Nevertheless, McLean instantly proved he belonged with 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball and eight strikeouts against a solid Mariners lineup. He made their hitters look foolish over and over again mostly with his sweeper and curveball.

Although 2025 has been an excellent year for fantasy managers to find production from catchers, Basallo is so talented that he could dent lineups in one-catcher leagues. Dylan Beavers, OF, Orioles, 6%: Although Basallo was the headliner of Baltimore’s recent prospect promotions,