MLB shortstop power rankings entering week 8

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The 2026 MLB season is through seven weeks. While numerous players are off to hot starts, the Atlanta Braves have proven to be the best team in the league. There is a lot of baseball left, and player statistics and team performances will see a lot of movement. As the league enters week eight, here are the top ten shortstop rankings in MLB.

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1. CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals​

Abrams is having a great start to the season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in RBI and OPS. He’s been Washington’s best hitter through seven weeks.

2. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds​

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Apr 1, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) scores on a RBI double hit by designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe (not pictured) in the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

De La Cruz has become MLB’s best shortstop. He has a great combination of power and speed. Entering the week, he is tied for the home run lead among MLB shortstops.

3. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals​

Witt Jr. continues to be one of the game’s best shortstops. He has all the tools a team can want in a shortstop. Through seven weeks, Witt Jr. is getting on base and stealing bases often.

4. Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins​

Lopez is having a fantastic start to the season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in hits. He’s been a key contributor in Miami’s offense.

5. Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox​

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Sep 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery (12) hits a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

In his second season, Montgomery has shown why he was Chicago’s top prospect. Entering the week, he’s tied for the home run lead among MLB shortstops. He’s been a key contributor to Chicago’s early-season success.

6. Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres​

The veteran is off to his best start in recent years. He’s hitting for power and driving in runs. If he can continue producing, he can have one of the best seasons of his career.

7. Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles​

Henderson has struggled to consistently get on base, but he’s provided healthy power numbers. Baltimore is struggling in the AL East and needs Henderson to find more consistency. By the end of the season, Henderson will be a top-five MLB shortstop.

8. Zach Neto, Los Angeles Angels​

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Sep 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) heads out for the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Neto continues to put his power on display. His on-base percentage is lower than he wants, but it will improve throughout the season. The Angels hit the nail on the head when they drafted Zach Neto.

9. Jacob Wilson, Athletics​

Wilson is a hitting machine. He doesn’t possess insane power, but his bat-to-ball skills are some of the best in MLB. The Athletics need their shortstop to stay healthy if they want to compete for the AL West. He is battling an injury at the moment.

10. Jose Caballero, New York Yankees​

Caballero has run away with the starting shortstop job in New York. Early in his career, he was a platoon player who stole bases at a high rate. This season, he can set career highs across the board. He unfortunately hit the IL this week.

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