Dynasty: too close to call. Redraft: CJ Abrams. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has them nearly level, McGonigle #12 and Abrams #14, and the expert consensus agrees (#19 and #15). The community rates them even, FRV 74.0 and 74.5. For 2027 redraft, the consensus has Abrams ahead, #17 to #39, and Frank's 2027 projection agrees ($33.6 and $24.3).
JD on CJ Abrams (Oct 2, 2026): In full transparency, I originally wrote this blurb thinking I was going to rank him 11th overall. As I thought more and more about it, I just got less comfortable with his 2026 stats and how unreliable they are based on his underlying metrics CJ Abrams might be heading down a path where he is more value in fantasy than in real life, but we are totally OK with that as fantasy diehards right? As of September 25, he has piled up 33 home runs in 34 stolen bases this year, making him on of the 3 players hit 30/30, along with PCA and Elly. (There was actually 7 last year, which was a record I didn’t realize was broken until I was doing research). He’s done that despite a relatively pedestrian underlying Statcast profile and horrible defense (1st percentile in both fielding run value and outs above average). When I see a profile like this, it makes me wonder how long he can perform at the elite level. It was also concerning that the Nationals were shopping him around at the trade deadline, which seems to suggest that maybe teams don't see as much real-life value as his fantasy profile would suggest. I can see an argument for selling high on him right now and maybe trading for a Kevin McGonigle or Sal Stewart type, based on their youth and well-rounded profiles.
JD on Kevin McGonigle (Oct 4, 2026): There's a lot to like about Kevin McGonigle after his first season in the big leagues. I wish he could've ended the season with more walks than strikeouts, as that would've been an incredible achievement for a rookie in today's game. As it stood he still walked 95 times while only striking out 100 times. He also really found his power stroke in the second half, hitting 10 home runs across 255 AB (which equates to about a 25 HR pace over a full season) while taking a step back in OBP and walk rate compared to the first half (14.5% vs. 11.9%). That profile plays better in fantasy for sure, and I think the Tigers would like McGonigle to tap into his power stroke more often rather than being passive at the plate. So, what is the risk here? In my opinion there are two paths he can go down. Option A: He is one of the most valuable players in baseball, but the fantasy pedigree never really catches up and his actual 5x5 performance trail his real life value. High OBP, but only 15-20 HR a year with limited SB as he matures. Option B: He continues to improve offensively, keeps turning the gap power into HR power, and maintains a high average while getting to 30 HRs regularly. This is easily a top 5 player imo. If I had to be, I would think he turns into option B, and I'm willing to put all my chips in to acquire McGonigle wherever he is available.
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | CJ Abrams | Kevin McGonigle |
|---|---|---|
| Team | WAS | DET |
| Position | SS | SS/3B |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #14 | #12 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #19 | #15 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #17 | #39 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 74.0 | 74.5 |
| Expert Sources | 15 | 15 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #12–#55 | #13–#21 |
| 2027 Projected Value | $33.6 | $24.3 |
| 2026 $ Earned | $37.0 | $19.0 |
| 2027 Projected Rank | #9 | #23 |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Up 1 spot | No move |
| Stat | CJ Abrams | Kevin McGonigle |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 654 | 707 |
| HR | 33 | 18 |
| R | 93 | 97 |
| RBI | 106 | 72 |
| SB | 34 | 12 |
| AVG | .261 | .278 |
| OBP | .336 | .376 |
| SLG | .497 | .430 |
| OPS | .834 | .806 |
| wOBA | .358 | .357 |
| xwOBA | .333 | .355 |
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