2023 shortstop rankings: How big a risk is Fernando Tatis Jr.? Is Corey Seager primed for big year?

The biggest question at shortstop this year isn't whether Trea Turner should be the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts. It's how much of an impact Fernando Tatis Jr. will make after missing all of 2022 due to injuries and a PED suspension, one that will carry over to the first 20 games of this season. Adding to the uncertainty, Tatis will now be a full-time outfielder following the Padres' signing of free agent Xander Bogaerts.

Elsewhere in the National League, Dansby Swanson's move to the Cubs shifts incumbent Nico Hoerner to second base, while Vaughn Grissom will start the season in the minors as Atlanta looks for Swanson's successor.

In the American League, Bo Bichette is poised to take advantage of the new park dimensions in Toronto at the same time MLB's new rules could also boost his stolen base total. Meanwhile, the elimination of the infield shift may benefit Corey Seager (.056 average on pulled ground balls vs. shift) more than any other hitter in the majors.

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Shortstop rankings

1. Trea Turner, Phillies    NL1

2. Bo Bichette, Blue Jays    AL1

3. Francisco Lindor, Mets    NL2

4. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres    NL3

5. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals    AL2

6. Corey Seager, Rangers    AL3

7. Dansby Swanson, Cubs    NL4   

8. Xander Bogaerts, Padres    NL5

9. Tim Anderson, White Sox    AL4

10. Wander Franco, Rays    AL5

11. Tommy Edman, Cardinals    NL6

12. Carlos Correa, Twins    AL6

13. Oneil Cruz, Pirates    NL7

14. Jeremy Peña, Astros    AL7

15. Willy Adames, Brewers    NL8

16. Amed Rosario, Guardians    AL8

17. Nico Hoerner, Cubs    NL9

18. Thairo Estrada, Giants    NL10

19. Javier Baez, Tigers    AL9

20. Adalberto Mondesi, Red Sox    AL10

21. Luis Urias, Brewers    NL11

22. Anthony Volpe, Yankees    AL11

23. Bryson Stott, Phillies    NL12

24. Ha-seong Kim, Padres    NL13

25. CJ Abrams, Nationals    NL14

26. Oswald Peraza, Yankees    AL12

27. Elvis Andrus, White Sox    AL13

28. Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies    NL15

29. Jorge Mateo, Orioles    AL14

30. Miguel Rojas, Dodgers    NL16

31. Luis Garcia, Nationals    NL17

32. Royce Lewis, Twins    AL15

33. J.P. Crawford, Mariners    AL16

34. Brandon Crawford, Giants    NL18

35. Brice Turang, Brewers   NL19

36. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Yankees    AL17

37. Joey Wendle, Marlins    NL20

38. Elly De La Cruz, Reds    NL21

39. Paul DeJong, Cardinals    NL22

40. Kyle Farmer, Twins    AL18

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy baseball rankings: Top 40 shortstops for 2023