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Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings

Fantasy baseball already requires a long season’s worth of attention but dynasty baseball is a different beast. Dynasty leagues provide year-round entertainment (and commitment) and can be the closest most of us will ever get to being a real GM. These rankings should provide a baseline to reference for trades and startup drafts.

The Rankings Process

Dynasty rankings are no perfect science. Plenty of factors go into these rankings, including age, recent performance, expected performance (both short and long-term), injury concerns, and plenty more. There’s subjectivity as well, and it’s normal to have preferences. As the list gets deeper, the difference between players becomes incredibly small and it’s fine to “overpay” for a player you genuinely believe in.

These are standard rankings that can be adjusted based on different league settings. In leagues that score OBP instead of AVG, Juan Soto has an argument to leap above Julio Rodriguez and Ronald Acuna. For saves + holds leagues, top closers don’t have the same impact as in saves-only formats. It’s more important to build a deep outfield in leagues with five starting outfielder spots compared to leagues with just three.

In general, I like to view these dynasty rankings in three-to-four-year windows. This is why names like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are outside of the top 100, as they’ll likely retire during this window. A prospect like Druw Jones may not provide much production at the MLB level over the next few years, but he could become the best prospect in baseball during this time, making him a very valuable trade asset.

Whether you’re in a championship run or a rebuild should dictate where your focus is on these rankings. Both sides should be taking advantage of one another by dealing prospects and veterans. Again, these rankings should be considered a reference or baseline, not a perfect science. Adjust them for your league setup and aim to build the best and most sustainable roster you can.

Positional Dynasty Rankings: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP 

Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings

Updated: 3/29/2023

Here’s a .csv download of these Top 500 Dynasty Rankings.

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RnkPlayerPos.TeamAge
1Shohei OhtaniUT, PLAA28.8
2Julio RodriguezOFSEA22.3
3Ronald AcunaOFATL25.3
4Juan SotoOFSDP24.4
5Yordan AlvarezOFHOU25.8
6Fernando Tatis Jr.SS, OFSDP24.3
7Vladimir Guerrero Jr.1BTOR24.1
8Kyle TuckerOFHOU26.2
9Jose Ramirez3BCLE30.6
10Trea TurnerSSPHI29.8
11Bobby Witt Jr.3B, SSKCR22.8
12Aaron JudgeOFNYY30.9
13Austin Riley3BATL26.0
14Rafael Devers3BBOS26.4
15Bo BichetteSSTOR25.1
16Pete Alonso1BNYM28.3
17Mike TroutOFLAA31.7
18Mookie BettsOFLAD30.5
19Corbin BurnesPMIL28.5
20Shane McClanahanPTBR25.9
21Bryce HarperUTPHI30.5
22Corbin CarrollOFARI22.6
23Manny Machado3BSDP30.8
24Michael Harris IIOFATL22.1
25Freddie Freeman1BLAD33.6
26Wander FrancoSSTBR22.1
27Gunnar Henderson3BBAL21.8
28Gerrit ColePNYY32.6
29Spencer StriderPATL24.4
30Luis RobertOFCHW25.7
31Matt Olson1BATL29.0
32Aaron NolaPPHI29.8
33Sandy AlcantaraPMIA27.6
34Jazz Chisholm2BMIA25.2
35Francisco LindorSSNYM29.4
36Eloy JimenezOFCHW26.4
37Randy ArozarenaOFTBR28.1
38Dylan CeasePCHW27.3
39Oneil CruzSSPIT24.5
40Shane BieberPCLE27.8
41Brandon WoodruffPMIL30.2
42Ozzie Albies2BATL26.2
43Bryan ReynoldsOFPIT28.2
44Julio UriasPLAD26.6
45Adley RutschmanCBAL25.2
46Nolan Arenado3BSTL32.0
47Zac GallenPARI27.7
48Vinnie Pasquantino1BKCR25.5
49Jose Altuve2BHOU32.9
50Andres Gimenez2BCLE24.6
51Alek ManoahPTOR25.2
52Corey SeagerSSTEX28.9
53Carlos RodonPNYY30.3
54Daulton VarshoC, OFTOR26.8
55Jordan Walker3B, OFSTL20.9
56Jordan LawlarSSARI20.7
57Max FriedPATL29.2
58Cristian JavierPHOU26.0
59Will SmithCLAD28.0
60Paul Goldschmidt1BSTL35.6
61Marcus Semien2BTEX32.6
62Nathaniel Lowe1BTEX27.7
63J.T. RealmutoCPHI32.1
64George KirbyPSEA25.2
65Carlos CorreaSSMIN28.5
66Willy AdamesSSMIL27.6
67Jacob deGromPTEX34.8
68Byron BuxtonOFMIN29.3
69Zack WheelerPPHI32.9
70Andrew Vaughn1B, OFCHW25.0
71Xander BogaertsSSSDP30.5
72Riley GreeneOFDET22.5
73Kyle SchwarberOFPHI30.1
74Luis CastilloPSEA30.3
75Tim AndersonSSCHW29.8
76Elly De La Cruz3B, SSCIN21.2
77Alex Bregman3BHOU29.0
78Dansby SwansonSSCHC29.1
79Kevin GausmanPTOR32.2
80Logan GilbertPSEA25.9
81Jeremy PenaSSHOU25.5
82Jackson ChourioOFMIL19.1
83Emmanuel ClasePCLE25.0
84Edwin DiazPNYM29.0
85Teoscar HernandezOFSEA30.5
86Adolis GarciaOFTEX30.1
87Joe MusgrovePSDP30.3
88Tommy Edman2B, SSSTL27.9
89Logan WebbPSFG26.4
90George SpringerOFTOR33.5
91Tyler GlasnowPTBR29.6
92Vaughn Grissom2BATL22.2
93Druw JonesOFARI19.3
94Seiya SuzukiOFCHC28.6
95Triston McKenziePCLE25.7
96Miguel Vargas1BLAD23.4
97Framber ValdezPHOU29.4
98Andrew PainterPPHI20.0
99Grayson RodriguezPBAL23.4
100Tyler O'NeillOFSTL27.8
101Josh Jung3BTEX25.1
102James WoodOFWAS20.5
103Taylor WardOFLAA29.3
104Cedric MullinsOFBAL28.5
105Curtis Mead3BTBR22.4
106Gleyber Torres2BNYY26.3
107Nick LodoloPCIN25.2
108Hunter GreenePCIN23.7
109Anthony VolpeSSNYY21.9
110Blake SnellPSDP30.3
111Steven KwanOFCLE25.6
112Dustin MayPLAD25.6
113Luis SeverinoPNYY29.1
114Kyle Manzardo1BTBR22.7
115Jose Miranda1B, 3BMIN24.8
116Alejandro KirkCTOR24.4
117Nestor CortesPNYY28.3
118Justin VerlanderPNYM40.1
119Max ScherzerPNYM38.7
120Rhys Hoskins1BPHI30.1
121Triston Casas1BBOS23.2
122Shane BazPTBR23.8
123Robbie RayPSEA31.5
124Hunter BrownPHOU24.6
125William ContrerasCMIL25.3
126Kyle WrightPATL27.5
127Freddy PeraltaPMIL26.8
128Josh HaderPSDP29.0
129Giancarlo StantonOFNYY33.4
130Brandon NimmoOFNYM30.0
131MJ MelendezC, OFKCR24.3
132Colton CowserOFBAL23.0
133Yu DarvishPSDP36.6
134Ricky TiedemannPTOR20.6
135Christian YelichOFMIL31.3
136Eury PerezPMIA20.0
137Ryan Mountcastle1BBAL26.1
138Jonathan India2BCIN28.3
139Spencer Torkelson1BDET23.6
140Lars NootbaarOFSTL25.6
141Marcelo MayerSSBOS20.3
142Willson ContrerasCSTL30.9
143Royce LewisSSMIN23.8
144Jackson HollidaySSBAL19.3
145Jake McCarthyOFARI25.7
146Jordan RomanoPTOR30.0
147Clayton KershawPLAD35.1
148Ezequiel TovarSSCOL21.7
149Jesus LuzardoPMIA25.5
150Luis GarciaPHOU26.3
151Rowdy Tellez1BMIL28.1
152Evan CarterOFTEX20.6
153Drew RasmussenPTBR27.7
154Reid DetmersPLAA23.7
155Walker BuehlerPLAD28.7
156Devin WilliamsPMIL28.5
157Anthony SantanderOFBAL28.5
158Nick CastellanosOFPHI31.1
159Sean MurphyCATL28.5
160Brandon Lowe2BTBR28.8
161Kodai SengaPNYM30.2
162Christian Walker1BARI32.0
163Starling MarteOFNYM34.5
164Anthony Rizzo1BNYY33.7
165Felix BautistaPBAL27.8
166Joe RyanPMIN26.8
167Christopher Morel2B, OFCHC23.8
168Nico HoernerSSCHC25.9
169Ryan HelsleyPSTL28.7
170Salvador PerezCKCR32.9
171Jasson DominguezOFNYY20.2
172Termarr Johnson2BPIT18.8
173Jose Abreu1BHOU36.2
174Tony GonsolinPLAD28.9
175Brett Baty3BNYM23.4
176Kris BryantOFCOL31.3
177Endy RodriguezCPIT22.9
178Matt Chapman3BTOR29.9
179Pablo LopezPMIN27.1
180Kyle HarrisonPSFG21.6
181Edward CabreraPMIA25.0
182Connor Norby2BBAL22.8
183Max Muncy2B, 3BLAD32.6
184Camilo DovalPSFG25.8
185Jackson MerrillSSSDP20.0
186Oswald PerazaSSNYY22.8
187Andres MunozPSEA24.2
188Cody BellingerOFLAD27.7
189Elijah GreenOFWAS19.3
190Gavin WilliamsPCLE23.7
191Josh Bell1BCLE30.6
192Sal FrelickOFMIL23.0
193Pete Crow-ArmstrongOFCHC21.0
194Brady SingerPKCR26.7
195Ke'Bryan Hayes3BPIT26.2
196C.J. Cron1BCOL33.3
197Amed RosarioSSCLE27.4
198Eugenio Suarez3BSEA31.7
199Ty France1BSEA28.7
200Ketel Marte2BARI29.5
201Raisel IglesiasPATL33.3
202Matt Mervis1BCHC25.0
203Tyler StephensonCCIN26.6
204Ryan PresslyPHOU34.3
205Noelvi MarteSSCIN21.5
206Jorge Polanco2BMIN29.8
207Jordan MontgomeryPSTL30.3
208Jhoan DuranPMIN25.2
209Bryson Stott2B, SSPHI25.5
210Emmanuel RodriguezOFMIN20.1
211Ian HappOFCHC28.6
212Taj BradleyPTBR22.0
213Jesse WinkerOFMIL29.6
214Masataka YoshidaOFBOS29.7
215Oscar GonzalezOFCLE25.2
216Brandon PfaadtPARI24.5
217Lance McCullersPHOU29.5
218Alec Bohm3BPHI26.7
219Francisco AlvarezCNYM21.4
220Josh Naylor1BCLE25.8
221Gavin StonePLAD24.5
222Jeffrey SpringsPTBR30.5
223Hunter RenfroeOFLAA31.2
224Yandy Diaz3BTBR31.7
225Jack FlahertyPSTL27.5
226Roansy ContrerasPPIT23.4
227Jake Cronenworth1B, 2BSDP29.2
228Javier BaezSSDET30.3
229Andrew BenintendiOFCHW28.8
230Patrick SandovalPLAA26.5
231Clay HolmesPNYY30.0
232Jeff McNeil2B, OFNYM31.0
233Luis Arraez1B, 2BMIA26.0
234Bobby MillerPLAD24.0
235Lucas GiolitoPCHW28.7
236Tink HencePSTL20.7
237Daniel EspinoPCLE22.2
238Chris SalePBOS34.0
239Trevor Story2BBOS30.4
240Aaron AshbyPMIL24.9
241Oscar ColasOFCHW24.5
242Joc PedersonOFSFG31.0
243Alex KirilloffOFMIN25.4
244Edouard Julien2BMIN23.9
245Anthony Rendon3BLAA32.8
246CJ AbramsSSWAS22.5
247Nick GordonOFMIN27.4
248Tyler MahlePMIN28.5
249Lourdes GurrielOFARI29.5
250Sonny GrayPMIN33.4
251David BednarPPIT28.5
252Will BrennanOFCLE25.2
253Dustin HarrisOFTEX23.7
254Logan O'HoppeCPHI23.2
255Gavin Lux2B, OFLAD25.4
256Mason MontgomeryPTBR22.8
257Gabriel MorenoCARI23.1
258Junior Caminero3BTBR19.7
259Brayan BelloPBOS23.9
260Hayden WesneskiPCHC25.3
261Keibert RuizCWAS24.7
262Tyler SoderstromC, 1BOAK21.4
263Tarik SkubalPDET26.4
264Chris BassittPTOR34.1
265Zac VeenOFCOL21.3
266Esteury RuizOFOAK24.1
267Tanner BibeePCLE24.1
268Thairo Estrada2B, SSSFG27.1
269Christian Encarnacion-Strand3BCIN23.3
270Lance LynnPCHW35.9
271Brandon MarshOFLAA25.3
272Cam Collier3BCIN18.4
273Ryan McMahon3BCOL28.3
274Colson Montgomery3BCHW21.1
275Isaac Paredes1B, 2B, 3BTBR24.1
276Jarred KelenicOFSEA23.7
277Harrison BaderOFNYY28.8
278Everson PereiraOFNYY22.0
279Joey WiemerOFMIL24.1
280Trevor RogersPMIA25.4
281Yoan Moncada3BCHW27.9
282Brooks LeeSSMIA22.1
283Diego CartayaCLAD21.6
284Austin HaysOFBAL27.8
285Michael SorokaPATL25.7
286Chase DeLauterOFCLE21.5
287DL HallPBAL24.5
288Jose BerriosPTOR28.9
289Jameson TaillonPCHC31.4
290Alex VerdugoOFBOS26.9
291Jesus SanchezOFMIA25.5
292Coby Mayo3BBAL21.3
293Eric LauerPMIL27.8
294Jon GrayPTEX31.4
295Zach NetoSSLAA22.2
296Mason AuerOFTBR22.1
297Jonathan Aranda2BTBR24.9
298Josh Rojas2B, 3BARI28.8
299Carson WilliamsSSTBR19.8
300Brandon Drury1B, 2B, 3BLAA30.6
301Cody MorrisPCLE26.4
302Edwin ArroyoSSCIN19.6
303Adael AmadorSSCOL20.0
304Max MeyerPMIA24.1
305Luis Urias2B, 3B, SSMIL25.8
306Robert GasserPMIL23.8
307Nolan Gorman2BSTL22.9
308Brendan Donovan2B, 3B, OFSTL26.2
309Jordan Westburg2B, 3B, SSBAL24.1
310Harry FordCSEA20.1
311Masyn WinnSSSTL21.0
312MacKenzie GorePWAS24.1
313Juan YepezOFSTL25.1
314Bo NaylorCCLE23.1
315Braxton GarrettPMIA25.7
316Austin WellsCNYY23.7
317Marco LucianoSSSFG21.6
318Manuel MargotOFTBR28.5
319Danny JansenCTOR28.0
320Mitch HanigerOFSFG32.3
321Ha-Seong Kim3B, SSSDP27.5
322Michael ConfortoOFSFG30.1
323Bryan De La CruzOFMIA26.3
324Michael KopechPCHW26.9
325Luis OrtizPPIT24.2
326Scott BarlowPKCR30.3
327Drey JamesonPARI25.6
328Garrett WhitlockPBOS26.8
329J.D. MartinezUTLAD35.6
330Kenley JansenPBOS35.5
331Nathan EovaldiPTEX33.1
332Miguel BleisOFBOS19.1
333Kyle StowersOFBAL25.3
334Spencer JonesOFNYY21.9
335Kevin ParadaCNYM21.7
336Brayan RocchioSSCLE22.2
337Ramon LaureanoOFOAK28.7
338Kyle MullerPOAK25.5
339Colt Keith3BDET21.6
340David PetersonPNYM27.6
341Gavin CrossOFKCR22.1
342Michael Busch2BLAD25.4
343Luisangel Acuna2B, SSTEX21.1
344Ryne NelsonPARI25.2
345Brendan Rodgers2BCOL26.6
346Drew GilbertOFHOU22.5
347Addison Barger3B, SSTOR23.4
348Mick AbelPPHI21.6
349Jarlin SusanaPWAS19.0
350Justin SteelePCHC27.7
351Henry DavisCPIT23.5
352Austin MeadowsOFDET27.9
353Dylan CarlsonOFSTL24.4
354Mike ClevingerPCHW32.3
355Alek ThomasOFARI22.9
356Garrett MitchellOFMIL24.6
357Luis Garcia2B, SSWAS22.9
358Taijuan WalkerPPHI30.6
359Rodolfo Castro2B, 3BPIT23.9
360Alec BurlesonOFSTL24.4
361Mitch KellerPPIT27.0
362Clarke SchmidtPNYY27.1
363Tanner HouckPBOS26.8
364Kevin AlcantaraOFCHC20.7
365Frankie MontasPNYY30.0
366Robert HassellOFWAS21.6
367Joey Meneses1B, OFWAS30.9
368Seth Brown1B, OFOAK30.7
369Jett WilliamsSSNYM19.4
370Lane ThomasOFWAS27.6
371Benny MontgomeryOFCOL20.6
372Josue De PaulaOFLAD17.9
373Brady HouseSSWAS19.8
374Wilmer FloresPDET22.1
375Cooper HjerpePSTL22.1
376Dalton RushingCLAD22.1
377Andrew HeaneyPTEX31.8
378Cade CavalliPWAS24.6
379Bryce MillerPSEA24.6
380Jean Segura2BMIA33.1
381George ValeraOFCLE22.4
382Dylan BeaversOFBAL21.6
383DJ LeMahieu1B, 2B, 3BNYY34.7
384Oswaldo CabreraOFNYY24.1
385Ceddanne RafaelaOFBOS22.5
386Yanquiel FernandezOFCOL20.3
387Cal RaleighCSEA26.4
388Kyle BradishPBAL26.6
389Brennen DavisOFCHC23.4
390Brice TurangSSMIL23.4
391James OutmanOFLAD25.9
392Cade HortonPCHC21.6
393Jordan Diaz2BOAK22.6
394Joey OrtizSSBAL24.7
395Liam HendriksPCHW34.2
396Luis Rengifo2B, 3BLAA26.1
397Brandon BarrieraPTOR19.1
398Dylan LeskoPSDP19.6
399Connor PrielippPMIN22.2
400Kolten Wong2BSEA32.5
401Heston KjerstadOFBAL24.1
402Jake EderPMIA24.5
403Chase SilsethPLAA22.9
404Ken WaldichukPOAK25.2
405Spencer Steer3BCIN25.3
406Samuel ZavalaOFSDP18.7
407Justin Turner3BBOS38.4
408Casey Schmitt3B, SSSFG24.1
409Trey Mancini1B, OFCHC31.1
410Ryan PepiotPLAD25.6
411Chris Taylor2B, OFLAD32.6
412Adalberto MondesiSSBOS27.7
413Emmet SheehanPLAD23.4
414Josiah GrayPWAS25.3
415Ronny MauricioSSNYM22.0
416Trent GrishamOFSDP26.4
417Sean ManaeaPSFG31.2
418Jose UrquidyPHOU27.9
419Gabriel GonzalezOFSEA19.2
420Joey GalloOFMIN29.4
421Jared Walsh1BLAA29.7
422Josh LoweOFTBR25.2
423Paul SewaldPSEA32.9
424Alexander CanarioOFCHC22.9
425Alexis DiazPCIN26.5
426Ranger SuarezPPHI27.6
427Bryce ElderPATL23.9
428Alex CobbPSFG35.5
429Casey MizePDET25.9
430Warming Bernabel3BCOL20.8
431Shea LangeliersUTOAK25.4
432Andy PagesOFLAD22.3
433Blaze Jordan1B, 3BBOS20.3
434Vidal Brujan2B, OFTBR25.2
435Jon Berti2B, 3BMIA33.2
436Keegan ThompsonPCHC28.1
437Jo AdellOFLAA24.0
438Cal QuantrillPCLE28.2
439Yainer DiazCHOU24.5
440Jacob MisiorowskiPMIL21.0
441Nick PivettaPBOS30.1
442Zack Gelof2B, 3BOAK23.5
443Aaron ZavalaOFTEX22.8
444Miles MikolasPSTL34.6
445Tyler AndersonPLAA33.3
446Edgar QueroCLAA20.0
447Lazaro MontesOFSEA18.4
448Merrill KellyPARI34.5
449Bailey OberPMIN27.7
450Xavier Isaac1BTBR19.3
451Daniel BardPCOL37.8
452Nick Yorke2BBOS21.0
453Bubba ChandlerPPIT20.6
454Cole YoungSSSEA19.7
455Owen WhitePTEX23.7
456Matthew LiberatorePSTL23.4
457Drew WatersOFKCR24.3
458Jake FraleyOFCIN27.9
459Jackson JobePDET20.7
460John MeansPBAL30.0
461Jorge MateoSSBAL27.8
462Deyvison De Los Santos1B, 3BARI19.8
463Eduardo Escobar3BNYM34.3
464Kerry CarpenterOFDET25.6
465Angel Martinez2B, SSCLE21.2
466Wilmer Flores1B, 2B, 3BSFG31.7
467Pete FairbanksPTBR29.3
468Nick Gonzales2BPIT23.9
469Whit Merrifield2B, OFTOR34.2
470Wil MyersOFCIN32.3
471Yasser MercedesOFMIN18.4
472Freddy TarnokPOAK24.4
473Max KeplerOFMIN30.2
474Elvis AndrusSSCHW34.6
475Anthony GutierrezOFTEX18.4
476Landon SimsPARI22.2
477Alex RamirezOFNYM20.2
478Trevor LarnachOFMIN26.1
479Cade MarloweOFSEA25.8
480Jorge SolerOFMIA31.1
481Martin PerezPTEX32.0
482Zach EflinPTBR29.0
483Jarren DuranOFBOS26.6
484Charlie MortonPATL39.5
485Noah SyndergaardPLAD30.6
486Matt VierlingOFDET26.6
487Pedro LeonOFHOU24.9
488Brock PorterPTEX19.8
489Mark CanhaOFNYM34.1
490Mike YastrzemskiOFSFG32.6
491Yiddi Cappe3B, SSMIA20.5
492Justin Foscue2BTEX24.1
493Nick Pratto1BKCR24.5
494J.J. BledayOFOAK25.4
495Elehuris Montero3BCOL24.6
496Carlos Jorge2BCIN19.5
497Jud FabianOFBAL22.5
498Ramon Urias2B, 3BBAL28.8
499Jhonkensy Noel3B, OFCLE21.7
500Michael Massey2BKCR25.0
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353 Comments
  1. Davey Brian says

    Question: I’m in a 10 team dynasty points league (keep 15 major leaguers & 10 minor leaguers). I have a very competitive roster. Of these available players in our draft, how would you rank these guys I could grab: Trevor Story, Liam Hendriks, Taylor Ward, & Jered Kelenic? Thanks!

    1. Tyler Bowen says

      A lot of this depends on how your roster is set up but I like Ward the most out of that group by a decent margin. Kelenic is a decent option if you believe in some level of rebound + can afford to stash him for a bit if things don’t click.

  2. Josue Rosario says

    Where does Jared Shuster fall outside the top 500? Will his earning the rotation spot bring him into the top 500?

    1. Tyler Bowen says

      In general I’m not really expecting him to be much more than a back-end rotation piece long-term. If I were to update today he’d probably sneak into the back-end of these rankings but it’s tough to buy in too much on spring performance.

  3. Cory says

    I was offered Spencer Steer and Waldichuk for Rizzo. Finishing up a rebuild, is this fair value?

    1. Tyler Bowen says

      Depends on how deep your league is but I think I’d aim for something a bit more. You’re probably on the right track with some MLB-ready prospect types but I’m just not very high on either. For what it’s worth, I acquired Rizzo this offseason for two players, including Luis Ortiz, who is ~80 spots higher here than the two you mentioned.

  4. Nick says

    Are you able to add a csv download link to this page?

    1. Doug Anderson says

      That’s a great idea. We’ll have that up in the next 48 hours.

  5. John says

    Dynasty League. Current rotation is:

    Sandy/Ohtani/Cease/Gilbert/Glasnow

    Need an OF. Do you trade Cease ($0.10/1yr) for Teoscar ($3/1) straight up? WHIP and BB are both categories. Current OF (4 OF League) is Yelich/Kris Bryant/Renfroe. Best FA OF available are Michael Harris/Carroll/McCarthy/Kwan/Stanton.

    1. Tyler Bowen says

      Judging by the salaries/contracts, I assume you mean the FA guys like Harris and Carroll will be available in the auction for this season? I’d probably just focus there if that’s the case. If you need to make a trade, I’d aim for a higher bat using Cease.

  6. Cory says

    One to cut between Jared Walsh, Garrett Cooper, and Wil Myers. Who you droppin?

    1. Tyler Bowen says

      I’d go Cooper. I think I can talk myself into a decent enough rebound for Walsh after the surgery. Myers is a bit of a wild card but I’d be willing to roll the dice on the GABP effect this season.

  7. Nick says

    What happened to Eric?

    1. Doug Anderson says

      Eric Cross is no longer with Fantrax. Reach out to him on Twitter.

  8. Michael says

    Why the cut from 500 to 300 names? I was really relying on those later rankings in my dynasty league. I hope this is temporary.

    1. Doug Anderson says

      The latest update was 300 and Tyler will be adding another 100 in short order and be back up to 500 before too long.

  9. Mitch says

    Hey Eric!

    Love the list, use it all the time for my Dynasty league. Currently in the first year player draft – any thoughts on Brock Porter vs Dylan Lesko? I’ve read a ton of material on both in terms of scouting reports and analysis – just curious what you think!

    Cheers.

  10. Lou says

    I am in a dynasty league and was offered jake McCarthy and a 2024 2nd round pick (we only draft prospects from the previous year’s draft and international signings) for Daniel Espino. Am I selling low on Espino?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Maybe a little but I like McCarthy a fair amount too.

  11. Kevin says

    Hey Eric!

    I have a dynasty league where I am allowed to keep my entire roster every year forever.

    I am considering the following trade. I would be trading away Mookie Betts (who has 2B and OF eligibility) and Eloy Jimenez FOR Kyle Tucker and Wander Franco. Given that Mookie has 2nd base eligibility which is hard to come by for elite players, should I still do this deal? Note that I do already have a capable second baseman in Jazz Chisholm. Thank you again for all of your work!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yea, I’d take this. Don’t expect that 2B eligibility to continue and getting Tucker/Wander is clutch.

  12. Gabe says

    Saw your comments on Donovan not being a long-term starter. Being close to the Cards, I would say adjust that expectation. They love him internally.

  13. Aaron says

    I play in a 8 team semi dynasty league where we keep six players. I have Realmuto C, Witt Jr SS, Arenado 3B, Betts OF, Scherzer SP, and Nola SP. I have the 3rd overall pick and it look like Bichette SS and Simien 2B are going to be the best hitters available. Do I draft Bichette and move Witt to UTL or take Simien at 2B and fill in a position I do not have yet?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d go BO

  14. K-Dawg says

    I have noticed that Jhonkensy Noel has fallen off your Top 500. Just too much swing and miss, and potentially no defensive home? Or am I missing something else?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yeah, I wonder if he ever makes enough contact to be an MLB regular. He was one of the last cuts.

  15. Matt J says

    Where would Trevor Bauer fall on this updated list now that he has been reinstated? I know he hasn’t been signed yet, is that the reason he has not been included in the new rankings to this point? The longer we go without hearing him connected to any team the higher the chances I think he remains unsigned.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Bingo. I didn’t rank him yet as I have no idea when and where he’ll pitch next. If/when he does sign, I’ll assess at that time.

  16. Sean says

    Closers are always too low in these rankings. I looked a couple who didn’t even make the list. If you were starting a 15-team dynasty league and had a 33 round draft to kick it off (495 picks), any current closer is getting taken by someone.

    1. Eric Cross says

      My updated rankings will be out on Monday in which some RPs will be higher.

  17. Haliburton Hermit says

    Why no Brendan Donovan?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He didn’t miss by much and might sneak in my next Top 500 but I’m not sure he’s a starter longterm.

  18. Kevin says

    Hey Eric,

    Thank you again for all of the great content! When will the next rankings come out? 🙂

    1. Eric Cross says

      Early January

  19. Matt says

    Matt Mervis gonna get any love next update?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yup. Gonna be moving way up both my prospect and dynasty rankings.

  20. Matt says

    Will Luis Rengifo crack your next update, I’m a bit intrigued by him and the price should be right in my 20 team dynasty league where my 2B is a mess and Nick Gonzalez took a step back.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yeah, probably back-end

  21. Tony Carpenter says

    Year 2. I’m sucking in my 12 team dynasty league where we keep 12 of the players year to year. Do I try to get 12 best players 8 batters 4 pitchers? How can I leverage? NA counts towards the 12. I’m thinking of trading 2 for 1 to update top talent.

    Yordan Alvarez
    Wander Franco
    Jazz Chisholm
    Corbin Carroll
    Zach Wheeler
    Jacob DeGrom
    CJ Abrams
    Jose Altuve
    Paul Goldschmidt
    Spencer Strider
    Elly de la Cruz
    Jonathan India
    Alex Kirk
    Luis Castillo
    Jordan Lawlar
    Alex Kiriloff
    Gleybar Torres
    Jack Flaherty
    Joe Ryan
    Jess Winker
    Roansy Contreras
    Josiah Gray
    Tyler Soderstrom
    Trevor Rogers
    Trent grisham
    William Contreras
    Emerson Hancock
    Jwendle
    PWisdom
    Dean Kremers
    DRobertson
    Miles Straw
    Recently just added lawlar, elly, CCarroll,

    I’d love to trade for AdRutschman bc his dad went to my college and was a legend.
    Thanks in advance

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yeah, making trades can always help speed up a rebuild. From here, I’d pick Yordan, Wander, Jazz Carroll, Wheeler, deGrom, Goldy, Elly, Kirk, Altuve, Lawlar, India, Abrams. Maybe Flaherty. Try to deal deGrom, Altuve, Goldy, etc.

  22. John says

    Um……Thairo?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He was close. Honestly didn’t realize the stats had gotten as good as they have. With that said, I’m not high on him longterm.

  23. David S. says

    Any explanation you can provide for dropping Will Smith (LAD) 30 spots, and adding 6 years to his life?

    1. Eric Cross says

      The age was because it pulled the HOU-RP Will Smith’s age in my data and I didn’t catch it. As for the ranking, I felt like I had the catchers (Adley too) ranked a bit too high compared to others in that range. So I adjusted.

  24. AJ says

    Elly DLC all the way up into the 80s? Is that serious or are you just trying to get our attention? Those Ks throughout pro career speak to very high risk, and he has 9 just games at AA.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Always serious. He’s making strides and those that have seen him said his ABs look better.

  25. Johnathan Schneider says

    Hey Eric,

    I’m in a 12 team dynasty league, I’m in a major rebuild and arms are very hard to come by(scoring weight is messed up and pitchers are more valuable). That being said, I have to drop 3 to make room for enough active MLB guys (league rule). Any input?

    Jordan Groshans
    Luis Campusano
    Marcelo Mayer
    Heliot Ramos
    Diego Cartaya
    Oswald Peraza
    Ronny Mauricio
    Elly De La Cruz
    Joey Weimer
    Michael Busch
    Curtis Mead
    Colton Cowser
    Luis Matos
    Pete Crow-Armstrong
    Gavin Williams
    Ricky Tiedemann
    Blake Walston
    Owen White
    Andrew Painter

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d drop Groshans, Walston, and Campusano personally. Maybe Ramos instead of Campusano if you want the catching depth.

  26. Jerry says

    Hey Eric, I’m in a 12 team categories (AVG) dynasty league. My team is rebuilding. What side of this do you lean?

    Bichette

    Or

    Ohtani (SP only)
    Andrew Vaughn

  27. Chris Shoemaker says

    Keeper League: Was offered Corey Seager for Jeremy Pena and Nate Cortes.
    Thoughts?

    1. Eric Cross says

      At this point, I’d probably just hold. Pena and Seager are close.

  28. jf says

    Is that actually important? He put up 30 homers and 16 steals. If you’re playing season stats does it matter the distribution? If you’re playing head to head there’s always ups and downs. If he got all his stats in one half, that might make him an even better player as you could use the 2nd half of somebody “better”. Of course, he still had 8 homers and 8 steals in the 2nd half, so you might not find that better person in the FA pool. Plenty of players have a bad half, heck a lot of them have a bad season, and most of the guys on this list are no exception, but I still don’t think you should discount the fact that he’s a 30-20 guy who quals CF and put a bunch of guys who aren’t going to ever do those kind of numbers ahead of him. e.g. Benintendi (career best/2017: 20 hr, 20 sb; 2021: 17 hr, 8 sb; 2022: 3 hr, 1 sb(talk about unusable)). I’d rather have inconsistently great than consistently mediocre/bad. His career 162-g average is 30 homers, 18 sb, 83 R, 92 RBI. Sure, he’s a career .241 – and that will bring some rough times – but I still think he deserves more love. He has great counting numbers. Anyway, my 2 cents – there will always be debate on players, thanks for spending the time to publish this list.

  29. taylor says

    What is your take on Mize’s future? Is he worth hanging on to in a 26 player/12 team league?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s borderline in that format. Mize has never been a big K guy so he really needs to have low ratios. Best-case scenario is likely Kyle Hendricks at this point.

  30. jf says

    Why no love for Adolis Garcia?

    Is there that little call for 30 homer/20 steal CF’ers?

    1. Eric Cross says

      The inconsistencies are maddening. We saw this in 2021 1H and then he was unuseable in the 2H.

  31. John says

    Great update to the list, been waiting for this! Question (of course) – Santiago Espinal and Thairo Estrada seem like very similar players….in fact the biggest difference is SB advantage for Thairo. Just wondering why Espinal is at 280 while Thairo is unranked. Thairo is younger as well. Thanks!

  32. taylor says

    Would you trade Josiah Gray for Salvador Perez in dynasty league? Obviously Perez is better but his higher age worries me.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yeah, i’d do that.

  33. Zachary says

    Roansey for Austin Hays. Thoughts?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Fair given team need.

  34. Taylor says

    Need dynasty help. OF set with Harper/Alvarez/Buxton/Judge/Soto.

    Need pitching help. Would you trade Kelenic/Ketel Marte for Aaron Nola/Trevor Story?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yes, definitely.

  35. Jesper says

    Awesome update, Eric! I was offered Kelenic for either Jordan Walker or Nolan Gorman. 12 team dynasty, I’m in a full rebuild.

    I see you have Kelenic higher on your dynasty list than the other two, so obviously I know you’d probably trade one of those two guys for him. Do you think it’s worth the risk and that he will figure things out? Has his future potential taken a drastic hit as opposed to someone like Gorman/Walker who still are complete unknowns at the MLB level?

    Thanks so much in advance and appreciate all your work!

    1. Eric Cross says

      I still believe he’ll right the ship, just not to superstar levels

  36. Jordan says

    When is the next update scheduled! Thank you for what you do. Early season rankings crucial!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Dynasty next Wednesday and prospects Monday.

  37. Estevan says

    12 team H2H dynasty league…I would be trading Max Meyer and I would be receiving George Kirby and Carlos Correa.

    My SS was Mondesi who is now most likely out for the year and I am desperate at SS until Volpe gets the call.

    I am extremely high on Meyer but I’m torn because Kirby is a good replacement as well. Any input? Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Sorry for the delay. I like Kirby a hair more they Meyer so this is an easy accept for me.

  38. Greg says

    Need some dynasty wisdom! Was offered Jose Altuve and Kiner-Falefa for Jo Adell and Hunter Greene. My team is pretty well balanced, 2b isn’t an immediate need but would be an upgrade over G. Torres, Vidal Brujan and E. Escobar.

    Finished 4th last year. Worth it to upgrade 2b and win now or hope that Adell and Greene hit their ceiling for years to come?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey sorry for the delay. I’d probably hold.

  39. James B says

    Hi Eric, great stuff here – and awesome to see you engage in the comment section. Quick Q: if you were in a league where Ohtani was two players, SP and Utility, where would you rank each on this list?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Love engaging, that’s what it’s all about. Hitter Ohtani would be around 15th, pitcher Ohtani around 100.

  40. Anthony says

    Who would you rather trade away in this scenario. I have Volpe and Noelvi in my minors. I can potentially pry away the #1 pick in our majors redraft using one of them knowing Ramirez or Harper is available. (one is guaranteed) Volpe appears to have a safer floor but Marte is a bigger ceiling. Should I just wait for them to join the big leagues and enjoy the fruits of their potential labor.

    Currently have Soto, Judge, Story, France, Franmil, McNeil, Barrero, A Rosario on offense. Not currently worried about pitching. .

    1. Eric Cross says

      If you can get Harper or JoRam, I’d trade away either in a second.

  41. Steve Savage says

    Mr, Cross, I am in 12 team keeper league where we can keep all, we have a short 5 round draft, and 20 mandatory 20 of the 70 half to qualify for Minors. It has been running for at least 15 years this league. Your list does not include Catcher/IB Sam Huff . Would he be in the top 600 if you were draw up such a list?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s in that general vicinity on my spreadsheet.

  42. Zack says

    Hi Eric,

    Just wanted your thoughts on a trade I accepted a few days ago. 12-team league. I received Luis Severino and I gave up Alejandro Kirk, Jose Miranda and Victor Robles. I am in win-now mode. Did I give up too much for Sevy? Thanks!

    Zack

    1. Eric Cross says

      Maybe a little, but Sevy has big bounceback potential and this is solid in a win-now mode.

  43. Dave says

    I can not find 3b Kyle Seager.

    1. Eric Cross says

      He retired.

  44. Brett says

    Hey Eric, great list I check it out all the time. Just looking for some tough advice on who I should keep in my 12 team, 6 keeper League. Who out of these 7 would you not keep? Who is the odd man out?

    Wander Franco
    Jose Abreu
    Aaron judge
    Corey Seager
    Starling Marte
    Shane Baz
    Julio Rodriguez

    I am stumped and would appreciate some advice!

    Thanks again,

    Brett

    1. Eric Cross says

      Odd man out is Jose Abreu for me.

  45. Matt Valdes says

    Hi Eric! Big fan of the work you do. Just started a podcast of my own, would love to chat with you some time.

    Is Tatis getting bumped down in the wake of another big IR stint ahead? I’m not feeling like I can put my dynasty in his hands with the 1.1 like I was yesterday.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Matt, would love to connect. And yeah, he’s gonna bump down a couple of spots, but I’m not sure I can see him sliding past #3.

  46. Fred T. says

    Thanks! Not sure if the first one went thru, ha

  47. Fred T. says

    Hi Eric these comments look pretty old but worth a shot! Which 2 would you keep of Franco, Robert, Buehler or Freeman? 6×6 with avg and ops. We keep 3 (ohtani is other), have 21 players on roster Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      It’s because it’s the same post, just gets updated every time I update the rankings. I’d go Franco and Robert.

      1. Fred T. says

        Thanks!

      2. Fred T. says

        Always hard to know in a league like ours that only keep a few players how much dynasty ranks align

  48. RoarOf84 says

    Eric, appreciate your work and love reading through your insights. Was hoping you could help me out with a (good) conundrum that I find myself in.

    I’m in a 10-team keeper league with h2h cats scoring (6×6 with holds and OPS). Each team can keep up to 12 players without penalty (draft pick, salary, etc.) for as long as they want. Based on this update, you and I are pretty much in lockstep on keepers but was wondering if overall roster construction would cause you to change your mind on any of them.

    I’m currently planning to keep the following players: Acuna, Soto, Ohtani (SP and U eligible), JoRam, Wander, Bellinger, Ketel, Buehler, Alcantara, Flaherty, Manoah, and Hader.

    However, I also have the following options available as well: Vaughn, Gausman, McClanahan, Gallen, and Ian Anderson.

    Would you make any changes? Or would you sit tight with the 12 players that I listed and move my depth for some draft pick upgrades? I could also package a player I’m not keeping with one that I am for a keeper upgrade, too.

    Thanks so much for the advice!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Apologies for the delay. Bellinger might be the only one I’d change, but if you’re confident in him bouncing back, your current 12 are fine. Maybe McClanahan over Hader.

      1. RoarOf84 says

        I’m not “confident” that Belli will bounce back but I’m also not ready to give up on a 26-year-old who already has a MVP to his name and plays in one of the best lineups in baseball.

        Follow up question for you involving a potential trade…
        What are your thoughts on Alcantara for 2022? Is he a borderline top 10 SP? Based on the roster context above, would you move him for Olson? I know your rankings have Olson ~10 spots higher than Sandy.

        Appreciate the advice!

        1. Eric Cross says

          I’m confident in Sandy as a top-10 arm. If you need an SP, I’d be okay making this deal.

          1. RoarOf84 says

            Other way around though? I’d be the one giving Sandy for Olson.

            The Melvin move to SD has me thinking that OAK will be be entering an even more pronounced phase of Moneyball and moving any players who are costly now or are coming up as FAs. Olson in greener pastures could be really exciting.

          2. Eric Cross says

            Ah, my bad, got it backwards. Yeah, it’s fair either way. Whichever spot you need more.

  49. dude says

    Was curious how a couple of the old guys would rank, with Cruz at 317 at age 41 and Verlander at 461 at age 39. Still think Cruz has another productive year in him? Not confident that Verlander can come back strong?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I do think Cruz has another year or two left in the tank. Verlander I do have some confidence in but he’s coming off major surgery.

  50. barry alan says

    first full year as a SP w/ 3.71era, 1.13whip, 3.2 war and .234 BAA, slight up-tick in K’s = ace, sooo
    why do you hate Casey Mize?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hate is a strong word. I like Mize, but he’s NEVER had ace level strikeout rates. Even back at Auburn. At best, he’s a SP3 for fantasy IMO.

    2. Reggie L says

      Glasnow?

      1. Eric Cross says

        He’s at 102

  51. Troy Harrison says

    Is it time for Reynaldo Lopez to return to the top 400? How about Drew Rasmussen, he’s had solid minor league numbers which has translated to the bigs.

    Thanks for all the work you do.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yes, they will both be inside my top-500 when I post my EOS update next week.

  52. Todd says

    Curious if you ended up doing this. Burnes of course had a huge year.

    Luzardo could be a buy low in the coming years but hes really fallen from grace. Abrams got hurt so hes back another year and i personally dont see him as more than a slightly more powerful dee strange gordon.

    I like Pearson but TJ is inevitable my book. Crazy risk high reward for me.

  53. Todd says

    Love using this as a reference so thank you for that. I particularly like that you are aggressively ranking prospects (because they should be)

    I do think Cease is as many as 50 spots to low and that’s coming from a Tigers fan

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s moving up. The inconsistencies madden me though.

  54. Tony Carpenter says

    Any tips on poaching talent? Just finishing up my 1st year of a dynasty Fantasy baseball league. Finished 8th out of 14 teams, no playoffs. Spent most of the year down near 10-12 rank. I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t watch baseball. (ex I started the season thinking it was weird that there were 2 Shohei Otani’s. What a unique name and they’re two of them. Ahh he’s 1 guy. Same thing with Wander Franco? Good thing I have the right one)

    I am using this opportunity poach as much future talent as possible FA/IR. I’m not in a win now mode but 2-3 years I want people to be jealous. Hopefully league mates don’t read this section. I made a trade early in the year: Bryce Harper my #1 draft pick for Wander Franco and Gleybar Torres. Hopefully that pays off.
    Batters:

    Wander Franco
    Yordan Alvarez
    J Winker
    Marco Luciano (just Added)
    Jose Altuve
    Jonathan India
    Alex Kiriloff (just Added)
    Jazz ChisholmJr
    CJ Abrams
    M Conforto (Just Added)
    Joey Gallo
    A Rizzo
    KeBryan Hays
    Jasson Domiguez
    Gleyber Torres
    LVoit (Just Added)
    GSanchez
    Tyler Soderstrom (just Added)

    Pitchers:
    J DeGromm (just added)
    ZWheeler
    JFlaherty (just added)
    YuDarvish
    LCastillo
    Lance Lynn (just added)
    E Hancock
    SSTrasburg
    Triston McKenzie (Just Added
    Aaron civale (Just Added)
    McGhee

    4 NA spots and 2 IR spots.

  55. Chris says

    Hi Eric, thanks for everything you do. You have really amped up my prospect list and outlook for dynasty. I’m in two now so still a novice and learning a lot from you and the other writers at Fantrax.

    In a 12 tm 6×6 OPS/QS and currently barely in 1st. However, the league is a bit soft and waiver wire pickups are to be had. I have a bunch of P’s in your 70-150 range (Fried/Anderson/Lopez/Gilbert/Snell/Scherzer/Musgrove/Sale) and I would like to move some combo of those for Cole. My top is Giolito and I also have Ohtani.

    The Cole owner is not contending this year and could use 2-3 SP’s. I offered Lopez/Gilbert/Fried for Cole and it was rejected. Was thinking of offering Musgrove/Fried/Gilbert for Cole. I need to unload a few SP’s as I have some on the IL like Lopez/Clev/Gio who I want to keep obviously but I don’t have the space.

    Thanks again.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Like that strategy. You have plenty of depth so consolidating and getting a top arm is a good idea.,

  56. Wes says

    Just got offered Walker Buehler at $29

    For my:

    Rutschman $3
    Luciano $0
    Gore $6

    Basically my whole “farm” system. Would only have Keston and Vidal Brujan left at NA.

    +$3 every year a player is kept, values above show cost going into next year.
    10 team h2h, 5×5 plus OBP, SLG, QS, Holds

    I’m real strong with bats, middling with SP.

    My likely starting lineup next year.

    C Perez $2
    1B Vaughn $4
    2B Jazz $0
    3B ?
    SS Tatis $6
    LF Tucker $6
    CF ?
    RF Meadows $8
    Util Ohtani $13
    Util ?Correa $10
    Util ?Mondesi $22
    NA Vidal $0

    SPs
    Berrios $19
    Thor $4
    Clevinger $4
    Severino $1
    Ray $0
    McClanahan $0

    Can keep 14 each season, plus 2 NA to start out the year.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Looks like that could be a contending team so I’d be okay making that move.

  57. John says

    no Jon Gray? He’s really good

    1. Eric Cross says

      He just missed last time. Is in currently.

  58. Matt says

    How far out of the 500 is Jesus Aguilar? Seems like he deserves some love

    1. Eric Cross says

      Not far. He’ll be in next update.

  59. Jordan says

    Bauer totally off the list now?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I am not ranking him at this time until the legal proceedings have concluded.

  60. Chris says

    Hi Eric,

    I am sitting 2 points out of 1st in an 8 team, short bench, keep-5 roto league. I got offered Freeman, Correa, and Raisel Iglesias for Vladdy. I love Vladdy as a keeper, but this might put me over the top this season. I would probably drop McNeil and Civale to make my roster fit.

    What would you do? Thanks!

  61. Tristan says

    Who would be your top targets to try to add from this week’s MLB draft? I am in several deep leagues with large minor league rosters.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Tristan. Chris Clegg and I just published our top-100 FYPD rankings on Friday.

  62. Dave says

    Hi Eric,
    Why no Patrick Sandoval on your list ?
    I got a trade offer of Sandoval for Dane Dunning.
    Which do you think is the better side of the trade ?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Dunning, not a big Sandoval guy

  63. Bobby Dalbec says

    Hi, Eric, I thought we were closer than this. I feel you have drifted apart. Why do you hate me? Was it because I did not run away with you?

  64. Frederick says

    Hey Eric, Great update!

    Curious what you would do in this scenario:
    20 team dynasty league, super deep miners rosters (up to 130 players between majors and minors), with a complicated contract system that basically you have 4 years on a cheap rookie deal and then they get more and more expensive each year afterwards. Also important note, it is a points league and you only get a MAX of 6 starts from pitchers each week.

    The gist of my team is I am a top contenders right now, but am carried mostly by my lineup (Contreras, Vladdy, Rizzo, Albies, JoRam, Bichette, Carlson, Buxton, Meadows, Brantley, Biggio) and bullpen. My rotation has skated by thus far and is lacking an ace currently (Montas, Ray, Morton, Matz, Lamet). I have Pearson, Luzardo, and Soroka chilling in my minors for now while they get healthy/figure out how to throw strikes.

    In addition, I have Franco, Abrams, Groshans, Gabriel Moreno, Priester, and Kyle Harrison has my top prospects and are timed well as some of my current players get too pricey for me to keep.

    I have a potential to make a trade for Burnes, who has three cheap years left on his contract. It would cost me Abrams, Luzardo or Pearson, a likely top 5 FYP 1st round pick, and change. Is this worth it for me to get Burnes and really stabilize my rotation or is it risking to much of the future?

    Conversely, if I kept the players I have now, by end of season how do you think a rotation with Pearson, Luzardo, Soroka, Lamet, Montas, etc. would look?

    I appreciate your Input!

    1. Todd says

      Curious if you ended up doing this. Burnes of course had a huge year.

      Luzardo could be a buy low in the coming years but hes really fallen from grace. Abrams got hurt so hes back another year and i personally dont see him as more than a slightly more powerful dee strange gordon.

      I like Pearson but TJ is inevitable my book. Crazy risk high reward for me.

  65. Josh says

    Hey Eric! As always, love the content. I’m in a 12 team 5×5 dynasty and am rebuilding. I currently have Waters and K-Rob, but my farm has good depth at OF (and potential future OFs) with J-ROD, Adell, Brujan, Kiriloff, Abrams, Martin.

    My question is how do you feel about Waters and K-Rob? I see Waters slipping in everyone’s rankings and continue to hear nothing but bad things about his play on the field. I know K-Rob is worrying more about his health right now than baseball, which is great. I’m just worried without having any play to assess him on in a long time he’s going to slip in rankings too.

    I’ve had both of these guys for a while and have been holding steady, but nobody is interested in trading for them and the following players are available on the waiver so I’m wondering if it’s time to cut bait on either of them to grab some of these guys that are playing well so far.

    Hassell
    Marsh
    Michael Harris
    Duran
    PCA
    Josiah Gray
    SWR

    Again, thanks so much for all your awesome work!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hi Josh! K-Rob has on the field concerns too with his contact issues and approach. I would be fine dropping Waters right now for Hassell. K-Rob I’d probably hold and try to trade.

      1. Josh says

        As always, much appreciated and keep up the awesome work!

        1. Eric Cross says

          Thanks Josh!

  66. David says

    Did you forget Willie Calhoun? #PoorWillie

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s #410

  67. Michael says

    You like baddoo or kiriloff better for the future??

    1. Eric Cross says

      Definitely Kirilloff

  68. PAUL says

    Probably way off topic, but i am in a 16 keeper dynasty league, here are my 28 keepers this year. i draft 8th, looking for who you think fits the team.
    hitters
    Soto,J*
    Tatis Jr,F
    Bader,H
    Taylor,C
    Kiermaier,K*
    Castro,H*
    Arraez,L*
    Flores,W
    Segura,J
    Alonso,P
    Anderson,B
    Severino,P
    Robles,V
    Garver,M
    Munoz,Y

    pitchers
    Brault,S*
    Clippard,T
    May,T
    Hudson,D
    Means,J*
    Soroka,M
    Corbin,P*
    Pagan,E
    Perez,M*
    Boyd,M*
    Fry,P*
    Fiers,M
    Desclafani,A

  69. Adam says

    Hey Eric, keep up the great work! I’m in a 12 team 5×5 dynasty, full rebuild. If I were to trade Jose Ramirez, is a return of CJ Abrams, Bohm and Grisham/Cease enough?

    1. Eric Cross says

      if the 3rd player is Grisham, yes it is.

      1. Adam says

        Thank you sir!

  70. Adam says

    Hey Eric, as always I appreciate all you do for the fantasy baseball community! 12 team dynasty league and I’m in full rebuild. Shallow rosters of around 25 players. Got an offer for my Jose Ramirez of CJ Abrams, Bohm, Grisham. Is that enough in return or should I be looking for more? Thanks!

  71. tassnime says

    thank you.

  72. Luke Greco says

    Will your 2021 dynasty rankings be updated again in March before the season starts?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yes, likely late next week.

      1. Jimmy Abrantes says

        Awesome! Any big movers to know before my draft this Friday (3/26)? Thanks!

  73. Felix says

    Hello Mr. Cross. Great work! Im in a keeper(KEEP 9) league(12teams), 28 men roster
    Batting cats are Runs (R), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), Strikeouts (K), Batting Average (AVG), On-base Percentage (OBP), Extra Base Hits (XBH) If you have the depth to target anyone who would be the best batter to get in a trade? Soto, Trout, Tatis, Acuna or someone else?! Thanks in advance.

  74. John knisoey says

    Dynasty keeper league, 16 teams 27 keepers, im on the clock. Who is safest pick? Burns, arozarena or even karnataka because closers hard to come by

    1. Eric Cross says

      Sorry, didn’t see this but I would’ve went Burnes

  75. Joe says

    Incredible tool! Appreciate the hard work that went into this, used it for my first dynasty draft this year.

    *One small fix, Cristian Hernandez SS on the Cubs is listed as 20 on this list, however he is only 17*

    Thank you for your takes!

  76. Cailean says

    I have to keep 8 guys in a dynasty league with a roster of 30 players and a budget of $300. 4 OF, 3 MI, 2 of every other Position player and a DH. 8 Starting Pitchers.

    Which of these 8 do I keep? Number in parentheses is what it would cost me to keep the player…
    LeMaheiu ($6)
    Alcantara ($6)
    Luis Castillo ($12)
    Maeda ($6)
    Hader ($6)
    Will Smith ($6)
    Jose Abreu ($21)
    Albies ($12)
    Devers ($14)
    Machado ($28)
    Kepler ($6)
    Civale ($6)
    Snell ($12)

    1. Eric Cross says

      Sorry for the delay. I’d keep DJ, Castillo, Maeda, Albies, Devers, Machado, Snell, Smith (assuming it’s LA catcher).

  77. Brendon says

    If you had to expand another 10-20 players which would you include? (501-520)

    1. Eric Cross says

      Michael Chavis
      Taylor Rogers
      Adam Duvall
      Manuel Beltre
      Madison Bumgarner
      Gabriel Arias
      Alex Colome
      Sherten Apostel
      Jake Fraley
      Mike Minor
      Josh James
      Austin Slater
      Shed Long Jr.
      Adrian Houser
      Jared Oliva
      Kris Bubic
      Adrian Morejon
      Jonathan India
      Miguel Hiraldo
      Tyler Stephenson

  78. Nick says

    Great List Eric! I’m in a deep keeper league (12 team, 5 x 5, QS instead of W). Keep 15, rookie eligible player do not count towards the 15. I’ve been 3rd the pass 2 years. Here are my “locked in” keepers/RE:
    Christian Yelich
    Gerrit Cole
    Corey Seager
    Jarred Kelenic
    Jack Flaherty
    Julio Rodriguez
    Randy Arozarena
    Max Fried
    Luke Voit
    Andrew Vaughn
    Sonny Gray
    Max Muncy
    CJ Abrams
    Ian Happ
    Lance Lynn
    Liam Hendriks
    Ryan Mountcastle
    Kenley Jansen
    Nelson Cruz

    I have two more spots. Having a tough time choosing between the following: Josh Donaldson, Gary Sanchez, Jake Cronenworth, Dylan Moore, John Means, or Trevor Rosenthal. Thoughts?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Tough calls, but I’d go Moore and Means.

      1. NIck Marleau says

        Thanks Eric! I ended up going Moore and Donaldson. I got Means in Round 2 of the draft. Definitely glad I was able to snag him!

  79. Matt Crawford says

    Just wondering how many starting hitters/pitchers you are assuming in a league for this ranking list
    Because I’m assuming boom or bust players get a bump in shallower leagues

    1. Eric Cross says

      I assume the usual 60/40ish split.

  80. James says

    Hello Eric,

    I could use an upgrade at OF and SB. I have an offer to acquire Teoscar, is this good?

    I get: Teoscar Hernandez + 3.28 FYPD 2020

    He gets: Josiah Gray, Sam Huff, 1.11 FYPD 2020

    Thanks

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey James. Yeah, I’d take that. Huff is replaceable and I’m not super high on Gray.

      1. James says

        Just wanted to make sure, love your work. Thanks Eric!

        1. Eric Cross says

          Thank you James!

  81. Chuck says

    Hey Eric, trying to clean up my roster and curious if there is any reason I should continue to hold Reynaldo Lopez? Not sure who I’d be looking to pick in lieu of hi, but Coby Mayo is top of the list right now. For context, my rotation is pretty stacked ahead of Lopez.

    1. Eric Cross says

      If your rotation is set, I’d cut Lopez for Mayo. I don’t see any value from Lopez any time soon.

  82. Derek says

    Two part question if anyone would like to offer any thoughts:

    1. Advice on keepers? I’m in a standard 10 team keeper league, head to head categories, really competitive. 6 keepers each team.

    My squad: Juan Soto, Shane Bieber, Wander Franco, Pete Alonso are locked in. For my last two keeper spots I’m debating between Austin Meadows, Jose Abreu, Gavin Lux, and Yu Darvish.

    Leaning towards Darvish as he’s competitive for the short term, and Meadows as the best combo from those three hitters for upside and major league production. Any changes you would make?

    Part 2. I have a trade offer from the league champ who needs to dump a player to finalize his 6 keepers. He’s asking for Shane Bieber in return for my choice of 2 of the following:

    1 of Lindor, Jose Ramirez, Kyle Tucker, Luis Robert

    1 of Walter Beuhler, Jack Flaherty, Lucas Giolito

    His team was stacked and it seems like a no brainer to make a deal from that offer but I’m also a big Bieber fan as he hits his prime. Thoughts?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d go Meadows and Darvish as well.

      If you can get JoRam and Buehler, that’d be phenomenal.

  83. Josh says

    JoRam should plummet on this list after the Lindor trade and Santana leaving. He might accrue 200 walks this year, but kiss the power, avg/obp and speed goodbye. The team won’t be letting him run since he’s their next major marketable asset they’ll be moving, and teams won’t be pitching to him because there’s literally nothing else in that lineup that could do any damage whatsoever, so they’ll be putting him on 1B every time it’s remotely reasonable to.

    1. Nick says

      A good hitter is a good hitter, regardless of lineup position or so-called “protection”.

  84. Michael says

    What are your thoughts on Bryce Ball? I know he’s blocked by Freddie Freeman at 1B but his debut, regardless of age, seemed to be outstanding.

    Also, what are your thoughts on Kyle Wright? Can he still reach his potential or is he now just a mid-rotation starter at best? I know Giolito is an outlier but maybe Wright can finally break through with a touch better command just like Giolito.

    Lastly, any prospects on or off this list that could be severely undervalued and rise at least 150 or more spots by next year?

    I enjoy reading your content, keep it up!

  85. dude says

    12 team 5×5 roto keeper league. We keep 15 players. $320 cap at time we submit keepers, but otherwise salaries don’t matter. Players get $5 raises each year.

    Will keep 15 of the 17 below, most likely dropping Laureano and Soroka.
    1B – Olson $25
    2B – Albies $17, Lux $10
    SS – Lindor $33
    3B – Moncada $30, Torkelson $5
    OF – Arozarena $10, Carlson $10, Laureano $17, Teoscar $2
    SP – Berrios $20, Fried $15, Valdez $10, Soroka $13, Pearson $6, Musgrove $10
    RP – Karinchak $8

    Was just offered up 2 trade options.
    1 – $16 Bichette for $33 Lindor, $2 Teoscar, and $10 Musgrove
    2 – $16 Bichette and $13 Gore for $33 Lindor, $2 Teoscar, and $20 Berrios.

    If I take trade 1, Bichette Replaces Lindor, and that leaves me with 15 after trading Teoscar and Musgrove.

    If I take trade 2, Bichette replaces Lindor. Gore becomes a keeper and most likely don’t keep either Laureano or Soroka.

    Should I go for one of the trades and if so, which one?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Trade two looks very enticing. I’d probably go with that one.

      1. dude says

        Thanks. I was leaning no trade or #2. If I do trade #2. Who’s the drop?

        1. Eric Cross says

          Probably Soroka. The injury worries me and his lack of Ks caps his value.

  86. Josh says

    What are your thoughts on this trade? I was not winning the pennant this year.

    Trade:

    Harper
    deGrom

    Receive:

    Bichette
    Gore
    Kopech

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d want another really good piece to trade those two.

  87. Bill says

    Hey Eric, longtime reader, first time commenter. 🙂
    Which 2 of the following 3 would you keep in a dynasty league (no limit on how long you own a player)?
    1. Lourdes Gurriel
    2. Dylan Carlson
    3. Devin Williams

    Saves + holds is a category, so Williams has more value than usual. Right now, I’m leaning towards keeping the two OFs, but it’s tough because I already have Trout and Grisham.

    Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Bill. Yeah, I’d go Gurriel and Carlson. I have a hard time picking any reliever over a hitter unless it’s a glaring difference in value (Hader over David Fletcher for example). Thanks for the support!

  88. Peter says

    I know you have Tork higher, but would you trade Lamet for Torkelson in a points league where pitchers are really valuable?

    1. Eric Cross says

      If pitchers are valued more in your league, I’d be okay making that move.

  89. Tex says

    Hey Eric,

    Phenomenal work as always! Can you tell me which 8 of the below players you’d keep? There are no salary, draft pick, or contract implications in this league, so the best players typically get kept by their owners without any penalty for a long time.

    Bellinger
    C. Seager
    Meadows
    Snell
    Franmil
    Adell
    Sixto
    Luzardo
    Biggio
    Carlson
    Ian Anderson
    Kelenic
    Gore
    Vaughn
    Kirilloff

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thank you! I’d keep Belly, Seager, Adell, Kelenic, Biggio, Carlson, Snell, Meadows.

      If you want to keep a 2nd pitcher. Gore over Biggio, especially if it’s AVG and not OBP. Sixto could be an option as that 2nd arm over Gore solely for the purpose of selling high if you think you can in your league.

  90. Tim says

    Hi Eric, I noticed you have Nate Pearson at 104 and Ian Anderson at 109. Looking at your rankings for 2021, you have Anderson at 29, and Pearson at 62. Do you think the long term projection is that close for them? Also, what do you think Pearson’s role will look like in 2021? Thanks for the great work and fantastic rankings.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Tim. I do. For 2021, i’m worried TOR limits Pearson a little bit since he ended 2020 hurt. Longterm, I like Pearson more, but there’s not a big gap.

  91. Bill H says

    Hi there. great list. Just ONE player I would like to ask you about, Franchy Cordero. Not in your top 500?

    Cheers, Bill

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Bill, thanks for the kind words! Franchy is in my next 50 players.

  92. CD says

    Eric,

    What I don’t understand is how do you have guys ranked higher in the top 500 that you released on Dec 22nd then you do in the positional rankings you updated on December 18th?

    As an exampled, in your positional rankings for SS on the 18th, you have Jazz Chisholm SS 8 spots higher than Jeter Downs SS. Yet on your top 500 rankings, Jeter Downs is 183 and Jazz Chisholm is behind him at 201?? Thanks

    1. Eric Cross says

      The positional rankings are 2021 redraft rankings and not dynasty. I see Jazz playing more in 2021 and being more valuable, but like Downs more longterm.

  93. Rob Dykhoff says

    How do I get these friggin’ ads off bttm of page, so I can print this

    1. Eric Cross says

      Email me at [email protected] and I can email you a spreadsheet or PDF

  94. Kory says

    Hi Eric,

    Great work as always! I’m looking for some depth with my starting pitching in my dynasty league and I wanted to get your opinion on John Means. I noticed he’s not in your top 500 list. Is there something that scares you about his profile? Other potential options are K. Freeland, C. Bassitt, J. Dunn but I just can’t get excited about this group.

    Keep up the great work. I appreciate what you do!

    Kory

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Kory, thank you! Means will be in my next update (likely next week or week after). Been digging into him more and like what I see. I’d take him out of that group.

  95. Doug says

    Hey Eric,
    I’m in a very deep Dynasty (30 teams, 40-man, 60 specs/team). Salary Cap at $159m/year. I inquired about a trade for Kole Calhoun, who locks in at $9.25m thru 2023 (player option for that in 2023). Other team requested Jackson Rutledge straight up. I’m in a somewhat competitive position for playoffs this year, and could use the every day OF. Would you do ths though?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I think I might’ve answered this on Twitter, but I’d probably do that even though I’m not crazy about that Calhoun price.

  96. Jordan says

    Hi Eric!
    I’m interested in where you think Ha-Seong Kim should go in a 12 team dynasty. Thank you!

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’ll probably slot in around 250ish initially for me. Like the all-around offensive profile.

      1. Jordan says

        Okay, thank you!

  97. Zack says

    Hi Eric,

    Thank you again for everything you do. I don’t know if you’ll be able to answer this, but I wanted to know your opinion on if I need to upgrade my hitting. I asked in an earlier post about going for Kyle Tucker, I think that would help me tremendously. I am in win-now mode with my team. Any other guys I should look into? I have Noelvi Marte as trade bait along with Gilbert, Skubal and E. Cabrera. Thanks so much!

    C – Garver
    C – Huff
    1B – Goldschmidt
    2B – LeMahieu
    3B – Urshela
    SS – Bogaerts
    CI – Christian Walker
    MI – B. Lowe
    OF – Hampson, McNeil, Carlson, Gurriel Jr., Pollock
    UT – Nelson Cruz

    Reserve – Belt, Encarnacion, N. Lowe, Jared Walsh, Canha, Grossman, Haniger

    1. Eric Cross says

      I think focusing on outfield would be good. Maybe try and package Marte and one of the arms for a top-75 player or so.

      1. Zack says

        Thank you again Eric for all your time and advice!

        1. Eric Cross says

          You’re very welcome Zack. Thanks for the support!

    2. Josh says

      Seeing this super late, but that lineup is severely lacking power if/when Cruz/Goldy are hurt or slump, so hopefully you worked a deal for a power OF bat.

  98. John says

    Eric – this is great. How often will you compile this list during the spring? When do you anticipate the last dynasty list before opening day? I want to use this list for draft day. Thank you

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’m actually going to do another small update following the world series and again in spring training.

  99. BB says

    Any chance Rockies give Hampson and Hilliard 500 – 550 ab’s ?

    Hangin onto both one more year but running out of time and roster space

    1. Eric Cross says

      Both? Slim. I do think Hampson gets close to that in 2021 though.

  100. Zack says

    Hi Eric,

    I know you are high on Kyle Tucker (which is why I wanna go for him). Do you think this is a fair offer or too little?

    1. Noelvi Marte
    2. Either Logan Gilbert, Edward Cabrera or Josiah Gray
    3. 1st round or 2nd round pick in FYPD (11th pick)

    Thanks!!

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d probably want two from #2 to deal Tucker there.

      1. Eric Cross says

        But if you can get him for just one of #2, that’d be ideal. Start there.

        1. Zack says

          Thank you for your time, I’ll see if I can swing it!

          1. Eric Cross says

            You’re very welcome!

          2. Josh says

            Can’t imagine a Tucker owner would be in any sort of position to sell on him just as he’s starting to realize some value at the MLB level, in exchange for a couple or few minor leaguers several years away from even finding out what they’re capable of. Someone who owns Tucker is likely a team emerging from a rebuild, or someone who’s already ridiculously stacked with an overpowered team, IMO. A deal like that w/ Noelvi as the centerpiece, and a couple of those other throw-in top 100’s would be more like what I’d expect to see netting an OF bat of 29 years of age, or older – Castellanos, Ozuna, Whit, S. Marte, Myers… someone more of that ilk, being moved from a team that is entering a rebuild and looking to move those “middle aged” type guys for upside prospects before they start losing value (or losing more value in the cases of Whit & Marte as they age and become 1-dimensional lacking speed).

  101. Mike says

    Jordan Montgomery not close to 500?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s not far off. In the 525-550 range right now.

      1. Ben says

        What about Jordan Romano? I’d think he has that closer spot locked up, and he’s been pretty shut-down all year.

        1. Eric Cross says

          He’s in a massive cluster that was considered for the back-end. Just really hard to make it as a closer on my list unless I’m very certain they’re going to remain a good closer longterm.

  102. Kyle D says

    Awesome list but the Framber Valdez ranking is brutal. Dude was a top 25 pitcher in fantasy this year, has maybe the best curveball in baseball right now, was absolutely unhittable in more than half of his starts including mystifying the Twins in the playoffs, and he doesn’t crack the top 300? Yeesh.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Here’s why.

      Got hit very hard (5th percentile or lower in HH rate and EV)
      Doesn’t have a reliable 3rd pitch. CH used less than 10% and not very effective.
      Sinker was also very hittable.

      Yes, the CB was filthy and very effective, but that’s one pitch. If the sinker improves next year and he can establish the CH as at least a serviceable 3rd offering, he’ll move up more. I have my doubts though.

      1. Kyle D says

        Thanks for the response! I know his hard hit rate wasn’t great, but there are numerous aces in the bottom 5th percentile of hard hit rate with him (Cole, DeGrom, Darvish, Giolito) and he was FIRST in baseball in ground ball rate. I know that can be a scary thing, but it can also be a great thing. Along with that, nearly all of his other underlying data points to him being an ace: 7th in FIP, 8th in SIERA, 4th in HR/9, 8th in BB/9, 17th in K/9. I do get what you’re saying about his repertoire, but it seemed to me like he grew a ton this year, mentally and mechanically, and I see him continuing to grow rather than regressing.

  103. Dave says

    No Justus Sheffield? You like Dunn more than him?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I do. Very much question Sheffield’s command and control longterm. He was in the next 30-40 or so.

  104. Zack says

    Hi Eric,

    Thank you for all that you do! I was wondering if you could look at my pitching staff and see if it looks good for next year or if I should try and target another solid tier 1-2 starter. My league is 5×5 12-team ROTO.

    Sale, Paddack, Glasnow, Gallen, Gray, Hendricks, Burnes, Skubal and Pineda

    Thank you so much

    1. Eric Cross says

      In my personal rankings, you have seven of my top-30 or so for SPs. You should be fine there.

      1. Zack says

        Thanks Eric!! You’re the best!

        1. Eric Cross says

          You’re very welcome. Thank you for checking them out!

    2. Josh says

      I’d be looking to package Sale and Paddack for someone with a little more stability (as far as SP’s can have stability, haha), in their mid-late 20’s. Paddack’s value is dropping each time he takes the ball, and Sale is past the point where he should have been dealt (yeah, yeah hindsight is 20/20, but still), but still has the name value and past results that someone may still buy into. I’d be looking at the Castillo/Woodruff/Snell/Fried group and see if you might find a match where the owner of one of those types may be a bit shallow on SP overall, yet in position to compete this year. I’d sell them on Paddack replacing the youth they’re losing, and they’re getting an ace kicker bouncing back in Sale (even though nobody knows if he’ll even be half his former self after the surgery). If they resist, I’d even kick in Skubal to try to make it a “Godfather deal.” – Just my 2 cents tho.

  105. David says

    Was Jeimer Candelario an oversight? Dude slashed 297/369/503 in the heart of the Tigers lineup and at 26, is just now heading into his prime.

    1. Eric Cross says

      This update was done before he really started hitting well. He’ll be in my top-500 next week, but not overly high on him longterm.

  106. Josue Rosario says

    How does Devin Williams NOT crack to top 500? Beyond unhittable. I’m not saying he should be top 200-300 but there are pitchers he must land in front of, Like Keona Kela for example.

    1. Eric Cross says

      This update was done very early in his breakout. Wasn’t going top rank a rookie reliever with one month of success too high. He’ll be well within my top-500 next week.

  107. Ben says

    Hello Eric, again, thanks for your great work!
    I’m looking to upgrade my pitching staff with some future aces in my dynasty baseball league. Can you name a few good young promising arms other than Gore, Cease, and company? Thoughts on Sixto Sanchez ,Casey Mize, Matt Manning, Spencer Howard, Asa Lacy, AJ Puk? Highest potential/low risk reward? Or are there other promising pitchers you could suggest to help me?

    Thanks for coming back, really appreciate!

    Ben

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Ben,

      Sorry for the delay in responding. To start, I’d take Cease out of that discussion as his FB command is really holding him back. Luckily, there’s a ton of top-end pitching talent in the minors or that debuted this season. Sixto is a legit stud with three plus pitches. May is another great target. For prospects, Gore, Pearson, and Manning are no-doubt targets. Maybe you can get Howard or Luzardo on a slight buy-low. Little further away, love the trio of Lacy/Hancock/Meyer from this 2020 draft and both Mick Abel and Nick Bitsko have ace potential but are years away.

  108. Ben says

    What are your thoughts on Brandon Lowe, can he repeat seasons like 2020 year after year? If you have a choice between: Tim Anderson, Brandon Lowe, Kyle Lewis, Teoscar Hernandez, Trent Grisham, who would you pick first among the list?

    Thanks a lot for your great work!

    1. Eric Cross says

      I do think he can maintain this level of production. Statcast data is promising. Out of that list, I’d probably go Anderson.

  109. Jeremiah says

    Love the list!! I’m in a 12 team keeper league

    Tatis Jr.
    Robert
    Huira
    Glasnow
    Gore
    Sale
    Springer
    J. Rodriguez
    Luciano
    Kim
    Greinke

    I can keep 7, who would you pick?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thanks Jeremiah! I’d go Tatis, Robert, Hiura, Gore, Springer, J-Rod, Glasnow.

  110. Millhouse says

    Great work! I am currently in an 8 team (6 keeper) league. Due to a lot of trades and waiver wire pitching, I have the following players:

    Juan Soto
    Bregman
    Luis Robert
    Eloy
    Hiura
    Trea Turner
    Jose Ramirez
    Devers
    Yordan
    Kyle Tucker

    Which 6 would you keep as well as the next 2 for consideration? Thank you.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thank you! I’d go Soto, Bregman, Robert, Trea, Devers, Yordan followed by J-Ram and Eloy

      1. Millhouse says

        Thanks for the reply and I apologize for not getting back quicker. Obviously, Luis is a phenomenon but do you think that he will produce enough next year (fantasy wise) to garner a keeper pick? Or will he blossom in 2-3 years? Also, when/if do you think Yordan will gain an eligibility other than DH? Thanks again.

        1. Eric Cross says

          I do think Robert is worth a keeper pick. AVG might not be great but the power/speed should be there.

          Yordan will likely be a year to year case, but with his knee issues, I doubt he gets much OF time.

    2. Josh says

      Soto, Robert, Eloy, Turner

      coin flip the next 2 from the pool of Devers, Bregman & JoRam, leaning JoRam if you’re dead set on competing for the championship this year (and I’d assume so if it’s an 8 team league, everyone should be a contender), or if you’re somehow working a rebuild, I’d lean Devers just for the fact he’s 4 years JoRam’s junior.

  111. Ken says

    Not a fan of Dylan Moore?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I am to a degree, but not convinced he’s more than a UTIL guy moving forward.

  112. Jay says

    Would you keep Plesac or Burnes for next year?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d go Burnes. Higher upside.

  113. amel benn says

    Thanks for sharing your info

  114. Cameron says

    Great list! You have Jose Garcia of the reds listed as 35 years old though….?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thank you Cameron. Yeah, I do a VLOOKUP from a CSV I download from our database and sometimes it grabs the wrong age for these multiple same names. I try to catch and correct them all but some do slip through. Will be correct in ext week’s update.

  115. Zachery says

    Hi Eric,

    Would you trade Paddack for Muncy straight up? I have Paddack, I want to sell him before his value gets too low. Thanks so much!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Sorry for the delay in responding. No, I wouldn’t make that move. Think you could get a better hitter for him.

  116. John says

    Great work, as always! May I ask why Pablo Lopez is so low (#490). I’d have him close to top 150 for Dynasty. Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      Top-150 seems a bit high. I need to see more sustained success from Lopez, and in general, I don’t think he has that level of upside. Thank you for reading!

      1. John says

        thanks for the reply! It’s leading me to dig into him a little more. Maybe I had him a bit overrated in my mind. Thanks!

        1. Eric Cross says

          Any time! Thanks for reading!

          1. John says

            ah ha, looks like I was on the right track with Pablo! even though I was high on him, I didn’t see him being that good last year haha

  117. Simon says

    I have a decision to make come 2021 season

    Pick 5 keepers from this bunch standard h2h cat scoring

    Trout
    Harper
    Bregman
    Bellinger
    Gleybor torres
    Bo bichette
    Chris paddock/bauer

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d go Trout, Harper, Bregman, Bellinger, and Bo.

  118. Travis Pastore says

    Interested why the gap between Puason and Erick Pena. Pena was listed ahead in the top 250 prospects, so I’m interested in what vaulted Puason up so high.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Position factors in a little more here and have reevaluated each. I kinda went a bit overboard ranking Pena, to be honest.

  119. Joe says

    Thoughts on plesac, Muncy , keller for biggio and howard. Id be getting biggio and howard side

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d take that. Very high on both you’d be acquiring.

  120. Steve Pipkin-Savage says

    Knizner. do you not see him as the Cardinals “catcher of the future”?

    1. Eric Cross says

      It’s possible he could be, but the Cardinals also have Ivan Herrera who might be even better.

  121. Eric Dominguez says

    So I’m in a dynasty league with a draft this weekend. It is very deep with supp. and minor drafts, and I am unsure if my catcher will be good enough. I have Robinson Chirinos, who I was hoping could hold on long enough until Miguel Amaya comes up for the Cubs, but could potentially trade up and grab Christian Vazquez in the supplemental draft. I have pick 9, and am thinking trading that and a fourth round minor league pick for the number 3 overall supplemental pick. What do you think

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’d probably stand pat. Amaya should be a solid fantasy catcher and isn’t terribly far away.

  122. Joseph Ogg says

    Hi Eric,
    Mitch Haniger was a keeper from last year. Will he ever return to form?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’m not betting on it.

  123. Chaz says

    Thanks for putting this together! I get to keep a player at each position, plus a UTIL, 4SP’s, 4RP’s. I noticed you don’t have Keone Kela on the list, which I had marked above Dakota Hudson. I guess it might be easier to lay out my options and list who I am keeping. Am I making any mistakes?

    C – O. Narvaez
    1b – H. Dozier
    2b – Hiura
    SS – Bichette
    3b – Andujar
    LF – Calhoun
    CF – Haniger
    RF – Mercado
    U – Villar

    SP – Hendricks
    SP – McCullers
    SP – Folty
    SP – Odorizzi
    RP – Woodruf
    RP – Leclerc
    RP – German
    RP – Kela

    Batters not listed for those positions are Swanson, Votto, Luis Arraez, Tauchmann, Santander, Kendrick.
    Pitchers not listed are Quintana, Ross Stripling, Luis Severino, Dakota Hudson

    So would you suggest I keep Arraez overHaniger and Hudson over Kela? Anything else I might be missing would also be appreciated. Thanks again!

    1. Chaz says

      Was hoping that Severino not being kept would go unnoticed and I could pick him up late in the draft with his low O-Rank, do you think it’s worthwhile to keep him over any of the above pitchers?

      Thanks again, I really do appreciate it.

      1. Eric Cross says

        Absolutely do. Severino still has immense upside. I’d probably let go of Odorizzi or German.

    2. Eric Cross says

      Just saw this comment too. Keep Sevy over Hudson.

  124. Colin says

    How high would Ohtani be on your list if this were a daily league where he can be used as a pitcher and hitter?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Top-25 definitely. Much more value there.

  125. benazzi says

    Great stuff some really good ones

  126. Jordan says

    Hey Eric! As always, thanks for the great work! Was offered Correa & Bart for my Muncy in a 12 team, shallow dynasty league. I’m rebuilding and stocking up on young upside/prospect, so Muncy is an obvious trade piece. Is it worth the risk to take on Correa? Thanks!

  127. J.A. Wallace says

    Is Sam Carlson SP Seattle not on the list? Unless I missed him.

    1. Eric Cross says

      I don’t have him in my top-500 overall dynasty ranks yet. Like him as a prospect, but when you factor in MLB players too, he’s not quite there for me.

  128. Darrell says

    Hey Eric,

    I’ve recently gone through a huge rebuild period with my team. I’ve got about 19 of the top 100 prospects. I’m obviously not expecting to contend for the next couple of years. A lot of guys are approaching me about trading Corey Seager but i’m really stuck on how to value him at this point. Any input would be helpful. Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’ve soured on Seager. Still think he’s a solid asset, but he doesn’t run and doesn’t have huge power. I think what we saw initially is about as good as it’s gonna get with him. Maybe .300/25 at some point, but don’t think there’s upside for more than that. I’d be fine trading him as his name still can bring back a good return.

  129. marcadillo says

    Who is the most mlb ready of these: Lodolo, Rutledge, Espino, Manoah?
    who has the most upside?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Most MLB-ready is Lodolo. He’s the most polished arm out of these four and likely makes it to the Majors first.

    2. Jeff says

      Eric,

      Thanks for putting this list together, as well as all of your other ones.

      That said, no Hudson Head? As high as you have been in him in other places, and where you have him ranked there compared to guys that show up on this list, that surprises me.

      How come?

      1. Eric Cross says

        Head didn’t miss by much, but his proximity to the Majors factored in here. Longterm, I’m high on his skillset.

        1. Jeff says

          Gotcha, thanks!

  130. Brad M. says

    Hey Eric,
    I’m going to use the site today instead of Twitter for this question……

    What are your thoughts on the long term upside and potential fantasy value for:

    Terrin Vavra
    Jeremiah Jackson
    George Valera

    1. Eric Cross says

      Valera has the highest upside overall with the potential to be a top-20 prospect in 2021. Vavra has solid contact skills and modest power/speed, but not sure how he fits in Colorado longterm. Jackson has nice power, but I question the AVG.

  131. Wayne says

    Thought maybe I should let you know, if I declared today, I was dropping Ramos, Urias, and Upton, so basically im asking if im over valueing the pitchers because of my situation.

    Thanks
    Wayne

  132. Wayne says

    Hi Eric,
    Im in a 6×6 Total bases and Holds

    Dynasty type league keep 35, draft 15 rounds, with a limit of 10 adds in the year. Having a bit of trouble with the last 5 keepers. 5 of these Evan White, Roughed Odor, Justin Upton, Luis Urias, Heliot Ramos,
    Andrew Heaney, Mike Foltynewitz, Marcus Stroman, Im good in hitting, but mid pack in pitching, which is why im thinking maybe I should keep more pitching. What do you think?

    Thanks,
    Wayne

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Wayne. I would personally keep White, Heany, Stroman, Folty, and Upton.

  133. wily mo says

    just a heads up, you’ve got tsutsugo in there twice. 340 & 351

    i wish there WERE two of him then i’d have a better shot to get him in my draft

    1. Eric Cross says

      THat was already updated. Try clearing your cache.

      1. Joshua Wallace says

        I’m still seeing them both there

        1. Eric Cross says

          I’m going to be doing an update soon anyway which will overwrite everything.

  134. Diesel says

    Trying to rebuild pithing depth in my minors. Deep Fantasy (20 team) lots of guys on rosters outside of this list. Pache and Hays in CF pipeline.

    Pitchers of note: B. McKay, Teheran, Rodriguez, M. Wacha, T. Mahle, M. Keller, and B. Keller. I’m still out a few years (at least) from contention. Wonder how you feel about selling out for pitching prospects? Gap between J. Polanco and T. Turner is sizable when Turner plays a full season. What are your thoughts about further development from J. Polanco and the trade overall? I feel like I’m giving up too much, but with such shallow pitching I’m curious if you would make this play…

    TRADE
    T. Turner SS
    L. Taveras CF
    M. Moniak CF
    A. Alzolay SP
    J. Loaisiga RP

    RECEIVE
    J. Polanco SS
    S. Reid-Foley SP
    M. Libertore SP
    A. Medina SP
    E. Hankins SP

    1. Eric Cross says

      It’s not terrible, but I agree, you’re giving up too much.

  135. Danny says

    Opinions on a couple of the Korean transfers:

    Josh Lindblom
    Kwang-hyun Kim

    ?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Honestly, I’m never high on foreign arms right away, unless it’s an Ohtani type player. I’m not putting much stock in either guy for 2020.

  136. tyler says

    Why so low on glasnow?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Three things…
      1) Command issues
      2) Durability
      3) CH stinks

      I like him, just not going gaga over him like others.

  137. Ken says

    How close is Soto to passing Trout?

    1. Eric Cross says

      They’re not far apart.

  138. Colin says

    I am curious your thoughts on Dominic Smith and Domingo Santana. Domingo was looking great until a major slump after his injury this year. Dominic seems to just need a starting opportunity. If both had a guaranteed starting opportunity, would they rank higher?

    1. Eric Cross says

      They would, especially Santana. While Smith has shown improvement, I’m still not overly high on him.

  139. rollock says

    Garrett Hampson at 100 lol

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s legit. I’ll keep saying it until I’m blue in the face. Plus hit tool and speed, sound plate approach, and enough power to get into the 13-18 HR range. All he needs is a chance to start regularly. His September production hints at

      1. Tim Acree says

        I saw Hampson’s BP in consecutive days at Coors last year and I came away convinced he does not have 13-18 HR power. He’s still a “buy” imo because speed is so scarce, but I wouldn’t expect more than 10.

        1. Eric Cross says

          Agree to disagree on the power. Not saying he’s a 20-homer guy, but I definitely think teens are possible at Coors.

          1. Dan says

            What do you think about his 82mph exit velo?

  140. Austin says

    Duplantier? Honeywell? Even heyward. Ouch

    1. Eric Cross says

      What about them? That they didn’t make the list? Duplantier is a Sp3/4 in my eyes, nothing too special. Honeywell would’ve made the list but is incredibly risky at this point. Heyward, sure, he could make the list, but only in the back-end.

  141. George S Pascoe says

    How about Spencer Howard unless I missed him he was left off your 500 the Phillies are high on him and many project him to debut in 2020
    crazyhorse

    1. Eric Cross says

      He’s at #180. I’m very high on him as well.

  142. Dee says

    What are your thoughts on Sam Hilliard in dynasty format? Also, do you prefer Kolten Wong’s upside over Odor’s in a 7×7 categories (OPS, Average, TB) dynasty league?

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’m a fan of Hilliard. Nice power/speed mix. AVG won’t be too high, but the power/speed mix in Coors will play. Between Wong and Odor, I have them only three spots apart. Upside I’d say is similar, but Wong probably has the higher floor.

  143. Jd says

    I have multiple people trying to acquire Franco from me in the from of picks. Would you trade him at all?? How many first rounders would it take? I have Lindor in my SS an we speak so I have the flexibility to move Franco. Thanks

    1. Eric Cross says

      I would want players for Franco, and even then, I’d ask for the moon. I’ve NEVER ranked a guy below Double-A this highly.

      1. Matt Smith says

        Just starting to draft for my first ever Dynasty League. How early would you look to draft Franco?

        1. Eric Cross says

          I’d definitely look at him in the first three rounds. He isn’t making it past pick 30-35 or so in most dynasty start ups.

  144. Dale Coffin says

    Hey Eric. Thanks or the list. I found two edits for you

    Both Will Smith’s are RPs I’m Atlanta. I assume one of them I suspect the higher ranked on is a catcher for the Dodgers.

    I don’t think you intended to rank Julio Rodriguez, the catcher from Detroit at 73.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thanks, yeah there was a slight glitch with the data I converted over. Should be all fixed now. Thanks for reading!

  145. james says

    thoughts on Jon Means. he had a monster first half and has since struggled a little. The last 5 starts look more like the first half (regressed for the mean since he was an ace in the first half).

    you do not have him ranked- is this on purpose or just the last update occuring before the last 30 days where he has retrurned to fantasy relavent. I am working my roster for the offseason- we lock rosters after the end of the regular season, but do not choose keepers until spring training- we keep 25; but with NA/DL slots we end up with 30 on our roster and have to trim 5 at the start of the year. i am pretty set and just trying to figure out who will jump the most in the offseason since it is doubtful i keep him either way. So i am looking for guys who may be undervalued now, that will jump when people re-evaluate how their season went in the offseason.

    Means looks like a good example- we have a good first half- 1.5 months of dumpster fire- then looks like he is starting to finish strong. that normally has people discounting the dumpster fire and he shoots into the top 150 range. The other guys i have are Stroman, Carlos Martinez, Frankie Montas. The hope is that 1 of them gains enough value to be worth keeping as either a 3rd closer (behind kenly and vazquez) or a 10th SP (7/8/9 would be paxton, price and ray at this point)

  146. Karim Siddiqi says

    Hi Eric,

    Thanks so much for this valuable resource. It’s been a boon to my Dynasty leagues! Currently asking about my 5×5 AL-Only 10-team Dynasty league.

    I have the ability to claim Jake Fraley (#275) or Kyle Lewis (unranked, formerly a top-100/top-50 prospect) as an IR replacement for Mike Tauchman (#389).

    First instinct is to go with Fraley, but why has Lewis fallen so low? Is there a chance he becomes better than Fraley in the bigs? Or am I complicating things too much and I should just trust the list?

    Thanks again!

    K.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Hey Karim,

      Thank you for reading and happy to help! I would go Fraley there. The problem with Lewis is consistency with the hit tool for me. I like the raw power and believe he could be a 25-homer guy at peak, but the average isn’t likely going to be overly great, likely capped in the .260 range or so.

      1. Karim Siddiqi says

        Thanks for checking back Eric. I appreciate it. I’ll go get Fraley.

        1. Eric Cross says

          Any time Karim! Thanks for the question.

  147. Drew says

    Hi Eric – could you please give an opinion on a trade? I play in a 14 team dynasty league on Fantrax, we often use your rankings to evaluate trades. Our league policy is to “reverse any trade that cannot be reasonably argued as legitimate…with clear understanding that in dynasty (versus redraft) there’s enormous leeway with ‘legitimate’ based on short- & long-term needs of the participating clubs”. Recently, a contending team traded Isan Diaz (you ranked as #249) and Orelvis Martinez (unranked) to a rebuilding team for Miguel Sano (#164). Some people in the league consider this trade one-sided and worthy of a veto. Do you think this trade should be vetoed or allowed through? Thanks.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Apologies for the delay. That should be allowed through in my opinion. It’s not too bad.

      1. Gordy says

        Plus, Orelvis was ranked at 282, not unranked.

  148. Derrick Moss says

    Would Danny Santana still be outside the top 100 at this point?

    1. Eric Cross says

      Yes, he’s not near the top-100 for me.

  149. Taylor says

    What are your thoughts on Ketel Marte? Is what he’s doing this year sustainable for the future? I traded Gary Sanchez for Ketel Marte in my dynasty league. Love Gary but I feel like Ketel has longer upside because of the demanding position catcher has on a body.

    1. Eric Cross says

      I mostly buy into Ketel, but not at a top-25 level. Mainly, because I don’t expect this level of power to sustain longterm. Still a top-50 guy overall though moving forward.

  150. Abe Lincoln says

    Raimel Tapia only 25 and hitting .290 in the middle of the Rockies lineup doesn’t make the top 400?

    1. Eric Cross says

      He barely missed. I’m not certain how he fits in the Rockies plans moving forward. Very easily could be a 4th OF for them. If I felt more confident that he will get regular PT in 2020, he’d be in the 250-300 range.

  151. Jorge Calzada says

    Hi Eric, thanks for the list. Surely will help me to define my keepers for next year. I have a doubt, who would you keep (2 openings) between Joe Adell , Nate Lowe, Ryu and Brendan McKay. Thanks for your help.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Thank you Jorge. I’d keep Adell and McKay there.

  152. AdamH says

    More upside – Kelenic or Luciano?

    Thanks!

    1. Eric Cross says

      That’s really close. Pure upside, I’ll give the slight edge to Luciano.

  153. Kannan Akins says

    Why is Meadows ranked higher than Kepler and Muncy? Trying to decide which one is my last keeper.

    1. John says

      Other then speed whats makes Tatis Jr or Soto better than Vlad in Dynasty league since the start of last year i feel what i have heard Vlad has the best bat and he will compete for Batting titles in years to comes.

      1. Eric Cross says

        They’re all very close. Soto and Tatis also have very special bats and Soto can be close to or maybe an even better all-around bat than Vlad and provides a little speed.

  154. Alex Chen says

    Hunter Dozier seems very low

    1. Eric Cross says

      I’m not a believer in him longterm.

  155. John says

    How far away is Plesac from cracking this list and what type long term value do you foresee? Mid-rotation guy? Also, should I be buying in dynasty?

    Thank you

    1. Eric Cross says

      Plesac is a back-end SP moving forward in my eyes. Decent pitcher, but lacks a high upside. I wouldn’t be investing too heavily in dynasty.

      1. Mips says

        In our Fantrax dynasty league, a trade was made for Plesac, R. Puason, and N. Mozara for Jacob Degrom!

        Should the Degrom trader be banished from all fantasy sports for the remainder of time??

        1. Eric Cross says

          Haha, I wouldn’t go that far, but that’d not a good deal.

        2. Bill says

          Without hesitation.

        3. tim says

          is V Grissom close to the top 500? I see you have some articles referencing him but you might be the low man on him

          1. Eric Cross says

            I like Grissom more and more every time I watch him, but there are so many prospects in that range near the back end of my top-500. There’s a chance he slides in next update.

  156. helene says

    very good well done thank you

    1. Mike says

      I’m curious I just was offered a dynasty trade that is tough for me – I give up Kelenic for Wander Franco? Would you do it? Im thinking Kelenic is more of a stud for fantasy purposes and Franco is great don’t get me wrong but I think more of a real life player – I appreciate you taking the time

      1. Eric Cross says

        Hey Mike, I’ve been on the fence about moving Kelenic above Wander myself and I’m finally there. I’d keep kelenic there.

      2. MJ says

        How could you not JUMP at an offer of Franco for Kelenic?! They are not even in the same class. I would make sure you are being offered the REAL Wander and if so…..DO IT ASAP!!!

  157. Baxter says

    Why so low on woodruff? Obviously, it has been a relatively small sample, but feel like he should be up in front of Paxton/Bum type guys. Also, you have Daniel Murphy as “David” Murphy. I realize he’s been a big disappointment but you didnt have to do him like that! Love the content as always though.

    1. Eric Cross says

      Re Murphy: Whoops!
      For Woodruff, I like the gains he’s made this season. A lot of the arms in his range are very close IMO and I have no issues putting Woddy ahead of them.

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