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Dave Funnell
Author: Dave Funnell
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Welcome to the Way Too Early Rankings – Third Base Edition for November 2025. Here, I will go over my Top 10 at the third base position, reviewing what we’ve seen this past season, what we’re looking for this offseason, and what we can expect in 2026. I will be doing this for every position, so get ready for the ride.

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Past rankings:

Catcher  |  First Base  |  Second Base  |  Third Base  |  Shortstop  |  Outfield Part 1  |  Outfield Part 2  |  Utility  |  Starting Pitcher Part 1  |  Starting Pitcher Part 2  |  Closers  |

Way Too Early Third Base Rankings

1. Jose Ramirez – Cleveland Guardians

The third base position can have its warts later on, so securing one of the top third basemen in the league is a strategy worth exploring. If you’re afraid to take Jose Ramirez early in your drafts, don’t be, as he’s been a five-category stud for almost a decade now. The only real issue is his age, as he will be 33 years old in 2026, and Father Time may start to catch up eventually. Regardless, he likely has at least two more years of this gameplay, so fantasy managers are encouraged to ride the wave and enjoy.

2. Junior Caminero – Tampa Bay Rays

What Junior Caminero did last season was impressive, hitting 45 home runs with noticeable patience at the plate and a hard-hit rate to match the results. While he was producing league-winning numbers last year, there is some level of uncertainty heading into 2026, as the Rays are set to move back into Tropicana Field.

At this time, we don’t know what modifications will be made to the stadium, or if the team will replicate what they once had. It was always a pitcher’s park, and had been notably difficult for hitters to consistently get a good feel at the plate.

In addition to all of this, last year Caminero’s home and road splits were noticeably extreme, specifically when it came to batting average. If that continues next year, then his .264 batting average in 2025 could lose some of its steam, possibly making him a liability there. The good news is that these rankings are preliminary, and there’s still plenty of time to make adjustments. Once we learn more about the renovations to the stadium, we should have a better feel for Caminero’s season.

3. Austin Riley – Atlanta Braves

This spot in the rankings might feel like a stretch, but Austin Riley is a definite buy-low candidate for me this offseason. He did well to hit the ball hard last season despite finishing with just 16 home runs. A reminder that he had a broken hamate bone to end the 2024 season, and then suffered an abdominal injury late in 2025. The hope here is that this isn’t a trend and that he can go back to his old ways of playing close to 160 games a season. He also needs to stop swinging at bad pitches, as he struggled mightily yet again against breaking pitches in 2025. That said, he’s had elite seasons at this position before, hitting 108 home runs over three years earlier this decade. If he can stay healthy (he’s had unlucky injuries) and avoid bad pitches (he’s walked much more before), we could see him return to his former ways, making him a bargain in drafts.

4. Manny Machado – San Diego Padres

Manny Machado put his injuries behind him in 2025 and hit the ground running. Playing in San Diego doesn’t seem to matter to him, as he’s been able to succeed in Petco Park for years now. While he did struggle down the stretch this past season, the fact remains that he is as consistent as they come at this position, so feel free to slot him into your lineups and expect the same sort of high-power, moderate-speed output with a batting average that helps. He will turn 34 years old next season, so there’s a chance that this speed starts to disappear at some point.

5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – New York Yankees

With 29 appearances at third base, Jazz Chisholm Jr. does qualify at this position. What I wrote for him in the second base piece still stands, as his injury woes plus batting average deficit make him somewhat vulnerable to a higher ranking. Don’t get me wrong, the upside is immense, but there’s also a chance that he spends time on the Injured List, too. I’d prefer to draft players that (I think) will play more consistently.

6. Isaac Paredes – Houston Astros

This high of a ranking is dependent on something that I believe in. Let me explain. Baseball players are human beings like all of us. Anytime they head to a new stadium with a new team, it can take some time for them to get used to their new confines, their new team, and their new life in a new city.

It took him a while, but Isaac Paredes seemed to really enjoy Daikin Stadium, as everyone believed he would with the Crawford boxes in left field. His bat, swing, and profile are made for that place, and hopefully, with a healthy season this year, he can hit at least 30 home runs, with the possibilities for more. I’m predicting a breakout here… if he’s healthy.

7. Eugenio Suarez – Free Agent

What Eugenio Saurez did in 2025 was nothing short of magnificent, tying a career-high in home runs with 49 bombs. As of this writing, his next destination has yet to be written, as he is still a free agent. His future value will be determined by where he signs, as there is a chance he returns to the Mariners, which would lower his stock. Sure, he smacked 13 home runs in his short run in Seattle, but it’s a very difficult place to hit, as evidenced by his .189 batting average while there. And that really is the crux of the situation. He’s a pull-heavy player who uses his power to create runs, so where he lands makes a world of difference. He will be 35 years old next season, so this could be his final contract as well.

8. Maikel Garcia – Kansas City Royals

Maikel Garcia had himself a very impressive 2025 season, demonstrating his peak performance once healthy. It was revealed before the season that he had been playing through an elbow injury in 2024, and he had an operation to remove bone chips there. What we saw was someone who maintained his highs throughout the entire season, finishing the year as a much cheaper version of Jose Ramirez, helping fantasy players in all facets of the game. He is someone to watch for in drafts, but his cost will be much higher than it was last year.

9. Alex Bregman – Free Agent

Alex Bregman’s hot start to the season was cut short because of a quadriceps injury that cost him six weeks of action, and, upon his return, he just wasn’t the same player. Still, at the end of the day, a healthy Bregman is a damn good player, though how good has yet to be determined. His bat was tailor-made for his time in Houston, and heading into Boston seemed like the next best thing. He’s good enough to succeed anywhere, but how good depends on where he signs his next contract.

10. Matt Chapman – San Francisco Giants

This one is simple. Matt Chapman was playing with and through an injured hand, and as such, he struggled. Normally very healthy, Chapman played in just 79% of his team’s games last year, which is the lowest such number since the pandemic-shortened season in 2020. And, despite not playing as much as we’re used to seeing, he still managed to hit 21 home runs and steal nine bases. Look for him to bounce back and rise in some rankings.

Quick Hits

Jordan Westburg is a very good player and would have qualified to be in the top 10, but his injury history and inability to stay healthy are concerning… Ever since he was prescribed a pair of glasses, Max Muncy has been a better player on the field. Who would have thought that being able to see would produce quality at-bats? At age 35, he might still have one or two productive seasons left in him… The tale of Royce Lewis is one of potential mixed with sorrow and agony, as he just cannot stay healthy enough to reach his full potential. Anyone who drafts him this offseason will need a backup plan, just in case… Carlos Correa has seen his power dissipate recently, as his home runs per season have gone down every year since 2021. The good news here is that he continues to maintain a solid batting average. He’s also back at home with the Astros, which could ignite something in him and make him valuable again in the fantasy world… Nolevi Marte had a nice bounce-back season where he hit 14 home runs and stole 10 bases. The problem is that the underlying metrics are very uninspiring, and his eye at the plate is nothing to write home about.

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Dave has been playing fantasy baseball for many years and plans on doing so for many more.

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