Oscar Mercado (OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~85-100 CURRENT ADP: ~116 overall ANALYSIS: Oscar Mercado flashed his dual-threat ability in his 2019 rookie campaign by slashing .269/.318/.443 with 15 HR, 54 RBI, 70 R, and 15 SB. He managed to do this in 438 at-bats after getting called up in the middle of May. What can he do with […]

Chris Taylor Suffers Recovery Setback

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (shoulder) encountered a setback in his recovery process, and he will not play until he is back to 100 percent health, according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not consider the ailment to be a long-term issue, and Taylor may be available for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's […]

Cody Bellinger Will Return To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (back) will return to Cactus League action on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been resting since Sunday with a knot in his back, but he is back to feeling normal. Fantasy owners can breathe easier, knowing that Bellinger is at full health heading into the 2020 season. Expect the All-Star […]

J.D. Davis (3B/OF, NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~160 overall ANALYSIS: After the Houston Astros sent their former third-round pick to the Big Apple last offseason, J.D. Davis did nothing but thrive in his first season in the National League. He finished his campaign sporting a shiny .307/.369/.527 slash line with 22 HR, 65 R, and 57 […]

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~133 overall ANALYSIS: Many have been waiting for Max Kepler to break out since his first full season in the big leagues in 2016. While he had some decent production through his first three seasons, he finally was able to get over the hump and officially break out in […]

Yordan Alvarez Out The Rest Of The Week

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knee) will be sidelined the next three to four days with soreness in his knee. The second-year phenom admitted to reporters that it has been bothering him for a few days and is only 2-for-12 in the early parts of spring. Alvarez won the AL Rookie of the Year award […]

J.D. Davis Appears On Track For Opening Day

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) believes that he will be ready for Opening Day. Davis, who took full swings during batting practice on Wednesday, is ahead of schedule in his return from a jammed left shoulder. The Mets appear intent on getting Davis into the lineup as much as possible during the season. […]

Danny Santana Still The Center Field Favorite

Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward told reporters on Wednesday that outfielder Danny Santana is likely to get most of the playing time in center field to start the 2020 season. The team said earlier this year that they were hoping to get prospect Nick Solak comfortable at the position to maximize Santana's utility around the […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Illness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker will not participate in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs as he is dealing with an illness. Winker has already dealt with a bruised left wrist/forearm this spring after getting hit by a pitch a few weeks back. There is no reason to expect Winker to miss more […]

Nicholas Castellanos Expected Back Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (illness) is expected to return to Cactus League action on Thursday. Castellanos was scratched from the lineup last Friday after he got sick and hasn't played since. The veteran outfielder appears to be over the illness and should be back as in the lineup as he gets ready for his […]

Wil Myers Collects Third Spring Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers continued his hot hitting on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a home run, his third in six spring games. Myers is now slashing .313/.389/.875 and could be establishing himself as the Padres' full-time right fielder after a disappointing 2019. The 29-year old had his worst season in […]

Auction Draft Dollar Day Targets

There are multiple strategies available to drafters in auctions. It is one of the reasons auctions are so much more interesting and fun than snake drafts. They award owners the ability to maneuver their roster the way they see fit. One of the most popular strategies is a stars-and-scrubs alignment, meaning owners pay up for […]

Kyle Bishop's 10 Bold Predictions for 2020

This will be my sixth season with RotoBaller, and consequently, my sixth time participating in this bold predictions series. Over that time, I've amassed a fairly strong record with bold predictions, generally clocking in with a success rate of 30 percent. I correctly predicted Bryce Harper's MVP campaign in 2015 and Kirby Yates leading the […]

ADP Cost Analysis: Aaron Judge vs. Franmil Reyes

Spring Training has finally begun. With the start of games, that also means fantasy baseball draft season is ramping up. As players prepare for drafts, they are always looking for value as they navigate the player pool. One way to locate draft day value is finding players at differing ADPs who will produce similar stat […]

Finding Over/Undervalued Power Hitters Using Expected Draft Values

A couple weeks ago, we introduced our Expected Draft Values and explained how they would help us identify both over and undervalued players of all types. Power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, with pitchers as well. Today, we'll look at four "power" hitters, as identified by our site projections. Stay tuned over the […]

Yordan Alvarez Dealing With Knee Soreness

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knees) was scratched from the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday with soreness in his knees, according to manager Dusty Baker. However, Baker said the move was precautionary and he doesn't seem very concerned. Alvarez admitted to playing through knee issues in 2019, so this is something worth watching in camp. […]

Bryce Harper Having Quiet Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has been quiet in Spring Training as he prepares for his second season in Philadelphia. The star outfielder has just five at-bats across three games this spring, but still has plenty of time to get into the swing of things before opening day. Last season, Harper slashed .260/.372/.510 to go […]

Christian Yelich Close To Massive Contract Extension

Star outfielder Christian Yelich is close to an agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers, major-league sources told The Athletic Tuesday. The new contract is expected to be worth more than $200 million. The team is expected to announce the new deal Friday at the team's spring training facility in Maryvale, AZ. Yelich finished second in NL […]

Adam Eaton Leaves With Tight Hamstring

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton left Tuesday's spring training game with a tight left hamstring. Manager Davey Martinez said that Eaton would like have stayed in a regular season game, but the team is playing things cautiously. Thus, this injury is unlikely to turn into anything major. Eaton should hit near the top of the […]

Matt Kemp Doesn't Reach Base on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Matt Kemp had a rough game on Tuesday, striking out twice and ending up 0-for-4. Kemp is hitting just .200 with a .450 OPS about midway through Grapefruit League play. Some reports say he's fighting for a roster spot while other say manager Don Mattingly has basically handed him a spot […]

Marwin Gonzalez Had Knee Surgery In October

Minnesota Twins outfielder Marwin Gonzalez had knee surgery to repair a patellar debridement in October. The recovery time is usually at least six to eight weeks, which explains why Gonzalez is only just making his debut in Minnesota's ninth spring game. The 30-year-old hasn't approached the 23 home runs he hit in 2017 since leaving […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has been dealing with a sore shoulder, manager Craig Counsell said. It doesn’t affect him throwing but only hitting, according to his manager. He is still scheduled to make his Cactus League debut later this week. He is coming off his 13th season with Milwaukee. He hit .285 with 22 […]

Dexter Fowler Scuffling Through Spring

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has not had a good spring so far. Fowler, who was awful in 2018 before rebounding with an at-least-average 2019, is 1-for-15 so far in Grapefruit League games. Even with the slight bounce back, his 2019 line of .238/.346/.409 wasn't great, and it may be time for the Cardinals […]

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Likely Out For Opening Day

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman announced that outfielders Aaron Judge (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) are not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Both players had been expected to be healthy for the start of the season when they first got hurt, but neither player has progressed as hoped. With their timelines still unclear, fantasy owners […]

J.D. Davis Ahead Of Schedule

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his return from a jammed left shoulder. Davis has already been participating in baseball activities, including hitting in the batting cage. Barring a setback, it does not appear this injury will delay Davis for Opening Day. The Mets seem intent on getting Davis […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2020 Redraft Leagues (March Update)

The sun is shining in Florida and Arizona, and spring training games are underway. That means it’s time to update our redraft prospect rankings for 2020. We last looked at the key prospects for the coming season back in January when there was a lot of uncertainty around players' roles and potential playing time. As […]

Juan Soto Showing Off Plate Discipline in Early Spring

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto walked two more times Monday, bringing his spring total to six against only three strikeouts. That has meant a .533 OBP despite a .222 batting average. It's just confirmation that the youngster continues to have a precocious batter's eye for his age--he is still just 21 as he enters his […]

Twins Lineup For Tuesday Features Eight Of Nine Starters

The Minnesota Twins will take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in their ninth spring training game this year. The lineup features all but one projected starter, notably with Marwin Gonzalez making his first appearance of the spring. Minnesota has scored just three runs in their last three games, though it's worth mentioning the lineup […]

Byron Buxton Not Ready Yet

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is still recovering from offseason surgery on his labrum. Buxton won't be in the lineup for the Twins' game tomorrow against the Tigers, where they will have eight of their nine projected starters. Judging by the buzz around the team recently regarding Buxton, he should be close to a […]

Nick Senzel Close To Making Cactus League Debut

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (shoulder) is close to making his spring debut after undergoing right shoulder surgery back in September. Senzel is expected to be in the lineup as the team's designated hitter for a Thursday game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Senzel's return to the lineup is encouraging, there is some question as […]