2027 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Released Amid Lockout Threat — SkimNews
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- Chris Towers published his first 2027 fantasy baseball rankings despite flagging that ongoing CBA negotiations could trigger a December lockout, comparing the situation to the 1994-95 work stoppage and noting the uncertainty 'will hover over absolutely every discussion this offseason.'
- Hunter Goodman claimed the No. 1 catcher spot over Drake Baldwin and Shea Langeliers after what Towers called 'consecutive huge seasons,' while noting Baldwin 'wasn't the same after a trip to the IL.'
- Nick Kurtz heads a first base class Towers called 'the deepest and strongest first base class in years,' with 2025 breakouts like Munetaka Murakami, Luis Garcia, and Jake Bauers not making the top 12.
- Konnor Griffin landed at No. 3 shortstop despite a modest rookie bat, with Towers projecting him as a 'fringe first-rounder in Roto formats' and a potential '20-40 guy in his second season' at age 20.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the outfield rankings, with Towers listing 36 outfielders and flagging that depth holds up for three-OF leagues but is thin for five-OF formats.
- Junior Caminero tops a third base position Towers called 'probably the weakest' among infield spots, though Towers noted five of the top 12 'weren't even drafted as starters last season.'
- Fernando Tatis Jr. leads second base, which Towers said feels 'a little weak' partly because Otto Lopez, Luis Garcia, and Ceddanne Rafaela won't carry 2B eligibility into 2027.
Why it matters: Fantasy players gain a roughly six-month runway to start draft prep — Towers said he is 'skeptical we're heading toward a 1994-95-esque shutdown' but acknowledged these rankings remain a 'rough draft' likely to shift as a potentially slow offseason plays out under CBA uncertainty.
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