2 starter. The Cardinals want Jordan Hicks to be their closer, but Gallegos will undoubtedly be in the mix should Hick prove ineffective or suffer a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery. If you are desperate to find a negative, it's a move from the weak-hitting NL Central to the much stronger NL West, but that's hardly a reason to avoid Darvish. Julio Rodriguez, OF, Seattle. Hicks is reportedly going to bat third for the Yankees this year, and the lineup spot is so valuable that it largely covers a player's warts. All that to say that Villar should tack on 15-20 steals over the course of the season, and therefore make a viable middle infield option despite his lack of a regular role. With his devastating slider, Flaherty should still be considered one of the top pitchers in the real and fantasy game, and is capable of fronting a fantasy staff. Merrifield has established an extremely strong floor, as he'll almost always be an asset in batting average, steals, and runs scored, and chip in for the remaining categories. Nimmo has a career .390 OBP and will be batting atop the Mets lineup this year, and that's really all you need to know for his fantasy value. His 162-game pace was 28 home runs, 100 runs, 128 RBI, and 22 steals, so he was well on his way to earning his lofty draft price. Limited to just 39 games last year, he hit 13 home runs, greatly increasing his barrel rate (13.5%), average exit velocity (91.2 MPH) and hard hit rate (47.9%). HIs careful handling to this point may hinder his progression some.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: low Class A, Triple-A2019 minors: .261 BA (436 AB), 10 HR, 31 2B, 13 SB, .745 OPS, 45 BB, 92 K2020 majors: .376 BA (85 AB), 5 HR, 2 3B, 7 2B, 1 SB, 1.124 OPS, 9 BB, 20 K Known for being a defensive standout with above-average contact skills, Hayes long projected to be a better player in real life than in Fantasy. He wasn't so highly regarded coming up through the minor-league system, though, and hit a wall in his first big-league stint. Now batting in the middle of the Nationals lineup with a fresh start and entering his age-28 season, Schwarber should rebound to somewhere between his 2018 and 2019 numbers. But Jansen is far from the dominant reliever he was in his prime, as his patented cutter has gone from 94 MPH in 2016 to just 90.9 MPH last year. In other words, there's plenty to like about Santander, who is going well behind other hitters who offer similar production. His ability to put bat to ball sets him apart from other young hitters, giving him an 80-grade hit tool and possible Juan Soto outcome if the power develops as hoped.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 22Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 9-2, 1.69 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 101 IP, 28 BB, 135 K The left-hander was suspiciously bypassed for the Padres' postseason push, with some chatter about him possibly underachieving at the alternate training site. He is in a tier to himself among catchers when healthy, putting up consistently excellent numbers in what is the thinnest of positions. With Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado in tow, and Brandon Kintzler with the team on a minor league deal, Neris's leash will be short. Given that McNeil never hit the ball particularly hard anyway, though, a good bet is to assume he at least returns to the high teens in home runs, slightly below his 2019 pace. He has always had a ton of power but last year he left the yard at a ridiculous pace last year, with a 34.9% HR/FB rate, third best in the league. And his strikeout rate rose to 20.4%, a career worst. Monitor his hamstring strain he suffered in the spring, but unless he looks like he'll miss significant time, draft him with confidence. Andrew Vaughn looks very promising. In 157 games in Harper's first year with the Phillies, he batted .260 with 35 home runs, 98 runs, 114 RBI, and 15 steals. He'll go back down for some more development time this year and still profiles as a big bat at a position mostly devoid of them.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: low Class A, high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 10-5, 2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 135 IP, 33 BB, 165 K Gilbert dominated across three levels in 2019, which might have positioned him to debut if he had a better team or a longer schedule to work with in 2020. If it's back up to prior levels, then push him up your board significantly. He's a top-three pick and will (deservedly) go first overall in many leagues, and there's still upside given that he just turned 23 years old. Voit suffered a partial meniscus tear in his knee this spring and is going to be precluded from participating in baseball activity for at least three weeks after surgery. There's a lot of value in that so long as you factor it in appropriately. Grab him there, at which point the risk-reward balance should reach an equilibrium. He hasn't developed into the offensive force most thought he would become, and his average has been downright dreadful. He didn't hit the ball quite as hard and his launch angle dropped, but he did manage to maintain his .300 average and put up a similar home run pace. Default = Experts with most recent updates. The Diamondbacks aren't expected to be competitive, so if you do draft him, bank on him being traded to another team, and into another role, by mid-season. As quickly as Garver exploded onto the scene in 2019 with 31 home runs in just 93 games, he disappeared last year, to the tune of a .167 batting average and two home runs with a 45.7% strikeout rate. But he did close last season notably strong, pitching to a 3.14 ERA, and a 1.19 WHIP, with a 14.5% swinging strike rate and a 10.4 K/9 mark over his final five starts. He's practically free in drafts and could easily hit 30 home runs with a plus average. Andrew Vaughn looks very promising. In other words, there doesn't seem to be much of a decline in his performance over recent seasons. Taillon has undergone Tommy John surgery twice, and has totaled just 37 1/3 innings over the last two years. But provided he plays enough, whether in Tampa Bay or elsewhere, he could win you the stolen base category while also reaching base at a good clip.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: Rookie ball, high Class A2019 minors: 6-2, 2.99 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 96 1/3 IP, 29 BB, 96 K Lynch may not have broken into the big leagues last year like Brady Singer and Kris Bubic did, but his strides at the alternate training site established him as a more promising long-term option than both. But his strikeout rate dipped dramatically as a full-time starter, and his SIERA (4.88) and xFIP (5.06) suggest he got lucky. Verdugo's first season in Boston went about as well as you would have expected. Hader wasn't quite as dominant as he had been the previous two years, largely due to a spike in walk rate and the slightest of declines in strikeout rate. 2021 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Top 100 MLB Rookies For This Season 1. Eovaldi upped his cutter usage as the expense of his four-seam fastball, and he posted a 25:2 K:BB ratio over his final four starts (while allowing just two earned runs). Create or join a fantasy baseball league, draft players, track rankings, watch highlights, get pick advice, and more! But you'll have to pay to find out. Things didn't look much better in his brief 2020 season, which was cut short by a rib injury. His more than reasonable strikeout rate should generally keep his batting average in check, and his stolen base acuity (nine stolen bases in the majors, 91% in sprint speed) makes him a potential five-category player. His velocity was way down early in the season (when he got hit hard) and trickled up after he returned, but he got back to his normal 95 MPH fastball in the postseason and totaled a 2.70 ERA. It's such a recent development that it's liable to sneak up on people, provided it wasn't just a blip.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: Rookie, low Class A2019 minors: .125 BA (24 AB), .496 OPS, 7 BB, 5 K Busch is exactly the sort of player Billy Beane would have gone after in Moneyball, not really caring how his glove played as long as he got on base. But on the best team in baseball with a near bulletproof 2020 resume, he should be drafted as a top-five starter and a second-round pick. He lacks the typical strikeout stuff of most closers, but he's totaled 12 saves, a 3.54 ERA, and a 0.99 WHIP over the past two years. Those numbers won't kill your fantasy team, but considering Arenado's worst numbers over the previous five seasons were 37 home runs, 97 runs scored, and 110 RBI, they were a disaster. Top 100 Prospects Rankings for 2021 Fantasy Baseball. Paddack's bread and butter changeup was as good as ever in 2020 (and even better than in 2019), but his usually outstanding fastball just fell apart. This ranking presumes that they do, which would make him an exciting Rotisserie target, but if not, his lack of power puts his upside somewhere in the David Fletcher range.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 6-8, 2.42 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 2/3 IP, 37 BB, 179 K2020 majors: 1-4, 5.63 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 32 IP, 11 BB, 37 K Skubal's secondary pitches are a little underdeveloped since he was able to dominate using mostly his fastball in the minors, notably averaging 17.4 K/9 in nine Double-A starts. Rodgers is still a post-hype sleeper and he will be free in drafts at this point. He also retired the first batter he faced in every inning, and completely dominated against left-handed hitters. Despite pitching in a homer-friendly park, Giolito has managed to limit home runs, which is a key to his continued success with the White Sox. To 500 prospects for fantasy baseball and dynasty leagues brought to you by Prospects Live. Darvish's walk rate has declined to a level once thought unattainable for the veteran, a mere 4.7%, which was in the top 8% of MLB in 2020. But his xERA was still 5.01, and although he routinely outperforms his expected stats, it's a reminder not to get too high on a pitcher who amounts to a command specialist. Bradley is worth drafting, but only late, as he may go back to his former role as a setup man. The upside is that after a trade to the Cubs, he'll face mostly weak offenses, which should help to boost his floor a bit. His steals total dropped to just 18 in 2019, and his sprint speed has been declining in recent years. Though it's absolutely fair to write off Meadows's season entirely, it's a bit worrisome that he struggled so much against lefties (.143 batting average), as that could potentially open him up to a platoon situation if he struggles against them out of the gate. The rankings below are a combination of all 3 of our Dynasty Experts, @JTillinghast27, @DannyBrackman & @MPRichards1981 who all put together their own lists and were averaged out together for the list you will see below. Guerrero Jr. hits the ball really, really hard. Batters hit 0.80 against it with a .120 slugging percentage and a .141 wOBA. But despite hitting the ball hard consistently (his 10.3% barrel rate and 46.8% hard hit percentage was well above the major league average), he hit just four home runs, and his xBA was just .286. He might see a bit of a platoon against left-handers, but he's a player who will cost you nothing in drafts and who can fill in for your team if you need him. When Sanchez did hit the ball, he still hit it really, really hard, like he always has. But, like his counterpart in the middle infield, Carlos Correa, Altuve had a strong postseason, slashing .375/.500/.720 with five home runs. Editor's Picks Top fantasy baseball prospects for … Buxton has immense talent and upside, and it feel like he could be a fantasy superstar if he stays healthy. But Lamet ditched it entirely in 2020, and instead replaced it by greatly upping his slider usage, from 12.2% in 2019 to 53.4% in 2020. Despite his advancing age, Brantley remains one of the safest players in all of fantasy, batting at least .299 in each of the last six seasons in which he played at least 11 games. Karinchak has two absolutely devastating pitches: a mid-90's fastball (.184 batting average against, .151 xBA) and a power curveball (.140 batting average against, .114 xBA). Although there was some question as to whether the Braves would add another third baseman in free agency, it appears they're content to roll with Riley to begin the year. Nevertheless, thanks to his ability to limit hard contact (his 83.4 MPH average exit velocity and 23.8% hard hit rate allowed were among the best in MLB) led to a massive drop in BABIP allowed, and kept both his ERA and WHIP in check. But there are a few warning signs under the hood, including his 4.19 FIP, his 4.34 xFIP, and his career-high 79.4% LOB rate. That keeps him out of the top spot in rotisserie rankings, but his incredibly high floor makes him a top-five overall draft pick. Even if he stays healthy all year, Cleveland is likely to put a hard cap on his innings. But he's still just 27 years old, and has the power and speed to deliver a 30-30 season in a perfect world. His stuff doesn't blow you away, but he's got a 2.60 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP in 86.2 big league innings. We are prospect followers and diehard baseball lovers of all ages from around North America. And his sprint speed continued to decline to now what is essentially league average. It wasn’t all that long ago that it was mostly dynasty owners who paid any real attention to MLB prospect rankings. Bryant doesn't deserve a mulligan entirely for last season, but give it minimal weight in your evaluation. The problem is he simply pounded the ball into the ground, putting up a 53.2% ground ball rate and just 4.8 degrees of launch angle. Sixto Sanchez, SP, Miami Marlins 4. The oddities of 2020 may be to blame, though, and since he was widely praised for his polish and command before that, he gets a pass.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: low Class A, high Class A, Double-A2019 minors: 11-2, 2.28 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 130 IP, 31 BB, 147 K Gray doesn't light up the radar gun, but the movement on his fastball and the Dodgers' history of getting the maximum outcome from some of their fringier pitching prospects makes it easy to believe in Gray, who may be as high as seventh in the rotation pecking order entering this year.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: midseason hopeful, Age (on opening day): 19Where he played in 2019: Rookie2019 minors: .312 (157 AB), 7 HR, 10 2B, .916 OPS, 21 BB, 37 K Catchers are notoriously difficult to project, especially so far out from the majors, but in becoming the youngest player in the Appalachian League in 2019, Alvarez put himself on the short list of those worth the price of admission. He needs to get bigger and see more pitches before we know what kind of ceiling he has, but he's projectable enough for Dynasty leagues.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: don't count on it, Age (on opening day): 26Where he played in 2019: high Class A, Triple-A, majors2019 minors: 2-5, 4.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 69 1/3 IP, 33 BB, 94 K2020 majors: 1-1, 2.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 21 1/3 IP, 13 BB, 29 KAccording to the data, Alzolay's most-thrown pitch after the fastball in 2020 was one he didn't throw at all in his previous stint. In 2019, Musgrove continued to improve as a pitcher, upping his strikeout rate and adding velocity. This may indeed be the year that everything clicks. The downside for Gausman is that he really is mostly a fastball/splitter pitcher, meaning that when his splitter isn't working, he's likely to get hit hard. In his final 24 games, he batted .356 with six home runs, 22 runs scored, 20 RBI, and 16 steals. But there's no reason to expect much growth in Harper's surface numbers at this point. He's already throwing off a mound in mid-March, and a June return isn't out of the question if he can avoid setbacks. He raked all throughout his college career, and not only carries plenty of thump in his bat, but also has an excellent approach that should keep his batting average and OBP well above the league average. Tucker's batted ball profile didn't completely wow anyone last year, but given his performance, his prospect pedigree and minor-league track record, and his guaranteed spot in a strong lineup, fantasy managers should feel little concern about having Tucker be their first outfielder in fantasy. Polanco's quality of contact isn't great, but he rarely strikes out, doesn't hurt you in batting average, and has enough speed to throw in a handful of steals. A wrist injury hindered his production in 2019, but a strong performance at the alternate site suggests he's more like the guy who hit .348 with 20 homers, 44 doubles and a .970 OPS in 2018.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: fighting this spring, Age (on opening day): 24Where he played in 2019: did not play -- injured2018 minors: 7-7, 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 126 1/3 IP, 60 BB, 170 K2018 majors: 1-1, 5.02 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 14 1/3 IP, 2 BB, 15 K The prospect hype for Kopech has gone a bit stale because of some uneven minor-league performances followed by Tommy John surgery followed by his decision to opt out last year. Davies has quietly put together two quality seasons, with a 3.55 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 2019, and a 2.73 ERA and 1.07 WHIP last year. He hit for a high average, scored plenty of runs, and added just a bit of power and speed. Yes, Plesac altered his pitch mix, throwing fewer fastballs and instead more sliders and changeups, so if you're looking for a reason to buy the gains, you have one. Everything looks good for Hoskins as of now, and assuming he has no setbacks as spring training ramps up, he should make a fine starting first baseman in mixed leagues. And he cut his strikeout rate to a high but manageable 27% last year, and his barrel rate, hard hit percentage, and average exit velocity were all well above average. Taveras should be a cheap source of speed for fantasy managers this year, as he's set to lead off for the Rangers. There's just not much negative you can say about him when he's healthy other than he might again struggle for wins playing for a mediocre team in a good division. Fantasy Baseball 2021 Rankings: Highlighting Top Prospects to Target. Paddack followed up his stellar rookie campaign with a subpar sophomore season, as his ERA rose to 4.73 and his WHIP to 1.22, while his strikeout rate dipped below one per inning. It's reasonable to write off Altuve's regular season as a slump that he would have broken out of in light of his postseason, though with just eight steals combined over his previous two seasons, stolen bases may not be a big part of his game going forward (though his sprint speed is still excellent). The downside is borderline non-existent. It's a matter of personal preference between Cole and Jacob deGrom as the first pitcher off the board, but neither should fall outside the top-10 overall picks on draft day. This is our hobby and passion as we all have real-life jobs (and some college classes!) Draft Garcia late and hope he wins the job, but make sure you have other options. Now entering his age-33 season, Strasburg will likely again provide excellent overall numbers assuming he is healthy. He's worth a bench spot in all 10-team or deeper leagues. The upside isn't there anymore, but safe and boring can sometimes be the right move. Although he split time between shortstop and third base in the KBO, he should likely man second for the Padres, which is better for his fantasy value given the relative lack of strength of the position (though the signing of Jurickson Profar does add a few question marks). There was plenty to like about Carrasco in New York, including that the Mets will provide him with a better chance at wins, their infield defense should be above average, and Carrasco will play in a more favorable park. Despite barreling the ball a whopping 17.5% of the time (top 2 percent in baseball), his average dropped a point because, well, he just didn't have an outrageously lucky BABIP like he did in 2019 (.377). The change? By late-August Votto was benched for a few days to clear his head and wound up posting a .941 OPS with eight homers over his final 29 games. Tapia doesn't make a ton of hard contact, but he slashed .321/.369/.402 last year and led off for the Rockies for the majority of the season. Hoskins' stock was down heading into the 2020 season, after he batted just .229 and continued his three-year trend of declining in almost every noticeable category. But with the changes in Oracle Park leading to more power, he should be in line for at least a 20-homer season with decent counting stats. His strikeout and ground ball rates took massive jumps, while his walk rate and launch angle plummeted. Story is entering his walk year, so the chances of a trade, which would diminish his value, remain a possibility. He set career bests in ERA (3.29), WHIP (1.04), strikeout rate (27%), and walk rate (6.4%). Mondesi won't help in batting average and offers minimal power, but he's an unmatched source of steals. It's a profile not too unlike Nick Castellanos, actually, but the defensive limitations nonetheless gives him a narrow margin for error.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 22Where he played in 2019: Double-A, Triple-A2019 minors: .277 BA (487 AB), 12 HR, 9 3B, 36 2B, .802 OPS, 43 BB, 122 K2020 majors: 1 for 4, 2 K Pache rates as a perennial Gold Glove winner in center field, which is largely the reason he shows up in the top 10 on traditional prospect lists. He provided a great batting average (.285) with multi-position eligibility. Cronenworth ultimately profiles as a better "real life" player than he does as a fantasy option. Devers' 2020 season was . Nitpick if you must, but he'll be a valuable contributor overall, regardless of the Statcast data. The Official Site of Major League Baseball. His strikeout rate dropped, his walk rate increased, and his xFIP and SIERA jumped significantly. The White Sox also have depth in their rotation after trading for Lance Lynn and signing Carlos Rodon, so Chicago can, and likely will, stick Kopech in the minors to start the year to continue his development. It wasn't that long ago that Sanchez was one of the top catchers drafted, and he's still just 28 years old. Suarez's BABIP was just .214 (he has a .310 mark), and although he hit more fly balls than usual, there's nothing to suggest that his batting average should have fallen off a cliff. A .476 slugging percentage with 20 home runs in 93 games in 2019, followed by a .575 slugging percentage and 11 home runs in 37 games in 2020. deGrom barely missed out on winning his third straight Cy Young Award last year, but it was yet another dominant season. Over his last two seasons (175 games), he's slashed .310/.358/.523 with 27 home runs and 104 RBI. But his velocity was down about two ticks, with his fastball clocking in at just 87.9 miles per hour. After all, he still struck out more than 30 percent of the time, and his walk rate dropped by about two points. I just don't expect him to be a fantasy difference-maker in most 10-12 team leagues. His walk rate and strikeout rate were largely steady, and his statcast data remained on par with his career marks. Rosario stays in the AL Central, signing a one-year deal with the Indians after a successful tenure with the Twins. This is technically the final post in my Sneak Peek Series for the 2020 Top 1,000 Dynasty Baseball Rankings (full Top 1,000 dropping in early February), but a top 100 prospects list must stand on its own. As a hitter, he profiles a bit like Michael Conforto, but there's a speed element that could make him potentially more impactful overall.Scott's 2021 Fantasy impact: pencil him in, Age (on opening day): 23Where he played in 2019: Double-A2019 minors: .283 BA (375 AB), 9 HR, 18 2B, .756 OPS, 29 BB, 76 K2020 postseason: 1 for 4The Twins showed supreme confidence in Kirilloff by calling him up to start their lone playoff game and then doubled down by non-tendering Eddie Rosario in the offseason. Giolito followed up his breakout 2019 season with a nearly identical 2020 season. Wheeler's first season in Philadelphia was a success, in that he had the lowest ERA of his career (2.92) and a strong 1.17 WHIP. His career batting average is .291 (and he hit .300 last year), and his 162-game pace is roughly 20 home runs and 160 combined runs and RBI. If you like Miguel Sano, you'll absolutely love Dalbec. Villar's quality of contact dropped significantly last year, but given how out of character it was for his career, the decline can probably be written off to the small sample of the shortened season. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling starter, who is ideal for the back end of a fantasy staff. The Cubs probably won't be a great team but the NL Central has mostly weak offenses, so Hendricks should find his way to enough wins to make a difference. The Diamondbacks signed Joakim Soria to a one-year deal (and added Tyler Clippard, too), so Crichton seems unlikely to begin the year as the closer, even though it's an open competition at the moment. Have power on your bench ready to fill in if you draft Stanton, but there's no reason to run from him. At the same time, he continued to hit the ball extremely hard, with a 92.8 MPH average exit velocity, which was top 5% in the league. Hicks is likely to serve as the Cardinals' closer this year if he can show that he has fully recovered from Tommy John surgery. In short, Swanson's skill level and output should no longer be in doubt, and he makes a strong starting option at the shortstop position. He won't face quite an easy schedule this year (AL and NL Central pitchers had plenty of sub-par offenses to feast on in 2019), but entering his age-27 season, he should only continue to improve from a skills standpoint. There's still juice left for Price when he's healthy, so monitor reports out of the spring. And yet he hit .261, the same mark as in 2019, and his xBA was .286. 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