Carlos Correa 2024 Player Outlook: Risky Investment At Prevailing ADP
3 months agoMinnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa saw a massive drop in overall production in the 2023 season. The 29-year-old slugged 18 home runs with 60 runs scored and 65 RBI across 135 games but also continued to deal with a foot injury that continues to be a concern. He noted to fans at TwinsFest this winter that he is "starting to turn a corner" in regards to his foot woes but his .711 OPS from 2023 lingers large. He did rank in the 71st percentile or better in both average exit velocity and hard-hit rate in the 2023 season and also suffered from a .272 BABIP that is well below his .312 career mark. Age and foot injuries are an ominous issue for players at the shortstop position, however, as it is difficult to gauge how he will respond in an attempt at a bounce-back campaign in 2024. He hasn't stolen a base since collecting one in the 2019 season and while his 20 projected home runs by ATC are solid, he remains an injury and production risk at his 242.72 ADP. Managers would be wiser to use a higher pick on more assured health and production at shortstop closer to the top of the draft.