Trending Now - Essential Guide to 2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Insights
WHO:
Nate Schwartz, author of the rankings
Players mentioned include Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ketel Marte, Brice Turang, Maikel Garcia, Jose Altuve, Nico Hoerner, Ceddanne Rafaela, Brandon Lowe, Luke Keaschall, Luis Arraez, Jorge Polanco, Ozzie Albies, Xavier Edwards, Gleyber Torres, Marcus Semien, Otto Lopez, Bryson Stott, Luis García Jr., Caleb Durbin, Brendan Donovan, Matt McLain, Willi Castro, Chase Meidroth, Jackson Holliday, Jordan Westburg, Jeff McNeil, Ernie Clement, Colt Keith, Brooks Lee, José Caballero.
WHAT:
The article includes a foreword by Nate Schwartz, providing a breakdown of the second base position and insights for draft day.
The rankings are geared toward a standard, daily, 12-team H2H redraft league format, focusing on five standard categories: runs, RBI, home runs, batting average, and stolen bases.
The article mentions that positional eligibility is based on five starts or ten appearances, aligning with Yahoo’s eligibility rules.
The article provides rankings for the top 30 second basemen for fantasy baseball in 2026.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is ranked 1st, Ketel Marte 2nd, Brice Turang 3rd, and Maikel Garcia 4th.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a wRC+ above 100 in every month in 2025.
Ketel Marte hit 28 home runs in 2025 and had a batting average above .280.
Brice Turang had 18 home runs and 24 stolen bases in 2025.
Maikel Garcia hit 16 home runs in 2025, five more than in 2023-2024 combined.
Jose Altuve had 26 home runs and 157 combined runs and RBI in 2025.
Nico Hoerner is projected to steal more than 25 bases and bat around .280.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit 14 home runs and stole 13 bases in the first half of 2025.
Brandon Lowe hit 31 home runs with a .256 average in 2025.
Luke Keaschall had five stolen bases in seven games before hitting the IL for three months.
Luis Arraez had a batting average of .292 in 2025.
Jorge Polanco has not played at least 140 games in a season since 2021.
Ozzie Albies was the 34th-best second baseman in the first half of 2025.
Gleyber Torres had a sports hernia in 2025 but still produced solid counting stats.
Marcus Semien had a batting average below .240 in back-to-back seasons.
Otto Lopez provided neutral values in all five categories in 2025.
Bryson Stott had a 63-game stretch in 2025 where he slashed .196/.266/.274.
Luis García Jr. is projected for 16-18 home runs and double-digit steals.
Caleb Durbin is expected to hit just over 10 home runs and steal 16-20 bases.
Brendan Donovan is projected for 13-15 home runs and decent counting stats.
Jackson Holliday is expected to hit 20 home runs and swipe 20 bags in 2026.
Jordan Westburg is projected to hit 23-25 home runs with a .265 average.
Jeff McNeil is expected to struggle to clear 15 home runs.
Ernie Clement finished inside the top-100 hitters in the second half of 2025.
WHEN:
The RotoWire Roundtable Rankings will be updated throughout the offseason as depth charts change with the latest signings and injury news.
The RotoWire Roundtable Rankings crew is preparing for the two biggest draft weekends of the year, which are less than two weeks away from March 14th, 2026.
The rankings are for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. played at least 130 games in 2025.
Ketel Marte missed about a month due to a foot injury in 2025.
Brice Turang swiped 50 bags in 2024 and 24 in 2025.
Jose Altuve will turn 36 years old in May 2026.
Ozzie Albies was the third-best second baseman in the second half of 2025.
Gleyber Torres faded in the second half of 2025 due to a sports hernia.
Marcus Semien missed more than seven games for the first time since 2017.
Jackson Holliday may miss most of April 2026.
WHY:
The rankings are based on performance metrics, including plate discipline and quality of contact.
The article emphasizes the importance of positional eligibility and performance context in rankings.
HOW:
The RotoWire Roundtable combines four individual sets of rankings from Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, Todd Zola, and Erik Halterman into one table sorted by median ranking.
The rankings are geared toward a standard, daily, 12-team H2H redraft league format.
The evaluation of players includes various projections and dollar value generators.
(UPDATED March 14, 2026 05:22 UTC)
The RotoWire Roundtable has released updated rankings that include a foreword by Nate Schwartz, offering insights into the second base position just ahead of the upcoming draft weekends. These rankings are tailored for a standard, daily, 12-team head-to-head redraft league format, focusing on key categories like runs, RBI, home runs, batting average, and stolen bases, while also adhering to Yahoo’s positional eligibility rules. As the offseason progresses, the RotoWire team will continue to update these rankings in response to changes in depth charts and player news.
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(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:27 UTC)
In a recent article, Nate Schwartz unveiled his rankings for the top 30 second basemen in fantasy baseball for the 2026 season, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. taking the top spot, followed by Ketel Marte and Brice Turang. Notable performances from last season include Chisholm's consistent offensive output, Marte's impressive 28 home runs, and Turang's combination of power and speed with 18 home runs and 24 stolen bases. The rankings consider various performance metrics, emphasizing the significance of positional eligibility and the context of each player's performance.