Logan Allen, SP, CLE (CBS: 55% rostered, ESPN: 15% rostered): Allen is off to a great start, sporting two wins and a 2.31 ERA. He’s looking at the White Sox in his next start. Looks like a great setup.

Blaze Alexander, SS, ARZ (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Geraldo Perdomo is going to miss at least a month getting his torn meniscus rebuilt, and the DBacks will turn to Alexander and possibly Kevin Newman (gulp) to fill the gap. It’s a shame that Jordan Lawlar isn’t available due to the broken thumb that will keep him sidelined for the next few months. Alexander has demonstrated a little pop and a little speed and will hold down the fort until the return of Perdomo.

Tyler Anderson, SP, LAA (CBS: 17% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Yes, it was the Marlins, but seven innings of shutout ball is a great way to get out of the gate for the veteran southpaw. The expectations are low after last year’s nightmare season, but just a couple of years back, he pitched very well for the Dodgers, compiling 15 wins with a stellar 2.57 ERA. Is a bounce back in the offing?

Javier Assad, SP, CHC (CBS: 26% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Assad was penciled in as the fifth starter entering 2024, but he sure didn’t pitch like it in his 2024 debut. Six shutout innings of four-hit ball, even against a rather inept Rockies offense, are getting it done. Check out the ERA totals from the past couple of seasons. You might be surprised!

Brett Baty, 3B, NYM (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Baty has quietly gotten off to a great start, going 8-for-27 with a homer and five RBI. Get him back on your radar before the rest of your League does just that.

Ronel Blanco, SP, HOU (CBS: 62% rostered, ESPN: 47% rostered): Isn’t it amazing how popular a pitcher becomes when they throw a no-hitter? Blanco shut down the Jays on Monday for the first no-hitter of the ’24 campaign. The changeup/slider combination kept the Jays off balance all night. It has been a long road for the 30-year-old, but the payoff this past week was worth the wait.

Cody Bradford, SP, TEX (CBS: 40% rostered, ESPN: 12% rostered): Yes, it is going to get crowded in that Texas rotation in the second half, but for now, he’s pitching exceptionally well, posting a 2.13 ERA after his first two starts. Let’s take what we can take when it’s available and worry about the second half when we get there.

Brenton Doyle, OF, COL (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The two early home runs are a nice bonus, and even though he’s yet to swipe a base, Doyle’s history of 20+ thefts in the Minors leads one to believe it’s only a matter of time before the running game surfaces. He shouldn’t be overlooked as a fifth outfield option in deeper formats and being rostered to the tune of 12% in CBS Leagues; that is precisely what is occurring.

Alex Kirilloff, 1B/OF, MIN (CBS: 34% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered): Kirilloff has no home runs to date and only 2 RBI, but he’s stinging the ball, going 10-for-26 at the dish. Have some patience. The counting stats will come.

Matt Manning, SP, DET (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Matt Manning debuted this week, getting the call to pitch in a doubleheader. He then tossed 5 2/3 innings of no-hit ball in New York against the Mets. The reward? Back to Triple-A Toledo for you! Don’t be discouraged. He’ll be back and more than likely in short order. He could very well prove to be worth the wait.

Alec Marsh, SP, KCR (CBS: 16% rostered, ESPN: 12% rostered): A first-start victory against the mighty Oriole offense, and an impressive one at that, warrants a small bid this weekend. A decent outing today against the offensively challenged White Sox, and you might want to bump that bid up a couple of bucks.

Brandon Marsh, OF, PHI (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered): Marsh is only rostered at 27% at CBS and 5% in ESPN Leagues. That seems dreadfully low for a full-time outfielder with two home runs and 5 RBI in the bank.

Brady Singer, SP, KCR (CBS: 68% rostered, ESPN: 63% rostered): He’s not as good as two years back and not as bad as we witnessed last year. Somewhere in the middle seems about right, and that will make for a solid option at the back end of your Fantasy rotation.

Brice Turang, 2B/SS, MIL (CBS: 51% rostered, ESPN: 23% rostered): He has slowed down after stealing six bases in a three-game span to start the season, but were we really anticipating that hot pace to continue? There’s nothing wrong with 30 thefts and a .250 BA from your middle-infield slot.

Spencer Turnbull, SP, PHI (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): The one-time Tiger made his Philly debut this week and proved up to the task, tossing five innings of 3-hit ball while allowing only one unearned run. He added seven strikeouts for good measure. Turnbull added a new pitch this year, throwing the sweeper 27.7% in that first start. A small bid could potentially return solid rewards.

Taylor Ward, OF, LAA (CBS: 60% rostered, ESPN: 28% rostered): This everyday bat that has hit three homers, driven in 8 runs, and scored nine runs should be active and rolling in all formats. Run with the hot hand until it cools!

The Closer Report

Chad Green, RP, TOR (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The Jays continue shuffling the deck while waiting for the much-anticipated return of Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson. Green earned his first save Friday against the Yankees and, along with Yimi Garcia, will be in the mix for a save until the walking-wounded return.

Ian Hamilton, RP, NYY (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): An investment in Ian Hamilton, who moves into the setup role now that Jonathan Loaisiga is looking at elbow surgery and will be lost for the year, could prove to be a wise one.

David Robertson, RP, TEX (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): After five games, Robertson delivers precisely what the Rangers envisioned when they signed him to a one-year deal to beef up their bullpen. Jose Leclerc still owns the ninth, but Robertson waits in the wings if he stumbles.

Chris Stratton, KCR (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Just when it couldn’t get more muddled in Kansas City, Chris Stratton earned a save Saturday night and worked his way into the mix for future save opportunities. File this under “longshot,” but until someone in the Royals pen steps up and shows consistency, it’s an open race to full-time ninth-inning duties.

We have updated our Closer Report.  It can be found here.

Oswaldo Cabrera, OF, NYY (CBS: 3% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): The broken foot suffered by DJ LeMahieu has created an opportunity for Oswaldo Cabrera, and he has seized the moment, going 7-for-13 with a pair of homers and five RBI in his first three games. It’s time that he was added in all formats!

Mark Canha, 1B/OF, DET (CBS: 17% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered): Canha is far from a sexy pickup, but in deeper formats and as an Injury replacement coming off your bench, the power can help, and the BA should at the very least not hurt you. An ounce of prevention could prove to be that pound of cure.

Willi Castro, 3B/OF, MIN (CBS: 26% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): It was opening day for Royce Lewis, and he was 2-for-2 with a homerun. Then disaster struck in the form of a severely sprained quad. He’ll be shut down for a month and then reevaluated. The Twins look to be rolling with Willi Castro at third, and with 33 thefts last year in only 358 at-bats, he could prove to be a nice boost in the stolen base category.

Travis d’Arnaud, C, ATL (CBS: 31% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Sean Murphy is dealing with an oblique injury and will probably miss 2 to 3 weeks. In the interim, the Braves have a solid option in Travis d’Arnaud. As recently as 2022, d’Arnaud hit 18 homers and should be a more than capable replacement.

J.D. Davis, 3B, OAK (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Two homers on Friday should have our attention. That, and he won’t be looking over his shoulder in Oakland. 15-to-20 homers are there for the taking.

Richard Fitts, SP, BOS (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Here’s a name for the Dynasty league player. Last year, Richard Fitts posted a 3.48 ERA with 163 strikeouts at Double-A. He only allowed 43 walks. He’ll be starting the season at Triple-A, so don’t be surprised when he gets the call at some point this season. For the price of a cup of coffee, he could be sitting at the ready on your Fantasy Minor League roster.

Mitch Haniger, OF, SEA (CBS: 31% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered): An opening-day homer by Mitch Haniger must fuel hope that a bounce back is in order after two disappointing years. A 25-homer season could be in the cards if he can stay healthy.

Jordan Hicks, SP, SFG (CBS: 33% rostered, ESPN: 15% rostered): Hicks’s first start is now in the books, and five innings of a three-hit shutout ball with six strikeouts should be cause for some serious interest, and spending this evening.

Cade Horton, SP, CHC (CBS: 22% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): Justin Steele’s hamstring injury in his opener will likely cost him all of April, possibly longer. The Cubs quickly brought up Ben Brown, who was torched for six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings on Saturday. Will they keep him up? At some point, Cade Horton will arrive, the timing of which is unknown at this time, but getting him rostered sooner rather than later is recommended.

Jared Jones, SP, PIT (CBS: 50% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered): The great Spring has now morphed into a great start to the regular season. The ten strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings combined with the 22 swings and misses recorded on 89 pitches is impressive. If he’s available in your League, strive to see that he’s not after this evening’s Waiver Wire run.

Trey Lipscomb, WAS (CBS: 3% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Nick Senzel fractured his right thumb and is looking at a 3-to-4-week stint on the IL. The Nats will turn to the 23-year-old Lipscomb in the interim. A little pop with some speed should work well in NL-only leagues until Senzel’s return.

Seth Lugo, SP, KCR (CBS: 52% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): Over the past three seasons, Seth Lugo has produced a 3.50, 3.60, and 3.57 ERA, the last of which was in a starting capacity for the Padres. He got out of the gate with six scoreless innings of two hits and one walk. What more could one want from a #5/6 type starter?

Ryan Mountcastle, 1B, BAL (CBS: 53% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered): After two disappointing seasons, Mountcastle has gotten out of the gate strong, going 3-for-6 with four RBI. Let’s hope for a bounce back from Mountcastle and the opportunity to be in the mix for what should prove to be plenty of counting stats in that high-powered O’s offense.

Victor Scott II, OF, STL (CBS: 47% rostered, ESPN: 9% rostered): If you regret that you didn’t draft Esteury Ruiz during draft season, you now have the opportunity for a second chance. Until, at the very least, Dylan Carlson returns from his sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, Scott will man center field and bring that world-class speed (95 SB in 2023) to the table.

Paul Skenes, SP, PIT (CBS: 74% rostered, ESPN: 19% rostered): It’s only a matter of time, and that time will come quickly. If you haven’t checked out Skene’s Saturday debut with Triple-A Indianapolis, do yourself a favor and give it a spy. Three innings of perfect ball with virtually every pitch in triple-digits is something one doesn’t witness every day.

The Closer Report

Jason Foley, RP, DET (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered): Alex Lange struggled to find home plate in his first outing, and it appears until the control resurfaces, Jason Foley will be working the ninth inning. It’s not like he’s unfamiliar with the role, having earned seven saves in 2023. This move by the Tigers could be long-term, so don’t be shy about spending some of that FAAB tonight.

Kevin Ginkel, RP, ARZ (CBS: 48% rostered, ESPN: 14% rostered): Paul Sewald suffered a Grade 2 oblique strain and will miss some serious time, probably over a couple of months. Kevin Ginkel will slide into the closer role and, based on his record from last year, four saves and a 2.48 ERA, should have no problems getting the job done until Sewald returns.

Jeff Hoffman, RP, PHI (CBS: 11% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): After a great spring, Jose Alvarado imploded in his first regular-season effort, allowing three hits and two walks in 2/3 of an inning and being charged with five earned runs. Alvarado probably won’t lose his job from this poor effort, but any continued struggles could find Jeff Hoffman working the ninth inning.

Griffin Jax, RP, MIN (CBS: 39% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered): An opening day save followed up by a win on Saturday night is a good way for Griffin Jax to begin the ’24 campaign. Jax and Brock Stewart will be holding down the fort until the end of April and the return of Jhoan Duran.

Chris Martin, RP, BOS (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): Kenley Jansen could not take the call Saturday, with a tight back being the culprit. Back injuries can linger, so finding a home for Chris Martin is a solid plan, especially if you are counting on Jansen to close out games in Boston this year.

Abner Uribe, RP, MIL (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): We gave it our best shot last week, figuring Joel Payamps is probably first-in-line for Saves while Devin Williams spends time rehabbing his back. So how did it shake down? The first two save opportunities went to Abner Uribe and were successfully converted. It’s still likely a committee situation, but Uribe will be in the driver’s seat moving forward.

We have updated our Closer Report.  It can be found here.

Another year begins, and with it comes the opportunity to break out the FAAB and look to improve upon our drafts and fill the many holes created by Spring injuries. The players we’re looking at early in the season have a huge impact on our eventual lot in life, as we will have their production for the entire year. Spend accordingly!

Will Benson, OF, CIN (CBS: 46% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Benson hit 11 home runs, stole 19 bases, and posted a .365 OBP in only 287 at-bats last year in his rookie campaign. The Guardians might rue the day they traded him to the Reds.

Jose Caballero, SS, TBR (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): There’s no doubting the speed, as Caballero swiped 26 bases last year in only 231 at-bats for the Mariners. The big question is whether he will hit enough to hold onto the job once Taylor Walls returns in mid-to-late April.

Luis Campusano, C, SDP (CBS 40% rostered, ESPN: % rostered n/a): A 7 homer, 30 RBI debut in only 163 at-bats in his first go-round last year was solid. Campusano is now the main man for the Friars, and a 15 HR/60 RBI-type season could be in the cards in 2024. As a second Catcher in two Catcher formats, that production level more than gets it done.

Colton Cowser, OF, BAL (CBS: 31% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Colton Cowser is 14-for-44 with six homers and 13 RBI this Spring. It’s crowded in that Baltimore outfield, but what does a guy have to do to make the O’s Opening Day roster? Let’s hope that Cowser’s outstanding Spring qualifies, and he breaks camp with the O’s.

Garrett Crochet, SP, CWS (CBS: 32% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered): It has been a good Spring for the 24-year-old converted reliever. In 12 2/3 innings, Crochet has amassed 14 strikeouts and a stellar 2.13 ERA, earning the call to take the mound on opening day for the South Siders. The big question yet to be answered is whether he will hold up to the rigors of taking the hill every fifth day. For a small chunk of that FAAB, it’s worth finding out the answer.

Jack Flaherty, SP, DET (CBS: 48% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered): A return to the glory days of 2018/2019 is unlikely, but a healthy Jack Flaherty should be much better than what we have seen over the past three years. Posting a 3.29 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 13 2/3 Spring innings is a good start toward that goal.

Sal Frelick, OF, MIL (CBS: 46% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered): Raise your hand if you had Sal Frelick as the Brewers’ everyday Third Base option in 2024. Once again, poor Joey Ortiz finds himself on the outside looking in.

Maikel Garcia, 3B, KCR (CBS: 47% rostered, ESPN: 9% rostered): There is no doubting the hit tool or the speed, as evidenced by the 23 thefts in 2023. It’s all about the power potential, and two long balls this Spring is a good start. Any uptick in that department could lead to a rapid ascension in the Third Base ranks.

Jared Jones, SP, PIT (CBS: 25% rostered, ESPN: n/a): Jones entered camp as a long shot to claim one of the two open slots in the Pirates’ rotation. 16 1/3 innings later, with 15 Ks and not a single earned run to show for it, the 22-year-old righty is on the cusp of breaking camp. At the very worst, he is looking at a short stint at Triple-A before bringing that triple-digit fastball to a home in the Pirates’ rotation.

Shea Langeliers, C, OAK (CBS: 23% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Is the Catcher position so deep that a 22-home run, 63 RBI season results in only a 23% level of interest?

Zack Littell, SP, TBR (CBS: 36% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): The list of starters to come out of nowhere and perform at a high level for the Rays is a long one. With ten innings of six-hit, one walk shutout ball this Spring, is Zack Littell the next Rays reclamation project to make a huge jump onwards and upwards? I wouldn’t bet against it.

Michael Lorenzen, SP, TEX (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Lorenzen finally joined the ranks of the employed, inking a $4.5 million one-year deal with the Rangers. The Rangers could use the pitching depth as well as our Fantasy squads.

Garrett Mitchell, OF, MIL (CBS: 19% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): It has been a good Spring for the 25-year-old Mitchell. He’s 15-for-47 with a homer, 8 RBI, and two thefts. Joey Wiemer is at Triple-A, and Sal Frelick is at Third Base. It’s all set up for Mitchell to quickly make up time for that lost 2023 season.

Zach Neto, SS, LAA (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered): Neto slugged nine home runs and stole five bases as a rookie in roughly half a season last year. 15-to-20 homers and touching double-digit stolen bases could prove to be sneaky value in your middle-infield slot.

Ceddanne Rafaela, OF, BOS (CBS: 43% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered): Rafaela should have had our attention after mashing 20 homers and stealing 37 bases last year split between Double and Triple-A. He carried that stellar 2023 season into camp, producing a three HR/4 SB Spring that now has him heading north. He definitely has our attention now.

Johan Rojas, OF, PHI (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): If you crave the “need for speed,” Johan Rojas should be on your radar. At the very least, it looks like he’ll have the good side of a platoon in Philly, with that, 30+ thefts.

Eddie Rosario, OF, WAS (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: % rostered n/a): That solid 21 home run campaign from last year shouldn’t be forgotten. At the very least, the recently signed Rosario should be holding down the strong side of a platoon.

Eugenio Suarez, 3B, ARZ (CBS: 45% rostered, ESPN: 15% rostered): Four of the past six seasons have resulted in 30+ home runs. I’m willing to bet that after 2024, it will be five of seven.

Alek Thomas, OF, ARZ (CBS: 13% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): Thomas hit nine homers while stealing nine bases in 374 at-bats last year. Is a 15-15 season to go along with the stellar “D” in the cards this year for the 23-year-old center fielder?

Ricky Tiedemann, SP, TOR (CBS: 32% rostered, ESPN: % rostered n/a): Alek Manoah will start the season on the 15-day IL. Kevin Gausman could also be facing the same fate. The Jays could consider giving top-prospect Tiedemann an early look in their rotation. If not early, he will arrive at some point this season, and the rewards could be huge.

Louis Varland, SP, MIN (CBS: 30% rostered, ESPN: 20% rostered): Anthony DeSclafani is starting the year on the IL with a right forearm strain opening the door for the 26-year-old Varland to lay claim to the fifth starter role. A great spring came crashing down during his last outing, but the positive progress shown this spring shouldn’t be ignored.

Will Warren, SP, NYY (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: % rostered n/a): His solid 3.52 ERA, along with 13 strikeouts in 15 1/3 IP, has him on the cusp of breaking camp in the Yankees’ rotation. If he doesn’t win the job as the Yankees’ fifth starter, he won’t be long in arriving. Find a home for him now and reap the eventual benefits when he does get the call.

The Closer Report

Yimi Garcia, RP, TOR (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): Both Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are hurting and currently questionable for opening day. Next up is Yimi Garcia and possibly Tim Mayza. It could be a short stint manning the ninth for Garcia…. or not?

Griffin Jax, RP, MIN (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered): Incumbent, Jhoan Duran will open the ’24 campaign on the IL with a moderate right oblique strain. He’s likely looking at an end-of-April return date, and in the interim, last year’s setup man, Griffin Jax, will be called upon to hold down the fort in the ninth inning. How much is a month’s worth of saves to your Fantasy squad?

James McArthur, RP, KCR (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): McArthur finished the 2023 season strong, saving four games down the stretch while striking out a batter-per-inning. Veteran Will Smith (36% rostered at CBS) is also in the mix, but posting 12 strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings combined with an outstanding 1.08 ERA this Spring should give McArthur the ninth-inning edge breaking camp.

Mason Miller, RP, OAK (CBS: 53% rostered, ESPN: 15% rostered): The “stuff” is filthy. Can he stay healthy long enough to get his share of the Saves generated by the 60 or so wins the A’s will amass this season?

Joel Payamps, RP, MIL (CBS: 45% rostered, ESPN: 15% rostered): Devin Williams has been diagnosed with multiple stress fractures in his back and is set to miss the first three months of the season. Brewers Manager Pat Murphy has stated that a closer-by-committee is his preference, and based on last season, Payamps should be first in line with both Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill in the mix.

We have updated our Closer Report.  It can be found here.

We have updated our Closer Report.  It can be found here.

Our initial closer report for 2024 is now available.  It can found here.

The outfield has some of the game’s greatest talent, with as many as nine first-round selections. After the elite group comes off the board, the questions become plentiful. In a 12-team League, one needs 60 outfielders to fill all the roster spots. In a 15-team League, 75 outfielders. Your plans should be to secure an outfielder or two from the Top 25. One can only bet on so many “dart tosses” before missing the board.

1. Ronald Acuna, Jr., ATL – Ronald Acuna is the best player in the game. If you have the first pick in a draft this Spring, smile, click on his name, and wait to see the options that fall to you with your second and third picks. Don’t overthink it.
2. Julio Rodriguez, SEA – Someone has to follow Ronald Acuna in the pecking order, and when you are coming off a 32 homer, 103 RBI, 37 stolen base season, Julio Rodriguez certainly qualifies. He checks off all the boxes.
3. Corbin Carroll, ARZ – Carroll exploded onto the scene last year with 25 home runs, 54 SB, and 116 runs scored and was the unanimous choice as the winner of the NL ROY. There were some trying moments in early July as his surgically repaired shoulder got cranky. The power was noticeably down in the second half, but he continued to run at will and didn’t miss any additional time.
4. Kyle Tucker, HOU – Over the past three seasons, Kyle Tucker has mashed 30, 30, and 29 HR. 92, 107, and 112 RBI. 14, 25, and 30 stolen bases. You’ll get no argument from me if you take him as high as the third player off the board this Spring.
5. Juan Soto, NYY – 2023, brought with it the 4th consecutive season Soto walked more than he struck out. He set a career-high with 35 home runs and came up with one RBI light on tying his career-best RBI season. New York Yankee fans anticipate huge numbers from Soto in 2024 and likely won’t be disappointed.
6. Mookie Betts, LAD – Betts slugged 39 home runs, drove in 107 runs, and posted a .307 BA last year. Toss in the 126 runs scored and 14 stolen bases, plus the bonus of 2B eligibility, and you have one of the best players in the game. 2B-70
7. Aaron Judge, NYY – Can one call it a down year when you hit 37 homers and post a 1.019 OPS? Only when you hit 62 home runs in the prior year. I’d be shocked if he doesn’t rebound and slug 45-to-50 homers and drive in 120 runs, especially with Juan Soto hitting ahead of him in the two-hole.
8. Fernando Tatis Jr., SDP – It wasn’t a great year (25 HR/29 SB), but it was good enough at 24 years of age to solidly secure a first-round draft slot heading into ’24.
9. Yordan Alvarez, HOU – The only thing holding Alvarez back from a 40-120 campaign is his ability to get in 550 at-bats.
10. Luis Robert Jr., CWS – The breakout we were waiting for finally occurred in 2023 as Robert Jr. soared to 38 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He’s one of the true bright lights on a team that needs a few bulbs changed.
11. Michael Harris, ATL – Harris hits righties and lefties equally well, and after a slow start to the 2023 season, those second-half numbers were really, really good. The future is looking very bright as he heads into his age-23 season.
12. Adolis Garcia, TEX – Garcia slugged a career-high 39 homers while driving in 107 runs last year. Bet on that power and hope he has one more double-digit stolen base year in the tank.
13. Randy Arozarena, TBR – 2023 marked the third consecutive 20-20 season for Arozarena. The odds are very high that 2024 will make it four in a row.
14. Mike Trout, LAA – Yeah, the running game is almost non-existent, but are there many safer bets to hit 35+ home runs with a .800+ OPS?
15. Cody Bellinger, FA – The Cody Bellinger that disappeared after the 2019 season resurfaced in Chicago last year. Someone will pay dearly for the right to prove that 2023 will be replicated. 1B-59
16. Josh Lowe, TBR – If only Lowe could find his way into 550 at-bats. His least favorite movie has to be “Platoon”?
17. Kyle Schwarber, PHI – Schwarber slugged 46 and 47 home runs in the past two years. His affinity for the Mendoza Line is the only thing holding him back from being a first-round pick.
18. Nolan Jones, COL – He did what every player arriving in Colorado is supposed to do. He shoved it. Now, can he repeat that success over an entire season?
19. Nick Castellanos, PHI – Castellanos enjoyed a solid bounce-back season after the hugely disappointing 2022 season, posting career highs in both homers (29) and RBI (106). There’s no reason not to expect more of the same high production levels in 2024.
20. Spencer Steer, CIN – That roster flexibility is sweet, as are the 23 home runs, 86 RBI, and 15 stolen bases he amassed last year. More of the same, minus the roster flexibility, should be in the cards in 2024. 1B-73, 3B-47
21. Christian Yelich, MIL – 15-to-20 HR power with 20+ stolen bases and 95+ runs scored makes for a solid mid-tier outfielder.
22. George Springer, TOR – The last time Springer failed to hit 20 homers in an entire season was in 2015. You can put 85+ runs scored in the bank. Don’t bet on a repeat of that career-high 20 stolen bases.
23. Jazz Chisholm Jr., MIA – A healthy season from Jazz Chisholm could find him approaching elite status as an outfielder. Will 2024 finally be the year?
24. Bryan Reynolds, PIT – The upside potential is limited, but after three consecutive solid seasons, there is nothing wrong with a safe 25 home run, 80 RBI, and .260 BA floor.
25. Lane Thomas, WAS – Thomas enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2023, posting career highs in virtually every offensive category, including a whopping 176 strikeouts. The power/speed numbers could be repeated, but the BA could be due for a tumble.
26. Teoscar Hernandez, LAD – The cash might be deferred on that one-year deal “Teo” signed with the Dodgers, but the power numbers won’t be.
27. Seiya Suzuki, CHC – A repeat of the strong second half, and Suzuki could be poised to move up the outfield rankings quickly. Has the former Hiroshima Carp star finally arrived?
28. Anthony Santander, BAL – What you see is what you get, and if 25-to-30 homers and 85+ RBI are what you’re searching for, the odds are very high he’ll deliver.
29. Chas McCormick, HOU – McCormick feasted on southpaws and more than held his own against right-handed pitching. All that’s missing from his game is an additional 100-to-150 at-bats.
30. TJ Friedl, CIN – It was a season filled with ups and downs, but that strong September gives us hope for even better days ahead. Is a very quiet 20-30 season in the cards for the 28-year-old?
31. Cedric Mullins, BAL
32. Ian Happ, CHC
33. Jordan Walker, STL
34. Jackson Chourio, MIL
35. Evan Carter, TEX
36. Tommy Edman, STL 2B-51, SS-48
37. Daulton Varsho, TOR
38. Brandon Nimmo, NYM
39. James Outman, LAD
40. Esteury Ruiz, OAK
41. Jorge Soler, FA
42. Lourdes Gurriel, ARZ
43. Jarren Duran, BOS
44. Lars Nootbaar, STL
45. Riley Greene, DET
46. Starling Marte, NYM
47. Tyler O’Neill, BOS
48. Christopher Morel, CHC
49. Jack Suwinski, PIT
50. Luke Raley, TBR 1B-35
51. Max Kepler, MIN
52. LaMonte Wade, SFG 1B-116
53. Masataka Yoshida, BOS
54. Luis Rengifo, LAA 2B-66, SS-37, 3B-23
55. Wyatt Langford, TEX
56. Kerry Carpenter, DET
57. Steven Kwan, CLE
58. Sal Frelick, MIL
59. Jung-hoo Lee, SFG
60. Austin Hays, BAL
61. Johan Rojas, PHI
62. Parker Meadows, DET
63. Jarred Kelenic, ATL
64. Giancarlo Stanton, NYY
65. MJ Melendez, KCR
66. Leody Taveras, TEX
67. Seth Brown, OAK
68. Bryan De La Cruz, MIA
69. Nelson Velazquez, KCR
70. Matt Wallner, MIN
71. Whit Merrifield, FA 2B-84
72. Kris Bryant, COL
73. Taylor Ward, LAA
74. Mitch Haniger, SEA
75. Jose Siri, TBR
76. Tommy Pham, FA
77. Will Benson, CIN
78. Harrison Bader, NYM
79. Brenton Doyle, COL
80. Henry Davis, PIT
81. Michael Conforto, SFG
82. Jake Fraley, CIN
83. Willi Castro, MIN 3B-41
84. Ezequiel Duran, TEX SS-37, 3B-22
85. Jesus Sanchez, MIA
86. Brandon Marsh, PHI
87. Alek Thomas, ARZ
88. Brendan Donovan, STL 2B-34
89. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CHC
90. Hunter Goodman, COL
91. Joc Pederson, FA
92. Brent Rooker, OAK
93. Garrett Mitchell, MIL
94. Mike Yastrzemski, SFG
95. Alex Verdugo, NYY
96. Jeff McNeil, NYM 2B-107
97. Alex Kirilloff, MIN 1B-75
98. Mark Canha, DET
99. Wilyer Abreu, BOS
100. Matt Vierling, DET 3B-35
101. Jake McCarthy, ARZ
102. Jason Heyward, LAD
103. Ceddanne Rafaela, BOS
104. Hunter Renfroe, KCR
105. Mike Tauchman, CHC
106. Chris Taylor, LAD SS-31, 3B-38
107. Stone Garrett, WAS
108. Kevin Kiermaier, TOR
109. Josh Palacios, PIT
110. Adam Duvall, FA
111. Mickey Moniak, LAA
112. Zach McKinstry, DET 2B-48, SS-23, 3B-52
113. Charlie Blackmon, COL
114. Heliot Ramos, SFG
115. Cavan Biggio, Tor 1B-20, 2B-49
116. Ryan O’Hearn, BAL 1B-70
117. Dylan Carlson, STL
118. Andrew Benintendi, CWS
119. James Wood, WAS
120. Dylan Crews, WAS
121. Alec Burleson, STL
122. Oscar Colas, CWS
123. Kyle Isbel, KCR
124. Nick Senzel, MIL 3B-57
125. Victor Robles, WAS
126. Mauricio Dubon, HOU 2B-79
127. Ramon Laureano, CLE
128. Ji-Hwan Bae, PIT 2B-64
129. Colton Cowser, BAL
130. Jake Meyers, HOU
131. Jakob Marsee, SDP
132. Gavin Sheets, CWS 1B-22
133. Jake Bauers, MIL 1B-22
134. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, TOR 3B-31
135. Manuel Margot, LAD
136. Trent Grisham, NYY
137. Blake Sabol, SFG C-55
138. Eddie Rosario, FA
139. Edward Olivares, PIT
140. Lawrence Butler, OAK
141. DJ Stewart, NYM
142. Jonny DeLuca, TBR
143. Joey Wiemer, MIL
144. Tyrone Taylor, NYM
145. Connor Joe, PIT 1B-53
146. Michael A. Taylor, FA
147. Dylan Moore, 2B-23
148. Jonatan Clase, SEA
149. Jasson Dominguez, NYY
150. Jacob Young, WAS
151. Drew Gilbert, NYM
152. Jo Adell, LAA
153. Garrett Hampson, KCR SS-30
154. Avisail Garcia, MIA
155. Andy Ibanez, DET 2B-78
156. Pedro Leon, HOU
157. JJ Bleday, OAK
158. Nick Pratto, KCR 1B-78
159. Enrique Hernandez, FA 2B-36, SS-74
160. Jose Azocar, SDP
161. Myles Straw, CLE
162. Cal Mitchell, SD