Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox: Can He Finish 2025 as a Top 10 Fantasy Third Baseman?

A Clear Path to Top 10 Status

Rafael Devers entered the 2025 season with the expectation of being one of fantasy baseball’s elite third basemen. Drafted in many leagues right behind the likes of Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians, Devers carried significant hype. Now that we’re a few weeks into the campaign, the question surfaces: will he finish the year as a top 10 fantasy third baseman?

I’m firmly buying that outcome. The bar to clear “top 10" isn’t as high at third base this season as it might seem. Ramirez remains the gold standard. Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres is having a strong year. Alex Bregman of the Red Sox, Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves, and Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals are also reliable names. Beyond that top tier, though, the list thins out quickly.

Devers would have to seriously crater to fall out of the top 10. Players like Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants and Jordan Westburg of the Baltimore Orioles are fine, but not untouchable. Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees (if eligible at third base) has been inconsistent. Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t taken off yet. Bottom line: Devers would have to completely fall apart not to land safely inside the top 10.

Buying the Dip: Where Will Devers Ultimately Rank?

If the question were whether Devers finishes as a top 5 third baseman, we’d have more debate. Right now, it’s fair to think Devers might land anywhere from 7th to 10th depending on how he performs the rest of the way. Early signs point to typical Devers production: strong power numbers, decent average, and plenty of counting stats in a Boston lineup that’s showing signs of life.

Devers is a streaky hitter, and fantasy managers know that when he gets hot, he can carry a roster for weeks at a time. As long as he stays healthy, top 10 feels like a near lock. Top 5? That’s going to take a second-half surge and some slip-ups from others.

Betting Angle: Fantasy Futures and Player Props

While you won’t find traditional sportsbooks posting “Top 10 Third Baseman" bets, there are creative ways to get exposure to Devers’ upside.

• Season-Long Totals: If you can still grab over/under props on Devers’ home runs or RBIs, the “over" could be worth a look if he finds a groove by midseason.

• AL MVP Longshot: Devers as an MVP dark horse isn’t crazy at long odds if he ignites and Boston sneaks into playoff contention.

• Fantasy Baseball Futures: In fantasy contests that allow for midseason investments or prop-style futures, backing Devers to finish among positional leaders could offer decent value.

Final Word: Bet on Devers to Stay Firmly Inside the Top 10

At the end of the day, betting against Rafael Devers finishing as a top 10 third baseman feels like fading a blue-chip stock. While he might not crack the elite top 5 tier without a major push, the lack of overwhelming depth at the position makes him a safe investment.

Verdict: Buy Devers to finish comfortably inside the Top 10. If you find fantasy futures on position leaders, this is a wager worth making.

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