Article written by Max Hadelman, but he’s off the grid so I’m posting this on his behalf.

This is based on a 10 team league, so I am, essentially, making a new rankings list and redrafting the first two rounds of the league for the rest of the year. This is based on a standard league with 5 outfielders and the corner positions as well, with roto scoring. Remember, this is from here on out for the rest of the season.

Round 1

1. Mike Trout – OF – To me, Trout is still the best player in fantasy baseball, and he probably will be for a while. Even as an outfielder where there is tremendous depth, he’s as good as it gets.
2. Giancarlo Stanton – OF – Stanton gets the nod at number two because of his production this season after getting the richest contract in baseball history. Part of me thought he would get his pay day and falter off, but he’s right back where he was before the pay day hitting home run after home run for the Marlins.
3. Paul Goldschmidt – 1B – I almost put Goldy at number two ahead of Stanton, and you really can’t go wrong either way. He’s a threat for the NL batting title every year as well as the lead in RBI. If he ever gets his power, which is already good, up to those of the elites, he could very well win the triple crown some day.
4. Andrew McCutchen – OF – Andrew McCutchen has not been very good this season so far, but he also is allowed a slump every now and then. I believe he’s still up there at the top for NL MVP discussion each and every year.
5. Miguel Cabrera – 1B – many people have Miggy as someone that will one day tail off and not become an elite player like he one was. I have Miggy fifth because of the improved lineup in Detroit and I believe he will continue this pace for the rest of the season.
6. Bryce Harper – OF – There it is. Finally. Bryce Haprer breaks out! The scariest part about it is that he’s still just 22 years old, younger than Mookie Betts, Jorge Soler and Joc Pederson, among many others. He’s going to be an absolute beast, and I will not be surprised if he ends up challenging Mike Trout as the best player in fantasy baseball.
7. Clayton Kershaw – SP – Kershaw is likely just coming down from his high horse after winning he NL MVP and Cy Young award in 2014. He will be fine, and will return to his old ways soon.
8. Jose Altuve – 2B – I am a big fan of this guy. He’s another candidate to win the batting title every year, he steals bases, and so far this season, he’s driving in runs and even hit a few home runs for the high powered Astros (never thought I would say that). The steals are what sets him apart, as only Billy Hamilton is better stealing bases than Altuve.
9. Carlos Gomez – OF – It was hard dropping Gomez down this far, but I just had to because of what the other guys have done so far. Kershaw and McCutchen are the only one that hasn’t been spectacular of the list above, which makes it hard to find a place for Gomez. If his hamstring holds up, he could easily be a top five player moving forward.
10. Jose Abreu – 1B – Here is where we start getting into the guys that haven’t started 2015 off the way we thought. I believe Abreu has some of the biggest power in the game, and he hits for average. First base is deep, but he’s worth the investment.

Round 2

11. Edwin Encarnacion – 1B – He’s in the same boat as Abreu as he has not yet hit the way we know him to in 2015. His power numbers are coming along fine, but his average is not good. However, he will be fine.
12. Anthony Rizzo – 1B – in all honesty, I should have Rizzo higher. The only reason I don’t is because I don’t believe he will continue to steal bases like he has been. However, even if he doesn’t, he could still be better than a few on this list. We are still at the point in the draft that you can’t REALLY go wrong.
13. Jose Bautista – OF – The only thing I have against Bautista is his age. I think that it’s not so much that he has been bad to drop him to 13, it’s that the others have been good enough to jump him.
14. Adam jones – OF – He started off 2015 scorching hot, but has cooled off in May. He can be streaky but when he’s on, he’s as good as it gets.
15. Felix Hernandez – SP – He’s the king of the pitching world right now, and that will probably continue. He would be higher if it weren’t for Kershaw and the tougher American League.
16. Troy Tulowitzki – SS – It scares me that Tulo is off to a bad start because his annual trip to the disabled list has to be coming, right? If he stays healthy he’s another that could be up higher on this list.
17. Josh Donaldosn – 3B – Donaldson appears to have found a nice home in Toronto with much more lineup protection than in Oakland, and I think it will continue. Look for a big year from him.
18. Michael Brantley – OF – Brantley had to shake off some rust and an injury or two at the beginning of the season, but he’s done that and then some. He’s even more valuable in points leagues cause he NEVER strikes out, and could very well win the American League batting title.
19. Max Scherzer – SP – The final pitcher in the top two rounds is Scherzer. I have him at 19 because not only has he been fantastic so far, but the Nationals will only get better as the year goes on.
20. Nelson Cruz – OF – Cruz rounds out the top 20 as he has been simply sensational for the Mariners. He will likely reach 40 home runs this season, and potentially 50.