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MLB · Third Basemen · 2026

Best Fantasy MLB Third 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 Third Basemen Right Now

#1 🔥
CWS
15.2
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#2
NYM
12.7
avg fantasy pts (recent)
#3
SD
12.3
avg fantasy pts (recent)

Full Third Basemen Rankings

# Player Avg Pts Tier Analysis
1 Miguel Vargas
CWS
15.2 FLEX Analysis →
2 Bo Bichette
NYM
12.7 FLEX Analysis →
3 Manny Machado
SD
12.3 FLEX Analysis →
4 Alec Bohm
Philadelphia Phillies
12.3 FLEX Analysis →
5 Brooks Lee
MIN
12 FLEX Analysis →
6 Javier Sanoja
MIA
11.8 SIT Analysis →
7 Kyle Karros
COL
11.7 SIT Analysis →
8 Nick Gonzales
PIT
11.2 SIT Analysis →
9 Matt Chapman⚠ Injury
SF
11.2 ? Analysis →
10 Isaac Paredes
HOU
10.8 SIT Analysis →
11 Alex Bregman
CHC
10.8 SIT Analysis →
12 Austin Riley
ATL
10.6 SIT Analysis →
13 David Hamilton
MIL
10.3 SIT Analysis →
14 Kazuma Okamoto
TOR
10.1 SIT Analysis →
15 Blaze Alexander
BAL
9.8 SIT Analysis →
16 Josh Jung
TEX
9.8 SIT Analysis →
17 Maikel Garcia
KC
9.7 SIT Analysis →
18 José Ramírez
CLE
9.7 SIT Analysis →
19 Curtis Mead
BOS
9.5 SIT Analysis →
20 Junior Caminero
TB
8.9 SIT Analysis →
21 Nick Loftin
KC
8.6 SIT Analysis →
22 Zack Gelof
OAK
8.4 SIT Analysis →
23 Coby Mayo
BAL
8.4 SIT Analysis →
24 Joshua Kuroda-Grauer
OAK
8.3 SIT Analysis →
25 Brett Baty
NYM
8 SIT Analysis →
26 Denzer Guzman
LAA
7.9 SIT Analysis →
27 Blaze Jordan
STL
7.4 SIT Analysis →
28 Ke'Bryan Hayes
CIN
7.1 SIT Analysis →
29 Caleb Durbin⚠ Injury
BOS
7.1 ? Analysis →
30 Gage Workman
SD
6.8 SIT Analysis →
31 Gabriel Arias
CHC
6.7 SIT Analysis →
32 Ryan McMahon
NYY
6.7 SIT Analysis →
33 Colt Keith
DET
6.3 SIT Analysis →
34 Nolan Arenado
ARI
5.9 SIT Analysis →
35 Graham Pauley
CWS
5.9 SIT Analysis →
36 Max Muncy⚠ Injury
LAD
5.8 ? Analysis →
37 Max Muncy⚠ Injury
OAK
5.8 ? Analysis →
38 Weston Wilson
Seattle Mariners
5.6 SIT Analysis →
39 Shay Whitcomb
PHI
5.5 SIT Analysis →
40 Leo Jiménez
Miami Marlins
5.2 SIT Analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start at third basemen in fantasy this week?
Top third basemen to start: Miguel Vargas (15.2 avg pts), Bo Bichette (12.7 avg pts), Manny Machado (12.3 avg pts). Rankings update daily based on recent performance and injury reports.
What are the best MLB third basemen to pick up on waivers?
Check the full rankings table above for third 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 third 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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