Michael Busch - NFBC | High Stakes Fantasy Baseball

Michael Busch

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 210 lbs | Age : 27 | Bats: L

Eligible Draft Positions: 1B,CI,UT

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Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	OUTS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2025*	469	110	60	17	61	56	148	3	359	0.235	0.320	0.400
2025	300	87	45	19	59	35	77	4	213	0.290	0.375	0.550

*Source: Razzball/Steamer Projections >>

ADP	Min	Max	Leagues
234.00	234	234	2

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Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 6:21 PM

Michael Busch Likely to play first base

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Saturday that while Busch's ultimate position will be up to manager Craig Counsell, he expects the 26-year-old to play first base, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Analysis: "He's certainly going to play. There's no question. It's up to Craig where. I think first base is obviously a natural spot for him. He's played there a lot," Hoyer said at the team's Cubs Convention. Most of Busch's playing time with the Dodgers in 2023 came at third base, and it's possible he could wind up there if the Cubs bring in another first baseman. However, the consensus seems to be that the defensively-challenged Busch fits best at first base. If Busch is indeed confined to first, it puts a damper on Matt Mervis' dynasty outlook.

Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 12:31 PM

Michael Busch Dealt to Cubs

Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs along with Yency Almonte on Thursday in exchange for two unknown minor leaguers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Analysis: Busch, who fits best at first base or designated hitter, was never going to get an extended run at those positions in Los Angeles, so this boosts his fantasy value. He is currently the favorite to beat out Matt Mervis for the starting first base job, but the Cubs aren't necessarily done making moves -- they have been linked to free agent Rhys Hoskins. Busch is already 26 and needed to repeat Triple-A to master the level (102 wRC+ as a 24-year-old in 2022, 150 wRC+ as a 25-year-old in 2023), so he could still end up being a Quad-A bat when it's all said and done. The lefty-hitting slugger will be eligible at third base to start the year. With righties Patrick Wisdom, Christopher Morel and Alexander Canario all still on the roster, it's possible Busch will sit against lefties.