Fantasy baseball updated Shortstop rankings for 2026

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A thrilling World Baseball Classic is in the books. But there's plenty more excitement on the diamond still to come. Fantasy baseball managers will look to exhibit the same kind of joy Team Venezuela did at the WBC as they set their sights on bringing home a championship of their own in 2026.

The most important step in preparing for this season's fantasy baseball drafts is getting to know the player pool, and figuring out which stars could potentially serve as franchise cornerstones on our rosters.

Similar to last season , there seems to be a pretty clear top three leading the way with Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. at the forefront of USA TODAY Sports' 2026 fantasy baseball rankings .

Let's dig a little deeper with USA TODAY Sports' Shortstop rankings!

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Fantasy baseball rankings: Top Shortstop in 2026​

All rankings accurate as of Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 4:05 p.m.

• 1: Bobby Witt Jr., KC
• 3: Gunnar Henderson, Bal
• 4: Trea Turner, Phi
• 5: Francisco Lindor, NYM
• 6: Zach Neto, LAA
• 7: Mookie Betts, LAD
• 8: CJ Abrams, Was
• 9: Geraldo Perdomo, Ari
• 10: Corey Seager, Tex
• 11: Bo Bichette, NYM
• 12: Jeremy Peña, Hou
• 13: Willy Adames, SF
• 14: Trevor Story, Bos
• 15: Konnor Griffin, Pit
• 16: Xavier Edwards-2B, Mia
• 17: Dansby Swanson, ChC
• 18: Jacob Wilson, Ath
• 19: Colson Montgomery, CWS
• 20: Xander Bogaerts, SD
• 21: Jose Caballero-2/3/O, NYY
• 22: Otto Lopez-2B, Mia
• 23: Ezequiel Tovar, Col
• 24: Carlos Correa-3B, Hou
• 25: J.J. Weatherholt, StL
• 26: Kevin McGonigle, Det
• 27: Masyn Winn, StL
• 28: Ernie Clement-2B/3B, Tor
• 29: Josh Smith-1B/3B, Tex
• 30: Anthony Volpe, NYY

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy baseball updated Shortstop rankings for 2026

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