Uncover the Hidden Gems in Dynasty Baseball Infielders
Targets
Edgar Quero, the Cuban backstop for the White Sox, showcased his prowess in 402 plate appearances across Double-A and Triple-A. At just 21 years old, he hit an impressive.280/.366/.463 with 16 home runs. His combination of high average and on-base numbers, along with the potential for 15 to 20 home runs, makes him a standout catcher set to take over the regular role by mid-season and remain a key player for the next decade. [Dylan]
Francisco Alvarez of the Mets faced a setback in 2024 due to a thumb injury, hitting just.237/.307/.403 in 100 games. However, entering 2025 at 23 years old, his power and on-base ability are expected to continue improving. After a rough year, his value is at a low, presenting a great opportunity to buy back in as his recent struggles were likely tied to the lingering impact of his hand ailment. [Geoff]
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Luis Rengifo, the Angel infielder
In his last 600 plate appearances, Rengifo has a remarkable.297/.353/.470 slash line with 20 home runs and 26 stolen bases. To put this into perspective, Manny Machado's numbers over the same period are.281/.327/.477 with 27 home runs and 11 stolen bases. Despite two injury-riddled seasons, Rengifo, who will turn 28 before the upcoming season and has dual-eligibility, remains a force to be reckoned with. [Dylan]
Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers presents an interesting case. In the final month of 2024, he saw the majority of his time defensively in left field. While his bat has never been in question, the question of his ultimate defensive home remains. Over 37 games in Triple-A, he caught six times, leaving the door open for him to maintain catcher eligibility. With a.271/.384/.512 line, 26 home runs, a 20.5% strikeout rate, and a 12.7% walk rate, there are outstanding underlying metrics supporting his production. [Geoff]
Sleepers
Miguel Vargas, who had a disappointing 2023 and 2024, was traded to the White Sox in a three-team deal. In 157 plate appearances, he had an anemic.104/.217/.170 slash line. However, he had a top 10 Triple-A RoboScout season in 2024, with a 151 wRC+, eight home runs, and eight stolen bases at 24 years old. With regular playing time in Chicago in 2025, he is expected to regularly produce at a.260/.340 clip with 15 to 20 home runs and 10 to 15 stolen bases based on his minor league pedigree. In redraft and startup dynasty leagues, he is currently undervalued. [Dylan]
Cam Smith of the Cubs falls into the sleeper category, but the depth of your dynasty league may determine how highly he is regarded. He had an outstanding professional debut and shows a balance of contact, approach, and power similar to Nick Kurtz while having superior swing decisions to Jac Caglianone. Smith is arguably the best athlete among them and has more potential defensive fits. He is a polished hitter with power, not just a power hitter. [Geoff]
Tre’ Morgan of the Rays had a solid showing in 373 plate appearances (excluding 92 in the Arizona Fall League), with a.324/.408/.483 triple slash, 10 home runs, and 20 stolen bases. His athletic, hit-over-power profile is evident. Although primarily a first baseman with power output below traditional levels, he has a RoboScout peak projection of.280/.350 with 15 to 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases, similar to Nolan Schanuel. He has a chance to make his debut in 2025, but 2026 is a more likely year. [Dylan]
Pavin Smith of the Diamondbacks had a breakout season in 2024 that went somewhat under the radar. As a 28-year-old 2017 first round pick, he hit.270/.348/.547 in 60 games. With the potential departure of Christian Walker in free agency, Smith could see increased at-bats in 2025. However, he has split issues against left-handers, hitting only.226/.289/.310 in 287 plate appearances. Despite this, the idea of a late-career breakout for Smith at a cheap price point is worth considering. [Geoff]
Fades
Alec Bohm of the Phillies has been a consistent contributor with 97 RBIs in each of the past two seasons. Despite this production and higher batting averages, he has struggled to reach the 20-home run plateau as a major leaguer. His underwhelming power production makes him a player to look at other options for at first and third base. While he is a solid floor player, his ceiling seems capped. Given his age (28) and value, it may be better to explore other directions. [Geoff]
Spencer Steer of the Reds had a successful 2023 season with.271/.356/.464 and 23 home runs and 15 stolen bases. He was a popular sleeper in 2024 and lived up to expectations with 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases. However, his batting average and OBP slipped to.225/.319. With the full-season return of Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, his potential for full-time at-bats is at risk. Under the new managerial regime, he may lose playing time if he shows signs of a slump, especially as he is not a defensive asset. Although he is in his offensive prime, there is increased uncertainty in his ability to sustain his performance over multiple years. [Dylan]