Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball 2026 Second Base Preview
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Jan 16, 2026 A lively look at second base ADP tiers and who might be over- or undervalued. They debate Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s 30-30 upside versus Ketel Marte's steadiness. Breakout cases, injury questions, and platoon issues for mid-tier names get examined. Deep-league targets, prospects and late-round darts are highlighted for draft strategy decisions.
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Keaschall Mirrors Hoerner's Profile
- Luke Keaschall projects as a Nico Hoerner-type: contact-first, limited but present power, and reliable steals due to elite sprint speed. He likely offers similar value to Horner but often drafts later.
Albies Could Rebound; Stott Is Safer
- Ozzie Albies may be undervalued after wrist issues; his second-half pop suggests a bounce-back is plausible. Bryson Stott presents a steadier, younger alternative with consistent playing time and speed.
Lau Is Format-Specific Power
- Brandon Lau supplies clear right-handed power but suffers persistent lefty splits and injury history that limit value in weekly leagues. He's format-sensitive: stronger in daily-moves formats where platoons hurt less.