The 2026 MLB season is through four weeks. Numerous players are continuing their hot starts, while others are finding their timing and rhythm. The biggest stories are about the players who haven’t slowed down since the season started. Here are the top 10 second basemen rankings heading into week five.
Lowe’s stayed healthy and produced via the long ball. He’s always provided power from the second base position. The question is whether he can stay healthy throughout the season.
Hoerner is locked in. He’s been as hot as any MLB second baseman. Entering the week, he’s the Cubs’ best hitter.
Turang hasn’t slowed down following last season’s big year. This season, he’s doing it again with power and the ability to steal bases. He’s an early favorite to represent the National League in the All-Star game.
Edwards has shown the ability to reach base and rack up steals. He’s producing through this season’s first three weeks. Edwards will be a cog batting at the top of Miami’s lineup.
Jackson is locked in and producing. He’s displaying power and has already totaled his career high in home runs. He’s making it hard for his bat to come out of the lineup when Jackson Holliday returns from injury.
The veteran doesn’t steal many bases at this stage of his career, but he still produces power numbers. Altuve will be among the league leaders at second base. Houston is relying on their veteran early in the season.
Albies is starting quickly for an Atlanta team ready to compete for the NL East. Hitting near the top of the lineup, he will have every opportunity to produce. He will be a top 10 second baseman throughout the season.
Peraza has played an early role in the success of Los Angeles’ lineup. He’s getting on base and scoring runs. There will be regression for the Angels’ second baseman.
Marte is starting to turn it around. He had a slow start to last season as well. It’s only a matter of time before he starts climbing the power rankings.
The rookie is learning on the fly. He’s had highs and lows, but he’s showing his great potential. JJ Wetherholt will be in contention for National League Rookie of the Year.
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