October 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hit a walk-off hit against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the 15th inning in Game 5 of the ALDS round of the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs held at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Image Winning teams in fantasy baseball always get strong value in draft picks. Any GM can choose a solid star like Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge as their top player, but smart choices in later rounds can transform a good team into a champion.
With that in mind, here’s a sample of mid-level prospects – rookies, veterans, and mid-level players – who could take your fantasy team to the top of the rankings.
Sal Stewart (1st baseman) Cincinnati Reds
Stewart, a 22-year-old top 25-30 prospect, could be a good player to start Opening Day at first base for the Reds. He is a career .287/.386/.470 hitter with 45 home runs and 42 stolen bases in 341 career games, including 18 in the major leagues in late 2025. Stewart makes a lot of contact with the barrel and should draw a significant number of walks. The home run environment at Great American Ball Park could make him a candidate for 25 to 30 home runs in his first full season. Take him higher than his 201 ADP.
Jorge Polanco (2b-3b) New York Mets
A season ago, at age 32, he hit .495 for the Seattle Mariners and hit 26 home runs in 471 plate appearances. Playing home games at Citi Field doesn’t hurt his power potential. Polanco is qualified as a second and third baseman in the Yahoo League and is expected to play a lot of first base for the Mets, batting in the middle of the lineup. Fantasy GMs are drafting him in the low 200s, but he has a chance to give value closer to the top 100.
Colson Montgomery (ss-3b) Chicago White Sox
February 19, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery (85) practices during spring training at Camelback Ranch. Required Source: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Montgomery showed tremendous power as a rookie, hitting 21 home runs in 284 plate appearances and finishing with an ISO of .290. He doesn’t steal bases, and the White Sox don’t have the best lineup to complement his runs and RBIs, but Montgomery might be good enough to produce those things anyway. His ADP was around 178 at last check, but he could be in the top 5-6 at short notice and even higher at third base.
Mike Trout (LA Angels)
If you had Mike Trout on your fantasy team, now would probably be your best chance as he nears age 35. After several seasons of declining health and results, his ADP is at 170. Even if he swings too many centercut fastballs, he’s still hitting the ball hard. Trout hasn’t stolen a base in years, but he said he feels healthy again for the first time in years and recorded a sub-30-second sprint time in spring training. Think: George Springer in 2025.
Trevor Rogers (sp) Baltimore Orioles
June 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) is pitching against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Image Fantasy GMs prefer O’s right-hander Kyle Bradish, whose 80 ADP ranks about 20th among all starting pitchers. Rogers comes in after an average of 70 points, but could finish with just as good statistics. Finally healthy, he posted a 1.80 ERA in 2025 with a revitalized strikeout count and a career-high walk count, but he made just 18 starts. A .228 batting average on balls in play means regression is coming, but if he comes close to his 2025 results in 32 starts, Rogers will likely finish in the top three in AL Cy Young voting. Take him into the low 100s and sit back and profit!
Carter Jensen (c) Kansas City Royals
Even though he is in his mid-30s, Salvador Perez is still at bat in KC. But Jensen will get plenty of opportunities to hit in the Royals lineup, perhaps as the primary designated hitter. He has the opportunity to hit for power and get walks. With eligibility behind the plate, Jensen could be a top-five catcher, currently sitting at just 230 mph ADP.
Kenley Jansen (rp) Detroit Tigers
The Tigers will likely use Jansen to close out games, although it won’t necessarily be reflected in his 160-or-so ADP. He made the Hall of Fame with 476 career saves, including 29 on a terrible Angels team a season ago. Jansen also showed signs of wear, such as a career-low 24.4% K% and a career-worst 44.6% hard hit rate. However, he still allowed a .175/.245/.321 slash line to opposing hitters. Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest also had 20-plus saves, and their presence may give fantasy GMs pause. But if Jansen can keep fly balls in the park and stop being set back by strikeouts, he could lead the league in saves at age 38.
