The July rest-of-season rankings for 5×5 fantasy baseball are based on the perceived value of players moving forward. These rankings will be followed up in two weeks with way-too-early 2025 rankings in the same format. For all the latest player news, waiver claims, roster advice, and more from experts throughout the season, listeners can tune into the Rotoworld Baseball Show. The show can be accessed by clicking on the provided link or by downloading it from various podcast platforms.
The rankings feature first baseman and designated hitter players, with some players dropping off from previous rankings. Only four designated hitters remain as some have acquired outfield eligibility. Shohei Ohtani, Marcell Ozuna, and J.D. Martinez have not played in the field this season, while Eloy Jiménez has only played one game in the outfield. Jake Burger and Josh Bell may see a further drop in rankings due to the possibility of being traded this month.
Spencer Torkelson’s recent performance saw a strong first week back in Triple-A at the start of June followed by a two-homer game last week. However, his overall statistics of .261/.355/.435 in 23 games are not particularly impressive. There is still potential for Torkelson, but the Tigers may benefit from giving Parker Meadows another opportunity at this time.