As the MLB gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 Opening Day, fantasy expert Dalton Del Don has shared his predictions for every National League team, offering insights into potential standout players and teams to watch out for this season.
The Atlanta Braves are expected to have a strong season, with pitcher Spencer Strider predicted to win the Cy Young award. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are poised to perform well, with Bryce Harper’s power returning and Aaron Nola outshining Zack Wheeler in fantasy campaigns.
The New York Mets are anticipated to see improvement with Starling Marte returning to stealing bases and J.D. Martinez potentially reaching 100 RBI. The Miami Marlins have potential fantasy standouts in Jazz Chisholm and Jake Burger, while the Washington Nationals may struggle, though CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore could bring some bright spots.
In the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates all have their own fantasy predictions to keep an eye on. The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to have a strong season, with Shohei Ohtani excelling in a full-time DH role and Tyler Glasnow expected to be a top fantasy starter.
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are also predicted to perform well in the competitive NL West, while the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies may face challenges.
Del Don also shared his predictions for NL MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year awards, as well as his picks for the NLCS and World Series champions. With the season just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating to see how these predictions will unfold on the field.
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