Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 10 Third Basemen

Who are the top 10 third basemen entering the 2025 fantasy baseball season?

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) singles in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. / Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

After two months of baseball research, the 2025 MLB Hitter Projections have been released. This Google Sheet (request to view required) lists the top 14 batters for all 30 major league teams.

Our lineup view allows us to adjust hitters on the fly due to batting order changes and add or subtract playing time due to injuries. Here's a look at the top 10 third basemen according to our projections.

10. 2B/3B Maikel Garcia, Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) poses for a photo during media day. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

7 Home Runs | 45 RBIs | .274 AVG | 80 Runs | 37 Stolen Bases

9. 3B Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox third base Alex Bregman (2) participates in media day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

24 Home Runs | 79 RBIs | .262 AVG | 86 Runs | 3 Stolen Bases

8. 3B Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) looks on against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

25 Home Runs | 91 RBIs | .273 AVG | 74 Runs | 3 Stolen Bases

7. 3B Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alex Bohm (28) runs around the bases after he hit a two-run home run during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at BayCare Ballpark. / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

18 Home Runs | 92 RBIs | .294 AVG | 77 Runs | 5 Stolen Bases

6. 3B Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros

Houston Astros third base Isaac Paredes (15) poses for a photo at the Houston Astros media day. / Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

29 Home Runs | 88 RBIs | .240 AVG | 78 Runs | 16 Stolen Bases

Isaac Paredes Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Sleeper Alert: My first instinct on his outlook, before running through his profile, was to buy him in 2025. Like many other drafters, his success in power and RBIs in 2023 jumped off the page, and Paredes looked more comfortable at the plate last year. His first step is improving timing at the plate and stop diving under the ball. Torn, but with an open mind if the ball jumps off the bat in spring training.

5. 3B/OF Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

24 Home Runs | 77 RBIs | .263 AVG | 75 Runs | 30 Stolen Bases

4. 3B Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) flies out in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

31 Home Runs | 100 RBIs | .278 AVG | 87 Runs | 1 Stolen Base

3. 3B Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) throws to first for an out in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

35 Home Runs | 94 RBIs | .267 AVG | 94 Runs | 1 Stolen Base

2. 3B Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) runs to first base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

30 Home Runs | 93 RBIs | .285 AVG | 82 Runs | 7 Stolen Bases

1. 3B Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) hits a double during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. / David Dermer-Imagn Images

31 Home Runs | 108 RBIs | .280 AVG | 95 Runs | 31 Stolen Bases

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