Fantasy baseball: Read the warning label before drafting these guys
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- The article lists 15 fantasy baseball players to avoid in 2026 drafts due to concerns such as injury risk, declining performance, or unfavorable team situations, while cautioning that value depends on draft position.
- Notable players to fade include Luis Arraez and Rafael Devers of the Giants due to defensive and playing-time issues, Kyle Bradish and Freddy Peralta as pitchers with injury or luck concerns, and Byron Buxton and Trevor Story due to ongoing health risks.
- Reliever Aroldis Chapman is unlikely to replicate his historic 2025 season given age and unsustainable metrics, while rookies and young players like Noelvi Marte and Roki Sasaki face questions around consistency and health.
- Players with declining velocity or performance
