Jo Adell

Jo Adell took a legitimate step forward in 2025, clubbing 37 home runs with a .249 ISO and 112 Rbat+, both comfortably above league average. His quality-of-contact metrics backed it up, as he posted a career-best 91.7 mph average exit velocity and 50.1% hard-hit rate, signaling that the power surge was skill-driven rather than fluky. While the strikeout rate (26.4%) remains elevated and caps his batting average ceiling, the improved damage on contact supports his projected 30-plus homer output in 2026. Fantasy Riser: Adell has transitioned from post-hype lottery ticket to viable OF3 with impact power, though managers should still build around batting average volatility.

Jo Adell and Angels avoid arbitration

Jo Adell and the Angels have arbitration and the slugging outfielder will make $5.2 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Adell finally showed flashes last season of what made him a top-10 prospect after he was selected 10th overall by the Angels in the 2018 MLB Draft. The slugger batted .236 with a career-high 37 home runs (4th in the AL) and a career-best 98 RBI in 2025. Adell is a career .220 hitter with 75 home runs in parts of six seasons with the Angels. Still only 26, Adell's average may never be great due to his high strikeout rate (30.2%). However, he does have 40-home run, 100-RBI potential and will be an everyday starter again in 2026.