Xavier Edwards

Xavier Edwards followed up a breakout 2024 (.328/.397/.423, 129 OPS+) with a heavier workload in 2025, logging 619 PA but seeing his efficiency normalize (.283/.343/.353, 94 OPS+). The batted-ball profile supports the pullback: his .330 BABIP was far less inflated than 2024's .398 mark, while his 84.5 mph average exit velocity and 7.0% ISO continue to cap his power ceiling. Encouragingly, he trimmed his strikeout rate to 14.2% and maintained strong contact skills, giving him a stable batting-average floor even if the run production remains modest. The 2026 projections lean into that profile — high-contact table-setter with limited pop but double-digit steal potential thanks to his above-average success rate and baserunning value. Edwards' fantasy value hinges on lineup spot and volume; if he sticks near the top of Miami's order, he's a useful MI target for managers chasing average and speed without sacrificing plate discipline. Just don't draft him expecting meaningful power growth — he's a category specialist, not a five-category contributor.

Xavier Edwards drives in run with single

Xavier Edwards went 1-for-4 with one RBI in the Marlins’ 6-5 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Edwards now sits at 153 hits, 42 RBI, and 74 runs scored across 545 at-bats. With a .281 average, .337 OBP, and 26 steals, he’s added reliable speed and contact skills throughout the season.