Ranking the top 5 third basemen in MLB

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17 March 2026 at 19:16

The 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 25^th. Last season had many storylines, with tenured and rookie players having electric seasons. Baseball is the greatest sport in the world, and the upcoming season won’t disappoint. With a week and a half before the 2026 MLB begin here are the top five third basemen rankings.

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5. Eugenio Suarez, Cincinnati Reds

Suarez is the game’s streakiest hitter but possesses some of the best power in MLB. He led MLB third basemen with 49 home runs and 118 RBI a season ago. This offseason, the Cincinnati Reds made one of the best offseason signings, bringing Suarez back to where his career started.

4. Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs

Feb 11, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs Alex Bregman (3) hits live batting practice during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Bregman was off to a great start in 2025 before a quad injury forced him to miss the entire month of June. This offseason, the Cubs signed Bregman to a long-term deal and filled a glaring hole on the roster. If the 32-year-old is healthy, he will finish the season as a top producer at the hot corner.

3. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Machado has been as consistent as any hitter throughout his career. He enters 2026 with five consecutive seasons reaching 25+ home runs and 90+ RBI. The Padres roster may not be as competitive as recent seasons, but Machado will once again be the lineup’s best hitter.

2. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays

Sep 26, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

In his first full MLB season, Junior Caminero reached the heights of his scouting report. He finished the season with 45 home runs and 110 RBI. He is due to regress, but his potential can lead him to another 40+ home runs and 100+ RBI season.

1. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland third baseman is in the prime of his career and continues to produce big numbers. He finished 2025 with a second consecutive season reaching 30 home runs and 85 RBI while stealing a career-best 44 bases. It will take a historic year for another third baseman to dethrone Ramirez as the best in the game.