If you could have one expert guiding you through your fantasy baseball draft prep, who would it be? Imagine having a real-life MLB general manager by your side—someone with decades of experience and insider knowledge of the game. That’s exactly the kind of advantage you can gain with our Front Office Insights series, providing you with an exclusive edge for your 2025 fantasy season.

 

 

 

Enter Jim Bowden—16 years as an MLB general manager, and a wealth of baseball knowledge that surpasses what most of us will ever acquire. With access to the inner workings of all 30 MLB teams, Bowden’s insights will give you information no one else has, putting you in the best possible position to dominate your draft.

In this Front Office Insights series, we break down each MLB team with a deep dive into their offseason moves, roster makeups, starting lineups, bench depth, pitching rotations, bullpen relief, and much more. We even take a look at how each team typically handles the trade deadline, offering a comprehensive overview of the team's strategy and fantasy potential.

For today, we’re focusing on the National League West—a division packed with elite talent and one of the most fantasy-relevant in all of baseball. Even the Colorado Rockies, often considered the weakest team in the NL West on paper, have players with significant fantasy upside. Remember, Coors Field is still one of the most hitter-friendly parks in the game, so even Rockies players can provide huge value—something we’ll break down further in our Ballpark Factors section.

Whether you’re drafting high or looking for sleepers, you’ll need to be well-versed in each NL West team’s roster, and we’ve got you covered. Jim Bowden and I have analyzed every key detail to ensure you have everything you need to crush your fantasy baseball drafts this season.

2025 NL West Fantasy Preview: Front Office Insights with GM Jim Bowden

 

Los Angeles Dodgers

 

San Diego Padres

 

San Francisco Giants

 

Arizona Diamondbacks

 

Colorado Rockies