{"id":442966,"date":"2026-01-28T13:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/442966\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:08:09","slug":"2026-dynasty-mlb-second-base-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/442966\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Dynasty MLB Second Base Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second base position is like walking through a thrift store. You glance in one direction and see an older but useful stereo on the shelf\u2014fully capable of doing its job. Maybe it breaks down in a year, or maybe it churns out several more seasons of old-school jams. Think Brandon Lowe<\/a>. Right next to it sits a virtual reality headset. You think, ” Wow, that\u2019s awesome\u201d, but then wonder why it\u2019s here and not on some kid\u2019s head. It\u2019s not cheap to buy, so it feels risky. Think Travis Bazzana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The second base aisle is littered with this mix of aging reliability and shiny uncertainty. Some of these pieces might even get moved to a different aisle altogether after this year\u2014Kristian Campbell<\/a>, JJ Wetherholt<\/a>, Ceddanne Rafaela<\/a>\u2014which only makes the selection process trickier.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not an easy position to navigate. There are just 10 second basemen inside our top-200 dynasty rankings. That means you either prioritize the position early in drafts or settle for plugging in players with questionable returns. Of course, questionable returns also mean profit potential. Kristian Campbell<\/a> saw his stock plunge after skyrocketing up the rankings, but the talent is still very real, and a long-term contract helps secure playing time. Luis Garcia Jr<\/a>. has increased both his launch angle and exit velocity every season he\u2019s been in the majors. Matt McLain<\/a> has the ever-dangerous \u201cbest shape of his life\u201d hype swirling around him. You can build a believable narrative for a lot of these players\u2014and if it hits, their value jumps quickly.<\/p>\n

From a prospect standpoint, there are only a handful of second basemen with true star upside. Luis Pe\u00f1a<\/a> stands out, with PLive+ peak projections of a .266 average, 21 home runs, and 36 steals. His ascent stalled a bit this year, and he couldn\u2019t quite keep pace with teammate Jes\u00fas Made<\/a>, but the overall profile remains extremely enticing. Travis Bazzana<\/a> needs to stay on the field more and show increased aggression in the box. New Brewer Jett Williams<\/a> lands in a better park where the power could play up, and while there are fewer players blocking him, second base may not be his initial landing spot.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re searching for the full fantasy package at second base, the list is short. Shop here early, or you might find yourself settling for players like Nico Hoerner<\/a> or Xavier Edwards<\/a>\u2014solid major leaguers who leave you chasing power elsewhere. The power-speed combo is somewhat rare. Only six players stole at least 20 bases last season, and among them, only Brice Turang<\/a> and Jazz Chisholm Jr.<\/a> cleared 15 home runs.<\/p>\n

So, like a thrift store, don\u2019t wait too long to grab the item on the shelf that catches your eye. The customer behind you might snag it, leaving you stuck buying the He-Man toy with one arm or a scratched-up Macklemore CD.<\/p>\n

Dynasty Buys and Sells at the end of the article<\/p>\n

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2026 Dynasty MLB First Base Preview<\/p>\n

The Dynasty Team ranks by position with buys and sells based on the January Dynasty 1500 update.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>1. Jazz Chisholm Jr.<\/a> NYY, 2B, 3B (MLB)<\/p>\n

169 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 28 HR, 33 SB, 9.3% BB, 26.0% K, .256\/.330\/.466, 121 wRC+<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: Winslow Townson<\/p>\n

Dat-dat-daa! Ba-daah! Bwaaaap. Sweet Jazz. There was some talk in the middle of the season that a Yankees player was leading the MVP race, except his name wasn\u2019t Aaron Judge. Well, we all know how it worked out, but Jazz also had an incredible year. He was tied for first among second basemen with 31 home runs, he stole 31 bases (one of 7 players to go 30\/30), and walked nearly 11% of the time. Jazz has always had skills, but it\u2019s come with some injury concerns. But now Jazz has put together two seasons of at least 130 games each. When he\u2019s on the field, he\u2019s producing at a high level. The batting average is not going to help you, but it also won\u2019t totally kill you. He\u2019s a .250 hitter. There could even be some meat on the bone if Jazz could approach 150 games. – Tom Gates<\/p>\n

2. Ketel Marte<\/a> ARI, 2B (MLB)<\/p>\n

172 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 28 HR, 6 SB, 10.4% BB, 17.4% K, .274\/.356\/.498, 138 wRC+<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: AZ Central<\/p>\n

Ketel Marte proved his 2024 re-breakout was no joke as he slashed .283\/.376\/.517 over 556 PA in 2025. Over the past two seasons, his 64 HR ranks 11th, and his 149 wRC+ ranks 6th among qualifiers. The projected BA and OBP also rank among the highest in the league, and altogether this places him in the upper echelon of offensive fantasy producers. He enters his age-32 season in 2026 and has only reached 150 games played twice in his career, due to a variety of injuries. This presents a clear buying opportunity for win-now squads and a clear reason for multi-year rebuilders to sell. If you find yourself in the rebuilders’ seat, make sure you get your haul. – Smada<\/p>\n

3. Jackson Holliday<\/a> BAL, 2B (MLB)<\/p>\n

164 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 17 HR, 18 SB, 13.1% BB, 18.8% K, .273\/.371\/.439, 130 wRC+<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo Credit: The Athletic<\/p>\n

Holliday hasn\u2019t come out of the gates as hot as we\u2019d hoped, but this season was a step forward. He oozes talent, and it\u2019s important to remember that even after 850 Major League plate appearances, he\u2019s still just 21 years old. The biggest improvement came with his plate discipline; Holliday chopped his strikeout rate by 12%, a massive gain that likely kept him in the big leagues all year. He also looked much more comfortable against breaking pitches, cutting his whiff rate by 12% while boosting his slugging percentage by 200 points. The raw power metrics (exit velocities) didn\u2019t take a step forward, but the game power showed up; he launched seven home runs to either left-center or straightaway center, evidence that 30-homer upside could be coming. He also matched that power output with 17 stolen bases, though being caught 11 times shows he\u2019ll need a better success rate to truly unlock his speed value. All told, Holliday is just scratching the surface of his potential. At 21, he already looks like one of the best dynasty second basemen you can roster. Only Jazz Chisholm, Ketel Marte, and Brice Turang come close to rivaling him at the top of the dynasty second base rankings. – Tom Gates<\/p>\n

4. Brice Turang<\/a> MIL, 2B (MLB)<\/p>\n

140 PLIVE+, Peak Projection: 12 HR, 28 SB, 9.7% BB, 18.9% K, .268\/.338\/.395, 108 wRC+<\/p>\n

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