PIRATES PICK UP CHOI
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays for pitcher Jack Hartman.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates will likely use Choi as a platoon first baseman in 2023. He has power from the left side of the plate but lacks the consistency to play every day.
What does it give the Tampa Bay Rays
Always frugal, the Rays usually trade talent as soon as they become too expensive to keep. Hartman is a project right-hander at this stage of his development.
Fantasy impact
Choi might have some fantasy appeal in very deep leagues, but there should be better options in most formats. Hartman is not a fantasy factor at this time.
