Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Shota Imanaga, Paul Goldschmidt, Xander Bogaerts

Here’s my latest fantasy baseball mock draft in a 12-team league from the 12th pick. Check out the full draft here. Below we dive into a few notable fantasy baseball mock draft picks.

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft

5.10: Paul Goldschmidt (1B – STL)

I mentioned “best available hitter,” but I will take a risk here by also passing on the “best available closer” or two. This is because I will draft again after four more picks come off the board, and I would love to see either Devin Williams or Edwin Diaz make it back to me. For now, I will take another boost in power from veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Others Considered: Devin Williams (RP – MIL), Edwin Diaz (RP – NYM)

8.3: Xander Bogaerts (SS – SD)

This time, my risk was worth it, as Duran remained available for this pick. However, I am opting to go in a different direction and try to build up my batting average. Xander Bogaerts had his lowest average since 2017 last year, but he also turned his season around and ended on a hot streak. I’ll take the boost in one of my weakest areas as Bogaerts looks to rebound in 2024.

Others Considered: Nolan Arenado (3B – STL)

15.10: Shota Imanaga (SP – CHC)

Even though I drafted a catcher in the prior round because it was an open roster spot, I don’t want to force myself to take a third baseman here and fill in the last open starting position for a hitter. With another pick following nearby and a few options available, I will wait until the returning pick to decide. For now, I’ll add to my starting rotation and take an intentional risk with Shota Imanaga from the Cubs. A 15th-round pick for an unproven player is well within reason.

Others Considered: Nathan Eovaldi (SP – TEX), Alec Bohm (1B, 3B – PHI)

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