The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1471 – 2026 Second Base Preview Pt. 2

by Justin Mason

February 5, 2026

2/2/26

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Framber Valdez signs in Detroit (2:15)

2026 SECOND BASE PREVIEW

Tier 4

Ceddanne Rafaela (10:30)
Brandon Lowe (16:15)
Luke Keaschall (22:10)
Matt McLain (27:45)
Jorge Polanco (34:00)
Xavier Edwards (discussed at SS)
Marcus Semien (39:45)

Tier 5

Gleyber Torres (45:25)
Bryson Stott (discussed at SS)
Luis Garcia Jr. (47:17)
Tommy Edman (51:15)
Brett Baty (54:40)
Brendan Donovan (discussed at SS)
Lenyn Sosa (58:45)

Tier 6

Jose Caballero (discussed at SS)
Otto Lopez (discussed at SS)
Ernie Clement (1:03:10)
Colt Keith (1:04:45)
Luis Arraez (1:10:45)

Tier 7 (1:15:15)

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Approximately 93 minutes of joyous analysis.