MJ Melendez

MJ Melendez revamps swing in offseason

MJ Melendez spent the offseason in Miami working on swing adjustments, including refining his stance, lowering his leg kick, and creating a more balanced approach at the plate, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The 25-year-old hopes the changes will simplify his mechanics and lead to improved consistency after slashing a career-worst .206/.273/.400 with a 25.1% strikeout rate last season.

Fantasy Impact

Melendez believes the adjustments won’t diminish his power, which has been his primary asset throughout his career. He is expected to open the 2025 season as a strong-side platoon option in left field, though he no longer carries catcher eligibility in fantasy leagues after not playing the position in 2024. If his revamped approach leads to better contact rates, Melendez could provide solid power numbers for fantasy managers in deeper formats.