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Top 80 third base (3B) fantasy baseball rankings, draft tiers for roto leagues (February updates). Nick Mariano's tiered 3B fantasy baseball draft rankings.
March is fast approaching as we enter the heart of the fantasy baseball offseason. At Rotoballer, we continue to update our rankings and tweak as spring training news continues to flow in. Today, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February rankings cover the top 80 third basemen for 2026.
Now that most players have reported to spring training, fantasy managers should expect to hear a lot of news, rumors, and hype this offseason on trendy picks or even a player having a hot spring. When should you take a chance on a third baseman who is on the rise, a top prospect, a player returning from injury, or an 3B who is set to bounce back this season? Find out where key third basemen such as Maikel Garcia, Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suarez, Noelvi Marte, Addison Barger, Caleb Durbin, JJ Wetherholt, and Mark Vientos are listed below in the latest rankings.
The third base rankings below are specifically designed for traditional roto leagues, put together by RotoBaller's lead MLB forecaster Nick Mariano. We're also writing fresh articles all throughout the off-season for fantasy baseball prospects, fantasy baseball dynasty, and so much more. Win more in 2026!
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Updated Fantasy Baseball 3B Rankings (February)
| Tier | Rank | Player | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Jose Ramirez | 3B |
| 2 | 2 | Junior Caminero | 3B |
| 2 | 3 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 2B/3B |
| 2 | 4 | Manny Machado | 3B |
| 3 | 5 | Austin Riley | 3B |
| 3 | 6 | Maikel Garcia | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 3 | 7 | Alex Bregman | 3B |
| 3 | 8 | Eugenio Suarez | 3B |
| 4 | 9 | Noelvi Marte | 3B/OF |
| 4 | 10 | Matt Chapman | 3B |
| 4 | 11 | Royce Lewis | 3B |
| 4 | 12 | Addison Barger | 3B/OF |
| 5 | 13 | Max Muncy | 3B |
| 5 | 14 | Kazuma Okamoto | 1B/3B |
| 5 | 15 | Colson Montgomery | 3B/SS |
| 5 | 16 | Isaac Paredes | 3B |
| 6 | 17 | Munetaka Murakami | 1B/3B |
| 6 | 18 | Caleb Durbin | 2B/3B |
| 6 | 19 | Jose Caballero | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 6 | 20 | Jorge Polanco | 2B/3B |
| 6 | 21 | Jordan Westburg | 2B/3B |
| 7 | 22 | JJ Wetherholt | 2B/3B/SS |
| 7 | 23 | Alec Bohm | 1B/3B |
| 7 | 24 | Brett Baty | 2B/3B |
| 7 | 25 | Mark Vientos | 3B |
| 7 | 26 | Carlos Correa | 3B/SS |
| 8 | 27 | Ernie Clement | 1B/2B/3B/SS |
| 8 | 28 | Miguel Vargas | 1B/3B |
| 8 | 29 | Matt Shaw | 3B |
| 8 | 30 | Josh Jung | 3B |
| 8 | 31 | Willi Castro | 2B/3B/OF |
| 8 | 32 | Colt Keith | 1B/2B/3B |
| 8 | 33 | Brooks Lee | 2B/3B/SS |
| 8 | 34 | Tommy Edman | 2B/3B/OF |
| 8 | 35 | Connor Norby | 3B |
| 8 | 36 | Chase Meidroth | 2B/3B/SS |
| 8 | 37 | Zach McKinstry | 3B/SS/OF |
| 8 | 38 | Jordan Lawlar | 3B |
| 8 | 39 | Josh Smith | 1B/3B/SS/OF |
| 8 | 40 | Marcelo Mayer | 2B/3B |
| 8 | 41 | Ryan McMahon | 3B |
| 8 | 42 | Jonathan India | 2B/3B/OF |
| 8 | 43 | Nolan Arenado | 3B |
| 8 | 44 | Nolan Gorman | 2B/3B |
| 8 | 45 | Jared Triolo | 1B/2B/3B/SS |
| 9 | 46 | Brady House | 3B |
| 9 | 47 | Brooks Baldwin | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 9 | 48 | Luis Rengifo | 2B/3B/OF |
| 9 | 49 | Javier Baez | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 9 | 50 | Ke'Bryan Hayes | 3B |
| 9 | 51 | Ronny Mauricio | 2B/3B |
| 9 | 52 | Sung-Mun Song | 2B/3B |
| 9 | 53 | Mauricio Dubon | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 9 | 54 | Miguel Andujar | 3B/OF |
| 9 | 55 | Blaze Alexander | 2B/3B |
| 9 | 56 | Gavin Lux | 2B/3B/OF |
| 9 | 57 | Casey Schmitt | 1B/2B/3B |
| 9 | 58 | Yoan Moncada | 3B |
| 9 | 59 | Max Muncy (SS) | 2B/3B/SS |
| 9 | 60 | Javier Sanoja | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 9 | 61 | Christian Encarnacion-Strand | 1B/3B |
| 10 | 62 | Jeremiah Jackson | 3B/OF |
| 10 | 63 | Thomas Saggese | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 64 | Otto Kemp | 1B/3B/OF |
| 10 | 65 | Edmundo Sosa | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 66 | Kyle Karros | 3B |
| 10 | 67 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 68 | Curtis Mead | 1B/2B/3B |
| 10 | 69 | Daniel Schneemann | 2B/3B/SS/OF |
| 10 | 70 | Graham Pauley | 3B |
| 10 | 71 | Alex Freeland | 3B/SS |
| 10 | 72 | Andruw Monasterio | 1B/2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 73 | Max Anderson | 2B/3B |
| 10 | 74 | Dylan Moore | 1B/2B/3B/OF |
| 10 | 75 | Darell Hernaiz | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 76 | Miguel Rojas | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 77 | Amed Rosario | 2B/3B |
| 10 | 78 | Jesus Made | 2B/3B/SS |
| 10 | 79 | Ezequiel Duran | 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF |
Fantasy Baseball Third Base (3B) News
Bo Bichette, New York Mets
New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette is starting at third base and batting third in the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the division-rival Miami Marlins, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com. Despite the injury to Francisco Lindor (hand) that could keep him sidelined to start the 2026 season, the Mets will keep Bichette at the hot corner.
The 27-year-old former second-rounder in 2016 had an injury-plagued year for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024 but bounced back nicely and led them to the World Series last season, slashing .311/.357/.483 with an .840 OPS, 18 home runs, 94 RBI, 78 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 139 regular-season games (628 plate appearances).
The move to Queens should be good for his run production near the top of a strong lineup, and as long as he stays healthy, he should provide around 20 long balls. Adding third base eligibility will help, too. RotoBaller has Bichette ranked as the No. 14 fantasy shortstop to begin 2026.
Kazuma Okamato, Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto is starting at third base and batting sixth in the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The Blue Jays will get Okamoto as many at-bats in spring training as they can before the 29-year-old reports to Team Japan for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Third base is his job to lose as he enters his first year in the major leagues, especially since Toronto could use Addison Barger more in the outfield with Anthony Santander (shoulder) potentially missing all of 2026. The biggest question is whether Okamoto's power will translate to MLB immediately.
He hit at least 27 home runs in each of his first seven seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball, but he only managed 15 in 2025 due to an elbow injury. Still, his combination of contact and power skills makes him intriguing near the heart of the Blue Jays' batting order.
Ramon Urias, St. Louis Cardinals
Free-agent infielder Ramon Urias is in agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year, $2 million contract on Saturday, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Urias will have a $1.5 million salary in 2026 with a $500,000 buyout on a 2027 mutual option. The deal also includes $2 million in incentives based on plate appearances.
The 31-year-old veteran will give the Cardinals infield depth behind JJ Wetherholt at second base and Nolan Gorman at third base this year. The Mexican infielder is coming off one of his worst offensive seasons, slashing .241/.292/.384 with a .675 OPS, 11 home runs, 44 RBI, 33 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 112 total games played with the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros. Urias is mostly valuable for his glove and doesn't offer much of a skill set for fantasy managers. You can avoid him in all mixed leagues in 2026.
Marcelo Mayer, Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made it clear that it's not a guarantee that infielder Marcelo Mayer will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Cora said Mayer "needs to earn" a job on the Opening Day roster and needs to "show some things this spring."
Specifically, the skipper said Mayer "needs to be better offensively than he was in the majors last year." The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2021 struggled in his first taste of the majors in 2025, hitting .228/.272/.402 with a .674 OPS, four homers, 10 RBI, and a 41:8 K:BB in 136 plate appearances.
Mayer is still a good bet to be on the Opening Day roster at either second or third base, but the BoSox will make him work for it. There is a buy-low opportunity for fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues going into Mayer's first full season in the big leagues.
Jordan Lawlar, Arizona Diamondbacks
According to Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar has looked quite comfortable in his move to center field. Peicoro noted that the early impressions are quite positive and that the former top prospect is getting "quick jumps" and is "showcasing his strong arm" in his position.
With the Diamondbacks having a crowded infield due to the emergence of Geraldo Perdomo and the trade for Nolan Arenado, Lawlar's best chance of seeing everyday at-bats is now in the outfield. Last summer, Lawlar appeared in just 28 games with the Diamondbacks and posted a .182/.257/.288 line.
However, across 91 career games at Triple-A, Lawlar has looked quite productive, posting a .328/.414/.576 line with 18 home runs and 24 stolen bases. Managers in deeper leagues should continue to monitor his progression in camp, as he could become the team's center fielder over Alek Thomas.
Ryan McMahon, New York Yankees
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon tweaked his batting stance in the offseason to "unlock" more power. McMahon had one of the widest batting stances last season compared to other major league hitters, which likely played a role in his disappointing season. After posting a .722 OPS with a .242 AVG back in 2024, McMahon's production took a dip in 2205, as he posted a much lower .693 OPS with a .214 AVG.
Additionally, the 31-year-old saw his strikeout rate climb to 32.3%, a stark jump from the 28.7% he posted back in 2024. Despite his struggles, McMahon continued to hit the ball very hard, as evidenced by his 50.5% hard-hit rate and 12.1% barrel rate.
The coaching staff hopes this slight tweak to his stance helps him return to his pre-2025 level of production. McMahon is a name to watch in camp as he figures to be the team's primary third baseman and could hold some sneaky power upside batting in a favorable park for left-handed hitters.
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