American League First Basemen
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays)
Despite a down year for first basemen, Guerrero Jr. stood out as a top performer in the American League. His contract extension talks with the Blue Jays failed this offseason, but it remains to be seen if this will impact his performance on the field.
Christian Walker (Houston Astros)
Walker will aim to make a big impact in Houston, hoping to take advantage of the Crawford Boxes, the short porch in left field at Minute Maid Park.
Cody Bellinger (New York Yankees)
After joining the defending AL champion Yankees, Bellinger will look to rediscover his MVP form from his days with the Dodgers.
Paul Goldschmidt (New York Yankees)
Another former NL MVP, Goldschmidt, joins Bellinger in New York, filling the void left by Juan Soto’s departure.
Triston Casas (Boston Red Sox)
Casas is a potential value pick in the AL East, having shown promise in limited opportunities with the Red Sox.
Ryan Mountcastle (Baltimore Orioles)
Mountcastle is another player to watch in the AL East, coming off a productive season in which he hit 33 home runs.
National League First Basemen
Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies)
Harper is the top first baseman in the National League, a perennial All-Star who consistently produces at a high level.
Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers)
Freeman is coming off ankle surgery and will look to bounce back in Los Angeles, where he signed a six-year deal this offseason.
Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves)
Olson regressed from his stellar 2023 numbers but remains a valuable player for the Braves.
Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
Alonso’s fantasy value received a boost with the return of Soto to the Mets’ lineup.
Josh Naylor (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Naylor joins the league’s most prolific offense in Arizona and is a good bet for another 100-RBI season.
Depth in the NL
Compared to the American League, there is a significant drop-off in depth after the top five first basemen in the National League.
