performance when he adjusted by throwing it 38% of the time instead of 23% of the time at the start of the season. In those closing months, hitters were so focused on his filthy change-up that his slider suddenly became even more deadly than the changeup. With two of the most useful pitches in baseball, Richards could breakout this year in Miami much like Jake Peavy did in in 2004 after a rough start to his career.

8 weeks ago

342. Willie Calhoun LF - TEX

343. Francisco Cervelli C - PIT

344. Anibal Sanchez SP - WSH

345. Vince Velasquez SP - PHI

346. Jhoulys Chacin SP - MIL

347. Drew Steckenrider RP - MIA

Steckenrider missed out on the Marlins' closer role, so while he may provide 90 strikeouts, there is no point in owning him if you play in a standard-sized mixed league.

7 weeks ago

348. Zack Godley SP - ARI

349. Brendan Rodgers SS - COL

350. Derek Holland SP - SF

351. Ryan O'Hearn 1B - KC

352. Anthony DeSclafani SP - CIN

353. Ronald Guzman 1B - TEX

354. Zach Davies SP - MIL

355. Mitch Garver C - MIN

356. Renato Nunez 3B - BAL

357. Eric Thames 1B,LF,RF - MIL

Thames isn't playing enough to be too exciting, but like Ryan Braun, Wil Myers and Michael Brantley in years prior, when Thames plays, he is a lock for your lineup. Even with last year's injury-riddled disaster 2018 left in the equation, we are talking about a guy who carries an .848 OPS with 52 homers, 116 RBIs and 137 runs in just 779 at-bats since returning to America. That is #good, folks. He might not reach 30 homers as a result of sharing playing time, but per game, he can be expected to mash balls at a 35-homer per 550 at-bats clip.

3 weeks ago

358. Lou Trivino RP - OAK

359. Yordan Alvarez LF - HOU

360. Carlos Martinez SP - STL

361. Chris Martin RP - TEX

362. Jarrod Dyson CF,RF - ARI

363. Corbin Martin SP,RP - HOU

364. Danny Santana LF - TEX

365. Brad Boxberger RP - KC

Boxberger is expected to hold off Peralta for the Royals' closer job, and while it may not be the most envied role, he should still be able to compile 20 to 25 saves if he can hang onto the job. His ratios won't be ideal, but he does offer some K-upside as we've seen before.

8 weeks ago

366. Trevor May SP,RP - MIN

May did not win the closer job in Minnesota. While he may get a few saves here and there, Rocco Baldelli is employing a true closer by committee approach. May can be used as a Josh Hader-lite, but otherwise is droppable.

7 weeks ago

367. Cedric Mullins CF - BAL

368. Freddy Galvis SS - TOR

369. Brian Goodwin LF,CF,RF - LAA

With Bryce Harper in place, the new Adam Eaton contract and the inevitability of Victor Robles and Juan Soto coming, the writing was on the wall that Goodwin, a quality prospect in his own right, was never going to get his chance in Washington. When he did for a short stretch, he posted an .811 OPS with 13 homers and 6 steals over half a season. That is who Goodwin was always supposed to be, and now that he is getting his chance in the middle of the Angels' lineup, he is producing. The .341 batting average won't stick around, but he should settle in around .280 with 20 homers and 10 steals over the course of the full season. Sign me up for that type of production, please.

3 weeks ago

370. Derek Dietrich 1B,LF - CIN

371. Jesus Luzardo SP - OAK

372. CC Sabathia SP - NYY

373. Brandon Morrow RP - CHC

It sounds as though Morrow is going to miss the start of the season. That could very well turn into multiple months as we've seen with "minor" pitching injuries many times before. It is a dangerous game to draft based on injury optimism, even if the closer does have considerable upside.

8 weeks ago

374. Willians Astudillo C,3B - MIN

375. Corbin Burnes RP - MIL

376. Jeimer Candelario 3B - DET

There is nothing sexy about drafting Candelario, but you can anticipate his batting average coming up 20 points this year, as he was among the most unlucky hitters in that department last year. Along with that, fantasy owners should get around 20 homers from him.

8 weeks ago

377. Leonys Martin OF - CLE

378. Archie Bradley RP - ARI

Bradley isn't a 90 strikeout guy, nor should we expect an ERA south of 2.00, but he is the heavy favorite to get saves in Arizona, which certainly counts for something. Granted, they won't win 80 games, but even 35 saves is plenty to warrant a late-round pick.

8 weeks ago

379. Jakob Junis SP - KC

380. Hunter Pence LF,RF - TEX

381. Julio Urias SP - LAD

Urias doesn't qualify as a rookie but if he were, we might be talking about the best rookie pitcher in baseball. He looks tremendous to start the year and will carry fantasy owners as long as the Dodgers allow him to remain in the rotation.

7 weeks ago

382. Griffin Canning SP - LAA

383. Chad Pinder 2B,3B,LF,RF - OAK

384. Carlos Rodon SP - CWS

385. Reyes Moronta RP - SF

386. Marwin Gonzalez 1B,2B,SS,LF - MIN

387. Josh James SP - HOU

James missed out on his chance at the rotation because of a quad injury and landed in the bullpen instead where he is unsurprisingly dominant. Don't be shy about picking him up with expectations for him to perform similarly to Delin Betances.

7 weeks ago

388. Mark Melancon RP - SF

Will Smith is the closer for now in San Francisco but he hasn't been all that durable, plus he may be on the trade market before long as a coveted lefty setup man. Don't sleep on Melancon getting saves again within a few months.

8 weeks ago

389. Danny Duffy SP - KC

390. John Gant SP,RP - STL

391. David Fletcher 2B,3B - LAA

392. Freddy Peralta SP - MIL

Despite finishing top 10 in both strikeouts per nine innings and batting average against, Peralta is somehow not a lock to make the Brewers' rotation. If he pitches well enough in spring training, we've got one of the favorite candidates to break out this season. He'll have to earn his shot first.

8 weeks ago

393. Wily Peralta RP - KC

394. Danny Jansen C - TOR

Now that Martin was dealt to the Dodgers, Jansen is the favorite to start at catcher for the Blue Jays. He doesn't have much power, but his average will be quality and he should play enough that the RBIs and runs will make him a fringe top 12 fantasy catcher.

8 weeks ago

395. Dexter Fowler RF - STL

396. Howie Kendrick 2B,LF - WSH

397. Chris Davis 1B - BAL

398. Garrett Hampson 2B,SS - COL

The signing of Daniel Murphy should cause Hampson's ECR to drop another 50 spots, as that transaction shifts Ryan McMahon over to second base. Hampson could force the Rockies hands with a strong Spring, but more than likely, he won't get the call until someone hits the DL. At that point, McMahon could slide over to first, third or the outfield. If it is Story that goes down, Hampson would fill the gap. He could eventually be a better version of D.J. LeMahieu offensively, posting a batting average near .300 with more power and speed. Right away, he will merely hold his own in the batting average department while contributing nearly 30 steals per 162 games.

8 weeks ago

399. Jed Lowrie 2B,3B - NYM

Lowrie gave fantasy owners a surprising boost in power last season in Oakland and always offers a decent batting average. He might start the season on the DL with a knee injury, but once he returns, Lowrie should be owned in every league.

8 weeks ago

400. Josh Reddick LF,RF - HOU

401. Tyler O'Neill LF,RF - STL

402. Kyle Tucker LF - HOU

403. Greg Allen CF,RF - CLE

404. Chris Bassitt SP - OAK

405. Ronny Rodriguez 2B,3B,SS - DET

406. Joey Wendle 2B,LF - TB

407. Aaron Sanchez SP - TOR

408. Merrill Kelly P - ARI

409. Didi Gregorius SS - NYY

410. Kyle Seager 3B - SEA

411. Justin Bour 1B - LAA

412. Welington Castillo C - CWS

Castillo only saw 49 games worth of action last season, but his bat was still quality when he played. Over the last five years, he averages 26 homers with a .261 BA and 85 RBIs per 162 games, so now that he is starting, fantasy owners can expect useful production out of him.

8 weeks ago

413. Wilmer Flores 1B,2B,3B - ARI

414. Cole Tucker SS - PIT

415. Alex Reyes SP - STL

Reyes didn't end up in the rotation but that doesn't mean he will be in the bullpen all season. Keep a close eye on your league's waiver wire in case the owner grows impatient and cuts him. There is a chance Reyes in the Walker Buehler of 2019's second half.

7 weeks ago

416. Gio Gonzalez SP - MIL

417. Daniel Palka LF,RF,DH - CWS

418. Joe Jimenez RP - DET

Most depth charts have Shane Greene slotted into the closer role for Detroit but this job is up in the air. Jimenez was an all-star last season, and while he pitched poorly down the stretch, don't sleep on him winning the job this spring.

8 weeks ago

419. Jake Lamb 3B - ARI

You may not feel great about drafting Lamb after his trainwreck 2018 season, but he is just one year removed from 30 homers and 105 RBIs so don't sleep on him bouncing back. With that said, the move to the humidor in Arizona makes it seem as though his ceiling is a bit lower than what we saw from him in 2017.

8 weeks ago

420. Scott Schebler CF,RF - CIN

421. Sean Newcomb SP - ATL

422. Delino DeShields CF - TEX

423. Mike Zunino C - TB

Zunino killed his fantasy teams in batting average last year, but he was up at .251 the year before so you'd have to think he will settle somewhere in between this year. When it comes with 20 homers and 50 RBIs at the catcher position, the batting average is much easier to swallow.

8 weeks ago

424. Tanner Roark SP - CIN

425. Yan Gomes C - WSH

426. Kelvin Herrera RP - CWS

Herrera was presumably signed to close for the White Sox, but they also added Alex Colome who has closing experience. This one is too close to call for now so you may want to add both in a late round just to make sure you get some saves.

8 weeks ago

427. Yonny Chirinos SP,RP - TB

428. Wade Miley SP - HOU

429. Julio Teheran SP - ATL

430. Shawn Kelley RP - TEX

431. Josh Harrison 2B - DET

432. Zack Britton RP - NYY

Britton isn't going to be the closer in New York, nor is he likely the next man up since Dellin Betances is also ahead of him, but Britton is still well worth owning if your league allows you to start four or five relievers. He will help your ratios significantly while adding nearly 80 Ks as usual.

8 weeks ago

433. Dylan Bundy SP - BAL

434. Sandy Alcantara SP - MIA

435. Albert Pujols 1B,DH - LAA

436. Jonathan Lucroy C - LAA

437. Arodys Vizcaino RP - ATL

Reports were suggesting that Vizcaino was in a closer battle with A.J. Minter, but now that Minter is banged up, it seems as though Vizcaino will open the season as the closer for a playoff contending team. That should make him worthwhile to draft, but that doesn't exactly mean he will hang onto the job for long if he slips up.

8 weeks ago

438. Kendrys Morales 1B,DH - NYY

439. Ian Kennedy SP - KC

440. Dereck Rodriguez SP - SF

441. Mike Fiers SP - OAK

442. Scott Kingery 3B,SS - PHI

443. Rowdy Tellez 1B - TOR

444. Trevor Rosenthal RP - WSH

445. Josh Phegley C - OAK

446. Matt Kemp LF,RF - CIN

Kemp is not playing nearly as often as those who drafted him had hoped. While there is a chance that changes, he can be safely released in standard-sized leagues until he begins getting regular at-bats.

7 weeks ago

447. Lewis Brinson OF - MIA

448. Franchy Cordero LF,CF - SD

449. A.J. Ramos RP - FA

450. Addison Russell SS - CHC

451. Orlando Arcia SS - MIL

452. Eric Sogard 2B,SS - TOR

453. Austin Barnes C,2B - LAD

454. Alex Cobb SP - BAL

455. Tucker Barnhart C - CIN

Barnhart doesn't have the best bat, but his elite defense will keep him on the field for nearly 500 at-bats again. In a killer Red's lineup, that should be plenty to get him the counting stats he needs to be draftable.

8 weeks ago

456. Ben Zobrist 2B,LF,RF - CHC

457. Adam Conley RP - MIA

458. Luis Urias 2B - SD

459. Matt Shoemaker SP - TOR

460. Albert Almora Jr. CF - CHC

461. Kyle Wright SP - ATL

462. Jose Urena SP - MIA

463. Brandon Crawford SS - SF

Crawford is never going to steal bases or hit for a great average, but you can count on him to play 150 games which will add up in the RBIs and runs department, plus he is good for a dozen homers every year.

8 weeks ago

464. Carter Kieboom SS - WSH

465. Nick Ahmed SS - ARI

466. Nick Anderson P - MIA

467. Eric Lauer SP - SD

468. Johan Camargo 3B,SS - ATL

469. Bryse Wilson SP - ATL

470. Francisco Mejia C,DH - SD

471. Carl Edwards Jr. RP - CHC

It seems as though Pedro Strop will be the closer to open the season and eventually Brandon Morrow will get the job back. There is a chance Edwards slips in as the closer, however, but he has plenty of upside regardless of saves.

8 weeks ago

472. Greg Bird 1B - NYY

473. James McCann C - CWS

474. Ivan Nova SP - CWS

475. Jeremy Hellickson SP - WSH

476. Yoshihisa Hirano RP - ARI

477. Casey Mize SP - DET

478. Brad Keller SP,RP - KC

479. Logan Forsythe 2B,3B - TEX

480. Hunter Strickland RP - SEA

Strickland opened the year as the Mariners' closer but is now on the 60 day DL and isn't even guaranteed the job when or if he returns. There is no need to waste an IL spot on him for your fantasy roster.

7 weeks ago

481. Melky Cabrera RF - PIT

482. Joakim Soria RP - OAK

483. Lewin Diaz 1B - MIN

484. DJ Stewart LF - BAL

485. Matt Harvey SP - LAA

486. Christian Vazquez C - BOS

487. JaCoby Jones LF,CF - DET

488. Edinson Volquez SP - TEX

489. Mac Williamson LF - SF

490. Touki Toussaint SP - ATL

491. J.D. Davis 1B,3B - NYM

492. Nick Margevicius P - SD

493. Chase Anderson SP - MIL

494. Colin Moran 1B,3B - PIT

495. Drew Pomeranz SP - SF

496. Taijuan Walker SP - ARI

497. Brent Honeywell Jr. SP - TB

498. Pablo Sandoval 1B,3B - SF

499. Jaime Barria SP - LAA

500. Trevor Cahill SP - LAA

501. Jonathan Loaisiga SP - NYY

502. David Bote 2B,3B - CHC

503. Framber Valdez SP - HOU

504. Ian Kinsler 2B - SD

505. Yoenis Cespedes LF - NYM

506. Jalen Beeks RP - TB

507. Ji-Man Choi DH - TB

508. Ian Happ 3B,LF,CF,RF - CHC

509. Drew Smyly SP - TEX

510. Todd Frazier 3B - NYM

511. Eduardo Nunez 2B,3B - BOS

512. Austin Hedges C - SD

513. Oscar Mercado CF - CLE

514. Zack Cozart 2B,3B,SS - LAA

Cozart may miss time at the start of the season with a mild calf strain, and after his 2018 performance, it is fair to forget about him, but don't be so quick to forget how excellent he was in 2017 with the Reds, knocking 24 homers with a .297 batting average in just 122 games.

8 weeks ago

515. Jeurys Familia RP - NYM

The Mets added the best closer in baseball this off-season so Familia takes a step back, but if anything happens to Diaz, Familia is the clear closer-in-waiting and would be top 20 at the position right away.

8 weeks ago

516. Keon Broxton CF - BAL

517. Dinelson Lamet SP - SD

518. Justus Sheffield SP,RP - SEA

519. Jon Duplantier SP - ARI

520. Bo Bichette SS - TOR

521. Neil Walker 1B,2B,3B - MIA

522. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 2B,SS - TOR

On a 162-game pace, Gurriel was a 27 homer hitter with a .281 batting average and 87 RBIs. He may not keep up that pace with a full season's worth of at bats, but you can argue that is his upside which would make for an exceptional value late in drafts.

8 weeks ago

523. Yolmer Sanchez 2B,3B - CWS

524. Matt Davidson 1B,3B,DH - TEX

525. Gio Urshela 3B,SS - NYY

526. Matt Adams 1B,LF - WSH

527. Keone Kela RP - PIT

Vasquez is the closer in Pittsburgh for now, but Kela has immense upside if he slips up or is injured so be sure to keep him on waiver wire speed dial.

8 weeks ago

528. John Hicks C,1B - DET

529. Steven Duggar CF,RF,DH - SF

530. Kurt Suzuki C - WSH

531. Will Harris RP - HOU

532. Steve Pearce 1B,LF,DH - BOS

533. John Brebbia RP - STL

534. Daniel Descalso 1B,2B,3B - CHC

535. Tyler Flowers C - ATL

536. Michael Lorenzen RP - CIN

537. A.J. Puk SP - OAK

538. Carson Kelly C - ARI

539. John Means P - BAL

540. Dakota Hudson RP - STL

541. J.P. Crawford 3B,SS - SEA

542. Isiah Kiner-Falefa C,2B,3B - TEX

543. Carlos Gonzalez RF - CLE

544. Seth Lugo SP,RP - NYM

545. Marcus Walden SP,RP - BOS

546. Chris Owings 2B,3B,CF,RF - KC

547. Robert Stephenson SP - CIN

548. Charlie Tilson LF,CF - CWS

549. Joe Kelly RP - LAD

550. Jason Kipnis 2B,CF,DH - CLE

Kipnis has been around forever and reached his peak long ago, but he is still just 32 years old and has plenty of baseball left in him. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, it will come without any speed or a quality batting average. Still, 20 homers and 70 RBIs will do the trick as a late-round pick.

8 weeks ago