Shortstop remains one of the deepest positions in Points formats, but separation at the top still comes from players who combine volume, power-speed production, and stable lineup roles. In this scoring environment, availability and balanced category impact often matter more than pure flash. The rankings below reflect expected 2026 value through that lens.
1. Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr. followed up his near-MVP 2024 with another elite season, posting a .295/.351/.501 line with 23 home runs and 38 steals across 157 games. While the power dipped slightly year over year, the overall profile remains one of the best power-speed blends in baseball. His durability, lineup role, and continued growth entering his age-26 season keep him firmly at the top of the position.
2. Elly De La Cruz
Elly De La Cruz remains one of the highest-ceiling players in fantasy despite a roller-coaster 2025. He still reached 22 home runs and 37 steals, but the extended midseason power drought and second half fade raised some new questions. The athleticism and ballpark keep the upside enormous entering his age-24 campaign, though the volatility is now more visible than it was a year ago.
3. Gunnar Henderson
Gunnar Henderson’s 2025 line was dragged down early after an intercostal strain delayed his ramp-up, but he showed stretches of elite production once fully settled. The speed growth to 30 steals adds an important Points boost to an already strong offensive profile. With his age and skill set, he remains positioned to deliver across categories even if the peak 2024 level is not fully replicated.
4. Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor continues to quietly deliver elite all-around production, finishing 2025 with a 31-31 season and strong run production at the top of the Mets lineup. His year-to-year consistency in average, power, and steals keeps his Points floor extremely stable. Now entering his age-32 season, the profile still supports another high-end campaign.
5. Trea Turner
Trea Turner claimed another batting title in 2025 while swiping 36 bases and maintaining a premium lineup role. The power dipped to 15 home runs, but the elite speed and contact skills continue to carry major value in Points formats.
Health remains the primary watch point after recent hamstring issues, though his sprint speed metrics show the wheels are still very much intact.
6. Zach Neto
Zach Neto’s 26-home run, 26-steal campaign in just 128 games showcased the loud-contact upside that keeps his ceiling high. The plate discipline still needs refinement, but the underlying contact quality supports the power growth. Entering his age-25 season, Neto carries legitimate breakout potential if the playing time stays intact.
7. CJ Abrams
CJ Abrams once again flirted with a 20-30 season despite missing time early in the year. His fantasy value continues to be driven by speed and improving pop, though the underlying contact profile suggests the growth may be leveling off. Even so, the power-speed blend remains highly useful in Points leagues.
8. Mookie Betts
Mookie Betts took a noticeable step back offensively in 2025, though he still provided useful counting stats while hitting atop the Dodgers lineup. The drop in stolen bases and hard-hit rate suggests the days of MVP-level dominance may be behind him. Even so, the lineup environment keeps his floor relatively stable entering his age-33 season.
9. Jeremy Peña
Jeremy Peña was on pace for a career year before injuries limited him to 125 games, and the improved batting average showed real growth in his approach. He remains a high-contact hitter with sneaky power-speed upside when healthy. If he stays on the field for a full season, there is room for him to outperform this slot.
10. Geraldo Perdomo
Geraldo Perdomo’s 2025 breakout came out of nowhere, highlighted by major jumps in power, speed, and run production. The improved plate skills and contact quality support much of the growth, but skepticism remains about how much of the surge is fully repeatable. Even with some regression risk, his all-around contributions keep him firmly on the fantasy radar entering 2026.
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