- Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:10 pm
#6334
As we dive into the 2025 Fantasy Baseball season, the bullpen landscape has undergone some significant shifts that could impact your draft strategy and in-season management. With new faces and familiar names changing teams, it's time to discuss who you should be targeting and who might be worth avoiding.
Let's start with the Los Angeles Angels. The signing of Kenley Jansen has thrown a wrench into the plans for Ben Joyce, who many thought was on the verge of becoming a closer. How do you feel about Jansen's potential impact on the Angels' bullpen? Is he a reliable option, or are you concerned about his age and performance decline?
Over in the AL East, the Blue Jays have Jeff Hoffman stepping into a must-own role. Do you think he can live up to the hype, or is there a chance he could falter under the pressure? And what about the Red Sox with their closer duo of Liam Hendriks and Aroldis Chapman? Can both of them coexist in a fantasy lineup, or will one inevitably overshadow the other?
In the NL West, the Dodgers have made headlines by acquiring Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. With Dave Roberts' history of mixing and matching in the bullpen, do you think Scott will emerge as the primary closer, or will Yates steal some of those opportunities?
And let's not forget about the San Francisco Giants, where Ryan Walker is being touted as a potential breakout star. Can he maintain his success from last season, or is he due for a regression?
Bold predictions time: Who do you think will be the biggest surprise closer of the season? And which established reliever do you think is most likely to lose their job?
Share your thoughts, experiences, and any insights you have on these bullpen changes. Let's get the conversation rolling!
Let's start with the Los Angeles Angels. The signing of Kenley Jansen has thrown a wrench into the plans for Ben Joyce, who many thought was on the verge of becoming a closer. How do you feel about Jansen's potential impact on the Angels' bullpen? Is he a reliable option, or are you concerned about his age and performance decline?
Over in the AL East, the Blue Jays have Jeff Hoffman stepping into a must-own role. Do you think he can live up to the hype, or is there a chance he could falter under the pressure? And what about the Red Sox with their closer duo of Liam Hendriks and Aroldis Chapman? Can both of them coexist in a fantasy lineup, or will one inevitably overshadow the other?
In the NL West, the Dodgers have made headlines by acquiring Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. With Dave Roberts' history of mixing and matching in the bullpen, do you think Scott will emerge as the primary closer, or will Yates steal some of those opportunities?
And let's not forget about the San Francisco Giants, where Ryan Walker is being touted as a potential breakout star. Can he maintain his success from last season, or is he due for a regression?
Bold predictions time: Who do you think will be the biggest surprise closer of the season? And which established reliever do you think is most likely to lose their job?
Share your thoughts, experiences, and any insights you have on these bullpen changes. Let's get the conversation rolling!