2024 third base rankings: Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley first off the board

Finding a third baseman can be a tricky proposition this season. Sure, there are several excellent options at the top, but many of the players eligible at the hot corner also qualify at other positions. So the supply could evaporate quickly if you aren't careful.

In the American League, Jose Ramirez's amazing consistency (24 HR, 28 SB in '23) and Rafael Devers' raw power (33 HR, 100 RBI) dominate the ranks. The Minnesota Twins' Kyle Lewis has the talent to join them, but must first prove he can stay healthy. Josh Jung of the Texas Rangers has been dealing with a calf strain early in camp.

In the National League, the Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley led the position last year with 37 homers and 117 runs scored. Manny Machado had offseason elbow surgery, but looks to be back in form this spring and should be at least able to DH on opening day. One major question is how the Cincinnati Reds will distribute playing time around the infield, where they have four players who qualify at third base.

2024 fantasy baseball third base rankings

1. Jose Ramirez, Guardians AL1
2. Austin Riley, Braves NL1
3. Rafael Devers, Red Sox AL2
4. Gunnar Henderson, Orioles AL3
5. Elly DeLaCruz, Reds NL2
6. Manny Machado, Padres NL3
7. Royce Lewis, Twins AL4
8. Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL4
9. Nolan Arenado, Cardinals NL5
10. Alex Bregman, Astros AL5
11. Spencer Steer, Reds NL6
12. Alec Bohm, Phillies NL7
13. Josh Jung, Rangers AL6
14. Noelvi Marte, Reds NL8
15. Ke'Bryan Hayes, Pirates NL9
16. Max Muncy, Dodgers NL10
17. Isaac Paredes, Rays AL7
18. Jeimer Candelario, Reds NL11
19. Brandon Drury, Angels AL8
20. Eugenio Suarez, Diamondbacks NL12
21. Matt Chapman, free agent
22. Jake Burger, Marlins NL13
23. Ryan McMahon, Rockies NL14
24. Junior Caminero, Rays AL9
25. Maikel Garcia, Royals AL10
26. Luis Rengifo, Angels AL11
27. Jordan Westburg, Orioles AL12
28. Wilmer Flores, Giants NL15
29. Colt Keith, Tigers AL13
30. DJ LeMahieu, Yankees AL14
31. Michael Busch, Cubs NL16
32. Ezequiel Duran, Rangers AL15
33. Yoan Moncada, White Sox AL16
34. Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL17
35. Brett Baty, Mets NL18
36. Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL17
37. Matt Vierling, Tigers AL18
38. Jon Berti, Marlins NL19
39. Anthony Rendon, Angels AL19
40. Nick Senzel, Nationals NL20

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