Injured players often present value in fantasy baseball drafts, and savvy managers can exploit this by stashing them. Players such as Zach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels, Sean Manaea of the New York Mets, and Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers are excellent stash candidates. Neto, recovering from shoulder surgery, is a high-upside pick following a breakout 2024. Manaea, while sidelined by an oblique strain, showed impressive stats last season and may return early. Woodruff's potential is notable despite missing the previous season, he has a history of strong performance.

Other players to consider include Luis Gil of the New York Yankees, who will miss part of the season with a lat strain but has demonstrated significant strikeout potential. Lastly, Francisco Alvarez, the Mets' catcher, is out for several weeks with a hand injury but possesses power worth waiting for. Knowing when to draft these players can provide a competitive edge as they return to form.