Xavier Edwards

Edwards profiles as a speed-and-average specialist for the Marlins after demonstrating elite theft ability with 27 stolen bases in 2025, though his production dipped from his breakout 2024 season when he posted a .328 average with 31 steals. His weak contact metrics—ranking bottom-11 in exit velocity and hard-hit rate last season—severely limit his power upside, as evidenced by just three homers and a .070 ISO in 139 games. Fantasy managers should view Edwards primarily as a high-average, high-steal asset in deeper leagues, but his inconsistent offensive output and minimal run production make him a risky play in standard formats where power and RBI accumulation hold greater weight. His dual-position eligibility provides some roster flexibility, but realistic expectations center on stolen base accumulation and batting average contributions rather than any meaningful impact in home runs or runs batted in.