2025 MLB National League: Bold Player Predictions and Fantasy Insights

Explore bold predictions and fantasy insights for every National League team in the 2025 MLB season, featuring key players and potential breakout stars.

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Jordan Lawlar: Expected to start 80 games at 3B, with 24 stolen bases.
  • Adrian Del Castillo: Projected to hit 20 home runs, some as a DH.
  • Merrill Kelly: Anticipated to make 31 starts, with 14 wins and 181 strikeouts.
  • Corbin Burnes: Predicted to fan 171 batters over 30 starts.

Atlanta Braves

  • Ronald Acuna Jr.: Likely to debut in mid-May, not leading in stolen bases.
  • Jurickson Profar: Expected to score 100 runs, surpassing his 2024 performance.
  • Spencer Schwellenbach: Projected to lead the staff with 175 IP.

Chicago Cubs

  • Matt Shaw: Anticipated to earn the 3B job, with 22 HR and 24 SB.
  • Kyle Tucker: Predicted to go 26/26, pending free agency.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong: Expected breakout with 22 HR and 39 SB.

Cincinnati Reds

  • Matt McLain: Strong contender for NL Comeback Player of the Year.
  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Expected to hit 27 HR as a free agent find.
  • Hunter Greene: Projected to make 32 starts with 211 strikeouts.

Colorado Rockies

  • Nolan Jones: Expected to return to 20/20 status.
  • Thairo Estrada: Projected to reach 20/20 for the first time.
  • Seth Halvorsen: Likely to lead the club with 22 saves.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Roki Sasaki: Predicted to post a 37.5% K rate in 14 starts.
  • Shohei Ohtani: Expected to hit a career-high .325 with 19 SB.
  • Alex Freeland: Projected to debut in May, leading with 24 SB.

Miami Marlins

  • Xavier Edwards: Expected to steal 60 bases, leading the NL.
  • Connor Norby & Deyvison De Los Santos: Both predicted to hit 25 HR.
  • Sandy Alcantara: Projected to pitch a scoreless second inning in the All-Star game.

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich & Jackson Chourio: Both expected to reach 30/30.
  • Garrett Mitchell: Expected to end with 24 HR and 28 SB.
  • Nestor Cortes: Projected to finish eighth in the NL with a 2.89 ERA.

New York Mets

  • Juan Soto: Expected to hit .276 with 28 HR and 130 walks.
  • Mark Vientos: Projected to lead the club with 36 HR.
  • Clay Holmes: Expected to lead with 170 IP, 13 wins, and 153 K.

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Trea Turner: Projected to hit .320 with 24 HR and 39 SB.
  • Kyle Schwarber: Expected to knock in a career-best 125 runs.
  • Andrew Painter: Projected to make 10 starts with a 2.90 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Joey Bart: Expected to hit 20 HR with 72 RBI.
  • Spencer Horwitz: Projected to become a points league favorite.
  • Jared Jones: Expected to whiff 190 hitters over 175 IP.

San Diego Padres

  • Jackson Merrill: Projected to deliver a 30-100-25 season.
  • Luis Arraez: Expected to fail to hit .300 for the first time since 2021.
  • Nick Pivetta: Projected to finish among the top-25 fantasy starters.

San Francisco Giants

  • LaMonte Wade Jr.: Expected to reach 20 home runs.
  • Justin Verlander: Projected to make 23 starts with a 3.30 ERA.

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Masyn Winn: Projected to go 20/20, scoring 100 runs.
  • Thomas Saggese & Victor Scott II: Expected to become starters in June.

Washington Nationals

  • CJ Abrams: Projected to hit 31 HR with 32 SB.
  • Dylan Crews: Expected to lead the club with 45 SB.
  • DJ Herz: Projected to post a team-leading 3.60 ERA.

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