![]() ![]() Lindor was a perennial All-Star and MVP candidate during his time in Cleveland and returned to form as arguably the best shortstop in baseball during his second year in Queens. He'll help a stacked Padres club contend for a World Series in 2023. While his power dipped slightly in 2022, he made up for it by flirting with a batting title and posting a. He's coming off one of his best defensive seasons and is one of the most consistent offensive shortstops in the game. Or course, that isn't to say Bogaerts isn't elite. The pressure is on Bogaerts to live up to a $280 million contract that seemed way over his market value. He's pretty much a lock for 20+ homers and an OPS above. Correa will look to have a bounce-back defensive season - a major question mark given his apparently problematic ankle - and stay consistent at the plate. After failing physicals with the Giants and Mets, the two-time All-Star ended up back where he spent his 2022 season. What a weird offseason it was for Carlos Correa. Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue JaysĢ022 stats: .290/.333/.469, 24 HR, 93 RBIĬorey Seager looks to regain elite form after an up-and-down debut season in Texas. The strikeout totals are high (166 in 2022), but he more than makes up for it with his pop and game-changing glove. In addition to his 30+ homer potential, the 27-year-old is an excellent defender who has been durable throughout his five-year career. Willy Adames, Milwaukee BrewersĢ022 stats: .238/.298/.458, 31 HR, 98 RBIĪdames is more than just a big bat. Louis' best players last season as he posted a 5.6 WAR while swiping 32 bases, hitting 13 homers and posting a. Louis CardinalsĢ022 stats: .265/.324/.400, 13 HR, 57 RBI, 32 SBĮdman was a Gold Glove second baseman in 2021 and he remained a stellar defender when he moved over to shortstop in the second half of 2022. Here's a look at the top 10 shortstops in MLB ahead of Opening Day. That group headlines a talented list of players at baseball's premier position heading into the 2023 season. More MLB rankings: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | OF | SP | RP Carlos Correa failed physicals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets before re-signing with the Minnesota Twins for six years and $ 200 million. Dansby Swanson left the Atlanta Braves to join the Chicago Cubs on a seven-year deal worth $ 177 million. Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Trea Turner signed an 11-year, $ 300 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Longtime Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts inked an 11-year, $ 280 million contract with the San Diego Padres. The story of the 2022-23 MLB offseason was four of the league's top shortstops hitting free agency. ![]()
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