After signing with the Yankees in late May, Matt Carpenter quickly became one of the most surprising and impactful players in the lineup. He was putting up the best production of his career, until it was cut short by a broken foot in August. Despite the missed time and a rough return in the postseason, Carpenter had to be encouraged by his mini-renaissance in New York.
Grade: A
2022 Statistics: 47 games, 154 plate appearances, .305/.412/.727, 217 wRC+, 2.3 fWAR
2023 Contract Status: Free Agent
Put simply, Carpenter had a fantastic 2022 campaign.