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Fantasy baseball mock draft 2023, 12-team: Aaron Judge over Trea Turner?

By Kevin Henry

Sep 30, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts as he runs in from the outfield during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts as he runs in from the outfield during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Fantasy Baseball mock draft Round 4

Team 12 — Austin Riley, 3B, Braves

Team 11 — Spencer Strider, SP, Braves

Team 10 — Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH, Phillies

Team 9 — Corey Seager, SS, Rangers

Team 8 — Kevin Gausman, SP, Blue Jays

Team 7 — Francisco Lindor, SS, Mets

Team 6 — Alex Bregman, 3B, Astros

Team 5 — Will Smith, C/DH, Dodgers

Team 4 — Cedric Mullins, OF, Orioles

Team 3 — Michael Harris II, OF, Braves

Team 2 — Carlos Rodon, SP, Yankees

Team 1 — Alek Manoah, SP, Blue Jays

Fantasy Baseball mock draft Round 5

Team 1 — Zac Gallen, SP, Diamondbacks

Team 2 — Josh Hader, RP, Padres

Team 3 — Devin Williams, RP, Brewers

Team 4 — Max Fried, SP, Braves

Team 5 — J.T. Realmuto, C, Phillies

Team 6 — George Springer, OF/DH, Blue Jays

Team 7 —Zack Wheeler, SP, Phillies

Team 8 — Matt Olson, 1B, Braves

Team 9 — Ozzie Albies, 2B, Braves

Team 10 — Randy Arozarena, OF/DH, Rays

Team 11 — Luis Robert, OF, White Sox

Team 12 — Jordan Romano, SP, Blue Jays

My picks: Will Smith and J.T. Realmuto

Let’s face it … there aren’t a lot of great fantasy options out there when it comes to catchers, so I loaded up in these two rounds at the position. I also liked that Smith could slot in as the designated hitter as well, adding extra value there for him.

I had targeted Bregman in the fourth round, but he was selected right before me, so I pivoted back to the catcher spot. Also, Rodón going this early solidified my thoughts about the computer and injuries not being that important. Arozarena was a player I was interested in, but not this early in the draft. I was surprised to see him go in the fifth round.

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