Top 80 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

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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.

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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.