Yasmani Grandal

While the gut reaction to signing with the Brewers was to shoot him up the rankings, Grandal actually hit better at Dodger Stadium (.363 wOBA) than on the road (.341 last season). Rather than expecting a production spike, investors should simply accept what he is. The 30-year-old catcher will hit around the .240 range with a high walk rate (13.9% in 2018) and around 25 homers. That will look a lot better after looking at guys available to drafters who punt the position. Keep an open mind to Grandal, who should get targeted more aggressively in two-catcher and OBP leagues.

Yasmani Grandal agrees to one-year deal with Brewers

Yasmani Grandal has agreed to a one-year deal worth $18.25M with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Grandal had previously turned down a four-year offer from the Mets so it looks like he'll be betting on himself to have a big year with the Brewers. Luckily the move keeps him in one of the better offenses in the MLB, he slashed .241/.349/.466 with 24 homers last year. He'll remain one of the better fantasy catchers heading into the 2019 season.