Geraldo Perdomo emerged as one of the biggest surprises in baseball during 2025, finishing fifth in the majors in fWAR (FanGraphs’ Wins Above Replacement) behind Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Bobby Witt Jr., and Shohei Ohtani.
While Perdomo had previously shown flashes of solid play and even earned an All-Star nod in 2023, few inside or outside the Arizona Diamondbacks organization anticipated the magnitude of this leap. His performance was strong enough to generate down-ballot MVP consideration and dramatically elevate his fantasy profile.
The shortstop delivered across the board. Perdomo launched 20 home runs and swiped 27 bases after previously topping out at 6 home runs and 16 steals. He also drove in an even 100 runs, more than doubling his prior career high of 47, while finishing fifth among National League qualifiers with a .290 batting average.
The combination of improved power output, aggressive baserunning, and steady contact transformed him from a glove-first regular into a highly productive everyday contributor.
What to Expect from Geraldo Perdomo in 2026 Fantasy Baseball
From a fantasy baseball points league standpoint, Perdomo’s value is built on his well-rounded offensive approach and lineup stability. His contact skills and plate discipline provide a strong foundation for consistent point accumulation, while his newfound power and speed add category balance that is often difficult to find at the shortstop position.
Arizona’s continued confidence in him, even amid earlier pressure from Jordan Lawlar, reinforces his secure role near the top of the order.
There are still valid reasons for caution. The 2025 power spike represents a significant jump from his prior baseline, which raises questions about how much of that production is sustainable.
If the home run total regresses toward earlier levels, his fantasy output would lean more heavily on batting average and steals. Additionally, while his everyday role appears safe, maintaining elite run production will depend on the surrounding lineup continuing to perform at a high level.
Entering 2026, Perdomo projects as a stable multi-category shortstop with a realistic path to mid-teens home runs, 20 to 25 steals, and strong run-scoring totals while maintaining a helpful batting average in points formats. With expected lineup spots leading off against right-handers and batting second versus left-handers, his volume outlook remains favorable.
In the shortstop hierarchy for fantasy baseball points leagues, I rank him as a solid mid-tier option.
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