Top 400 Dynasty Players For 2025: 100-76

Welcome back, friends. Time for another installment of Top 400 Dynasty Players for 2025.

This week the countdown hits the players ranked 100th to 75th. In doing my breakdown of the players in this group, I learned a little more about my habits when either building a dynasty team or maintaining the ones I have. And that habit is this – I do not put all of my eggs in the “go with the youngsters” basket.

I do this because unless you have an amazing ability to hit on every young up-and-coming player, you are going to have some big holes to fill. That, to me, is what the prospect drafts/auctions are for. In all of my dynasty leagues, we have prospect rosters. That is when I go for the upside player over the one closer to the majors or even has some MLB experience. But when filling out my actual roster or looking for to fill some holes, I like to make sure I have some known commodities on my team.

With that thought in mind, it makes sense why I have 12 players who are 30 or over in this group. These players all provide stability. There may not be a lot of upside in them, but there is also very little risk. If you are going to take risks early in your draft or auction, then it is wise to come back and add some veterans. Anyway, you can see the age and position breakdown of the players in this group and then move on to the rankings.

• Age 20-24 – 3
• Age 25-29 – 10
• Age 30-34 – 12

Position Breakdown

• SP – 3
• 1B – 5 | 2B – 3 | 3B – 2
• OF – 6
• IF/OF – 1
• C – 3 (two are C/1B)
• DH – 2

Now on to the rankings.

100-96

*Age as of April 1, 2025

**Minimum 10 games played at each position listed. If less than 10, then position most played

***Until the Athletics are actually in Las Vegas, players on the team will be listed as OAK

****2024 Rank is where I ranked players ahead of the 2024 season.

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM	POSITION	AGE	2024 RANK
100	Aaron Nola	PHI	SP	31	106
99	Salvador Perez	KC	C/1B	34	174
98	Marcell Ozuna	ATL	DH	34	150
97	Marcus Semien	TEX	2B	34	38
96	Seiya Suzuki	CHC	RF	30	92

The Old Timer

Aaron Nola is a fine pitcher, but he seems to run hot and cold. Since 2021, he ERA per year have been 4.63, 3.25, 4.46, 3.57. So is he headed for another season with an ERA north of 4.00 in 2025? But even more concerning is the yearly drop in his K/9 rate since 2021, when it was 11.1. In 2022 it fell to 10.3 then to 9.4 in 2023 and it was 8.9 last season. While the K/9 rate has been falling, his H/9 rate has increased as well as his walk rate, leading to a WHIP that was 0.961 in 2022 to 1.199 last year. At 31 years old he is at the end of his prime years. He is still a solid pitcher, but he should be filling out your staff, not leading it.

The Real Old Timers

Despite the fact Salvador Perez will be 34 at the beginning of next season, I am not going to punish him for being old. Why you ask, especially in dynasty leagues? Well, he has shown no signs of slowing down. He is the exception to the rule. Since his 48 homer, 121 RBI season in 2021, Perez has still managed to hit 23, 23, and 27 home runs with 76, 80, and 104 RBI. Since his debut season in 2011, Perez has never slugged below .400. He is the Energizer Bunny…he just keeps going and going and going.

Only twice during Marcel Ozuna’s career has he failed to hit at least 10 homers – his rookie season in 2013 and in 2021 when he appeared in only 48 games and hit seven homers. And only one other time (2015 when he hit 10 homers) has Ozuna failed to hit at least 20 homers. When it comes to Ozuna, the point is this – he can hit and he can slug. His career slash line is .272/.378/.475.

Over the last two seasons, he has averaged 153 games, 90 runs scored, 40 homers, 102 RBI and a .552 slugging percentage. Ozuna may not be able to play in the field, but he certainly should be in your lineup because he has produced at the plate his entire career.

Marcus Semien had a solid season with 22 homers and 73 RBI. But those two numbers are his lowest output since 2018 (not counting 2020) and in two of his last three years his OBP has been at .308 or lower and his average has been at .248 or lower. His OPS+ was 100 this year and 106 in 2022 as he has had a trend of having a really good year, then an average year, then a really good year, etc.

The Younger Old Timer

Since joining the Chicago Cubs in 2022, Seiya Suzuki has been very consistent. You are basically going to get 20 homers and 70 RBI from him over 140 games or so. He is going to steal some bases from you while not hurting your slash line. Is he a star? No. Is he going to be your top outfielder? No – or at least he shouldn’t be. But Suzuki is a solid player to have on your team as he has a career .278/.354/.470 slash line and 128 OPS+. I can live with those numbers for the next three or so years.

95-91

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM	POSITION	AGE	2024 RANK
95	Brent Rooker	OAK	DH	30	236
94	Pete Alonso	Free Agent	1B	30	28
93	Cal Raleigh	SEA	C	28	152
92	Anthony Santander	TOR	RF	30	126
91	Jose Altuve	HOU	2B	34	37

A Giant Leap Forward…

Over the last two seasons, Brent Rooker has put up great numbers without anyone seemingly noticing. After posting 30 homers, 69 RBI, and a .488 SLG in 2023, Rooker had a true breakout season in 20024, slashing .293/.365/.562 with 39 homers and 112 RBI this past season. And he put those numbers up despite playing with an elbow injury that required surgery days after the season ended and prevented him from playing in the field. He should return to the outfield this year to give him eligibility in right field or perhaps left. If/when that happens, his value greatly increases.

…A Giant Leap Backward

While Rooker put together a great season and took a giant leap in my rankings compared to this time last year, Pete Alonso has taken a step back and fallen in my rankings. Alonso is still going to produce as he surpassed 30 homers once again in 2024, hitting 34 of them with 88 RBI. Since his debut season in 2019 when he hit 53 homers, he has yet to hit fewer than 34 in any full 162-game season. He has a career SLG of .514 and his 162-game average is 43 home runs and 112 RBI. But those are his career averages. If you want to look for areas of concern, then know that his slugging percentage has decreased from .519 in 2021 to a career low .459 last year.

The Slugging Catcher

If Cal Raleigh is on your team, do not expect him to help you in average or OBP. But if he is on your team or if you are going after him, you likely already know this. The reason you want Raleigh is because he hits home runs and, by extension, drive in runs. He led all catchers in home runs in 2023 and ranked sixth in RBI with 75. In 2024, he again led all catchers in homers with 31 while his 96 RBI ranked second. If you don’t care about average and OBP from your catcher, then Raleigh is the man for you.

A New Bird

I like Anthony Santander, and I like him playing in Toronto. But I do not believe the former Orioles turned Blue Jay will hit 44 homers again and driving in 100 runs may be tough to duplicate again as well. Santander’s previous career high in homers was 33 and in RBI it was 95. He also has a career slash line of .246/.307/.469, so only his SLG is above average. But while I don’t think Santander will duplicate what he did in 2024 going forward, he is a solid 30-homer, 90-RBI player.

Defying Age

Houston Astros Jose Altuve is going to be 34 this season, an age that normally makes me pause a bit when deciding to add players in dynasty leagues unless I am filling a need. But when it comes to Altuve, I don’t see him slowing down. The veteran slashed .295/.350/.439 this past season with 20 homers, 65 RBI, and 22 steals. Since 2021 his OPS+ have been 127, 161, 151, and 126 while his 162-game average is 29 homers, 78 RBI, and 18 steals with a .294/.367/.491 slash line. And the Astros are tinkering with the idea of giving him time in left field this year, a move that would add to his value.

90-86

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM	POSITION	AGE	2024 RANK
90	Matt Olson	ATL	1B	31	15
89	Spencer Steer	CIN	LF/1B	27	47
88	Josh Naylor	ARI	1B	27	63
87	Colt Keith	DET	2B	23	NR
86	Vinnie Pasquantino	KC	1B	27	90

Steady As He Goes

Matt Olson just produces. He may never match his 2023 season in which he hit 54 homers and drove in 139 runs. But what he will do is hit 30 to 35 homers and drive in more than 100 runs. That is just what he does year after year. Since 2018, he has not hit fewer than 29 homers in any full 162-game season. Olson will also take the field every day as he has played in all 162 games the last three years and appeared in 156 in 2021 (and even all 60 games in 2020).

Undervalued Red

There are certain players who don’t get the love they should. Spencer Steer is one of those players. In 2024 he ranked second in RBIs (92) and stolen bases (25) among left fielders and tied for 14th in homers (20). Maybe the 20 homers are why people don’t like him more, and it is a number I wish would be greater as well. However, who doesn’t need a player who will drive in close to 100 runs and steal 25 bases? I have him in three of my leagues and have never not been happy about that.

Quiet Producer

Josh Naylor had a career year: there is no question about that after his 31 homer, 108 RBI season as his previous career high in dingers was 20 in 2022 and his previous high in RBI was 97 in 2023. Even if Naylor doesn’t reach 31 homers again and settles into the 25-27 range, he will continue to drive in runs. In his three years as a full-time player for Cleveland, his RBI total has gone from 79 to 97 to 108. When runners are on base, he puts the ball in play as he had a .256/.347/.477 slash line with runners in scoring position with only a 15.9% strikeout rate.

A Move To First

Before the start of the 2024 season the Detroit Tigers inked Colt Keith to a six-year deal with three team options. They did this before Keith ever played a major league game. Keith showed why the Tigers wanted to lock him in as he slashed .260/.309/.380 with 13 homers and 61 RBI as a rookie last year. After a slow start in April, Keith slashed .282/.328/.426 with 13 homers and 56 RBI over his final 122 games. The power will increase and he should get close to his minor league career average and OBP of .300/.382 soon. But what makes Keith an interesting player is the fact the Tigers plan to move him to first. As a second baseman, Keith’s power played up. But as a first baseman, that power potential is just average. The move to first is something to consider when looking at Keith.

Back On The Pasquantino Bandwagon

I will admit right now that I was not on the Vinnie Pasquantino bandwagon ahead of the 2024 season. Wow, I was completely wrong for not believing in him. After being limited to 61 games in 2023 and slashing only .247/.324/.437, Pasquantino rebounded to hit 19 homers and drive in 97 runs with a .262/.315/.446 slash line this year. And those numbers were in only 131 games due to an injury suffered in September. His 162-game career average is 23 home runs and 91 RBI with an outstanding 12.2% strikeout rate and 9% walk rate. Those are great numbers.

85-81

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM	POSITION	AGE	2024 RANK
85	Royce Lewis	MIN	3B	25	36
84	Mark Vientos	NYM	3B	25	280
83	Max Fried	NYY	SP	30	85
82	Triston Casas	BOS	1B	25	65
81	Evan Carter	TEX	LF	22	35

Time To Shine

Royce Lewis has done nothing but mash the ball when he is on the field. In 152 career games with the Twins, he has 33 home runs and 104 RBI to go with a .268/.327/.497 slash line and a 126 OPS+. The problem with Lewis is he can’t stay on the field. He was limited to 58 games in 2023 and 82 games last season. His strikeout and walk rates are on par with the MLB average and his career ISO is .230 compared to the MLB average of .158.

Moving Across The Diamond?

The Mets gave Mark Vientos a chance to prove himself in 2024 and the young slugger took advantage of it by hitting 27 homers and driving in 71 runs in 111 games while slashing .266/.322/.516. His 162-game average is 31 homers and 81 RBI. The power is real – in parts of seven minor league seasons, Vientos has a .500 SLG. It would be nice if he cuts down on his career 30% strikeout rate, but his career AEV is 91.7 mph and his Hard Hit% is 48.1% (MLB average is 39%). If Pete Alonso does sign with another team, the plan is to move Vientos to first base. I prefer him at first, but his bat will allow him to put up the kind of numbers one expects from first basemen.

On The Bump In The Bronx

One of the few top free agents the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t sign this offseason was Max Fried, who signed with the New York Yankees. What the Yankees get is a pitcher who is one of the best lefty starters in the game. Fried has a career ERA of 3.07 with a 1.164 WHIP. His career ERA+ is 140 and career FIP is 3.29. The point of all these numbers is to show he is a very good pitcher. The only real reason why I don’t rank him higher is due to his K/9 rate. As a full-time starter he has never averaged more than 9.4 K/9 and his career average is 8.6. I just prefer pitchers who strike out more batters. If that is not a concern of yours, move Fried up in these rankings.

My Casas Es Su Casas

The 2024 season did not go the way Triston Casas wanted or those who have Casas on their dynasty team. A right shoulder injury limited Casas to only 60 games. But in those 60 games he hit 12 homers and drove in 30 runs with a .342 OBP and .455 SLG. His 162-game average is 31 homers and 80 RBI with a .250/.357/.473 slash line. While he does strike out too much (26.9% career rate), he has a 5% career home run rate and an average EV of 90.3 mph. His power is real and he should be on your roster if you have a chance to snag him.

Top Rebound Candidate

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter exploded onto the MLB scene in 2023 when he slashed .306/.413/.645 with five homers, 12 RBI and three steals in 23 games for the Rangers. He then went on to slash .300/.417/.500 with one homer, six RBI and three steals in 17 postseason games. All of this at the age of 20. But 2024 was not kind to Carter thanksa to an injury that ruined his season. He did not play in a single game after May 26 due to a stress fracture in his back, and when Carter was on the field, the back was obviously a problem as he slashed .188/.272/.361 with five homers, 15 RBI and two steals.

Two months of bad baseball, however, should not discourage you from going after Carter. When healthy he can hit for power and average and add speed. I fully expect him to bounce back and hit 17 to 20 homers with 15 or so steals, which will establish his floor and not his ceiling.

80-76

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM	POSITION	AGE	2024 RANK
80	Yainer Diaz	HOU	C/1B	26	62
79	Lawrence Butler	OAK	RF	24	NR
78	Shane McClanahan	TB	SP	27	114
77	Bryan Reynolds	PIT	LF/RF	28	73
76	Teoscar Hernandez	LAD	LF/RF	33	225

A Catcher Who Can Hit

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz can hit homers and drive in runs, but overall, he is just a really good hitter. His slash line was .299/.324/.442 in 2024, ranking first among catchers in batting average. He also hit 16 homers and drove in 84 runs (fourth among catchers). Diaz, who also qualifies as a first baseman, has excellent raw power. In 2023 hit 23 homers in 377 at-bats thanks to a 6.1 HR% and 29.6 FB%.  His home run rate fell to 2.6% in 2024 and his GB% jumped from 44.3% to 51.2% this past season. If Diaz gets closer to his 2023 rates, he can easily reach 30 homers and 100 RBI.

Everyone, This Is Lawrence Butler

As a rookie in 2023, Lawrence Butler slashed .211/.240/.341 with four dingers, 10 RBI and zero steals to go with a 27% strikeout rate and 3% walk rate. With those numbers, no one paid attention to him entering the 2024 season. And for the first half of the 2024 season, people still were not paying attention to him. From April through June, Butler slashed .179/.260/.269 with two home runs, eight RBI and four steals while posting a 31% strikeout rate. But from July through the end of the season, Butler was a force at the plate for the A’s. He slashed .302/.346/.597 with 20 homers, 49 RBI and 14 steals in 73 games and his strikeout rate dropped to 20.5% during that span. I don’t think Butler experienced a three-month high and will go back to his 2023 days. He has serious talent and should be a 25-85-20 player.

Ready For His Return

Tampa Bay pitcher Shane McClanahan missed all of the 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. That didn’t keep me from stashing him on my roster all season in two leagues and turning down trade offers for him. When healthy, McClanahan is a pitcher who can be an ace. In 74 career games he has a 3.02 ERA, 1.105 WHIP and a 10.1 K/9 rate. As a rookie in 2021 he finished seventh in the ROY voting. He followed that up with an All-Star season in and sixth place showing in the Cy Young voting and was an All-Star again in 2023. With the way pitchers perform after TJ surgery these days, there is no reason to think McClanahan won’t be able to perform like he did before the surgery.

Two Above Average Outfielders

Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds quietly goes about his business and produces for fantasy players. In 2024 he tied for fifth among left fielders in home runs (along with Colten Cowser and Riley Greene with 24), was fourth in RBI with 88 and tied for 11th in steals in 10. The numbers he produced in 2024 are par for the course for him. Since 2021 he has hit 24, 27, 24 and 24 homers, driven in 90, 62, 84 and 88 runs and slashed .276/.352/.472 during that time period.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles Teoscar Hernandez has found a home. This past season for the Dodgers saw him slash .272/.339/.501 with 33 homers and 99 RBI. Since 2021, his average season is 147 games, 29 home runs, 96 RBI, nine steals and a .273/.327/.486 slash line. He does strike out a lot as he has a career 29.6% strikeout rate. But he also has a 5% home run rate and I fully expect him to continue hitting for several more years.

Come Back Next Week

Thanks for reading. Make sure to return next week when the players 74-51 are ranked in the Top 400 Dynasty Players for 2025.

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