Justin Mason Third Base Ranks: 3/15/21
Drafts are in full swing and now I am 15+ drafts into the season, here are my current ranks for the second base position for 2021. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball.
See my other ranks here: C 1B 2B SS 3B OF SP RP
Justin Mason Third Base Ranks: 3/15/21
Rk | Player | Team | Position(s) | ADP | Notes |
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1 | Jose Ramirez | CLE | 3B | 11.4 | Easily a top 10 pick in fantasy this year. |
2 | Manny Machado | SD | 3B | 24.33 | In spite of what people think, he has never been anything but a stud. |
3 | Anthony Rendon | LAA | 3B | 43.54 | Safe floor and high ceiling |
4 | DJ LeMahieu | NYY | 1B, 2B, 3B | 33.58 | Landing back in New York was the best case scenario. |
5 | Nolan Arenado | STL | 3B | 35.15 | I don’t think the regression will be as bad as others do. |
6 | Rafael Devers | BOS | 3B | 44.54 | At somepoint he will hit 40+ bombs. |
7 | Eugenio Suarez | CIN | 3B | 83.23 | Power is legit, but that batting average cratering is scary. |
8 | Alex Bregman | HOU | 3B | 46 | Could be a guy that is hurt by the change in the ball. Could easily move him down further. |
9 | Yoan Moncada | CWS | 3B | 82.63 | COVID sapped him, but supposedly he is good to go. |
10 | Cavan Biggio | TOR | 2B, 3B, OF | 59.75 | Some concerns about where he hits in this lineup has me a bit concerned. |
11 | Max Muncy | LAD | 1B, 2B, 3B | 103.37 | Playoff performance makes me feel better about the disappointing 2020. |
12 | Alec Bohm | PHI | 1B, 3B | 104.98 | Perfect mix of upside and safe floor. |
13 | Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | 3B | 139.87 | Was really impressive in his small sample. |
14 | Matt Chapman | OAK | 3B | 117.6 | Injuries hurt him in 2020, but if healthy, he is a solid power bat that plays everyday. |
15 | Andres Gimenez | CLE | 2B, 3B, SS | 153.79 | Cleveland is a great landing spot for Gimenez. |
16 | Kris Bryant | CHC | 3B | 136.12 | Last year was disappointing, but as long as he is healthy, he should rebound. |
17 | Jeff McNeil | NYM | 2B, 3B, OF | 89.25 | The power outage and 0-for-2 on the basepathes has me very scared. |
18 | Tommy Edman | STL | 2B, 3B, SS, OF | 126.02 | I think there is enough pop and speed with a great flexibility. |
19 | Josh Donaldson | MIN | 3B | 205.75 | Health is the only thing I am worried about. |
20 | Justin Turner | LA | 3B | 217.17 | Back to LA was the best fit. |
21 | Jean Segura | PHI | 2B, 3B | 188.29 | The stolen bases aren’t what they used to be, but he is a solid contributor. |
22 | Gio Urshela | NYY | 3B | 159.98 | Expected to play this week which is a relief. |
23 | Austin Riley | ATL | 3B | 204.81 | Still young enough to improve. |
24 | Brian Anderson | MIA | 3B | 219.44 | Boring name matches a boring profile. |
25 | J.D. Davis | NYM | 3B, OF | 232.56 | Rumors of the Mets wanting to trade for a 3B and no DH makes me worried about his playing time. |
26 | Eduardo Escobar | ARZ | 3B | 283.4 | He isn’t as bad as he was in 2020 and not as good as he was in 2019. |
27 | Ryan McMahon | COL | 1B, 2B, 3B | 250.96 | The Swing change has me buying back in. |
28 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | TEX | 3B, SS | 287.02 | Locked into playing time now. |
29 | David Fletcher | LAA | 2B, 3B, SS | 221.87 | Going to lead off, but has no power or speed. |
30 | Carter Kieboom | WAS | 3B | 425.25 | I still believe in the talent and the price is right. |
31 | Willi Castro | DET | 3B, SS | 251.25 | Showed more pop than I thought was there and seems to be backing it up in spring. |
32 | Kyle Seager | SEA | 3B | 258.02 | Compiler that should produce just enough. |
33 | Jeimer Candelario | DET | 1B, 3B | 242.73 | Going to hit fifth and should accumlate a decent enough stats to be usable. |
34 | Joey Wendle | TB | 2B, 3B, SS | 306.23 | Strong side platoon is still a platoon. |
35 | Maikel Franco | BAL | 3B | 433.08 | Gets a huge bump with a job in Baltimore. |
36 | Yandy Diaz | TB | 3B | 431.08 | I don’t think we ever see the upside his muscles say is there. |
37 | Evan Longoria | SF | 3B | 363.48 | Injuries and platoon issues drops him a ton. |
38 | Luis Urias | MLW | 2B, 3B, SS | 376.69 | Should play every day, but bats at the bottom. |
39 | Erik Gonzalez | PIT | 3B, SS | 540.44 | Will play everyday in Pittsburgh, but there is limited upside. |
40 | Mike Brosseau | TB | 1B, 2B, 3B | 421.04 | May get more time with Choi down |
41 | Matt Carpenter | STL | 3B | 544.35 | No longer a starter with no DH in the NL. |
42 | Edwin Rios | LAD | 3B | 316.02 | Buried with Turner resigning. |
43 | David Bote | CHC | 2B, 3B | 458.63 | Super Utility guy that will have deep league value. |
44 | Marwin Gonzalez | BOS | 1B, 2B, 3B, OF | 475.87 | Super Utility guy in Boston |
45 | Josh Harrison | WAS | 2B, 3B | 605.92 | Insurance for Kieboom. |
46 | Isaac Paredes | DET | 3B | 494.44 | Likely heading back to the minors. |
47 | Rio Ruiz | BAL | 3B | 491.75 | Playing time is an issue with Franco signing in Baltimore. |
48 | Nolan Gorman | STL | 3B | 736.29 | The Arenado signing blocks him, but he is ready offensively. |
49 | Abraham Toro | HOU | 3B | 645.83 | Blocked, but I think he has some skills. |
50 | Spencer Torkelson | DET | 3B | 529.98 | Don’t know when or if he will be up this year. |
ADP is from NFBC Draft Champions over the last month
Justin is the co-host on The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and writes for Rotographs covering the Roto Riteup as well as other periodic articles. In addition to his work at Rotographs, Justin is the lead fantasy writer/analyst and co-owner for FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, and the owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. He is also a certified addiction treatment counselor. Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinMasonFWFB.
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