Ronald Acuña Jr.’s injury scare appears to have been just a minor irritation for everyone waiting to see what he will do for an encore. But he’s not the only five-category performer in the outfield, where fantasy managers can find plenty of high-end talent.
Elsewhere in the National League, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., Cody Bellinger, Nolan Jones and yes, Lane Thomas were all members of the 20-homer, 20-steal club last season. Top prospect Jackson Chourio of the Brewers has the raw talent to join them, but he’ll have to show he can handle major league pitching at the ripe age of 20. Depth begins to get a little shaky further down in the ranks. One potential value pick is former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis, who will get some starts behind the plate in Pittsburgh and gain eligibility at catcher.
Young stars Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Tucker lead the way in the American League with their power hitting and 30-steal speed. (Luis Robert and Randy Arozarena have similar skills, but come at a slight discount. ) Meanwhile, Juan Soto will get his first taste of AL pitching, and his arrival in New York should make former MVP Aaron Judge even more productive.
In Texas, Adolis Garcia led all AL outfielders in 2023 with 39 homers and teammate Evan Carter looks primed for a breakout in his first full MLB season. Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz topped the league with 67 steals, though he offers very little help in the other offensive categories.
2024 fantasy baseball outfield rankings
Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves NL1
Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL2
Julio Rodriguez, Mariners AL1
Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks NL3
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres NL4
Kyle Tucker, Astros AL2
Juan Soto, Yankees AL3
Aaron Judge, Yankees AL4
Yordan Alvarez, Astros AL5
Luis Robert, White Sox AL6
Michael Harris II, Braves NL5
Randy Arozarena, Rays AL7
Adolis Garcia, Rangers AL8
Cody Bellinger, Cubs NL6
Josh Lowe, Rays AL9
Nolan Jones, Rockies NL7
Christian Yelich, Brewers NL8
Mike Trout, Angels AL10
Jazz Chisholm, Marlins NL9
Seiya Suzuki, Cubs NL10
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies NL11
George Springer, Blue Jays AL11
Bryan Reynolds, Pirates NL12
Evan Carter, Rangers AL12
Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers NL13
Cedric Mullins, Orioles AL13
Spencer Steer, Reds NL14
Jordan Walker, Cardinals NL15
Esteury Ruiz, A’s AL14
Nick Castellanos, Phillies NL16
Ian Happ, Cubs NL17
Lane Thomas, Nationals NL18
Anthony Santander, Orioles AL15
Jackson Chourio, Brewers NL19
Chas McCormick, Astros AL16
Brandon Nimmo, Mets NL20
Riley Greene, Tigers AL17
T.J. Friedl, Reds NL21
James Outman, Dodgers NL22
Jorge Soler, Giants NL23
Jarren Duran, Red Sox AL18
Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL24
Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox AL19
Daulton Varsho, Blue Jays AL20
Christopher Morel, Cubs NL25
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers AL21
Steven Kwan, Guardians AL22
Starling Marte, Mets NL26
Taylor Ward, Angels AL23
Wyatt Langford, Rangers AL24
Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals NL27
Lourdes Gurriel, Diamondbacks NL28
Jarred Kelenic, Braves NL29
Leody Taveras, Rangers AL25
Bryan De La Cruz, Marlins NL30
Kris Bryant, Rockies NL31
Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL32
Jack Suwinski, Pirates NL33
MJ Melendez, Royals AL26
Max Kepler, Twins AL27
Tyler O’Neill, Red Sox AL28
Brandon Marsh, Phillies NL34
Jose Siri, Rays AL29
Jung Hoo Lee, Giants NL35
Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL36
Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees AL30
Will Benson, Reds NL37
Henry Davis, Pirates NL38
Sal Frelick, Brewers NL39
Nelson Velasquez, Royals AL31
Matt Wallner, Twins AL32
Austin Hays, Orioles AL33
Jake Fraley, Reds NL40
Brent Rooker, A’s AL34
Tommy Pham, free agent
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