Heliot Ramos Likely To Hit Leadoff Against Lefties
It appears likely that San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos will be the team's leadoff hitter this year against left-handed pitchers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. That was the case for Ramos on Tuesday in the Cactus League game against Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs. In his 123 at-bats versus southpaws last year, Ramos was dialed in with a .370/.439/.750 slash line and 10 home runs, so it makes sense on paper. The 25-year-old has hit a modest .231 (3-for-13) with no homers, one double and two steals in five spring training games, but fantasy managers should take those numbers with a grain of salt. Ramos will be San Fran's starting left fielder in 2025 and will see a boost in fantasy value with his move to the top of the order against lefties. His 20-homer power makes him worth of outfield depth in standard 12-team fantasy leagues.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) made his spring training debut on Tuesday. Ramos went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk. Ramos was dealing with a minor oblique injury during the start of camp. However, seeing him make his debut in left field suggests he is past this injury and will not face any restrictions by Opening Day. The 25-year-old is expected to be the team's everyday left fielder in 2025. Ramos appeared in just 34 contests during the 2022 and 2023 but saw a drastic increase in playing time in 2024 as he logged 121 contests. Ramos posted a .269/.322/.469 slash line with 23 doubles and 22 long balls. He generated an elite .481 xSLG with a 47.5 percent hard-hit rate. However, he drew walks at a low 7.1 percent rate and struck out at a high 26.1 percent rate. Rams carries intriguing power-power upside heading into 2025.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) is expected to return on Tuesday. Ramos suffered an oblique injury last week. The outfielder has begun hitting off a tee and has not faced any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress leading up to his return. After appearing in just 34 MLB contests during his first two seasons, Ramos logged a career-high 121 games in 2024. During this stint, the slugger launched 22 home runs with a .269/.322/.469 slash line. He swiped six bags and tallied 72 RBI. Under the hood, he generated an elite 14.5 percent barrel rate and a 47.5 percent hard-hit rate. He also placed in the 90th percentile in bat speed. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Ramos to have an everyday role in left field and typically bat in the top half of the lineup.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) is going to throw from 120 feet away on Friday. Ramos continues to work his way back from a mild oblique strain. It's also worth noting that Ramos is going to hit in the batting cage again on Friday. It's not shocking to see the Giants bringing Ramos along slowly this early into camp. The hope is that Ramos is going to be fine in time for Opening Day. He's expected to be a significant part of the lineup after his breakout season in 2024. Ramos slashed .269/.322/.469 with 22 home runs and 72 RBI across 121 games last season.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) hit off the tee and soft toss in the batting cages at camp on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Ramos was originally scheduled to resume swinging on Thursday after dealing with a sore oblique early in spring training. It's a good sign that the 25-year-old started swinging a day early, and barring a setback, he'll be ready in plenty of time for Opening Day in late March. Ramos should be able to make his Cactus League debut by early next week. The Puerto Rican outfielder should play every day for the Giants in 2025 after finishing second on the team in home runs (22) and making the All-Star team for the first time by slashing .269/.322/.469 in 121 games played. The former first-rounder did deal with plantar fasciitis, though, which is a recurring issue for most players, but Ramos if a fine No. 4 outfield target in fantasy drafts.
Heliot Ramos Expected To Return To Spring Games Next Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) expects to return to spring training action next Tuesday. The outfielder tweaked his oblique earlier in camp but is not expected to miss much time. Ramos noted he had begun throwing on Monday and will start hitting on Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. However, seeing him already begin throwing and nearing a return to hitting suggests the injury was not serious. Last season, the 25-year-old logged a career-high 121 games in the majors. He posted a .269/.322/.469 line with 22 home runs and six stolen bases. He generated an elite .481 xSLG with a 14.5 percent barrel rate. When healthy, Ramos should see every day starts in left field.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) suffered an oblique strain and is expected to be kept out of the lineup for at least a few days. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as a setback could put his availability for Opening Day in danger. After only appearing in 34 MLB games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Ramos logged a career-high 121 contests during the 2024 season. Across this stint, Ramos held a .269/.322/.469 slash line. Ramos launched 22 home runs and added 22 doubles. He generated an elite .481 xSLG and a 47.5 percent hard-hit rate. However, he struck out at a high 26.1 percent rate and drew walks at a low 7.1 percent rate. When healthy, Ramos should have an everyday role in left field.
San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Heliot Ramos had a nice game at the plate in Tuesday's 11-0 drubbing of the Diamondbacks. Ramos went 4-for-5 with three singles and a solo home run. The 25-year-old launched a fourth-inning Blake Walston offspeed pitch deep into the left-center seats to put the Giants up 8-0. Ramos' first-half performance was rewarded with an All-Star appearance, but his second half has left a lot to be desired. He is now slashing .229/.266/.399 with seven HR, 24 RBI, and four stolen bases in 223 second-half at-bats. Hopefully, he can end the season on a bit of a hot streak to instill some confidence going into the 2025 season.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) is starting in center field and is batting second for the Giants on Tuesday against the hosting Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Ramos is back in the fold for San Fran after missing three of the last four games due to swelling in his right thumb. Fantasy managers will want to get the 24-year-old first-time All-Star back into their starting lineups, especially since he's hit a cool .423 (30-for-71) with seven of his 15 home runs on the year against left-handed pitchers. Since the All-Star break, the right-handed hitting Puerto Rican outfielder has gone 13-for-56 (.232) with a homer, two doubles, a triple, seven RBI and a run scored in 14 games played. In his first extended chance at the big-league level, Ramos has helped as outfield depth in fantasy leagues in 2024 with 15 homers while hitting .285 (83-for-291).
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the hosting Washington Nationals. Mike Yastrzemski is getting the start in center field and will bat in the nine-hole for the Giants against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. In the lefty-lefty matchup and at the bottom of the batting order, Yaz won't be a popular DFS option on Monday. Ramos is missing a second straight game to begin the week due to a swollen right thumb. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day and check back on Tuesday to see if he's back in the lineup in D.C. The 24-year-old Puerto Rican was a first-time All-Star this year and has been a bright spot for the Gigantes in 2024 by hitting .285/.344/.491 with an .835 OPS, 15 homers and 53 RBI in 74 games. He's gone 13-for-56 (.232) with a homer and seven RBI in 14 games since the All-Star break, though.
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