Outlook Nolan Arenado
Veteran Third Baseman Sits in Draft-Day Limbo as Power Declines
Nolan Arenado enters his age-35 season as the projected everyday third baseman for the Diamondbacks. No longer the elite middle-of-the-order force he was in Colorado and St. Louis, the veteran's durability and locked-in lineup spot remain his primary fantasy calling cards. While physical decline is starting to show, he offers a stable playing-time floor at a relatively thin position.
Our models project Arenado to hit around .251 with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs over 509 at-bats. This lines up with a multi-year downward trajectory in his power metrics, dropping from 26 homers in 2023 to 16 in 2024, and then just 12 in 2025. He will provide a neutral-to-slight asset in batting average but offers virtually nothing in terms of stolen bases.
Given his ADP of 219.21, fantasy managers are drafting Arenado as a late-round corner infield option or a depth bat rather than a cornerstone starter. He represents a safe floor play with high-volume counting stats but lacks the ceiling to be a major difference-maker. He is a reasonable target if you need a reliable playing-time stabilizer late in your draft.
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Outlook Denzer Guzman
Guzman's recent home run surge and regular playing time make him an excellent weekly option.
Denzer Guzman is red-hot for the last-place Angels (32-47), batting .308 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last seven games, including homering in three consecutive contests. With key teammates like Anthony Rendon and Yoan Moncada on the injured list, the 22-year-old infielder has seized a regular starting role on the left side of the infield.
While our models project a modest .220 batting average rest-of-season, his stellar Triple-A stint (.336 average) and recent major-league success (.271 average in 12 games) hint at real growth. His high strikeout tendency remains a risk, but his elite category contribution in power makes his current hot streak look more like a breakout than a fluke.
Los Angeles has a six-game home slate, facing Baltimore and Oakland. Guzman gets highly favorable matchups against vulnerable pitchers like Trey Gibson (5.81 ERA) and Jack Perkins (6.60 ERA), while only Oakland's J.T. Ginn (3.25 ERA) presents a stiff challenge. With six straight starts on deck, he is an excellent fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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