2025 Fantasy Baseball: Breakout and Sleeper Power/Speed Outfielders
These five outfielders, heading into 2025, offer a tantalizing mix of power and speed, poised to give fantasy managers a leg up on the competition.
Sleeper: Jasson Dominguez, New York Yankees
Dominguez will get every chance to lock down centerfield for the Yankees. His plus speed should shine in the majors, and once his bat matures, he’ll climb to the top two spots in New York’s lineup. His early draft price demands a full-time role, making him a risk-reward rookie pick. With a minor-league knack for walks and a future 20 HR/40 SB ceiling, Dominguez could anchor a batting average too—if he sticks in the big leagues.
Sleeper: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
Crow-Armstrong is set to claim Chicago’s centerfield gig in 2025. His batting average should trend up with experience, especially after a surprisingly refined approach with the Cubs last year compared to his minor-league days. He’s got a 15 HR/40 SB floor, though he’ll likely bat low in the order until his offense demands a promotion. His spring training (as of 3/10/2025) shows promise: 13-for-25, 9 R, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2 SB, albeit with 7 strikeouts and no walks.
Breakout: Josh Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa’s new ballpark in 2025 should boost Lowe’s power, and his elite stolen base success (93.8% in MLB, 96.2% over two minor-league seasons) sets him up for a big year. His contact batting average (.370 career, .380 with Rays, .394 in minors) softens his batting average risk. With a 20 HR/30 SB season already under his belt, Lowe’s value could soar if he conquers lefties and secures 550+ at-bats. A quiet spring (4-for-20, 3 R, 1 RBI) might keep him under the radar in drafts.
Comeback Player: Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox
After missing 237 games in recent years, 2025 is a make-or-break season for Robert—especially with free agency looming in 2026. His minor-league profile screamed 30 HR/30 SB with better contact, but injuries and strikeouts have held him back. He’s a fantasy gamble: not a home run unless he stays healthy and connects more, but a ground-rule double could still keep your fantasy team in the game. His spring training stats (3/10/25: 7-for-19, 3 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI) hint at a pulse, and a midseason trade seems likely.
Breakout Stud: Wyatt Langford, Texas Rangers
Langford’s 2024 stats, projected to 550 at-bats, yielded 82 R, 18 HR, 82 RBI, and 21 SB, with a 0.43 FPGscore (62nd among hitters)—exceeding rookie speed expectations. He’s a bet-on-upside pick; focus on his potential, not his early stumbles. Once his bat clicks, he’ll slot third in Texas’ lineup, boosting his counting stats. I see a .300/100 R/30 HR/100 RBI/20 SB monster in the making—making Langford a draft-day prize worth battling for.