2024 third base rankings: Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley first off the board-InfoExpress
Finding a third baseman can be a tricky proposition this season. Sure, there are several excellent options at the top, but many of the players eligible at the hot corner also qualify at other positions. So the supply could evaporate quickly if you aren't careful.
In the American League, Jose Ramirez's amazing consistency (24 HR, 28 SB in '23) and Rafael Devers' raw power (33 HR, 100 RBI) dominate the ranks. The Minnesota Twins' Kyle Lewis has the talent to join them, but must first prove he can stay healthy. Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers has been dealing with a calf strain early in camp.
In the National League, the Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley led the position last year with 37 homers and 117 runs scored. Manny Machado had offseason elbow surgery, but looks to be back in form this spring and should be at least able to DH on opening day. One major question is how the Cincinnati Reds will distribute playing time around the infield, where they have four players who qualify at third base.
2024 fantasy baseball third base rankings
- Jose Ramirez, Guardians AL1
- Austin Riley, Braves NL1
- Rafael Devers, Red Sox AL2
- Gunnar Henderson, Orioles AL3
- Elly DeLaCruz, Reds NL2
- Manny Machado, Padres NL3
- Royce Lewis, Twins AL4
- Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL4
- Nolan Arenado, Cardinals NL5
- Alex Bregman, Astros AL5
- Spencer Steer, Reds NL6
- Alec Bohm, Phillies NL7
- Josh Jung, Rangers AL6
- Noelvi Marte, Reds NL8
- Ke'Bryan Hayes, Pirates NL9
- Max Muncy, Dodgers NL10
- Isaac Paredes, Rays AL7
- Jeimer Candelario, Reds NL11
- Brandon Drury, Angels AL8
- Eugenio Suarez, Diamondbacks NL12
- Matt Chapman, free agent
- Jake Burger, Marlins NL13
- Ryan McMahon, Rockies NL14
- Junior Caminero, Rays AL9
- Maikel Garcia, Royals AL10
- Luis Rengifo, Angels AL11
- Jordan Westburg, Orioles AL12
- Wilmer Flores, Giants NL15
- Colt Keith, Tigers AL13
- DJ LeMahieu, Yankees AL14
- Michael Busch, Cubs NL16
- Ezequiel Duran, Rangers AL15
- Yoan Moncada, White Sox AL16
- Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL17
- Brett Baty, Mets NL18
- Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL17
- Matt Vierling, Tigers AL18
- Jon Berti, Marlins NL19
- Anthony Rendon, Angels AL19
- Nick Senzel, Nationals NL20
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