Introduction

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, fantasy baseball managers are eager to uncover the next breakout stars and potential underperformers. Here, we dive into bold predictions for all 15 American League teams, offering insights that could give you the edge in your fantasy league.

Oakland Athletics

• Brent Rooker: Expect a league-leading 50 home runs, driven by the hitter-friendly minor league park in Sacramento.
• Multiple Power Hitters: Five Athletics, including Lawrence Butler and JJ Bleday, are projected to reach 30 home runs.
• Mason Miller: The standout pitcher maintains a solid 3.45 ERA.

Baltimore Orioles

• Adley Rutschman: A healthy season could see him hit .288 with 32 homers, leading all catchers in fantasy points.
• Coby Mayo: Takes over as the everyday DH, hitting 22 homers.
• Grayson Rodriguez: With strong run support, he secures a 3.24 ERA over 32 starts.

Boston Red Sox

• Rafael Devers: Returns from IL to hit 32 HRs as the regular DH.
• Marcelo Mayer: Takes over SS in June, hitting .270 with 13 HRs and 14 SBs.
• Liam Hendriks: Rejuvenated, he saves 36 games.

Chicago White Sox

• Kyle Teel: Debuts in July, hitting .298 with 10 HRs.
• Power Trio: Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Vaughn, and Brandon Drury each hit 25 HRs.
• Sean Burke & Shane Smith: Both make 26 starts, surpassing 150 Ks.

Cleveland Guardians

• Kyle Manzardo: Hits .265 with 24 HRs, qualifying at 1B.
• Juan Brito: Wins starting 2B job, hitting 21 HRs.
• Shane Bieber: Posts a 2.95 ERA over 15 starts.

Detroit Tigers

• Kerry Carpenter: Plays in 140 games, hitting 33 HRs and slugging .540.
• Matt Manning: Thrives in relief, saving 14 games.

Houston Astros

• Jose Altuve: Hits .310 with 26 HRs as the regular LF.
• Christian Walker: Starts in the All-Star game, hitting 37 HRs.

Kansas City Royals

• Bobby Witt Jr.: Tops the ESPN Player Rater.
• Seth Lugo: Continues as a top-20 starter with a 2.95 ERA.

Los Angeles Angels

• Mike Trout: Hits 34 HRs over 502 PAs.
• Zach Neto: Debuts in May, hitting 23 HRs with 27 SBs.

Minnesota Twins

• Emmanuel Rodriguez: Takes over as regular DH, hitting 26 HRs in 101 games.
• Byron Buxton: Hits 27 HRs over 411 PAs.

New York Yankees

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Jasson Dominguez: Each complete 25/25 seasons.

Seattle Mariners

• Julio Rodriguez: Hits .285 with 30/30.

Tampa Bay Rays

• Junior Caminero: A top-20 hitter, going .290-33-101.

Texas Rangers

• Corey Seager: Hits above .250 among five Rangers with 30+ HRs.

Toronto Blue Jays

• Bo Bichette: Rebounds to hit .282 with 21 HRs.

These predictions offer a mix of optimism and caution, providing fantasy managers with intriguing insights as they prepare for the 2025 season.