Marcus Semien

In 2022, everyone in fantasy baseball circles knew Marcus Semien would experience some serious regression in Texas after his career year in Toronto. The regression happened across the board everywhere but stolen bases, where he actually increased from 15 to 25 in 2022. The power decreased (45 HR to 26) but in exchange, his K% dropped, and he landed in the 95th percentile in outs above average. Beyond that, Semien has played in 155 games or more in six of the past seven seasons (excluding 2020). He bats at the top of an improved batting order, so 100 runs should be bankable. Semien is a great, reliable 2B option, which at this point, looks like a very shallow position heading into 2023.

Marcus Semien goes yard twice Thursday

Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with four RBIs, two runs and two strikeouts Thursday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Semien hit a two-run home run off Seattle starter Marco Gonzales as part of a four run frame in the third inning with three home runs launched by Rangers hitters. He later hit a solo home run in the seventh inning off Paul Sewald, which was followed by a Nathaniel Lowe home run. Despite not hitting his first long ball of the season till May 28, Semien has still crushed 26 home runs in his first season with the Rangers.