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Chris Sale SP - ATL | Alex Bregman 3B - BOS |
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| Atlanta confirmed Monday that Chris Sale will start Opening Day on March 27 in San Diego, per team updates, cementing the Cy Young winner’s role after a strong spring. Bruno Mulé Mon, Mar 17th | Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers (shoulders), and Alex Bregman will be the top three in his batting order this season, per team reports. Bruno Mulé Wed, Mar 12th |
| Chris Sale will throw two innings in the Braves spring training opener on Saturday against the Twins. Ari Koslow Fri, Feb 21st | Alex Bregman is “increasingly likely” to open the season as the Red Sox’ starting third baseman, per team reports. Bruno Mulé Tue, Mar 11th |
| Chris Sale will take the mound for Atlanta’s Grapefruit League opener against the Twins on Saturday, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. While the team has yet to officially name an Opening Day starter, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is the clear favorite for the role. Sale logged 29 starts and 177.2 innings in 2024—his highest totals since 2017—and believes he has found a routine to stay healthy. Bruno Mulé Wed, Feb 19th | Alex Bregman will get the start at third base on Sunday against the Blue Jays. Ari Koslow Sat, Feb 22nd |
| Chris Sale will start the Braves spring training opener on Saturday against the Twins. Ari Koslow Tue, Feb 18th | Alex Bregman worked out at second base during infield drills at camp on Wednesday. Ari Koslow Wed, Feb 19th |
| | Alex Bregman worked out at third base during the morning infield drills on Monday. Ari Koslow Mon, Feb 17th |
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| Chris Sale has perenially been the "If he can stay healthy" pitcher, and in 2024, he finally showed us what that looked like. In his age-35 season, Sale pitched 177 2/3 innings, held a fantasy-happy 18-3 record, struck out 225 batters, and had a 2.38 ERA with a 1.01 WHIP. It was his best year since 2017, so now the question is: Does he have another one of these in him? Pitchers at age 36 are risky, and part of what made Sale's 2024 so magical was his low draft-day cost. At this point, he will cost you a third-round pick, which seems too high for someone with his profile. However, we circle back to the "If he can stay healthy" mantra; if he can offer a repeat, he'll return value in spades. How much risk you want to take in your SP1 slot is up to you. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros | One of the most overrated bats in baseball. Unlikely he steals 5 or bashes more than 25. Where is his value? If he qualifies at 2B then bump him up a tick or two. Chris Mitchell - FantasyData |
| | Alex Bregman landed in Boston as a free agent in the offseason, a park that may reduce his home run total, but he should punish the Green Monster plenty during the year. Last season, the 30-year-old was snakebit by a .264 BABIP and an absurdly low walk rate at 6.9%. (His career number is 13.4%.) Assuming both of these numbers bounce back in 2025, Bregman offers a stable floor in an excellent lineup. The chance that he could get 2B eligibility would catapult his value even further. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros |