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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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Rnk	Player	Pos.	Team	Age
1	Shohei Ohtani	UT, P	LAA	28.8
2	Julio Rodriguez	OF	SEA	22.3
3	Ronald Acuna	OF	ATL	25.3
4	Juan Soto	OF	SDP	24.4
5	Yordan Alvarez	OF	HOU	25.8
6	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SS, OF	SDP	24.3
7	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	1B	TOR	24.1
8	Kyle Tucker	OF	HOU	26.2
9	Jose Ramirez	3B	CLE	30.6
10	Trea Turner	SS	PHI	29.8
11	Bobby Witt Jr.	3B, SS	KCR	22.8
12	Aaron Judge	OF	NYY	30.9
13	Austin Riley	3B	ATL	26.0
14	Rafael Devers	3B	BOS	26.4
15	Bo Bichette	SS	TOR	25.1
16	Pete Alonso	1B	NYM	28.3
17	Mike Trout	OF	LAA	31.7
18	Mookie Betts	OF	LAD	30.5
19	Corbin Burnes	P	MIL	28.5
20	Shane McClanahan	P	TBR	25.9
21	Bryce Harper	UT	PHI	30.5
22	Corbin Carroll	OF	ARI	22.6
23	Manny Machado	3B	SDP	30.8
24	Michael Harris II	OF	ATL	22.1
25	Freddie Freeman	1B	LAD	33.6
26	Wander Franco	SS	TBR	22.1
27	Gunnar Henderson	3B	BAL	21.8
28	Gerrit Cole	P	NYY	32.6
29	Spencer Strider	P	ATL	24.4
30	Luis Robert	OF	CHW	25.7
31	Matt Olson	1B	ATL	29.0
32	Aaron Nola	P	PHI	29.8
33	Sandy Alcantara	P	MIA	27.6
34	Jazz Chisholm	2B	MIA	25.2
35	Francisco Lindor	SS	NYM	29.4
36	Eloy Jimenez	OF	CHW	26.4
37	Randy Arozarena	OF	TBR	28.1
38	Dylan Cease	P	CHW	27.3
39	Oneil Cruz	SS	PIT	24.5
40	Shane Bieber	P	CLE	27.8
41	Brandon Woodruff	P	MIL	30.2
42	Ozzie Albies	2B	ATL	26.2
43	Bryan Reynolds	OF	PIT	28.2
44	Julio Urias	P	LAD	26.6
45	Adley Rutschman	C	BAL	25.2
46	Nolan Arenado	3B	STL	32.0
47	Zac Gallen	P	ARI	27.7
48	Vinnie Pasquantino	1B	KCR	25.5
49	Jose Altuve	2B	HOU	32.9
50	Andres Gimenez	2B	CLE	24.6
51	Alek Manoah	P	TOR	25.2
52	Corey Seager	SS	TEX	28.9
53	Carlos Rodon	P	NYY	30.3
54	Daulton Varsho	C, OF	TOR	26.8
55	Jordan Walker	3B, OF	STL	20.9
56	Jordan Lawlar	SS	ARI	20.7
57	Max Fried	P	ATL	29.2
58	Cristian Javier	P	HOU	26.0
59	Will Smith	C	LAD	28.0
60	Paul Goldschmidt	1B	STL	35.6
61	Marcus Semien	2B	TEX	32.6
62	Nathaniel Lowe	1B	TEX	27.7
63	J.T. Realmuto	C	PHI	32.1
64	George Kirby	P	SEA	25.2
65	Carlos Correa	SS	MIN	28.5
66	Willy Adames	SS	MIL	27.6
67	Jacob deGrom	P	TEX	34.8
68	Byron Buxton	OF	MIN	29.3
69	Zack Wheeler	P	PHI	32.9
70	Andrew Vaughn	1B, OF	CHW	25.0
71	Xander Bogaerts	SS	SDP	30.5
72	Riley Greene	OF	DET	22.5
73	Kyle Schwarber	OF	PHI	30.1
74	Luis Castillo	P	SEA	30.3
75	Tim Anderson	SS	CHW	29.8
76	Elly De La Cruz	3B, SS	CIN	21.2
77	Alex Bregman	3B	HOU	29.0
78	Dansby Swanson	SS	CHC	29.1
79	Kevin Gausman	P	TOR	32.2
80	Logan Gilbert	P	SEA	25.9
81	Jeremy Pena	SS	HOU	25.5
82	Jackson Chourio	OF	MIL	19.1
83	Emmanuel Clase	P	CLE	25.0
84	Edwin Diaz	P	NYM	29.0
85	Teoscar Hernandez	OF	SEA	30.5
86	Adolis Garcia	OF	TEX	30.1
87	Joe Musgrove	P	SDP	30.3
88	Tommy Edman	2B, SS	STL	27.9
89	Logan Webb	P	SFG	26.4
90	George Springer	OF	TOR	33.5
91	Tyler Glasnow	P	TBR	29.6
92	Vaughn Grissom	2B	ATL	22.2
93	Druw Jones	OF	ARI	19.3
94	Seiya Suzuki	OF	CHC	28.6
95	Triston McKenzie	P	CLE	25.7
96	Miguel Vargas	1B	LAD	23.4
97	Framber Valdez	P	HOU	29.4
98	Andrew Painter	P	PHI	20.0
99	Grayson Rodriguez	P	BAL	23.4
100	Tyler O'Neill	OF	STL	27.8
101	Josh Jung	3B	TEX	25.1
102	James Wood	OF	WAS	20.5
103	Taylor Ward	OF	LAA	29.3
104	Cedric Mullins	OF	BAL	28.5
105	Curtis Mead	3B	TBR	22.4
106	Gleyber Torres	2B	NYY	26.3
107	Nick Lodolo	P	CIN	25.2
108	Hunter Greene	P	CIN	23.7
109	Anthony Volpe	SS	NYY	21.9
110	Blake Snell	P	SDP	30.3
111	Steven Kwan	OF	CLE	25.6
112	Dustin May	P	LAD	25.6
113	Luis Severino	P	NYY	29.1
114	Kyle Manzardo	1B	TBR	22.7
115	Jose Miranda	1B, 3B	MIN	24.8
116	Alejandro Kirk	C	TOR	24.4
117	Nestor Cortes	P	NYY	28.3
118	Justin Verlander	P	NYM	40.1
119	Max Scherzer	P	NYM	38.7
120	Rhys Hoskins	1B	PHI	30.1
121	Triston Casas	1B	BOS	23.2
122	Shane Baz	P	TBR	23.8
123	Robbie Ray	P	SEA	31.5
124	Hunter Brown	P	HOU	24.6
125	William Contreras	C	MIL	25.3
126	Kyle Wright	P	ATL	27.5
127	Freddy Peralta	P	MIL	26.8
128	Josh Hader	P	SDP	29.0
129	Giancarlo Stanton	OF	NYY	33.4
130	Brandon Nimmo	OF	NYM	30.0
131	MJ Melendez	C, OF	KCR	24.3
132	Colton Cowser	OF	BAL	23.0
133	Yu Darvish	P	SDP	36.6
134	Ricky Tiedemann	P	TOR	20.6
135	Christian Yelich	OF	MIL	31.3
136	Eury Perez	P	MIA	20.0
137	Ryan Mountcastle	1B	BAL	26.1
138	Jonathan India	2B	CIN	28.3
139	Spencer Torkelson	1B	DET	23.6
140	Lars Nootbaar	OF	STL	25.6
141	Marcelo Mayer	SS	BOS	20.3
142	Willson Contreras	C	STL	30.9
143	Royce Lewis	SS	MIN	23.8
144	Jackson Holliday	SS	BAL	19.3
145	Jake McCarthy	OF	ARI	25.7
146	Jordan Romano	P	TOR	30.0
147	Clayton Kershaw	P	LAD	35.1
148	Ezequiel Tovar	SS	COL	21.7
149	Jesus Luzardo	P	MIA	25.5
150	Luis Garcia	P	HOU	26.3
151	Rowdy Tellez	1B	MIL	28.1
152	Evan Carter	OF	TEX	20.6
153	Drew Rasmussen	P	TBR	27.7
154	Reid Detmers	P	LAA	23.7
155	Walker Buehler	P	LAD	28.7
156	Devin Williams	P	MIL	28.5
157	Anthony Santander	OF	BAL	28.5
158	Nick Castellanos	OF	PHI	31.1
159	Sean Murphy	C	ATL	28.5
160	Brandon Lowe	2B	TBR	28.8
161	Kodai Senga	P	NYM	30.2
162	Christian Walker	1B	ARI	32.0
163	Starling Marte	OF	NYM	34.5
164	Anthony Rizzo	1B	NYY	33.7
165	Felix Bautista	P	BAL	27.8
166	Joe Ryan	P	MIN	26.8
167	Christopher Morel	2B, OF	CHC	23.8
168	Nico Hoerner	SS	CHC	25.9
169	Ryan Helsley	P	STL	28.7
170	Salvador Perez	C	KCR	32.9
171	Jasson Dominguez	OF	NYY	20.2
172	Termarr Johnson	2B	PIT	18.8
173	Jose Abreu	1B	HOU	36.2
174	Tony Gonsolin	P	LAD	28.9
175	Brett Baty	3B	NYM	23.4
176	Kris Bryant	OF	COL	31.3
177	Endy Rodriguez	C	PIT	22.9
178	Matt Chapman	3B	TOR	29.9
179	Pablo Lopez	P	MIN	27.1
180	Kyle Harrison	P	SFG	21.6
181	Edward Cabrera	P	MIA	25.0
182	Connor Norby	2B	BAL	22.8
183	Max Muncy	2B, 3B	LAD	32.6
184	Camilo Doval	P	SFG	25.8
185	Jackson Merrill	SS	SDP	20.0
186	Oswald Peraza	SS	NYY	22.8
187	Andres Munoz	P	SEA	24.2
188	Cody Bellinger	OF	LAD	27.7
189	Elijah Green	OF	WAS	19.3
190	Gavin Williams	P	CLE	23.7
191	Josh Bell	1B	CLE	30.6
192	Sal Frelick	OF	MIL	23.0
193	Pete Crow-Armstrong	OF	CHC	21.0
194	Brady Singer	P	KCR	26.7
195	Ke'Bryan Hayes	3B	PIT	26.2
196	C.J. Cron	1B	COL	33.3
197	Amed Rosario	SS	CLE	27.4
198	Eugenio Suarez	3B	SEA	31.7
199	Ty France	1B	SEA	28.7
200	Ketel Marte	2B	ARI	29.5
201	Raisel Iglesias	P	ATL	33.3
202	Matt Mervis	1B	CHC	25.0
203	Tyler Stephenson	C	CIN	26.6
204	Ryan Pressly	P	HOU	34.3
205	Noelvi Marte	SS	CIN	21.5
206	Jorge Polanco	2B	MIN	29.8
207	Jordan Montgomery	P	STL	30.3
208	Jhoan Duran	P	MIN	25.2
209	Bryson Stott	2B, SS	PHI	25.5
210	Emmanuel Rodriguez	OF	MIN	20.1
211	Ian Happ	OF	CHC	28.6
212	Taj Bradley	P	TBR	22.0
213	Jesse Winker	OF	MIL	29.6
214	Masataka Yoshida	OF	BOS	29.7
215	Oscar Gonzalez	OF	CLE	25.2
216	Brandon Pfaadt	P	ARI	24.5
217	Lance McCullers	P	HOU	29.5
218	Alec Bohm	3B	PHI	26.7
219	Francisco Alvarez	C	NYM	21.4
220	Josh Naylor	1B	CLE	25.8
221	Gavin Stone	P	LAD	24.5
222	Jeffrey Springs	P	TBR	30.5
223	Hunter Renfroe	OF	LAA	31.2
224	Yandy Diaz	3B	TBR	31.7
225	Jack Flaherty	P	STL	27.5
226	Roansy Contreras	P	PIT	23.4
227	Jake Cronenworth	1B, 2B	SDP	29.2
228	Javier Baez	SS	DET	30.3
229	Andrew Benintendi	OF	CHW	28.8
230	Patrick Sandoval	P	LAA	26.5
231	Clay Holmes	P	NYY	30.0
232	Jeff McNeil	2B, OF	NYM	31.0
233	Luis Arraez	1B, 2B	MIA	26.0
234	Bobby Miller	P	LAD	24.0
235	Lucas Giolito	P	CHW	28.7
236	Tink Hence	P	STL	20.7
237	Daniel Espino	P	CLE	22.2
238	Chris Sale	P	BOS	34.0
239	Trevor Story	2B	BOS	30.4
240	Aaron Ashby	P	MIL	24.9
241	Oscar Colas	OF	CHW	24.5
242	Joc Pederson	OF	SFG	31.0
243	Alex Kirilloff	OF	MIN	25.4
244	Edouard Julien	2B	MIN	23.9
245	Anthony Rendon	3B	LAA	32.8
246	CJ Abrams	SS	WAS	22.5
247	Nick Gordon	OF	MIN	27.4
248	Tyler Mahle	P	MIN	28.5
249	Lourdes Gurriel	OF	ARI	29.5
250	Sonny Gray	P	MIN	33.4
251	David Bednar	P	PIT	28.5
252	Will Brennan	OF	CLE	25.2
253	Dustin Harris	OF	TEX	23.7
254	Logan O'Hoppe	C	PHI	23.2
255	Gavin Lux	2B, OF	LAD	25.4
256	Mason Montgomery	P	TBR	22.8
257	Gabriel Moreno	C	ARI	23.1
258	Junior Caminero	3B	TBR	19.7
259	Brayan Bello	P	BOS	23.9
260	Hayden Wesneski	P	CHC	25.3
261	Keibert Ruiz	C	WAS	24.7
262	Tyler Soderstrom	C, 1B	OAK	21.4
263	Tarik Skubal	P	DET	26.4
264	Chris Bassitt	P	TOR	34.1
265	Zac Veen	OF	COL	21.3
266	Esteury Ruiz	OF	OAK	24.1
267	Tanner Bibee	P	CLE	24.1
268	Thairo Estrada	2B, SS	SFG	27.1
269	Christian Encarnacion-Strand	3B	CIN	23.3
270	Lance Lynn	P	CHW	35.9
271	Brandon Marsh	OF	LAA	25.3
272	Cam Collier	3B	CIN	18.4
273	Ryan McMahon	3B	COL	28.3
274	Colson Montgomery	3B	CHW	21.1
275	Isaac Paredes	1B, 2B, 3B	TBR	24.1
276	Jarred Kelenic	OF	SEA	23.7
277	Harrison Bader	OF	NYY	28.8
278	Everson Pereira	OF	NYY	22.0
279	Joey Wiemer	OF	MIL	24.1
280	Trevor Rogers	P	MIA	25.4
281	Yoan Moncada	3B	CHW	27.9
282	Brooks Lee	SS	MIA	22.1
283	Diego Cartaya	C	LAD	21.6
284	Austin Hays	OF	BAL	27.8
285	Michael Soroka	P	ATL	25.7
286	Chase DeLauter	OF	CLE	21.5
287	DL Hall	P	BAL	24.5
288	Jose Berrios	P	TOR	28.9
289	Jameson Taillon	P	CHC	31.4
290	Alex Verdugo	OF	BOS	26.9
291	Jesus Sanchez	OF	MIA	25.5
292	Coby Mayo	3B	BAL	21.3
293	Eric Lauer	P	MIL	27.8
294	Jon Gray	P	TEX	31.4
295	Zach Neto	SS	LAA	22.2
296	Mason Auer	OF	TBR	22.1
297	Jonathan Aranda	2B	TBR	24.9
298	Josh Rojas	2B, 3B	ARI	28.8
299	Carson Williams	SS	TBR	19.8
300	Brandon Drury	1B, 2B, 3B	LAA	30.6
301	Cody Morris	P	CLE	26.4
302	Edwin Arroyo	SS	CIN	19.6
303	Adael Amador	SS	COL	20.0
304	Max Meyer	P	MIA	24.1
305	Luis Urias	2B, 3B, SS	MIL	25.8
306	Robert Gasser	P	MIL	23.8
307	Nolan Gorman	2B	STL	22.9
308	Brendan Donovan	2B, 3B, OF	STL	26.2
309	Jordan Westburg	2B, 3B, SS	BAL	24.1
310	Harry Ford	C	SEA	20.1
311	Masyn Winn	SS	STL	21.0
312	MacKenzie Gore	P	WAS	24.1
313	Juan Yepez	OF	STL	25.1
314	Bo Naylor	C	CLE	23.1
315	Braxton Garrett	P	MIA	25.7
316	Austin Wells	C	NYY	23.7
317	Marco Luciano	SS	SFG	21.6
318	Manuel Margot	OF	TBR	28.5
319	Danny Jansen	C	TOR	28.0
320	Mitch Haniger	OF	SFG	32.3
321	Ha-Seong Kim	3B, SS	SDP	27.5
322	Michael Conforto	OF	SFG	30.1
323	Bryan De La Cruz	OF	MIA	26.3
324	Michael Kopech	P	CHW	26.9
325	Luis Ortiz	P	PIT	24.2
326	Scott Barlow	P	KCR	30.3
327	Drey Jameson	P	ARI	25.6
328	Garrett Whitlock	P	BOS	26.8
329	J.D. Martinez	UT	LAD	35.6
330	Kenley Jansen	P	BOS	35.5
331	Nathan Eovaldi	P	TEX	33.1
332	Miguel Bleis	OF	BOS	19.1
333	Kyle Stowers	OF	BAL	25.3
334	Spencer Jones	OF	NYY	21.9
335	Kevin Parada	C	NYM	21.7
336	Brayan Rocchio	SS	CLE	22.2
337	Ramon Laureano	OF	OAK	28.7
338	Kyle Muller	P	OAK	25.5
339	Colt Keith	3B	DET	21.6
340	David Peterson	P	NYM	27.6
341	Gavin Cross	OF	KCR	22.1
342	Michael Busch	2B	LAD	25.4
343	Luisangel Acuna	2B, SS	TEX	21.1
344	Ryne Nelson	P	ARI	25.2
345	Brendan Rodgers	2B	COL	26.6
346	Drew Gilbert	OF	HOU	22.5
347	Addison Barger	3B, SS	TOR	23.4
348	Mick Abel	P	PHI	21.6
349	Jarlin Susana	P	WAS	19.0
350	Justin Steele	P	CHC	27.7
351	Henry Davis	C	PIT	23.5
352	Austin Meadows	OF	DET	27.9
353	Dylan Carlson	OF	STL	24.4
354	Mike Clevinger	P	CHW	32.3
355	Alek Thomas	OF	ARI	22.9
356	Garrett Mitchell	OF	MIL	24.6
357	Luis Garcia	2B, SS	WAS	22.9
358	Taijuan Walker	P	PHI	30.6
359	Rodolfo Castro	2B, 3B	PIT	23.9
360	Alec Burleson	OF	STL	24.4
361	Mitch Keller	P	PIT	27.0
362	Clarke Schmidt	P	NYY	27.1
363	Tanner Houck	P	BOS	26.8
364	Kevin Alcantara	OF	CHC	20.7
365	Frankie Montas	P	NYY	30.0
366	Robert Hassell	OF	WAS	21.6
367	Joey Meneses	1B, OF	WAS	30.9
368	Seth Brown	1B, OF	OAK	30.7
369	Jett Williams	SS	NYM	19.4
370	Lane Thomas	OF	WAS	27.6
371	Benny Montgomery	OF	COL	20.6
372	Josue De Paula	OF	LAD	17.9
373	Brady House	SS	WAS	19.8
374	Wilmer Flores	P	DET	22.1
375	Cooper Hjerpe	P	STL	22.1
376	Dalton Rushing	C	LAD	22.1
377	Andrew Heaney	P	TEX	31.8
378	Cade Cavalli	P	WAS	24.6
379	Bryce Miller	P	SEA	24.6
380	Jean Segura	2B	MIA	33.1
381	George Valera	OF	CLE	22.4
382	Dylan Beavers	OF	BAL	21.6
383	DJ LeMahieu	1B, 2B, 3B	NYY	34.7
384	Oswaldo Cabrera	OF	NYY	24.1
385	Ceddanne Rafaela	OF	BOS	22.5
386	Yanquiel Fernandez	OF	COL	20.3
387	Cal Raleigh	C	SEA	26.4
388	Kyle Bradish	P	BAL	26.6
389	Brennen Davis	OF	CHC	23.4
390	Brice Turang	SS	MIL	23.4
391	James Outman	OF	LAD	25.9
392	Cade Horton	P	CHC	21.6
393	Jordan Diaz	2B	OAK	22.6
394	Joey Ortiz	SS	BAL	24.7
395	Liam Hendriks	P	CHW	34.2
396	Luis Rengifo	2B, 3B	LAA	26.1
397	Brandon Barriera	P	TOR	19.1
398	Dylan Lesko	P	SDP	19.6
399	Connor Prielipp	P	MIN	22.2
400	Kolten Wong	2B	SEA	32.5
401	Heston Kjerstad	OF	BAL	24.1
402	Jake Eder	P	MIA	24.5
403	Chase Silseth	P	LAA	22.9
404	Ken Waldichuk	P	OAK	25.2
405	Spencer Steer	3B	CIN	25.3
406	Samuel Zavala	OF	SDP	18.7
407	Justin Turner	3B	BOS	38.4
408	Casey Schmitt	3B, SS	SFG	24.1
409	Trey Mancini	1B, OF	CHC	31.1
410	Ryan Pepiot	P	LAD	25.6
411	Chris Taylor	2B, OF	LAD	32.6
412	Adalberto Mondesi	SS	BOS	27.7
413	Emmet Sheehan	P	LAD	23.4
414	Josiah Gray	P	WAS	25.3
415	Ronny Mauricio	SS	NYM	22.0
416	Trent Grisham	OF	SDP	26.4
417	Sean Manaea	P	SFG	31.2
418	Jose Urquidy	P	HOU	27.9
419	Gabriel Gonzalez	OF	SEA	19.2
420	Joey Gallo	OF	MIN	29.4
421	Jared Walsh	1B	LAA	29.7
422	Josh Lowe	OF	TBR	25.2
423	Paul Sewald	P	SEA	32.9
424	Alexander Canario	OF	CHC	22.9
425	Alexis Diaz	P	CIN	26.5
426	Ranger Suarez	P	PHI	27.6
427	Bryce Elder	P	ATL	23.9
428	Alex Cobb	P	SFG	35.5
429	Casey Mize	P	DET	25.9
430	Warming Bernabel	3B	COL	20.8
431	Shea Langeliers	UT	OAK	25.4
432	Andy Pages	OF	LAD	22.3
433	Blaze Jordan	1B, 3B	BOS	20.3
434	Vidal Brujan	2B, OF	TBR	25.2
435	Jon Berti	2B, 3B	MIA	33.2
436	Keegan Thompson	P	CHC	28.1
437	Jo Adell	OF	LAA	24.0
438	Cal Quantrill	P	CLE	28.2
439	Yainer Diaz	C	HOU	24.5
440	Jacob Misiorowski	P	MIL	21.0
441	Nick Pivetta	P	BOS	30.1
442	Zack Gelof	2B, 3B	OAK	23.5
443	Aaron Zavala	OF	TEX	22.8
444	Miles Mikolas	P	STL	34.6
445	Tyler Anderson	P	LAA	33.3
446	Edgar Quero	C	LAA	20.0
447	Lazaro Montes	OF	SEA	18.4
448	Merrill Kelly	P	ARI	34.5
449	Bailey Ober	P	MIN	27.7
450	Xavier Isaac	1B	TBR	19.3
451	Daniel Bard	P	COL	37.8
452	Nick Yorke	2B	BOS	21.0
453	Bubba Chandler	P	PIT	20.6
454	Cole Young	SS	SEA	19.7
455	Owen White	P	TEX	23.7
456	Matthew Liberatore	P	STL	23.4
457	Drew Waters	OF	KCR	24.3
458	Jake Fraley	OF	CIN	27.9
459	Jackson Jobe	P	DET	20.7
460	John Means	P	BAL	30.0
461	Jorge Mateo	SS	BAL	27.8
462	Deyvison De Los Santos	1B, 3B	ARI	19.8
463	Eduardo Escobar	3B	NYM	34.3
464	Kerry Carpenter	OF	DET	25.6
465	Angel Martinez	2B, SS	CLE	21.2
466	Wilmer Flores	1B, 2B, 3B	SFG	31.7
467	Pete Fairbanks	P	TBR	29.3
468	Nick Gonzales	2B	PIT	23.9
469	Whit Merrifield	2B, OF	TOR	34.2
470	Wil Myers	OF	CIN	32.3
471	Yasser Mercedes	OF	MIN	18.4
472	Freddy Tarnok	P	OAK	24.4
473	Max Kepler	OF	MIN	30.2
474	Elvis Andrus	SS	CHW	34.6
475	Anthony Gutierrez	OF	TEX	18.4
476	Landon Sims	P	ARI	22.2
477	Alex Ramirez	OF	NYM	20.2
478	Trevor Larnach	OF	MIN	26.1
479	Cade Marlowe	OF	SEA	25.8
480	Jorge Soler	OF	MIA	31.1
481	Martin Perez	P	TEX	32.0
482	Zach Eflin	P	TBR	29.0
483	Jarren Duran	OF	BOS	26.6
484	Charlie Morton	P	ATL	39.5
485	Noah Syndergaard	P	LAD	30.6
486	Matt Vierling	OF	DET	26.6
487	Pedro Leon	OF	HOU	24.9
488	Brock Porter	P	TEX	19.8
489	Mark Canha	OF	NYM	34.1
490	Mike Yastrzemski	OF	SFG	32.6
491	Yiddi Cappe	3B, SS	MIA	20.5
492	Justin Foscue	2B	TEX	24.1
493	Nick Pratto	1B	KCR	24.5
494	J.J. Bleday	OF	OAK	25.4
495	Elehuris Montero	3B	COL	24.6
496	Carlos Jorge	2B	CIN	19.5
497	Jud Fabian	OF	BAL	22.5
498	Ramon Urias	2B, 3B	BAL	28.8
499	Jhonkensy Noel	3B, OF	CLE	21.7
500	Michael Massey	2B	KCR	25.0

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353 Comments

Davey Brian says 2 days ago

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!

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1. Tyler Bowen says 2 days ago
  
  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.
  
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Josue Rosario says 3 days ago

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

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1. Tyler Bowen says 2 days ago
  
  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.
  
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Cory says 5 days ago

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

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1. Tyler Bowen says 4 days ago
  
  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.
  
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Nick says 1 week ago

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

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1. Doug Anderson says 1 week ago
  
  That’s a great idea. We’ll have that up in the next 48 hours.
  
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John says 2 weeks ago

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.

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1. Tyler Bowen says 2 weeks ago
  
  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.
  
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Cory says 4 weeks ago

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

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1. Tyler Bowen says 4 weeks ago
  
  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.
  
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Nick says 1 month ago

What happened to Eric?

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1. Doug Anderson says 1 month ago
  
  Eric Cross is no longer with Fantrax. Reach out to him on Twitter.
  
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Michael says 1 month ago

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.

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1. Doug Anderson says 1 month ago
  
  The latest update was 300 and Tyler will be adding another 100 in short order and be back up to 500 before too long.
  
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Mitch says 2 months ago

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.

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Lou says 2 months ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 months ago
  
  Maybe a little but I like McCarthy a fair amount too.
  
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Kevin says 2 months ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 2 months ago
  
  Yea, I’d take this. Don’t expect that 2B eligibility to continue and getting Tucker/Wander is clutch.
  
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Gabe says 2 months ago

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.

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Aaron says 2 months ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 months ago
  
  I’d go BO
  
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K-Dawg says 2 months ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 months ago
  
  Yeah, I wonder if he ever makes enough contact to be an MLB regular. He was one of the last cuts.
  
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Matt J says 2 months ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 months ago
  
  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.
  
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Sean says 3 months ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 3 months ago
  
  My updated rankings will be out on Monday in which some RPs will be higher.
  
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Haliburton Hermit says 3 months ago

Why no Brendan Donovan?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 months ago
  
  He didn’t miss by much and might sneak in my next Top 500 but I’m not sure he’s a starter longterm.
  
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Kevin says 3 months ago

Hey Eric,

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 months ago
  
  Early January
  
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Matt says 5 months ago

Matt Mervis gonna get any love next update?

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1. Eric Cross says 5 months ago
  
  Yup. Gonna be moving way up both my prospect and dynasty rankings.
  
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Matt says 5 months ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 5 months ago
  
  Yeah, probably back-end
  
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Tony Carpenter says 7 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 7 months ago
  
  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.
  
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John says 8 months ago

Um……Thairo?

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1. Eric Cross says 8 months ago
  
  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.
  
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David S. says 8 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 8 months ago
  
  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.
  
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AJ says 8 months ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 8 months ago
  
  Always serious. He’s making strides and those that have seen him said his ABs look better.
  
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Johnathan Schneider says 8 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 8 months ago
  
  I’d drop Groshans, Walston, and Campusano personally. Maybe Ramos instead of Campusano if you want the catching depth.
  
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Jerry says 8 months ago

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

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Chris Shoemaker says 9 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 9 months ago
  
  At this point, I’d probably just hold. Pena and Seager are close.
  
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jf says 9 months ago

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.

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taylor says 9 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 9 months ago
  
  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.
  
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jf says 9 months ago

Why no love for Adolis Garcia?

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

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1. Eric Cross says 9 months ago
  
  The inconsistencies are maddening. We saw this in 2021 1H and then he was unuseable in the 2H.
  
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John says 9 months ago

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!

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taylor says 10 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 10 months ago
  
  Yeah, i’d do that.
  
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Zachary says 10 months ago

Roansey for Austin Hays. Thoughts?

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1. Eric Cross says 10 months ago
  
  Fair given team need.
  
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Taylor says 10 months ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 10 months ago
  
  Yes, definitely.
  
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Jesper says 11 months ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 11 months ago
  
  I still believe he’ll right the ship, just not to superstar levels
  
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Jordan says 11 months ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 11 months ago
  
  Dynasty next Wednesday and prospects Monday.
  
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Estevan says 11 months ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 11 months ago
  
  Sorry for the delay. I like Kirby a hair more they Meyer so this is an easy accept for me.
  
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Greg says 1 year ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 12 months ago
  
  Hey sorry for the delay. I’d probably hold.
  
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James B says 1 year ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  Love engaging, that’s what it’s all about. Hitter Ohtani would be around 15th, pitcher Ohtani around 100.
  
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Anthony says 1 year ago

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. .

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  If you can get Harper or JoRam, I’d trade away either in a second.
  
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Steve Savage says 1 year ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  He’s in that general vicinity on my spreadsheet.
  
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Zack says 1 year ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  Maybe a little, but Sevy has big bounceback potential and this is solid in a win-now mode.
  
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Dave says 1 year ago

I can not find 3b Kyle Seager.

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  He retired.
  
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Brett says 1 year ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  Odd man out is Jose Abreu for me.
  
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Matt Valdes says 1 year ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  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.
  
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Fred T. says 1 year ago

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

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Fred T. says 1 year ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  It’s because it’s the same post, just gets updated every time I update the rankings. I’d go Franco and Robert.
  
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  1. Fred T. says 1 year ago
    
    Thanks!
    
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  2. Fred T. says 1 year ago
    
    Always hard to know in a league like ours that only keep a few players how much dynasty ranks align
    
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RoarOf84 says 1 year ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. RoarOf84 says 1 year ago
    
    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!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
      
      I’m confident in Sandy as a top-10 arm. If you need an SP, I’d be okay making this deal.
      
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      1. RoarOf84 says 1 year ago
        
        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 1 year ago
        
        Ah, my bad, got it backwards. Yeah, it’s fair either way. Whichever spot you need more.
dude says 1 year ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  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.
  
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barry alan says 1 year ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  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.
  
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2. Reggie L says 1 year ago
  
  Glasnow?
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
    
    He’s at 102
    
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Troy Harrison says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  Yes, they will both be inside my top-500 when I post my EOS update next week.
  
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Todd says 2 years ago

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.

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Todd says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
  
  He’s moving up. The inconsistencies madden me though.
  
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Tony Carpenter says 2 years ago

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.

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Chris says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Like that strategy. You have plenty of depth so consolidating and getting a top arm is a good idea.,
  
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Wes says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Looks like that could be a contending team so I’d be okay making that move.
  
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John says 2 years ago

no Jon Gray? He’s really good

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  He just missed last time. Is in currently.
  
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Matt says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Not far. He’ll be in next update.
  
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Jordan says 2 years ago

Bauer totally off the list now?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I am not ranking him at this time until the legal proceedings have concluded.
  
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Chris says 2 years ago

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!

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Tristan says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Hey Tristan. Chris Clegg and I just published our top-100 FYPD rankings on Friday.
  
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Dave says 2 years ago

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 ?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Dunning, not a big Sandoval guy
  
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Bobby Dalbec says 2 years ago

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?

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Frederick says 2 years ago

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!

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1. Todd says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Josh says 2 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Josh says 2 years ago
    
    As always, much appreciated and keep up the awesome work!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      Thanks Josh!
      
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David says 2 years ago

Did you forget Willie Calhoun? #PoorWillie

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  He’s #410
  
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Michael says 2 years ago

You like baddoo or kiriloff better for the future??

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Definitely Kirilloff
  
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PAUL says 2 years ago

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

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Adam says 2 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  if the 3rd player is Grisham, yes it is.
  
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  1. Adam says 2 years ago
    
    Thank you sir!
    
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Adam says 2 years ago

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!

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tassnime says 2 years ago

thank you.

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Luke Greco says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Yes, likely late next week.
  
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  1. Jimmy Abrantes says 2 years ago
    
    Awesome! Any big movers to know before my draft this Friday (3/26)? Thanks!
    
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Felix says 2 years ago

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.

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John knisoey says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Sorry, didn’t see this but I would’ve went Burnes
  
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Joe says 2 years ago

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!

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Cailean says 2 years ago

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)

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Sorry for the delay. I’d keep DJ, Castillo, Maeda, Albies, Devers, Machado, Snell, Smith (assuming it’s LA catcher).
  
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Brendon says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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
  
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Nick says 2 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Tough calls, but I’d go Moore and Means.
  
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  1. NIck Marleau says 2 years ago
    
    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!
    
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Matt Crawford says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I assume the usual 60/40ish split.
  
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James says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Hey James. Yeah, I’d take that. Huff is replaceable and I’m not super high on Gray.
  
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  1. James says 2 years ago
    
    Just wanted to make sure, love your work. Thanks Eric!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      Thank you James!
      
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Chuck says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  If your rotation is set, I’d cut Lopez for Mayo. I don’t see any value from Lopez any time soon.
  
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Derek says 2 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I’d go Meadows and Darvish as well.
  
  If you can get JoRam and Buehler, that’d be phenomenal.
  
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Josh says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Nick says 2 years ago
  
  A good hitter is a good hitter, regardless of lineup position or so-called “protection”.
  
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Michael says 2 years ago

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!

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dude says 2 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Trade two looks very enticing. I’d probably go with that one.
  
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  1. dude says 2 years ago
    
    Thanks. I was leaning no trade or #2. If I do trade #2. Who’s the drop?
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      Probably Soroka. The injury worries me and his lack of Ks caps his value.
      
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Josh says 2 years ago

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

Trade:

Harper
deGrom

Receive:

Bichette
Gore
Kopech

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I’d want another really good piece to trade those two.
  
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Bill says 2 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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!
  
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Peter says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  If pitchers are valued more in your league, I’d be okay making that move.
  
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Tex says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Tim says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Bill H says 2 years ago

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

Cheers, Bill

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Hey Bill, thanks for the kind words! Franchy is in my next 50 players.
  
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CD says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Rob Dykhoff says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Email me at [email protected] and I can email you a spreadsheet or PDF
  
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Kory says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Doug says 2 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Jordan says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  He’ll probably slot in around 250ish initially for me. Like the all-around offensive profile.
  
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  1. Jordan says 2 years ago
    
    Okay, thank you!
    
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Zack says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Zack says 2 years ago
    
    Thank you again Eric for all your time and advice!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      You’re very welcome Zack. Thanks for the support!
      
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2. Josh says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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John says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I’m actually going to do another small update following the world series and again in spring training.
  
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BB says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  Both? Slim. I do think Hampson gets close to that in 2021 though.
  
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Zack says 2 years ago

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!!

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I’d probably want two from #2 to deal Tucker there.
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
    
    But if you can get him for just one of #2, that’d be ideal. Start there.
    
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    1. Zack says 2 years ago
      
      Thank you for your time, I’ll see if I can swing it!
      
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      1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
        
        You’re very welcome!
      2. Josh says 2 years ago
        
        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).
Mike says 2 years ago

Jordan Montgomery not close to 500?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  He’s not far off. In the 525-550 range right now.
  
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  1. Ben says 2 years ago
    
    What about Jordan Romano? I’d think he has that closer spot locked up, and he’s been pretty shut-down all year.
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      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.
      
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Kyle D says 2 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Kyle D says 2 years ago
    
    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.
    
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Dave says 2 years ago

No Justus Sheffield? You like Dunn more than him?

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  I do. Very much question Sheffield’s command and control longterm. He was in the next 30-40 or so.
  
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Zack says 2 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  In my personal rankings, you have seven of my top-30 or so for SPs. You should be fine there.
  
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  1. Zack says 2 years ago
    
    Thanks Eric!! You’re the best!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
      
      You’re very welcome. Thank you for checking them out!
      
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2. Josh says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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David says 3 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Josue Rosario says 3 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Ben says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Ben says 3 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I do think he can maintain this level of production. Statcast data is promising. Out of that list, I’d probably go Anderson.
  
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Jeremiah says 3 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Thanks Jeremiah! I’d go Tatis, Robert, Hiura, Gore, Springer, J-Rod, Glasnow.
  
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Millhouse says 3 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Thank you! I’d go Soto, Bregman, Robert, Trea, Devers, Yordan followed by J-Ram and Eloy
  
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  1. Millhouse says 3 years ago
    
    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.
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
      
      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.
      
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2. Josh says 2 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Ken says 3 years ago

Not a fan of Dylan Moore?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I am to a degree, but not convinced he’s more than a UTIL guy moving forward.
  
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Jay says 3 years ago

Would you keep Plesac or Burnes for next year?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I’d go Burnes. Higher upside.
  
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amel benn says 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing your info

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Cameron says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Zachery says 3 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Sorry for the delay in responding. No, I wouldn’t make that move. Think you could get a better hitter for him.
  
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John says 3 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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!
  
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  1. John says 3 years ago
    
    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!
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
      
      Any time! Thanks for reading!
      
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      1. John says 2 years ago
        
        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
Simon says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I’d go Trout, Harper, Bregman, Bellinger, and Bo.
  
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Travis Pastore says 3 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Position factors in a little more here and have reevaluated each. I kinda went a bit overboard ranking Pena, to be honest.
  
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Joe says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I’d take that. Very high on both you’d be acquiring.
  
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Steve Pipkin-Savage says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  It’s possible he could be, but the Cardinals also have Ivan Herrera who might be even better.
  
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Eric Dominguez says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I’d probably stand pat. Amaya should be a solid fantasy catcher and isn’t terribly far away.
  
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Joseph Ogg says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  I’m not betting on it.
  
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Chaz says 3 years ago

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!

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1. Chaz says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
    
    Absolutely do. Severino still has immense upside. I’d probably let go of Odorizzi or German.
    
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2. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Just saw this comment too. Keep Sevy over Hudson.
  
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Colin says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Top-25 definitely. Much more value there.
  
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benazzi says 3 years ago

Great stuff some really good ones

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Jordan says 3 years ago

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!

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J.A. Wallace says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Darrell says 3 years ago

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!

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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marcadillo says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Most MLB-ready is Lodolo. He’s the most polished arm out of these four and likely makes it to the Majors first.
  
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2. Jeff says 3 years ago
  
  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?
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
    
    Head didn’t miss by much, but his proximity to the Majors factored in here. Longterm, I’m high on his skillset.
    
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    1. Jeff says 3 years ago
      
      Gotcha, thanks!
      
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Brad M. says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Wayne says 3 years ago

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

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Wayne says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Hey Wayne. I would personally keep White, Heany, Stroman, Folty, and Upton.
  
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wily mo says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  THat was already updated. Try clearing your cache.
  
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  1. Joshua Wallace says 3 years ago
    
    I’m still seeing them both there
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
      
      I’m going to be doing an update soon anyway which will overwrite everything.
      
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Diesel says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  It’s not terrible, but I agree, you’re giving up too much.
  
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Danny says 3 years ago

Opinions on a couple of the Korean transfers:

Josh Lindblom
Kwang-hyun Kim

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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tyler says 3 years ago

Why so low on glasnow?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Three things…
  1) Command issues
  2) Durability
  3) CH stinks
  
  I like him, just not going gaga over him like others.
  
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Ken says 3 years ago

How close is Soto to passing Trout?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  They’re not far apart.
  
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Colin says 3 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  They would, especially Santana. While Smith has shown improvement, I’m still not overly high on him.
  
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rollock says 3 years ago

Garrett Hampson at 100 lol

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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
  
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  1. Tim Acree says 3 years ago
    
    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.
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
      
      Agree to disagree on the power. Not saying he’s a 20-homer guy, but I definitely think teens are possible at Coors.
      
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      1. Dan says 3 years ago
        
        What do you think about his 82mph exit velo?
Austin says 3 years ago

Duplantier? Honeywell? Even heyward. Ouch

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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George S Pascoe says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  He’s at #180. I’m very high on him as well.
  
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Dee says 3 years ago

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?

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Jd says 3 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Matt Smith says 3 years ago
    
    Just starting to draft for my first ever Dynasty League. How early would you look to draft Franco?
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
      
      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.
      
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Dale Coffin says 3 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 3 years ago
  
  Thanks, yeah there was a slight glitch with the data I converted over. Should be all fixed now. Thanks for reading!
  
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james says 4 years ago

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)

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Karim Siddiqi says 4 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Karim Siddiqi says 4 years ago
    
    Thanks for checking back Eric. I appreciate it. I’ll go get Fraley.
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
      
      Any time Karim! Thanks for the question.
      
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Drew says 4 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  Apologies for the delay. That should be allowed through in my opinion. It’s not too bad.
  
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  1. Gordy says 3 years ago
    
    Plus, Orelvis was ranked at 282, not unranked.
    
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Derrick Moss says 4 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  Yes, he’s not near the top-100 for me.
  
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Taylor says 4 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Abe Lincoln says 4 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  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.
  
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Jorge Calzada says 4 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  Thank you Jorge. I’d keep Adell and McKay there.
  
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AdamH says 4 years ago

More upside – Kelenic or Luciano?

Thanks!

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  That’s really close. Pure upside, I’ll give the slight edge to Luciano.
  
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Kannan Akins says 4 years ago

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

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1. John says 4 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
    
    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.
    
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Alex Chen says 4 years ago

Hunter Dozier seems very low

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  I’m not a believer in him longterm.
  
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John says 4 years ago

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

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  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.
  
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  1. Mips says 4 years ago
    
    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??
    
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    1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
      
      Haha, I wouldn’t go that far, but that’d not a good deal.
      
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    2. Bill says 2 years ago
      
      Without hesitation.
      
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    3. tim says 1 year ago
      
      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
      
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      1. Eric Cross says 1 year ago
        
        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.
helene says 4 years ago

very good well done thank you

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1. Mike says 2 years ago
  
  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
  
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  1. Eric Cross says 2 years ago
    
    Hey Mike, I’ve been on the fence about moving Kelenic above Wander myself and I’m finally there. I’d keep kelenic there.
    
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  2. MJ says 1 year ago
    
    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!!!
    
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Baxter says 4 years ago

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.

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1. Eric Cross says 4 years ago
  
  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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