Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2017 (Updated March 3)

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Here is an updated look at the top 200 fantasy baseball rankings (position eligibility provided by Yahoo!): ▲ ▼

Tier 1

Betts is going to go in your draft earlier than sixth, and it's justifiable. Maybe the power sticks around, and maybe he steals 30 bases in 2017 while still simultaneously driving in and scoring 100-plus runs. Goldschmidt and Arenado have longer track records in terms of power, while Altuve has honed his game for several more years. Drafting Betts for his power could be a mistake (he's still very good).

Tier 2

Pollock can't be considered a post-injury sleeper. His current ADP is 34th overall according to FantasyPros, meaning you'll have to reach for him in the third round for a realistic shot at landing him. He's worth it if he stays healthy. He has power, speed, and a great eye as shown in his breakout 2015.

Tier 3

Carpenter may not hit .300 again, but he's hit either .272 or .271 over each of the last three seasons. That's consistency. He can hit some home runs, and he's poised to hit third in the lineup, setting him up for a strong RBI campaign. His position eligibility should add to his appeal. There is something to be said for stability, even if it isn't flashy. That's Carpenter to a 'T.'

Tier 4

Tulowitzki is ranked far higher here than in comparable rankings. While a drop in expectations is reasonable based on his diminished returns since arriving in Toronto, concern is potentially overblown. After returning from injury in June, Tulowitzki hit .280/.333/.474 through the end of 2016, striking out only 14.7% of the time.

Tier 5

The appealing element of Hendricks' fantasy outlook is the team he plays for. The Cubs will win a ton of games, but the odds of Hendricks posting a 2.13 ERA are not as high. His 3.20 FIP and 3.59 xFIP suggest he wasn't as sparkling. Hendricks has ramped up his innings, but has yet to eclipse 200 in a season. If he and Teheran switched teams, Teheran would easily be ahead.

Tier 6

Is Santana underrated? FantasyPros ADP has him pegged as the 115th player taken overall and the 18th first baseman. Most people aren't willing to wait on a first baseman, but Santana hit 34 home runs and walked as often as he struck out. A .258 BABIP kept his batting average low, but he's an excellent supplement in case you miss out early at the position, or are looking for depth.

Tier 7

Russell is only 23 years old, and he has two major league seasons under his belt. In 2016, he shaved his K-rate from 28.5 to 22.6 while hitting 21 home runs and 95 RBIs. He also walked more often. In a lineup as potent as the Cubs, Russell is poised to provide excellent returns and won't cost a premium pick.

Tier 8

Nola is almost the opposite of the aforementioned Kyle Hendricks. The Phillies are not expected to provide much in the way of wins, but Nola is poised for a bit of a breakout. He struck out nearly 10 batters per nine innings in 2016, and his 4.78 ERA may have been inflated as his 3.08 xFIP and .334 BABIP suggests some unfortunate luck.

Tier 9

Taillon may be on an innings limit in his second full season, but he's intriguing because of his ability to throw strikes. He only walked 1.47 batters per nine innings in 104 IP last season. Few young pitchers demonstrate that kind of command upon their MLB debuts. Taillon also limited home runs throughout the minors, so a reduction in that category could be on the way.

Tier 10

Peraza's speed and clear path to playing time - now that Brandon Phillips is gone - bump him into the top 200. He hit .324/.352/.411 in 72 games with the Reds a season ago, relying on contact and footspeed to elevate his BABIP. Expected to lead off, Peraza should easily lead the Reds in runs scored so long as he continues to scrape together hits.

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