Fantasy: Top sleepers at each position

The late rounds in your draft shouldn't be about autopicks or the next best player available on your board. Instead, it's a prime opportunity to find a hidden gem a la 2021 Kyle Schwarber.

Let's take a look at some late-round sleeper options who could help shape the success of your fantasy campaign.

Average draft position from FantasyPros as of March 28.

C: Max Stassi, Angels (ADP 364)

The 30-year-old doesn't play a ton, but he's amassed 20 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 57 runs in 138 games over the past two campaigns. Those numbers aren't too shabby over a full season if he gets more opportunity.

1B: Nathaniel Lowe, Rangers (ADP 238)

Lowe got off to a scorching start to the 2021 campaign, hitting six homers with 22 RBIs and a .845 OPS in March and April. Fantasy managers who used a late-round pick or grabbed him on early season waivers looked like geniuses until he came back down to Earth a month later. Overall, he still produced a worthwhile campaign and could be a steal. He's currently the 29th-ranked first baseman on FantasyPros.

2B: Robinson Cano, Mets (ADP 363)

Remember this guy? Cano missed the entire 2021 campaign while serving a PED suspension, but he's always been able to hit. The veteran posted a .896 OPS with 10 homers, 30 RBIs, and 23 runs in 49 games in 2020. There's uncertainty about how much he'll play, but the universal DH should free up plenty of at-bats for the eight-time All-Star.

3B: Brian Anderson, Marlins (ADP 397)

Anderson has become somewhat of a forgotten man after missing a large portion of last season with an ongoing shoulder problem. The 28-year-old is expected to be ready for spring training and could be a fantasy steal. He posted an OPS+ of 110 or higher in all three of his seasons before last year and looked strong during the shortened 2020 campaign with 11 homers, 38 RBIs, and 27 runs in 59 games.

SS: Didi Gregorius, Phillies (ADP 357)

It might be strange to see a player with as much credibility as Gregorius included among sleeper picks, but if you take a look at preseason rankings you'll have to scroll a long way down before finding his name. The veteran infielder tumbled down draft boards after a terrible 2021 that saw him post career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS+. When healthy, he's still capable of putting up 20 homers and 60-80 RBIs.

OF: Max Kepler, Twins (ADP 276)

It wasn't long ago Kepler was a top-25 outfield candidate, but two lackluster campaigns plummeted his stock. You're still looking at a guy who once hit 36 bombs. He averages about 20 round-trippers and 50-plus RBIs a season, so there's value there, especially when he comes with an ADP in the 270 range.

SP: Luis Garcia, Astros (ADP 428)

Garcia finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting after a tremendous campaign that saw him win 11 games, author a 3.48 ERA, and strike out 167 across 155 1/3 frames. So, it's sort of mind-boggling to see his ADP in the 400s. He's still relatively unknown, but he's a good young hurler with strikeout stuff. Take a shot here if you have the space to.

RP: Ken Giles, Mariners (ADP 334)

Giles was beginning to look like the dominant closer of old before Tommy John surgery derailed his career in 2020. After taking a year off, the hard-throwing righty is back with the Mariners and could be a valuable sleeper if he gets a chance to close. He's saved 15 or more games in five seasons and tallies a lot of strikeouts, including four in two innings so far this spring.