Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 23

This week’s fantasy baseball column focuses on notable players who have either improved or declined in performance as the season approaches its conclusion.

Among the risers, Alex Bregman has excelled with a .306 wRC+ and five home runs in just 32 plate appearances, contributing significantly to the Cubs. Rafael Devers has also impressed, achieving a .306 wRC+ with four home runs, showcasing the importance of trusting a player’s history. Rookie Carter Jensen is gaining momentum, posting a 276 wRC+ and three homers in his last four games.

Conversely, Corbin Carroll has struggled recently, recording a .043 batting average with no home runs in the past week. Munetaka Murakami's performance has also dipped, with a .042 average and no homers, likely affected by a mid-season injury. Daulton Varsho has been particularly disappointing, batting .095 with no home runs, indicating a challenging season ahead for him.