The Atlanta Braves showcased a remarkable offensive season in 2023, with stars like Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies climbing Fantasy baseball draft boards for 2024. However, injuries caused all three to underperform, labeling them as busts in 2024. Acuna is currently projected to miss the start of the upcoming season recovering from a torn ACL, and he’s being picked at No. 37 overall for 2025 Fantasy baseball drafts. Meanwhile, Riley and Albies are ranked at No. 35 and No. 41 respectively.

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The model previously identified sleepers, breakouts, and busts including Jordan Montgomery who, despite decent past performance, struggled in 2024 as projected.

Top 2025 Fantasy Baseball Busts

Among the players labeled as busts is Brandon Woodruff, a two-time MLB All-Star known for his skill yet plagued by injuries. He’s being drafted in the early rounds despite concerns about his health.

Another player to avoid is Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. He had a rough rookie season, making many question his early draft value.

Utilizing these insights and following the model’s updated projections can greatly influence your drafting experience, ensuring you don’t miss out on better options while aiming for more reliable Fantasy performance.