"However, his stellar defense took a step backwards in 2025, as per such public defensive metrics like Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average. After recording 14 OAA each in both 2023 and 2024, Doyle had "only" six OAA in 2025, though naturally this is still very strong. The DRS dropoff was more severe, as Doyle went from +29 DRS over the 2023-24 seasons to an even 0 total last year."
"The focus on Doyle's defense is necessary since he has yet to show that he contribute as a big league hitter. He had only a 44 wRC+ over 431 in his 2023 rookie season, but boosted that wRC+ up to 97 in 2024 by hitting .260/.317/.446 with 23 home runs and 30 stolen bases over 603 plate appearances. This improved offense and Doyle's superb defense combined for a 3.6 fWAR season."
Brenton Doyle has drawn trade interest from multiple teams including the Padres, Phillies, Yankees, and Mets. He won NL center field Gold Gloves in 2023 and 2024 and a Fielding Bible Award in 2024. Defensive metrics declined in 2025, with OAA falling from 14 in each 2023-24 to six in 2025 and DRS dropping from +29 over 2023-24 to 0 in 2025. Offensive production improved from a 44 wRC+ as a rookie to 97 in 2024, but regressed to a 65 wRC+ in 2025, resulting in just 0.4 fWAR. Doyle is 27, controlled through 2029, and projected at $3.2MM salary.
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