Fantasy Baseball ADP: Late-Round 2B Targets Ahead Of MLB 2025
As the 2025 fantasy baseball season approaches, managers are diving into their fantasy baseball draft guide to unearth hidden gems, especially at positions like second base where late-round value can make or break a roster.
With fantasy baseball ADP (Average Draft Position) and fantasy baseball rankings shaping early strategies, targeting fantasy baseball second base sleepers in the later rounds has become a savvy move.
Insights from fantasy baseball mock drafts reveal overlooked players who could outperform their draft slots, offering upside without the high cost.
In this article, we’ll spotlight late-round fantasy baseball sleepers at second base who deserve a closer look as you finalize your draft prep.
Fantasy Baseball Late-Round Second Base Targets
Luis Rengifo, Los Angeles Angels - ADP 186
If you watched any of our MLB DFS shows last season, then you know I have a soft spot in my heart for Luis Rengifo.
A splits monster, Rengifo mashes left-handed pitching, hitting .352 with an OPS of .897 last season and those numbers are no fluke either with Rengifo posting an OPS over .900 in each of the previous two seasons as well.
Currently slated to hit towards the top half of the Angels lineup, Rengifo made improvements against righties last year, hitting .288.
He stole a career high 24 bases last season while only playing in 78 games due to injury and had averaged 16.5 homers per season over the prior two years as well.
With a healthy season at the top of the Angels lineup we could be looking at a 20+ homer, 20+ stolen base pick in the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft.
Jonathan India, Kansas City Royals - ADP 226
India could end up being the steal of the draft for those who snag him with a late round pick this season.
Slated to be the leadoff hitter for the Kansas City Royals this season, India played in 151 games for the Reds last season, finishing with 84 runs, 15 homers, 58 RBI and 13 stolen bases.
A high on base player, India is going to benefit from having a potential MVP candidate in Bobby Witt hitting right behind him in the lineup and should India stay healthy this season there is a legit chance at 100 runs scored with double-digit homers and stolen bases coming from a player going deep in drafts.
Willi Castro, Minnesota Twins - ADP 242
How about a player who may not actually see time at second base this season.
Last year Willi Castro was the jack of all trades for the Minnesota Twins and because of that he comes into this upcoming fantasy baseball season with positional eligibility at nearly all positions but first base and catcher.
Currently coming off the board around pick 242, Castro played in a career high 158 games last season which saw him score 89 runs with 12 homers, 60 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
His value here comes with his eligibility and his likely everyday playing time for the Twins this season where he should provide both double-digit homers and stolen bases this year.
Zack Gelof, Athletics - ADP 233
When it comes to range of outcomes nobody at the position could be as wide as A’s infielder Zack Gelof.
His first full season as a major leaguer last year saw him hit 17 homers and swipe 25 bases but also hit just .211 thanks to a 34.4% strikeout rate.
The strikeout rate is going to be the thing that ultimately holds him back and one that could also ultimately cost him his everyday role.
Even at the minor league level his strikeout rate sat around 30% and that is essentially the high-water mark for what is passable at the major league level.
As of writing this article Gelof is hitting .304 this spring but with a 46% strikeout rate.
He could legitimately hit 20-to-25 homers and steal 30+ bases this season if he can get the strikeouts under control.
He’s worth a late-round flier and would be easily replaced on the waiver wire if he slumps early.
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