AJ Pollock

Pollock reminded everyone last year why he was once such a desirable fantasy commodity. In just 117 games, he popped 21 home runs and added nine steals, all while batting .297. Pollock's issue has never been about his talent, and his career might be viewed differently if he could have stayed healthy. But his 117 games played last year represented his most since 2015, and given that he's already dealing with general soreness in the spring, it's highly unlikely that he'll surpass that number in his age-34 season. His skills have not declined much, and his 19% strikeout rate last year represented his best since 2017. So long as you factor in plenty of missed time, Pollock should again offer you fairly elite production on a game-by-game basis.

AJ Pollock declines 2023 player option

AJ Pollock has declined his 2023 player option with the Chicago White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Pollock declined his $13 million player option and will get a $5 million buyout. The 34-year-old veteran slashed .245/.292/.389 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI in his lone season as a White Sox. Pollock should receive plenty of interest from teams in need of outfield help.