Author: Juan Pablo Aravena
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Nolan McLean’s Elite Strikeout Potential Offers Fantasy Managers Mid-Round Upside
Nolan McLean showed plenty of promise in the 2025 season to remain a key piece in the Mets’ rotation, both in the present and for the future. The 24-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut on Aug. 16 and dazzled, going 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 48 innings through his first eight…
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Will Smith’s Impressive OBP Gives Fantasy Managers a Consistent Top-10 Catcher Floor
Will Smith tends to get overlooked in fantasy (and real life, as well) since he’s part of not only what’s arguably the best lineup in all of baseball, but also one that features at least three future Hall of Famers. However, the star catcher is coming off one of the best seasons of his career…
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Yainer Diaz’s 2025 Regression Still Leaves Astros Catcher as Top-12 Fantasy Option
Yainer Diaz took a step back in the 2025 fantasy baseball season, as the majority of his numbers suffered a regression across the board. However, his role as the starting catcher for the Houston Astros is not under any sort of threat, and given the lack of reliable impact players in fantasy at the position,…
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Noelvi Marte’s 145 Fantasy ADP Could Give Managers Low-Risk 20-20 Production
Noelvi Marte might not be a household name in most fantasy baseball circles, but the Dominican Republic native is coming off the best season of his career in 2025. He’s slated to open the season as the Reds’ everyday right fielder, but he could also see time in the infield to boost his versatility. The…
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José Ramírez Pick at 1.05 Could Give Fantasy Managers Massive Positional Advantage
Let’s start by saying that drafting with the first overall pick is not a bad scenario by any means. Regardless of the format of your league, and even regardless of the scoring format, you’ll have the ability to draft an elite player with the fifth overall pick. One who will carry your team throughout the…
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Shohei Ohtani at 1.01 Gives Fantasy Managers the Ultimate Roster Advantage
If you’re lucky enough to draft first overall in your league ahead of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, you have what we can only describe as a “first-world problem.” Out of all the players available in the majors, you’d have to choose a player to build your roster around for the upcoming 2026 MLB campaign.…
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3 Fantasy Pitchers Whose 2026 Draft Positions Could Offer Tremendous Value
If you’re looking for pitchers to target for your 2026 fantasy baseball season, make sure you keep close tabs on these three players. If they find a way to fall into your lap on draft day, you’d be making a smart move by selecting them. Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a Top Fantasy Target for 2026…
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3 Must-Select Fantasy Hitters Who May Provide High-Upside Roster Depth
Finding value in hitters is extremely difficult in fantasy baseball, but there are a few players who should be considered must-select players if they fall into your range. These are three hitters you should target at all costs if you’re looking to gain an edge in terms of value in your draft. Why Jazz Chisholm…
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Ernie Clement’s Multi-Positional Role May Not Save Falling Fantasy Draft Stock
Ernie Clement is coming off a productive 2025 season, and the veteran fielder, who will be 30 years old on Opening Day, is expected to move around the diamond once again in 2026. The veteran figures to open the season as the Blue Jays’ everyday second baseman, but he has the ability to play in…
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Jose Caballero’s Short-Lived Yankees Role May Limit 2026 Fantasy Baseball Upside
Jose Caballero will experience an uptick in his fantasy baseball upside in the early stages of the 2026 MLB season since he’s slated to open the campaign as the Yankees’ everyday shortstop while Anthony Volpe recovers from a shoulder injury. Will the new role boost Caballero’s upside, or will he continue being a low-range depth…