Fantasy Baseball Shortstop ADP Report: Witt, Lindor, Henderson and More

After just wrapping up a fantasy baseball average draft position breakdown of the third base position, let's keep things rolling and check in on shortstops.

We also have looked at outfielders and designated hitters. There was also a general overview article on ADP. Keep checking back in the days/weeks to come for more ADP analysis.

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Top-40 Picks

The first fantasy shortstop taken is Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. He is the fifth player taken overall, going at pick 5.5 on average.

Last season, he regressed a bit from 2024, but still delivered elite numbers across the board. There's no reason to expect anything less from him in 2026.

He's right there for the third pick in the draft, after Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. So Witt is worthy of a pick starting at No. 3, and is a great first-round pick wherever you land him after that.

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor is the second shortstop, going at pick 23.63 on average so far. That could drop after it was reported that he would miss time with a hand injury.

Even if he doesn't miss regular season games, he's still a riskier pick now with this injury concern. Lindor is a high-end fantasy hitter when healthy, so he's a good risk vs. reward pick. I personally would prefer him in the later 20s after his early-season injury.

Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson is the third shortstop taken, going at pick 27.13 on average.

Henderson was injured to kick off the 2025 season and he ended up underwhelming a bit, even though his average and on-base percentage weren't super low. I'm expecting a career season from Henderson, so I love his value right now.

Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz is another shortstop going in the top-30 picks, at 27.38 on average.

De La Cruz improved on his high strikeout rate in 2025, and he posted a lot of career-best marks. Fantasy owners are going to be hoping for even more from him in 2026, especially with a better lineup around him.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts is the last shortstop in the top 40, and he's at pick 35.63 on average.

Betts saw his numbers fall off a good bit in 2025, but he still was a good fantasy asset. His ADP is fair based on his production last season, and with him being capable of more, I like his value around that ADP.

Other Shortstops Taken in the Top 100

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto is the next shortstop off draft boards, going at pick 52.33 on average.

He too was injured to start the 2025 season, but when he returned, he posted some big-time numbers. If he stays healthy all season, he's capable of being a big-time draft steal, even if the team around him is pretty subpar.

Philadelphia's Trea Turner is the seventh shortstop drafted so far, going at pick 59.25 on average.

He had a big 2025 season and is set up for more success in 2026. Turner really offers pretty good value for what his ADP is and the production he can deliver, so getting him as your SS1 is a win in my eyes.

Arizona's Geraldo Perdomo is going at pick 64.5 after a breakout 2025 campaign.

It's the first real season-long success he's had in the big leagues, so now fantasy owners are wondering if it was a fluke or a sign of things to come. I like his outlook with the D-Backs, and again would be happy to have him be my SS1 in fantasy - I would however want a secondary option in case he drops off hard.

Texas' Corey Seager is being picked at 87.88 on average.

Injuries have derailed several years in a row for the stud infielder. He's a big-time risk vs. reward draft pick, meaning I would want another shortstop option if I landed Seager in my fantasy draft.

New York Mets' Bo Bichette is the last shortstop going in the top 100, at pick 96.25 on average. He will be playing third base now, so that added position versatility will make him that much better of a fantasy asset.

Bichette's fantasy outlook with the Mets isn't that different from when he was with the Blue Jays. If Bichette can stay healthy, I see him as a big-time draft value at his current ADP - I wouldn't be surprised to see that a lot higher as the regular season nears.

Other Draftable SSs

Outside the top-100 picks, there's a number of other draft-worthy fantasy shortstops.

Boston's Trevor Story sits at pick 107 right now. Injuries have held him back in the past, but after a 157-game slate in 2025, while producing good numbers, Story offers some good fantasy upside, albeit still with some injury concerns.

Washington's CJ Abrams is sitting at pick 123.86 on average. Abrams didn't take the step forward that many people expected last year - maybe that happens this coming year. He's a nice second fantasy SS, and his upside is a daily fantasy starter.

San Francisco's Willy Adames is going around pick 134. He regressed in his first season with the Giants, but provided enough pop to still be a nice fantasy asset. He's another good secondary fantasy SS, again with daily starting upside.

Miami's Xavier Edwards is also going around pick 134 right now. He's nowhere near the power threat the other fantasy shortstops are, but with a good average and OBP, plus stolen base potential and low strikeouts, Edwards offers really good fantasy value.

Houston's Jeremy Pena is at pick 135, so when the shortstops start being drafted, several are going off draft boards near this pick. He's coming off a career season, but also missed a lot of time with injuries. A fully healthy season could see Pena deliver high-end fantasy totals, and be a massive draft steal/waiver wire add.

Athletics Jacob Wilson is going near pick 160 on average. He was tearing it up in his rookie season before an injury slowed him. I expect him to keep improving, and think this ADP is far too low for him - I'd love to add him as a second fantasy SS.

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson is being taken around pick 169. He had a pretty solid showing in 2025, but he's just a secondary fantasy option at shortstop in my eyes. He can start in deeper leagues, but there's better hitting shortstops around to try.

Chicago White Sox' Colson Montgomery is at pick 178.5 on average. He showed some upside in his rookie season and many are hoping he can take his game to the next level in 2026. Being on the White Sox might hold him back a bit, but as a late-round pick in standard leagues, or in deeper leagues, Montgomery has some potential.

New York Yankees' Jose Caballero is going around pick 180 on average. He's the projected shortstop for the Yankees, but is set to hit near the bottom of the order - if he gets on base enough, he could be more than a deep-league fantasy asset. He should be eligible at other spots too, which only drives his fantasy value up more.

Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin is the last shortstop on the ADP list for now, going around pick 185. He's not projected to make the big league team right away, but his performance in spring training could change that. Griffin is worth watching this spring, and if he is going to make the team, his ADP will soar because he's the No. 1 prospect in baseball.