Avoid Red Sox Stars in Fantasy Baseball

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome to Boston Red Sox News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. A top fantasy baseball analyst is urging drafters to steer clear of two Boston Red Sox stars this season. ESPN's Tristan Cockroft highlighted closer, eroded Chapman, and sure-stop Trevor Story as potential bus in his list of 15 players to avoid, before opening day. Cockroft points to Chapman's standout performance last year, where the 37-year-old South Paul posted a 1.17 earn run average, and his lowest walk rate ever. But he argues that, lucky breaks on balls in play make a repeat unlikely, especially given how rare it is for relievers that age to sustain elite. Results. Managers seem to agree, with six closers already going ahead of Chapman in drafts. His average draft position sits at number 83 overall, signaling hesitation despite his saves and value from 2025. Story bounce back strong too, playing 157 games with 25 home runs and 31 stolen bases after years of injuries.

1:06Still, at 33, Cockroft worries about his health holding up in that number two lineup spot for another big year. As drafts wrap up, these Red Sox standouts offer a reminder that past glory doesn't guarantee future points, so fantasy owners might look elsewhere for, reliable production.