The 2023 MLB season is just days away, with 2023 Fantasy baseball drafts taking place across the country. There has been a plethora of offseason changes, including several ballpark dimensions being adjusted along with league-sweeping rule changes. Detroit is moving in and lowering the fences in what was the deepest centerfield in baseball, which could play a role in 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings. Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who was the top pick in the 2020 draft, is hoping to take advantage of the change.
Torkelson finished with eight home runs in 2022, but it would have been 13 homers if all his games were played at Great American Ballpark or Oracle Park. Should he be included in your 2023 Fantasy baseball picks? If you’re looking for 2023 Fantasy baseball advice, be sure to check out the 2023 Fantasy baseball cheat sheets from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
Last season, SportsLine’s Projection Model identified several top Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakouts and busts, including Reds first baseman Joey Votto. The team at SportsLine was all over Votto as a Fantasy bust from the start after a resurgent 2021 season that saw him going as one of the top 12 first basemen off the board in 2022 Fantasy baseball drafts. After slashing .266/.375/.563 with 36 homers and 99 RBI the year prior, Votto slashed .205/.319/.370 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI in 2022. He finished outside the top 45 players at his position and anybody who followed SportsLine’s advice avoided a major headache.
Their model is powered by the same people who powered projections for all three major Fantasy sites. And that same group is sharing its 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings and cheat sheets over at SportsLine, helping you find Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakouts and busts long before your competition. Their cheat sheets, available for leagues on many major sites, are updated multiple times every day.
Any time more MLB news comes out about the updated 2023 MLB schedule or Fantasy baseball injuries, the team at SportsLine updates its projections. Go to SportsLine now to see these proven Fantasy baseball cheat sheets.
Top 2023 Fantasy baseball SS rankingsHere’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2023 Fantasy baseball SS picks:
1. Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres: Injuries and a PED suspension led to Tatis missing the entire 2022 season and will keep him sidelined until the end of April, but he is still the top shortstop in the MLB. Tatis hits the ball as hard as anyone in the majors, and he also has enough speed to cause problems for opponents. He led the National League in home runs (42) in 2021 while also driving in 97 runs and stealing 25 bases.
2. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies: His speed and power led to an 11-year, $300 million contract with Philadelphia this offseason. The 29-year-old scored 101 runs and drove in 100 runs with the Dodgers last year, along with swiping 27 bases. He might have trouble replicating his RBI numbers from 2022 as a leadoff hitter, but he should fare well as a right-handed batter at Citizens Bank Park, and he will score plenty of runs in a stacked lineup.
3. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets: The 29-year-old had a disappointing 2021 campaign after signing a huge contract with New York, but he returned to his elite form in 2022. Lindor hit .270 with 26 home runs and a career-high 107 RBI while stealing 16 bases. He is going to be another strong Fantasy baseball pick this season. See more top Fantasy baseball shortstops here.
Top 2023 Fantasy baseball CF rankingsHere’s a look at SportsLine’s top three 2023 Fantasy baseball CF picks:
1. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: He famously broke the American League home run record with 62 last season, scoring 133 runs and driving in 131. Judge also stole 16 bases and finished with a .311 batting average in a career-high 157 games. Some slight regression should be expected, but he is still the top center fielder in Fantasy baseball.
2. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels: Judge stole the show last season, but Trout quietly had a 40-homer season for a struggling team. He only played in 119 games due to a back injury that required an IL stint, rewarding patient managers who stuck with him. Trout’s stolen bases are a thing of the past, but his power and consistency are still elite.
3. George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays: Springer was limited to 133 games in 2022 due to knee and elbow injuries, but he was outstanding when he was healthy. He hit 25 home runs, scored 89 runs and drove in 76 atop an elite lineup. Springer added 14 stolen bases as well, giving him a high ceiling if he can stay healthy. See more top Fantasy baseball center fielders and be sure to check out the Fantasy baseball tiers for each position here.
How to find proven 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings, adviceSportsLine’s model is also high on a surprising starting pitcher who lands in the top 10 of its positional rankings. This player is barely going off the board in the top 125 picks, but is projected to outperform starters such as Aaron Nola, Shane McClanahan and Brandon Woodruff. This pick could be the difference in winning your league or going home with nothing. You can only see who it is here.
So how should your 2023 Fantasy baseball tiers look and when exactly should you be targeting each position? And which starting pitcher is coming from off-the-radar to finish as one of the top 10 players at his position? Visit SportsLine now to get 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings for every single position, all from the model that called Joey Votto’s disappointing season, and find out.
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