Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards isn't a major power threat, but he gets on base and runs well, giving him plenty of fantasy value. He has also ascended into an everyday role, jumping from 70 games in 2024 to 139 contests in 2025. While his on-base skills slipped slightly during that span, he still posted at least 2.2 fWAR for the second year in a row. All in all, Edwards' 2025 campaign consisted of a .283/.343/.353 slash line, three home runs, 27 stolen bases, 95 wRC+, a 7.9% walk rate, and a 14.2% strikeout rate. The most glaring hole in his offensive profile is the lack of power; he has just four career home runs, posting a 0.4% home run rate. Still, his ability to reach safely and steal bases makes him an appealing name in fantasy baseball leagues. Plus, we can expect him to remain in an everyday role -- primarily at second base with some occasional shortstop appearances -- after Miami didn't really shake up its infield during the offseason. As it stands, Edwards ranks as the #12 second baseman and #100 hitter in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages should remain in an everyday role despite the team's addition of Kyle Tucker during the offseason. Pages played 156 games last year; all of them were spent in the outfield, and he did a decent amount of moving around. He logged 121 appearances in center field, 51 in right, and 27 in left. Of course, those numbers sum to greater than 156, indicating that Pages frequently switched positions mid-game. Presumably, he'll be doing less of that in 2026. The Tucker signing moves Teoscar Hernandez to left field, giving the Dodgers two everyday contributors in the corner outfield spots. As a result, Pages should get more consistent playing time in center field. He has shown that he can handle the position, as he posted 5 OAA and 7 FRV there in 2025. In addition to terrific defense, Pages had a strong season at the plate, slashing .272/.313/.461 with career-highs in home runs (27), RBI (86), and stolen bases (14). However, he did post a 4.6% walk rate and 21.6% strikeout rate. Outside of the far-from-ideal K/BB ratio, Pages had an excellent 2025 season, both at the plate and in the field. If anything, playing center field more consistently should allow him to develop a routine and could lead to even better statistics in 2026. As it stands, he ranks as the #42 outfielder and #93 hitter in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte had a solid season at the plate last year, and he should take on an even larger role during the 2026 season. Marte ultimately played 90 games last year, slashing .263/.300/.448 with 14 home runs and 10 stolen bases. He technically decreased his K/BB rate from 2024 to 2025, but he still struck out at a 23.6% clip while walking just 4.4% of the time. The 24-year-old was ultimately right near league-average at the plate, producing 101 wRC+. Defensively, he split time between third base and right field, performing markedly better at the latter. He finished the year with -2 OAA and -2 FRV at the hot corner, but just -1 OAA and 0 FRV in right field. FanGraphs' ZiPS projections estimate more playing time (115 games) for Marte in 2026, and specifically, we expect him to play more right field with Ke'Bryan Hayes slotted into third base. At the moment, Marte ranks #34 among outfielders and #78 among hitters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger endured a busy 2025 season in the majors, and he'll remain in a central role as the Jays take the field in 2026. Barger debuted midway through the 2024 campaign, so last year was his first full season in the majors. He played in a total of 135 games, slashing .243/.301/.454 with 21 homers, 74 RBI, 107 wRC+, a 7.2% walk rate, and a 24.1% strikeout rate. While he struck out more than the Jays and fantasy managers would prefer, he certainly made up for it with his power and above-average wRC+. Heading into 2026, we should expect similar offensive contributions from the 26-year-old. FanGraphs' latest ZiPS projections estimate that he'll slug 21 homers with a 109 wRC+, while bumping his walk rate up to 8.5% and his strikeout rate down to 23.2%. There's a lot of confidence in the bat, but a bit more uncertainty surrounding his defense -- specifically, where he'll play. Barger split last season between third base and right field, but the hot corner now belongs to free agent signing Kazuma Okamoto. Barger should get right field reps against left-handed pitching, but he could head to the bench in favor of Davis Schneider when there's a righty on the mound. These questions create a little bit of murkiness around an otherwise very encouraging profile for Barger, who ranks #105 among hitters and #48 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.