Daulton Varsho: A Fantasy Fall From Grace

2024 Projections and Stats for Fantasy Baseball

A Look at the Impact of His Trade to the Toronto Blue Jays

Daulton Varsho was once a highly-touted fantasy prospect, but his value has taken a significant hit after being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2023, Varsho was a valuable fantasy asset, providing a solid combination of power, speed, and stolen bases. However, now fast forward to 2024 and Varsho has lost the biggest thing that made him fantasy-relevant: his starting catcher eligibility.

In the Blue Jays' lineup, Varsho will primarily play left field, which means he will no longer be eligible at catcher in fantasy baseball. This is a major blow to his value, as catcher is one of the most valuable positions in fantasy. Starting catchers are scarce, and Varsho was one of the few who could provide both offensive and defensive production.

Without the catcher eligibility, Varsho's fantasy value takes a significant hit. He is still a solid hitter, but he is no longer a must-have fantasy asset. In 2024, Varsho is projected to bat .270 with 20 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and 75 RBIs. These are solid numbers, but they are not enough to make him a top-100 fantasy player.

If you are drafting Varsho in 2024, you should do so with the understanding that he is no longer a top-tier fantasy asset. He is a solid player who can provide some value, but he is not a player who will win you your league.

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