10 famous fantasy faces in new places: Position players

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The offseason always brings with it trades and free agent signings, some of which impact the fantasy landscape more than others. Here's a look at the prospects of 10 of the biggest names to don a new uniform for the 2017 season.

1B Edwin Encarnacion, Indians

Encarnacion was the AL's co-leader in RBIs (127), and his 42 home runs were tied for the third-most in baseball. While moving from Toronto's domed Rogers Centre to Cleveland's open air Progressive Field may cause some of his early-season fly balls to die in the cold, his overall fantasy prospects remain steady thanks to his spot in a potent lineup. He'll be among the first five players drafted at his position.

1B/OF Kendrys Morales, Blue Jays

Coming off a 30-home run season in Kansas City, the switch-hitting Morales could essentially serve as a poor man's version of Encarnacion. The 33-year-old former Royal, Mariner and Angel has never played his home games in a park as hitter-friendly as the Rogers Centre, and with the likes of Josh Donaldson (.404 OBP last season) and Jose Bautista (.366 OBP) getting on base ahead of him, he should have plenty of opportunities to drive in runs.

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OF Ian Desmond, Rockies

Used exclusively in the outfield as a Ranger, the former shortstop is expected to slot in at first base in Colorado. His eventual multi-position eligibility comes as a bonus on top of his usual power/speed threat; Desmond has hit the 20/20 stolen base/home run mark in four of his last five seasons, including in 2016. As with most hitters, Desmond's power could be amplified in the thin air of Coors Field.

OF Dexter Fowler, Cardinals

The 30-year-old Fowler isn't one to rack up counting stats; he's never had more than 17 home runs, 53 RBIs or 27 stolen bases in a single season, and that steal total was from 2009. Likely hitting leadoff in another potent lineup, Fowler remains a decent source of runs scored and OBP, but the move to St. Louis from the Cubs doesn't dramatically change his fantasy outlook.

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C Brian McCann, Astros

Made expendable by Gary Sanchez in New York, McCann should be the Astros' everyday catcher, though he could continue to take a seat against fellow left-handers. He had just 87 at-bats against lefties in 2016. While still a threat for 20-plus home runs, McCann has never really hit for average, making him a borderline mixed-league starting catcher despite a spot in what should be a strong Houston lineup.

OF Adam Eaton, Nationals

Eaton could possibly retain the leadoff role he regularly held in Chicago, but if not, hitting second behind Trea Turner and ahead of Daniel Murphy and Bryce Harper isn't a bad spot to be in. Eaton's last two seasons were remarkably similar, and while he doesn't overwhelm in any one area, he doesn't have a weakness, either. He could approach the 98 runs he scored in 2015 in Washington's strong lineup, with around 15 home runs, 15 steals and a .280 average.

C Wilson Ramos, Rays

A draft-and-stash candidate, Ramos rode offseason laser eye surgery to career-bests in average (.307), OBP (.354), home runs (22) and RBIs (80) for the Nationals before tearing his ACL in September. It's unclear exactly when he'll be back in action, but he could be ready to DH for the Rays in June or July, perhaps getting him in the lineup more frequently than catchers who field their position.

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1B Mike Napoli, Rangers

It took Napoli until February to find a club, but in signing up for a third stint with the Rangers, the 35-year-old has a chance to approach last season's unlikely career-bests in home runs (34) and RBIs (101).

In 533 lifetime at-bats in Texas' Ballpark in Arlington, Napoli has produced 34 home runs and 93 RBIs, while slashing .257/.376/.507. His average will always be middling-to-poor, but hitting cleanup in a potent Rangers lineup should again make the veteran a late-round source of power.

OF Carlos Beltran, Astros

Turning 40 in April, Beltran had a resurgent 2016 for the Yankees and Rangers, slashing .295/.337/.513 with 29 home runs and 93 RBIs. Back in Houston, where he played a half-season in 2004, he looks likely to DH in the Astros' potent lineup. As long as he can keep holding off Father Time, Beltran should continue offering a solid batting average and approximately 20 home runs from a late-round draft slot.

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2B Brandon Phillips, Braves

Acquired by Atlanta in February, the longtime Red should remain fantasy-relevant as his new club's starting second baseman. A career .275 hitter, Phillips batted above .290 in his last two seasons, with at least 11 home runs, 69 runs scored, 64 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in each. The soon-to-be 36-year-old may not be drafted in shallower mixed leagues, but has the potential to be a solid contributor in every category besides OBP.