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Taj Bradley 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Risk Mitigated By Low Price
After a disappointing rookie season in 2023 (5.59 ERA, 4.79 FIP, and 1.39 WHIP in 104 2/3 innings), Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley settled down a bit in 2024. Through 25 starts, he held a 4.11 ERA, 4.09 FIP, 3.62 xFIP, 1.22 WHIP, and 26.6% strikeout rate. While that line is still not what you'd want from the former top pitching prospect, his undeniable talent will make him a pitcher to look out for going into the 2025 season. The strikeout stuff is apparent, with a 13.9% SwStr% and 116 Stuff+ grade vaulting his profile into the upper tiers of pitchers in the strikeout category. Of course, an electric arm like his is still not worth the hassle in the early rounds unless his arm settles down (8.1% walk rate, 98 Location+ grade). While one would expect some natural growth in command as he moves to the next phase in his pitching development, Bradley is still worth considering in 2025. ATC projects a 3.85 ERA, 3.93 FIP, and 26.3% strikeout rate through 162 innings, which is enough to scoop him up at his relatively cheap 193 ADP.
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