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5 Buy Low Prospects for 2025 Dynasty Baseball

By Wes Hughes
Washington Nationals Top Prospects Cade Cavalli

Christmas deals are here and we are going shopping for Prospects! Everyone loves the feeling of finding that one thing you’ve wanted for a long time during a Black Friday sale and getting it for 50% off. Many prospects go through ups and downs in their career and the minors are no different. This can be due to injury or just their general performance not being up to standard. For our purposes here, I want to search for the best deals on fantasy baseball prospects who might have lost some of their shine but I still believe in their overall ability. These are 5 Buy Low Dynasty Baseball Prospects that caught our eye.

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Buy Low Prospects for Dynasty Baseball

Disclaimer: We tried to avoid picking players in the Top 100 as they don’t present much of a discount, though there is one prospect still on the Top 100.

Arjun Nimmala SS | Toronto Blue Jays | Age: 19

Nimmala, the first Indian-American first-round pick (20th overall in 2023), was once a consensus top-10 draft prospect from Strawberry Crest High. His pro debut in 2023 didn’t start well, as he hit just .200 in nine short-season rookie ball games. However, 2024 was his first full season, where he slashed .238/.467/.571 at Rookie Ball before earning a promotion to Low-A Dunedin. At just 18 years old, Nimmala showcased significant power, hitting 16 home runs as one of the youngest players at the level. While his hit tool hasn’t fully developed, the power he’s displayed remains highly encouraging. Prior to the draft, Scouts projected him as a potential 30+ HR bat, even if he eventually shifts from shortstop to third base. After August 1st, Nimmala found his rhythm, slashing .292 with six home runs, nine doubles, and two triples, providing a strong finish to his season and giving reason to buy low heading into 2025.

Cade Cavalli SP | Washington Nationals | Age: 26

Cade Cavalli, despite being more of a “post-hype sleeper,” remains prospect-eligible and ranks as the Nationals’ No. 8 prospect per MLB.com. With Susana and Sykora likely a year away, Cavalli is well-positioned to crack the Nationals’ rotation in 2025. The former top 100 prospect has missed nearly two seasons due to Tommy John surgery and recovery setbacks. On the bright side, this is his first Tommy John surgery, and he touched triple digits before the injury. Reports from his brief 2024 return indicated his four-seamer sat around 96 mph, hinting at a potential rebound. Before the injury, Cavalli was on a trajectory to become a top pitching prospect and enter the Nationals’ rotation in 2022. If he regains even 70% of his prior form, Cavalli could contribute in Washington’s rotation and fantasy leagues. Expect innings limits, but his elite stuff could still yield flashes of his pre-injury dominance.

Zac Veen OF | Colorado Rockies | Age: 23

The former ninth overall pick, Zac Veen, appeared on the fast track to Colorado after excelling in the 2023-24 Puerto Rican Winter League. However, injuries have plagued Veen’s development. First, he suffered a wrist injury in 2023, then a back issue, and a flexor tendon rupture sidelined him in 2024. To protect him from the Rule-5 Draft, the Rockies added Veen to their 40-man roster, showing clear confidence in his long-term potential. Before injuries derailed his career, Veen impressed in 2022 with a .260 average, 11 home runs, and 50 stolen bases before reaching Double-A at age 20. His power-speed combination makes him a fantasy manager’s dream if he can improve his plate discipline and reduce the strikeouts. Veen’s 32.7% O-Swing rate has hindered his ability to showcase elite contact skills. With better health and refined discipline, Veen could fulfill his sky-high potential and become a fantasy asset.

Dylan Lesko SP | Tampa Bay Rays | Age: 21

This might seem like throwing a blind dart, given Lesko’s career 6.54 ERA in the minors. However, the Rays’ proven track record of developing pitchers, from Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell to reclamation projects like Aaron Civale and Zach Eflin, can’t be ignored. Lesko wasn’t the 15th overall pick in 2022 by accident. He was once the clear top arm in the draft, across both college and high school, before needing Tommy John surgery. Traded from San Diego, a team notorious for aggressively pushing prospects to flip them for major league talent, Lesko now joins Tampa Bay, an organization famous for maximizing potential. Lesko features premium stuff, including a fastball touching 97 mph and arguably the best changeup in the minors. His downfall is command, as shown by 97 walks in 117 innings. The goal is simple: attack hitters, throw more first-pitch strikes, and trust his elite stuff. If any team can fix him, it’s the Rays.

Gavin Cross OF | Kansas City Royals | Age: 23

Gavin Cross, the Royals’ top prospect entering 2023, was drafted six spots ahead of Dylan Lesko in 2022. His 2023 season was abysmal, marked by a 30% strikeout rate and a .209 batting average. His line-drive rate dropped to 14%, and his HR/FB rate fell to 11.9%. Back problems disrupted his stance and timing, causing major struggles at the plate that year. In 2024, Cross bounced back with a career-low 24% strikeout rate at AA. He posted a .261/.342/.482 slash line with 15 home runs and 30 steals. May was a standout month, with Cross hitting .333, smashing 5 homers, and stealing 12 bases. He followed it with a hot July, batting .291. Now healthy, FantraxHQ’s #3 Royals Prospect is set to attack AAA in 2025. If his upward trend continues, he could earn a mid-to-late season MLB call-up.

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