Sport: MLB<\/p>\n
There is an art to this. The aging curve at first base is kinder than at other positions, and that makes moving on from a dynasty perspective a more difficult proposition. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we shouldn\u2019t be looking towards the future.<\/p>\n
While there is value in rostering a player without true upside, it also means we need to take care to look towards the future. Again, it\u2019s the balancing act that we know and love when it comes to dynasty fantasy baseball.<\/p>\n
With that being said, here are some dynasty first basemen I\u2019m looking to maximize value on.<\/p>\n
What?! Your fantasy baseball league wasn\u2019t hosted on Fantrax last season? Preposterous! Check out what the Fantrax MLB Commissioner<\/a> has to offer and we think you\u2019ll be singing a different tune for the 2026 MLB season.<\/p>\n Dynasty First Base Sell High Options This is a tough one. After playing in 147 games in back-to-back seasons, Freddie Freeman is still playing at a high level. But at some point, that has to come to an end, right?<\/p>\n As Freeman enters his age-36 season, there\u2019s still a lot to like about his profile. At the same time, though, aside from his .295 batting average, is there really anything Freeman does that truly stands out from a fantasy perspective at first base?<\/p>\n Again, this is by no means a knock on Freeman, but from a fantasy perspective, we need to be realistic. Last season, Freeman hit 24 home runs, and at this point, that\u2019s like his maximum output. That also came with 90 RBI and 81 runs scored. Also, I think that\u2019s the best we\u2019re going to see out of Freeman going forward.<\/p>\n His .207 ISO and 10.5% barrel rate no longer stand out, and the thought process is that things aren\u2019t going improve. To further the case on selling from a dynasty perspective, Freeman had a .271 xBA and a .460 xSLG compared to his .502 SLG.<\/p>\n There\u2019s still some legitimate production with Freeman, but if you get younger, and maintain value, this is the time to do it.<\/p>\n Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays<\/p>\n It shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that Yandy Diaz had a career high in home runs last season. The Tampa Bay Rays were relocated to a favorable hitters\u2019 park, and Diaz took advantage. After only having two seasons with more than 14 home runs, Diaz finished with 25.<\/p>\n With a career ISO of .151, Diaz did make strides in that department as his ISO last year was .182. But with a five-degree average launch angle and 8.3% barrel rate, Diaz isn\u2019t exactly a power threat.<\/p>\n Diaz also had a 54.5% hard hit rate, and he consistently hits for a high average. That should continue, but the home runs are bound for an adjustment. Last season, Diaz hit 18 home runs at home compared to seven on the road.<\/p>\n If you can maximize the value, then moving on from Diaz could be a prudent strategy.<\/p>\n Nolan Schanuel, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n I know that this sounds counterintuitive. In dynasty leagues, we are supposed to target young players, not give up on them. But with Nolan Schanuel, we should use that to our advantage. While he\u2019s still young, I\u2019m not sure there\u2019s any upside present, so capitalize if a league mate thinks otherwise.<\/p>\n In 132 games last season, Schanuel hit .264 with 12 home runs, 53 RBI, and 64 runs scored. At this point, there\u2019s nothing in Schanuel\u2019s profile to suggest that this is anything more than his ceiling. With a .125 ISO, 4.5% barrel rate, and 29% hard hit rate, the quality of contact is lackluster.<\/p>\n This is one situation where we shouldn\u2019t follow the youth.<\/p>\n Fantrax is one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites in the fantasy sports industry, and we\u2019re not stopping anytime soon. We are the most customizable, easy-to-use, and feature-rich platform in the industry, offering the greatest fantasy experience for your dynasty, keeper, redraft, and best ball leagues. Fantasy sports doesn\u2019t sleep, and neither does Fantrax, with seasons running 365 days a year. Take your fantasy leagues to the next level now at Fantrax.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sport: MLB There is an art to this. 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\nFreddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n