Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero enjoyed a massive breakout campaign in 2025, and he should remain a top fantasy option at third base in 2026. Caminero occupied an everyday role at the hot corner last year, and he delivered enormous contributions with the bat in his hands. Across 154 games, he slashed .264/.311/.535 with 45 homers, 110 RBI, and 129 wRC+. He cut down his strikeout rate to a career-low 19.1%, which is an acceptable rate for a power hitter of Caminero's caliber. He finished the year with 22.5 fWAR at the plate and -0.4 fWAR in the field. His defense wasn't spectacular, but he played well enough that the Rays are able to justify playing him every day to get his terrific bat in the lineup. As it stands, he's the #2 third baseman in RotoBaller's fantasy baseball draft rankings, trailing only Jose Ramirez at the position.

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Puerto Rico native made the decision due to a lack of insurance coverage and a conversation with owner Jim Crane. Crane informed Correa of his uninsured status on Tuesday. "Jim called me and told me that he wants me to focus on the team and spring training," Correa said. "Obviously, he traded for me to win a championship here, and we had too many injuries as a team [in 2025]." Without insurance coverage on his contract, Correa would lose his $31 million salary if he were to suffer an injury during the WBC and miss the 2026 MLB season. The veteran infielder expressed frustration and noted that he had already begun facing live pitching in preparation to play for Team Puerto Rico. "I also understand the business side of things, and that's too big of a risk to take, to play with no insurance," Correa said. According to Rome, second baseman Jose Altuve also lacks insurance coverage on his contract, which is why he opted out of playing for Venezuela in the WBC earlier this week. Both Correa and Altuve, along with all WBC players on 40-man rosters, were evaluated by an independent insurer who was jointly appointed by MLB and the MLBPA. Correa is coming off a 2.6-WAR season split between the Twins and Astros. He slashed .276/.332/.402 with 13 home runs and 106 wRC+ across 144 games.

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran has already made 23 appearances with the organization, but now, he's getting ready for his first spring training as a Phillie. Duran was dealt from Minnesota to Philadelphia ahead of the 2025 trade deadline, and he instantly boosted his fantasy value by moving from a seller to a contender. With the Phillies, Duran immediately picked up more save opportunities. In fact, he had more save opportunities in 23 games with the Phillies than he did in 49 games with the Twins. He remained just as effective after the change of scenery, finishing the year with a 2.35 FIP, 10.29 K/9, 2.44 BB/9, a 65% ground ball rate, and a career-high 32 saves. He continued to effectively rack up strikeouts, limit walks, and minimize loud contact, which is a rare combination. The 28-year-old has cemented himself as one of the best closers in baseball, and in doing so, he has continuously elevated his fantasy stock. He ranks as the #3 relief pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

The Minnesota Twins have hinted that second baseman Luke Keaschall could make some appearances in the outfield during the 2026 season, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Keaschall was used solely at second base last season, largely because it was his first MLB campaign and he was coming back from Tommy John surgery. Now, though, he's 16 months removed from the operation and "feels much more confident in his arm strength and being smoother with his throwing actions than he was during the 2025 season," Hayes writes. A 2023 second-round pick out of Arizona State, Keaschall wasted no time making an impact at the plate during his debut season. He played in 49 games before injuring his thumb last year, slashing .302/.382/.445 with a 9.2% walk rate, a 14% strikeout rate, 134 wRC+, and 14 stolen bases. Given that he was one of the few bright spots of the Twins' 2025 season and is now fully healthy, he should work his way into the lineup on a near-everyday basis in 2026, even if he moves around defensively. He currently ranks as the #7 second baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.