2026 Fantasy Baseball ADP Breakdown for Second Basemen

It's time for another fantasy baseball average draft position breakdown of a position. We will go over second basemen here.

We've already gone over first basemen, catchers, starting pitchers, shortstops, third basemen, outfielders and designated hitters, and looked at things overall. Check back soon for the breakdown of relief pitchers.

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Top-50 Picks

Only two fantasy second basemen are going in the top-50 picks in fantasy baseball drafts so far.

Arizona's Ketel Marte is going at pick 26.25 on average, and is the 22nd player overall on the ADP list. New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. is at No. 39 overall and is going around pick 44.

Marte is coming off a 2025 season in which he played 126 games. He had a .283 average and .376 on-base percentage, which were both solid marks. Marte had 136 total hits, including 28 doubles and homers, plus 72 RBIs, 87 runs scored, four stolen bases, 64 walks and 83 strikeouts.

Games played have been a bit of an issue over the past two years for Marte, so that's something to keep in mind if you want to use an early pick on him. A full healthy season from him should lead to him being the No. 1 fantasy 2B, so that's why he is drafted first at the position. It's a bit of a risk, but he could end up being a draft steal, so it's worth the gamble in my eyes.

Chisholm played enough at third base last season to be eligible there too, and that dual position eligibility gives him some more fantasy value.

He played in 130 games, posting a .242 average and .332 OBP. Chisholm had 112 total hits, including 31 homers and 15 doubles, plus 80 RBIs, 75 runs scored, 31 stolen bases, 58 walks and 148 strikeouts.

A full season from Chisholm could result in him being a big-time fantasy draft steal in 2026. I like his value around his ADP and would be happy to take a chance on Chisholm.

Others in the Top 100

Only three more second basemen appear in the top-100 picks.

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner sits at pick 61.25 on average. Milwaukee's Brice Turang checks in at pick 75.63, while Houston's Jose Altuve is sitting at pick 82.63.

Hoerner logged 156 games last year, and has played in 150 or more games in three straight campaigns. He had a .297 average and .345 OBP last year, along with 178 total hits, 61 RBIs, 89 runs scored, 29 stolen bases, 39 walks and 49 strikeouts. He lacks the pop many other second basemen have, as he only had seven homers - Hoerner had 29 doubles and four triples.

He's more of a contact hitter, but with fewer strikeouts, Hoerner produces plenty for good fantasy ownership. I'd be happy to grab him near his ADP, as he isn't quite the risk that Marte or Chisholm were earlier.

Turang delivered his best numbers in his third MLB season in 2025. Across 156 games, Turang had a .288 average and .359 OBP, along with 81 RBIs, 97 runs scored, 24 stolen bases, 66 walks and 150 strikeouts. He had 168 total hits, including 28 doubles, 18 home runs and two triples.

I love drafting Turang near his ADP, and like him more than Hoerner. If Turang can cut down on his strikeouts in 2026, he's got a chance to compete for the top fantasy 2B spot.

Altuve played in left field last year, so he is eligible there as well, adding fantasy value to his name. He played in 155 games, posting a .265 average and .329 OBP. Altuve had 156 total knocks, including 26 homers, 24 doubles and one triple, plus had 77 RBIs, 80 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, 55 walks and 109 strikeouts.

Altuve is on the back nine of his career, but is still a pretty solid fantasy asset. Getting him near his ADP is good draft value in my eyes. If his average/OBP bounce back, Altuve could be a pretty big draft steal.

More Draftable 2Bs

While there's not a lot of second basemen in the top-100 picks, a bunch of 2Bs are on the ADP list.

Detroit's Gleyber Torres is at pick 119.67 on average. He had a .256 average and .358 OBP over 145 games in his first year with Detroit.

He was a pleasant fantasy surprise, and it has helped him be drafted earlier in 2026. I think he offers good value near his ADP right now, but I'd still want to take another 2B probably.

Pittsburgh's Brandon Lowe (126 ADP), Baltimore's Jackson Holliday (128.75) and Atlanta's Ozzie Albies (129.25) are all pretty bunched up.

Lowe is on a team other than the Rays for the first time in his career- his outlook in Pittsburgh looks pretty good. Availability is the biggest thing for Lowe, so his ADP is fair in my eyes. I'd want another 2B for sure if I drafted Lowe.

Holliday improved in his second MLB season in 2025, but is already dealing with an injury this season. He's not expected to miss much time, but that injury should make fantasy owners more wary of taking Holliday - if he drops a bit, I wouldn't mind gambling on Holliday.

Albies struggles with availability, but got in 157 games last year - his numbers were not great though. He's capable of much more, but he won't be drafted high after what he did last year. You could stumble into a fantasy goldmine if he bounces back in a big way, but he's not a fantasy 2B to go all-in on for 2026.

New York Mets' Marcus Semien (131) and Minnesota's Luke Keaschall (135.8) are not going long after the previous three 2Bs.

Semien joins the Mets after a rough go of things in his final year with Texas. He played in just 127 games and posted a .230 average and .305 OBP. Semien is a bounceback candidate, but at 35 years old, I'm not expecting too much out of him.

Keashall enjoyed a nice showing in his rookie season, but injuries limited him to just 49 games. If he can keep excelling like he did when healthy in 2025, then Keaschall could be a major fantasy draft steal - I'd be intrigued to take a chance on him near his ADP.

Chicago White Sox' Lenyn Sosa sits at pick 145 on average, while Seattle's Brendan Donovan is at pick 149.8. 

Sosa did some nice things a season ago, but he isn't projected to be a daily starter for 2026 - that will be something to watch in spring training. If Sosa is only a platoon guy, he won't have much fantasy value as a right-handed hitter.

Donovan was sent to Seattle in a trade a few weeks ago - he's expected to play third base, and also should be eligible at second base and in left field. He's a versatile fantasy asset and has been a steady hitter when healthy over his career, so I really like his ADP, and would jump at the chance to add him to my squad.

Athletics' Jeff McNeil is at pick 166 on average, while Philadelphia's Bryson Stott is at pick 166.17.

McNeil has a better chance at playing time with the Athletics, but his fantasy outlook is down on a worse offense overall. McNeil is on the back nine of his career, but could deliver more in a more consistent role. He's a good deep-league asset, and could work into standard leagues in a hurry with good results early on.

Stott was OK over his 147 appearances in 2025. He's projected to be in a platoon for 2026 though, and if that happens, his fantasy outlook will take a noticeable hit. He's a better deep-league asset for now, but could get into standard leagues if he's playing and producing daily.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman (171), Miami's Otto Lopez (174) and Washington's Luis Garcia Jr. (177.67) round out the second basemen on the ADP list for now.

Edman has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons and is already dealing with an injury in 2026. He struggled with his average/OBP when healthy in 2025, so I see him as just a deep-league asset. He could be eligible at second and third base, plus center field, so while he might miss the beginning of the season, he could sneak into standard leagues with better results at the plate upon his return.

Lopez should be eligible at shortstop as well, which adds fantasy value to his name. He's coming off a 143-game season in 2025, where he regressed in his average and OBP, but showed improved power and overall production. He's a guy to keep eyes on early in the season, but is probably a better deep-league asset to start things.

Garcia logged 139 games last season and could get in a similar amount in 2026 if he's in a platoon, like he's projected to be. He might be a candidate for first base starts, which would add fantasy value to his name, so that's something to keep an eye on. He could be a sneaky-good fantasy asset, so don't forget about Garcia.