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Anthony Rendon 2023 MLB Player Outlook: Former Star Continues To Struggle For Health
2 years agoIt's fair to say that Anthony Rendon's time in LA hasn't gone well. In three seasons, Rendon has played just 157 games for the Angels with the 47 he tallied last year being a career-low. And he wasn't particularly effective when healthy, hitting .229/.326/.380 with five homers, 24 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases. Over the last three years, Rendon has 20 homers, 89 RBI, 68 runs and two steals with a .252/.359/.420 (157 games) and if he managed that over a full season, Rendon would provide value on his ADP (~246). And it's not like Rendon has always been an oft-injured player as before the 2021 season, he spent a total of 24 days (two separate stints) on the IL across five seasons. But the fact the Angels went out and added Gio Urshela and Brandon Drury to their roster this offseason, both of whom can play third base, suggests they have concerns about Rendon staying healthy. Rendon will turn 33 years old during the 2023 season so still has some years left but is certainly in the Autumn months of his playing career. As a later-round flyer, Rendon makes sense in fantasy, especially with the third base position having less depth than in recent seasons, but just make sure you aren't relying on Rendon as a starter in your lineups.
