2025 MLB National League: Bold Player Predictions and Fantasy Insights

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.