Fantasy Baseball Player Notes

Kyle Schwarber delivered another stellar season, showcasing his trademark consistency by blasting 38 home runs, crossing the plate 110 times, and driving in 104 runs. In 2024, he added a .248 batting average to his résumé, stole five bases, and kept his strikeout total under 200 for the first time since 2021-a season in which he played just 113 games. At 31 years old, Schwarber's skill set remains well-suited for maintaining his production. Batting in the heart of a potent Phillies lineup, he's primed to keep racking up numbers. With free agency looming after 2025, he could also bring an extra edge to his performance. Just be prepared to balance out his impact on your team's batting average while enjoying the power surge.

Nick Castellanos struggled mightily through the first two months of last season, leaving fantasy managers questioning his value. His batting average plummeted to uncharacteristically low levels, a stark contrast to his typically strong starts. By May, many deemed him droppable, a surprising turn for the usually reliable 32-year-old. Fortunately, Castellanos found his stride as the season progressed, performing more like the player managers anticipated on draft day. Heading into this year, he projects as a solid OF3/OF4 option in the Phillies' lineup, with the potential to deliver even more if he can recapture his usual hot start.