Corey Seager

Corey Seager can hit. While most analysts thought there might be some regression after he signed his 10-year contract with Texas, Seager proved those fears unnecessary. He crushed a career-high 33 home runs while scoring 91 runs and driving in 83. One area that did prove disappointing was his .245 batting average, but this is misleading due to his extremely low .242 BABIP. While his OBP sat at .317, his xwOBA was .372, meaning that he should see a positive correction to this in 2023. The shortstop position feels deeper than in years past, but heading into his age-29 season, Seager remains at or near the top. Fantasy managers should hope he drops to the sixth or seventh round to maximize his value.

Texas Rangers hire Bruce Bochy as manager

The Texas Rangers have signed new manager Bruce Bochy to a three-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

Long-rumored as the favorite to land the Rangers' managerial position, the job was always Bochy's if he wanted it. Bochy becomes the 20th manager in franchise history and last managed with the 2019 San Francisco Giants. The 67-year-old inherits a Rangers club that went 68-94 this season, good for fourth in the AL West.