Spencer Torkelson

Torkelson looks poised to start the year in the majors with the Tigers at first base, and there is a lot of reason to be excited after he blazed through three levels of the minors last year. He likely won't hit for much average, but he's got an exceptional eye at the plate (his lowest walk rate at any level last was 13%) and he hit 30 home runs in 121 games total in 2021. He's just 22 years old so don't be surprised if he struggles at first. But particularly in keeper formats, and even in redraft leagues, the upside is so strong that he should be a late-round target everywhere.

Spencer Torkelson homers Wednesday

Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 5-4 win over the Angels on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Torkelson has his first homer since he was recalled from Triple-A on September 1. The heralded rookie has struggled in 2022, batting just .197 with six homers, 27 runs, and 23 RBI in 279 at-bats.