OFF THE WALL
DRAFT PREP
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Every owner has their own method for preparing for a draft. Doing research online to read about "sleepers" and "busts" is a good way to start.
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But the real work starts at home. For example, it is highly suggested that owners print out the free agent list. Highlighting players you would consider drafting, then going back over with a different color highlighting those with a higher priority.
An added step might be creating a depth chart, listing the selected players at each position so that you are aware when a position pool gets thinned out.
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As always, it may be a better option to draft the best player available regardless of need. Dealing from depth is a good way to fill a hole.
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As always, it is the responsibility of each owner to monitor their roster to make sure that they do not exceed limits. Remember ... at no time may a roster have more than 20 pitchers or 20 hitters on the active roster.
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When the season begins with your Week 1 lineup, additional roster restrictions go into effect. Owners may not carry more than 9 OFs and/or 9 SPs on their active roster. And remember - only reserve IFs and players with the position eligibility of DH may be listed in the Reserve section.
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Also, Injury Exemptions go into effect in Week 1.
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Good luck to all!​​​
COMPETITIVE BALANCE DRAFT
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We are only weeks away from the 2025 Competitive Balance ReStocking Drafts. Owners are reviewing their rosters and deciding on a draft strategy.
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The starting point, is ​keeping the players who are "no-brainers" to protect, and releasing those players to find upgrades.
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Another strategy is looking for trade partners to deal roster strength for roster weaknesses.
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The deadline for mailing Protected Lists is Friday, February 21; the email/fax deadline for submitting Protected Lists is Monday February 24.
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As you look over your roster printouts, be aware of position changes for the 2025 season. Several notable players have lost position eligibility and are now DH-Only - Kyle Schwarber, Brent Rooker and Masataka Yoshida.
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Be sure to refer to the 2025 Multi-Position page to find all the updated positions going into the new season. On that page, are also possible new position eligibility based on preseason reports from MLB team sites.
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Also be sure to check injury updates on websites to keep track of those players who are returning from injuries, or have had recent surgery that will prevent them from being active when the season starts.
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Finally, remember, at no time may a team exceed 20 active hitters or 20 active pitchers. Additional roster restrictions will go into effect Week 1.