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Top 20 fantasy baseball outfielders for the 2023 season

By Michael Cahill

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on against the Minnesota Twins on September 25, 2022 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on against the Minnesota Twins on September 25, 2022 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) /
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Aug 20, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (left) and San Diego Padres center fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (right) talk during the middle of the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Fantasy baseball outfielders #20: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was one of the most electric baseball players in the world for his first three seasons in the league, but unfortunately he made some ill-advised decisions that culminated in a lost 2022 season, as well as the first month or so of 2023. Talent-wise, he’s one of the best in the game. In 2021, he slashed .282/.364/.611/.975, good for an outstanding 166 OPS+. He hit 42 homers, 31 doubles, drove in 97 runs, scored 99 runs, and stole 25 bases. He has to re-establish himself, but the talent is unquestionably there.

Fantasy baseball outfielders #19: Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper is another incredibly talented baseball player who will miss time for the second consecutive year. Last year, he only played 99 games due to a fractured thumb, but prior to that, he was already limited to the DH role because of a torn UCL in his throwing elbow. He had Tommy John surgery over the offseason, and he’s expected to be back in late May or early June. When he played last year, he was his usual self. He slashed .286/.364/.514/.877, good for a 145 OPS+. He clubbed 18 homers, 28 doubles, drove in 65 runs, and scored 63. He also stole 11 bases. As long as he doesn’t have any setbacks, you can expect a similar level of production this year. He is definitely worth the draft and stash.

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