Fantasy Baseball 2023: 5 unmissable sleeper options this season ft. Brice Turang

MLB Fantasy is all about finding value picks that can outperform their draft position. With so many players to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To make it easier, here are five unmissable MLB fantasy sleeper options for the 2023 season.

#5 Adbert Alzolay, P, Cubs

MLB Fantasy sleeper pick #1 - Adbert Alzolay

Alzolay missed most of last season with a shoulder injury but came out firing in September. If his late-season dominance continues, he could work himself into the role of closer for the Cubs.

#4 Christian Arroyo, 2B, Red Sox

MLB Fantasy sleeper pick #2 - Christian Arroyo

With the Red Sox failing to add a reliable shortstop to replace Xander Bogaerts, Arroyo could see regular playing time. Coming off a breakout season, he could be a viable option in fantasy lineups.

#3 Seth Lugo, P, Padres

Known for his curveballs, Lugo has a strong career 3.48 ERA. With the Padres' outstanding supporting cast, Lugo should tally wins if he earns a rotation spot.

#2 Jake Fraley, OF, Reds

MLB Fantasy sleeper pick #4 - Jake Fraley

With regular playing time in the second half of last season, Fraley hit .295-11-25 in 199 plate appearances for the Reds. Without much competition for playing time, Fraley could be a nice, late find.

#1 Ezequiel Tovar, SS, Rockies

MLB Fantasy sleeper pick #5 - Ezequiel Tovar

Tovar's presence in the Rockies farm system was likely one reason the team felt comfortable moving on from Trevor Story. He impressed so much that he's penciled in as the starting shortstop entering Spring Training. It's a big ask, but the upside is astronomical while playing his home games at Coors Field.

While there are plenty of other options to choose from, these five players have the potential to be difference-makers in fantasy leagues. From pitchers who can earn saves to position players who can see regular playing time, these sleepers can make all the difference in your fantasy baseball season.

About the author

Pablo Ricalde has been a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda since 2022. A Communication Studies graduate, he attended journalism courses and specialized in copywriting, further adding to his background as a writer.

After 4 years working in the advertising industry and 2 years in sports journalism, Pablo currently works at a Marketing Consulting firm on top of his role at Sportskeeda. He believed in sourcing information only from reliable sources, and refrains from including any opinionated content in his articles.

Pablo was introduced to baseball as a kid by his grandfather, who even coached him in Little League for a year. A massive Boston Red Sox supporter, he ended up becoming a fan in an attempt to be original (as his parents are Yankees fans). Pablo also supports the Diablos Rojos from the Mexican league, his hometown team.

His favorite players of all time are David Ortiz and Derek Jeter, while his current favorites include Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Verdugo and Randy Arozarena. His favorite moment as a baseball fan was when the Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series Championship, as he was too young to remember 2004.

A huge sports fan in general, Pablo's non-baseball interests include football, basketball, American football, and motorsports (F1, IndyCar and Nascar), music and cinema.

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