The outfield position is by far the deepest spot in fantasy baseball. There are around 20-30 options who can put up borderline OF1 numbers. Despite the number of available options, though, there are some guys to avoid in the draft. So to help you pick out the best outfield, here are five outfield busts for the 2016 season.
5. Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians
Getty ImagesBrantley has been sidelined for weeks with a shoulder injury, and even though he has been on the mend for most of the spring, he continues to be drafted within the top-40 outfielders. Injuries can ruin fantasy seasons and drafting a guy who is already on the shelf almost never pays off. Let someone else pay for the oft-injured veteran.
4. Matt Kemp, San Diego Padres
Getty ImagesKemp is currently being drafted as an OF2 in most fantasy formats, but the veteran's well documented injury history projects him better as an OF3. The 31-year-old is almost certain to miss a good chunk of the upcoming season and durability is far too important in fantasy baseball. Save your money for a more reliable outfielder.
3. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers
Getty ImagesBraun was once the gold standard at the outfield position. He averaged a gaudy 33.7 HRs between 2007-12 and was a perennial All-Star, but the veteran has seen his average drop down to 17.7 HRs over the past three seasons. Braun isn't the same player and won't be worth reaching this spring.
2. A.J. Pollock, Arizona Diamondbacks
Getty ImagesPollock went from obscurity to fantasy superstardom in one season. The free agent hit a gaudy .315 in 2015 to go along with 20 home runs and 76 RBI. However, his lack of MLB credentials make him too risky to grab within the top-20 guys this spring. I would only grab the outfielder if he falls past the fourth round.
1. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Getty ImagesStanton is one of the best power hitters in the game. He hits 400-foot home runs with ease and will be a shoo-in for 30-plus HR this season. Unfortunately, Stanton has missed significant time in three of the last four seasons. The slugger has become a serious injury liability and won't be worth the first-round investment in standard formats.
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