Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

2026 Second Base Preview

January 16, 2026·1 hr 17 min·5 clips

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. could steal 40 bases in his walk year despite a history of injuries.

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris preview the 2026 second base landscape for fantasy baseball, analyzing players from top tiers like Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ketel Marte to sleepers like Matt McLain. They debate aging curves, injury risks, and draft strategies, emphasizing the position's depth and late-round value opportunities.

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