Fantasy Baseball Today

2026 First Base Preview! Rankings, Strategy, Draft Prep Guide (2/9 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Feb 9, 2026
A focused preview of the 2026 first base landscape with strategy on when to draft a top bat. Debate over rising names like Nick Kurtz and the frustrations around Vlad Jr. Park and role impacts on players such as Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Rafael Devers and Freddie Freeman. Breakouts, sleepers and bust candidates are highlighted along with late-round value targets and ADP trends.
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INSIGHT

Position Rebounded But Still Weak

  • First base improved in 2025 but remains historically weak compared to other positions.
  • The position is older and lacks breakthrough young talent, leaving it shallower than past eras.
INSIGHT

Depth Depends On League Slots

  • First base depth depends on league format and corner infield spots.
  • Adding a corner infield slot increases pressure because third base is thin, forcing more reliance on first base.
ADVICE

Lock A Starter In Rounds 3–4

  • Draft a top first baseman in rounds three or four to secure reliable production and remove lineup anxiety.
  • Target the established quintet (Alonso, Olson, Harper, Devers, Freeman) or Josh Naylor as a fallback.
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