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Best Fantasy MLB Second Basemen to Start in 2026

Live rankings based on recent fantasy performance and injury status. Updated daily. Click any player for a full start/sit analysis.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Top 3 Second Basemen Right Now

#1 🔥
HOU
13.8
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#2
MIN
13.2
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#3
STL
13.1
avg fantasy pts (recent)

Full Second Basemen Rankings

# Player Avg Pts Tier Analysis
1 Jose Altuve
HOU
13.8 FLEX Analysis →
2 Kody Clemens
MIN
13.2 FLEX Analysis →
3 JJ Wetherholt
STL
13.1 FLEX Analysis →
4 Ketel Marte
ARI
12 FLEX Analysis →
5 Bryson Stott
PHI
11.6 SIT Analysis →
6 Jackson Holliday⚠ Injury
BAL
11.6 ? Analysis →
7 Ben Williamson
TB
10.7 SIT Analysis →
8 Cole Young
SEA
10 SIT Analysis →
9 Connor Norby
COL
9.3 SIT Analysis →
10 Michael Massey
KC
9.3 SIT Analysis →
11 Brice Turang
MIL
9.1 SIT Analysis →
12 Nico Hoerner
CHC
9 SIT Analysis →
13 Gleyber Torres
Detroit Tigers
8.9 SIT Analysis →
14 Charles McAdoo
TOR
8.8 SIT Analysis →
15 Chase Meidroth
CWS
8.7 SIT Analysis →
16 Donovan Walton
OAK
8.6 SIT Analysis →
17 Juan Brito
CIN
8.5 SIT Analysis →
18 Marcus Semien
NYM
8.5 SIT Analysis →
19 Brandon Lowe
Pittsburgh Pirates
8.3 SIT Analysis →
20 Willi Castro
COL
8.1 SIT Analysis →
21 Mauricio Dubón
Atlanta Braves
8 SIT Analysis →
22 Sung-Mun Song
SD
8 SIT Analysis →
23 Hao-Yu Lee
DET
7.8 SIT Analysis →
24 Edouard Julien
Colorado Rockies
7.8 SIT Analysis →
25 Nicky Lopez
Texas Rangers
7.7 SIT Analysis →
26 Jake Cronenworth
SD
7.5 SIT Analysis →
27 Tommy Edman
LAD
7.5 SIT Analysis →
28 Jeremiah Jackson
BAL
7.3 SIT Analysis →
29 Ildemaro Vargas
Arizona Diamondbacks
7.2 SIT Analysis →
30 Alex Freeland
LAD
7 SIT Analysis →
31 Xavier Edwards
MIA
6.9 SIT Analysis →
32 Nasim Nuñez
WSH
6.8 SIT Analysis →
33 Luke Keaschall
MIN
6.7 SIT Analysis →
34 Matt McLain
CIN
6.7 SIT Analysis →
35 Jeff McNeil
Athletics
6.6 SIT Analysis →
36 Oswald Peraza
LAA
6.6 SIT Analysis →
37 Luis Arraez
Philadelphia Phillies
6.4 SIT Analysis →
38 Ernie Clement
TOR
6.4 SIT Analysis →
39 Travis Bazzana
CLE
6.3 SIT Analysis →
40 Raynel Delgado
HOU
6.2 SIT Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at second basemen in fantasy this week?
Top second basemen to start: Jose Altuve (13.8 avg pts), Kody Clemens (13.2 avg pts), JJ Wetherholt (13.1 avg pts). Rankings update daily based on recent performance and injury reports.
What are the best MLB second basemen to pick up on waivers?
Check the full rankings table above for second basemen with high recent averages who may be available in your league. PlayCaller generates roster-specific waiver recommendations when you connect your Sleeper, ESPN, or Yahoo league.
How do I know which second basemen to start tonight?
Use the start/sit tier labels above — START means a strong play, FLEX means a borderline play, SIT means avoid if possible. For a personalized recommendation based on your specific roster and league settings, connect your league to PlayCaller's AI agent.

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