Updated Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

February 3, 2026

Updated second base (2B) fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for H2H points leagues (February updates). Nick Mariano is a top-accuracy fantasy baseball ranker.

We are getting closer to the start of spring training as the countdown to Opening Day continues to go down. It's an exciting time as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Second base is one of the few positions you can wait until late in the draft and still walk away with a solid starting option. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball second base rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. These 2B rankings are updated for February and cover the top 90 second basemen.

The second base rankings below are specifically designed for points leagues. We also have many other fantasy baseball rankings, tools, and resources to help you win in 2026. Throughout the preseason and MLB season, we'll be publishing rankings, tools, and analysis articles, all geared for fantasy baseball points and H2H points leagues -- so bookmark that link and be sure to check back often.

In the article below, we will be taking a look at our second base points rankings list put together by RotoBaller's MLB expert Nick Mariano. These rankings cover the top 30 second basemen. Be sure to also download our free fantasy baseball mobile app so you can stay on top of all the MLB news and analysis articles.

2026 Second Base Rankings: Points Leagues

These 2B rankings are for points and head-to-head points leagues. You can also see our roto fantasy baseball rankings.

Before we get to the rankings, let's quickly review points leagues and how they differ from other formats. Typically, points leagues have different league settings and scoring formats than other fantasy baseball leagues. Different MLB stats and categories are assigned different point values, and those can vary by individual league settings. Those different point buckets are then added up over the course of a scoring period or season.

In many cases, hitters who walk more and strike out less are preferred for points leagues. Also, many league formats tend to give more weight to pitchers than normal, as they can easily accrue points through categories like Innings Pitched. These are the general frameworks that we use for our points league rankings below, and explain why they look different than more standard 5x5 roto fantasy baseball rankings.

Fantasy Baseball Second Base News

Brendan Donovan, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are officially acquiring infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a three-team trade that will include third baseman Ben Williamson going to the Tampa Bay Rays and pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje going to the Cardinals, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Donovan has mostly played second base in St. Louis in his four years in the big leagues, but he can also play third, shortstop, and the outfield, giving Seattle some positional versatility. In his new digs, Donovan will most likely play third base and is a candidate to hit atop the batting order for the M's.

The 29-year-old was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the Cards, but he could have had an even bigger season if not for toe and groin injuries that limited him to 118 games. Donovan slashed .287/.353/.422 with a .775 OPS, 10 homers, 50 RBI, and 64 runs. He makes plenty of contact and can hit for average, but outside of that, he's not a great fantasy baseball asset with limited power and speed.

 Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Pittsburgh Pirates

According to Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com, the Pirates are unlikely to pursue a reunion with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa in free agency. Demilio reported that a reunion between both sides appears to be "unlikely for several reasons."

While the Pirates were unable to strike a deal with Eugenio Suarez ahead of his signing with the Reds on Sunday, they remain active in the market in looking to bolster their infield ahead of spring training. Currently, Jared Triolo and prospect Nick Yorke are slated to cover the hot corner at the start of the season.

Kiner-Falefa has had multiple stints in the Steel City during his career. Last season, Kiner-Falefa held a .262/.297/.334 line across 138 contests split between the Blue Jays and the Pirates. If he were to find a suitor, he would only be worth targeting in AL/NL-only leagues due to his defensive versatility.

Kristian Campbell, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell does not have a defined role on the roster ahead of spring training. Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports that while the team is viewing Campbell as a fit in the outfield due to his athleticism, the current state of the outfield is quite crowded and will not provide Campbell with everyday at-bats.

However, Smith noted that Campbell is still growing offensively and could open the season at Triple-A to not only further his progress but also provide him with everyday opportunities. Last summer, Campbell made his MLB debut and held a .223/.319/.345 slash line with six home runs and two stolen bases across 67 games.

Given his current projected playing time, Campbell is only worth a late-round stash in deeper five-outfielder leagues ahead of spring training.

Luis Arraez, San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year deal on Saturday. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal worth $12 million for the upcoming 2026 season. It sounds like the plan is for Arraez to play full-time at second base. Last season, Arraez mainly played first base with the San Diego Padres.

Arraez could potentially move to first base or designated hitter if Bryce Eldridge struggles and needs to be sent down. The addition of Arraez is going to reduce the playing time of Casey Schmitt, who was expected to play second base to begin the season.

In 2025, Arraez slashed .292/.327/.392 with eight home runs, 61 RBI, and 11 steals in 154 games with the Padres. The 28-year-old is an excellent contact hitter who doesn't strike out much, but the Giants won't get much power or speed from him.

Tommy Edman, Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) said he had his walking boot removed from his right ankle 2 1/2 weeks ago after having surgery in November, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It's "possible" that Edman will be ready for Opening Day in late March, but he isn't going to rush back.

The 30-year-old switch-hitter almost certainly won't be ready for the start of spring training in a few weeks, and it's unlikely that the Dodgers will push him to be ready for Opening Day. For fantasy purposes, Edman doesn't move the needle all that much and is ranked as the No. 29 fantasy 2B by RotoBaller this year.

He played in only 97 games in his second season with the Blue in 2025, hitting .225/.274/.382 with a career-worst .655 OPS, 13 homers, 49 RBI, and 49 runs. His ankle was an issue for most of the year, but even when healthy, he's not much of a power source and has only nine steals in the last two seasons after swiping at least 27 bags the previous three campaigns.

Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that infield prospect Travis Bazzana has received a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Bazzana, who was the first overall pick in 2024 out of Oregon State, hit .245/.389/.424 with an .813 OPS, nine home runs, 39 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 84 games at three minor-league levels in 2025.

The 23-year-old Australian's season ended early due to left-flank soreness, and he also missed almost two months earlier in the year with a right-oblique strain. So far, Bazzana hasn't looked like a No. 1 overall pick, although he has gotten on base regularly with a .384 on-base percentage.

MLB Pipeline has Bazzana ranked as the No. 20 overall prospect going into the 2026 season. He's an extremely patient hitter and has 20/20 upside at the second base position. Bazzana could be a candidate for his MLB debut in the second half of 2026, depending on how he looks at Triple-A Columbus.

Marcus Semien, New York Mets

Not much went right for second baseman Marcus Semien in 2025 in what ended up being his final season with the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star continued to decline offensively and finished with a .230/.305/.364 slash line, career-worst .669 OPS, 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 62 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 127 games.

Semien's 127 games played were his fewest in a full season since 2017 with Oakland, and his 15 homers were his fewest in a full season since 2018. The iron man -- Semien has played in a full 162 games three times in the last six full seasons -- might be succumbing to Father Time.

A foot injury ended his season prematurely, but he should be ready for the start of 2026 with the Mets. While fantasy managers shouldn't be banking on a late-career resurgence like George Springer in 2025, Semien can still provide moderate power/speed numbers as the Mets' starter at the keystone. Semien is best drafted as middle infield insurance now rather than a starting 2B in 12-team fantasy leagues.

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