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MLB State of the Position 2025: Every Team's 5-Year Plan at Second Base

Joel ReuterFeb 25, 2025

Veterans Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte and Marcus Semien remain the cream of the crop at second base, though there are some young up-and-comers capable of joining that top-tier group in the coming years.

Ahead, we've broken down each team's present and future outlook at second base, highlighting their current starter and their top prospect, followed by a prediction for who will start for each of the next five seasons.

Included with each top prospect is his tier ranking, which reflects where he was slotted in Bleacher Report's most recent farm system rankings.

Think of this as the team's five-year plan at the position.

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Arizona Diamondbacks

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Oakland Athletics v Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte

Present: Ketel Marte (Age: 31)

Marte posted a career-high 155 OPS+ with 36 home runs and 6.8 WAR in 136 games last season to finish third in NL MVP voting behind Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor. His current five-year, $76 million deal runs through the 2027 season and includes a $13 million club option for 2028 when he will be 34 years old.

Future: Demetrio Crisantes (Tier: 2)

With Geraldo Perdomo now signed to an extension and Jordan Lawlar knocking on the door for a middle infield spot, it remains to be seen where 2023 first-round pick Tommy Troy fits into the D-backs plans. Further down the line, Crisantes is a prospect on the rise who hit .341/.429/.492 with 36 extra-base hits in 92 games between rookie ball and Single-A last year in his age-19 season.

Five-Year Prediction: Marte (2025-28), Crisantes (2029)

Athletics

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Tampa Bay Rays v Oakland Athletics
Zack Gelof

Present: Zack Gelof (Age: 25)

After posting a 134 OPS+ with 20 doubles, 14 home runs and 2.6 WAR in only 69 games as a rookie in 2023, Gelof failed to match that level of production in 2024. He hit .211/.270/.362 for an 82 OPS+ while racking up an AL-leading 188 strikeouts, though he did tally 20 doubles, 17 home runs, 49 RBI and 25 steals in 138 games. With club control through 2029, he still has a chance to be a long-term piece.

Future: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (Tier: 3)

Kuroda-Grauer hit .428/.492/.590 with 25 extra-base hits, 24 steals and more walks (23) than strikeouts (18) in 53 games last spring at Rutgers before he was taken in the third round of the 2024 draft. His contact skills and steady glove could make him a solid utility player in the near future.

Five-Year Prediction: Gelof (2025-29)

Atlanta Braves

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Atlanta Braves v. Colorado Rockies
Ozzie Albies

Present: Ozzie Albies (Age: 28)

Albies missed significant time in 2022 (64 games) and 2024 (99 games), but those were both preceded by 30-homer, 100-RBI performances in 2021 and 2023, and he remains one of baseball's best offensive second basemen when healthy. His team-friendly seven-year, $35 million deal runs through 2025, but includes a pair of $7 million club options for 2026 and 2027, and he is a candidate to be extended beyond that point.

Future: John Gill (Tier: 3)

Gill hit a modest .250/.358/.330 with 18 extra-base hits and 40 steals in 90 games between rookie ball and Single-A in his stateside debut, and he is a name to watch in the coming years that could rise the ranks. According to Baseball America, he "has a better reputation from scouts" than those surface-level numbers might indicate.

Five-Year Prediction: Albies (2025-29)

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Baltimore Orioles

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Jackson Holliday

Present: Jackson Holliday (Age: 21)

Holliday struggled to find his footing as a rookie, hitting .189/.255/.311 for a 66 OPS+ over 208 plate appearances while spending a significant portion of the year back at Triple-A. However, he will still be 21 years old for the entire 2025 season, and there is a reason he was the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball at this time a year ago. Not all future stars find instant success at the MLB level.

Future: Griff O'Ferrall (Tier: 3)

A high-floor college middle infielder who ended up going No. 32 overall in the 2024 draft, O'Ferrall hit .344/.408/.443 with more walks (89) than strikeouts (88) as a three-year starter at the University of Virginia. With a 55-grade hit tool and a steady glove, he has a chance to stick at shortstop, but could end up as a utility player in Baltimore.

Five-Year Prediction: Holliday (2025-29)

Boston Red Sox

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Kristian Campbell

Present: Alex Bregman (Age: 30)

The Red Sox signed Bregman to a massive three-year, $120 million deal earlier this month, and the longtime third baseman is expected to shift to second base in his Boston debut. He had a 118 OPS+ last season while recording his third straight 4-WAR performance, and will now earn $40 million annually for the next three years.

Future: Kristian Campbell (Tier: 1)

Campbell was one of the biggest breakout prospects of the 2024 season, hitting .330/.439/.558 with 32 doubles, 20 home runs, 77 RBI and 24 steals while reaching Triple-A in his first full professional season. Now that Bregman is blocking his path at second base, he could start his MLB career in the outfield.

Five-Year Prediction: Bregman (2025-27), Campbell (2028-29)

Chicago Cubs

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Cincinnati Reds v Chicago Cubs
Nico Hoerner

Present: Nico Hoerner (Age: 27)

A slick defender with plus contact skills and good speed, Hoerner has racked up 13.0 WAR over the past three seasons. He is entering the second season of a three-year, $35 million deal, and with his potential replacement in James Triantos rapidly rising the minor league ranks, he could be a trade candidate before he reaches free agency.

Future: James Triantos (Tier: 1)

Triantos hit .300/.346/.427 with 36 extra-base hits and 47 steals in 115 games between Double-A and Triple-A last year, and while he does not have an obvious defensive home, his bat has put him on the doorstep for his MLB debut. The 22-year-old is an adequate defender at second base, but could also end up in left field.

Five-Year Prediction: Hoerner (2025-26), Triantos (2027-29)

Chicago White Sox

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Los Angeles Angels v. Chicago White Sox
Lenyn Sosa

Present: Lenyn Sosa (Age: 25)

Sosa hit .374/.398/.566 with four doubles, four home runs and 13 RBI in 88 plate appearances over the final month of the season last year, and he looks like the favorite to win the starting second base job heading into spring training. Veteran Brandon Drury is also in camp on a minor league deal and could play his way into a big league role.

Future: Chase Meidroth (Tier: 3)

Meidroth was acquired from Boston in the Garrett Crochet trade, and he has hit .285/.425/.408 with more walks (199) than strikeouts (180) in 255 games since going in the fourth round of the 2022 draft. The 23-year-old spent the entire 2024 season at Triple-A, and his on-base skills could be his ticket to winning a starting job out of spring training.

Five-Year Prediction: Sosa (2025), Meidroth (2026-29)

Cincinnati Reds

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Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates
Matt McLain

Present: Matt McLain (Age: 25)

McLain made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2023, hitting .290/.357/.507 for a 127 OPS+ with 23 doubles, 16 home runs, 50 RBI and 3.7 WAR in 89 games. He ended up missing the entire 2024 season recovering from shoulder surgery, but shook off some rust in the Arizona Fall League and is expected to be ready for Opening Day. He is under club control through the 2029 season.

Future: Sal Stewart (Tier: 2)

With a 55-hit, 50-power offensive profile, Stewart has significant offensive upside, and he hit .279/.391/.454 with 23 doubles, eight home runs, 46 RBI and 10 steals in 80 games at High-A. He just turned 21 years old in December, and should start the season at Double-A.

Five-Year Prediction: McLain (2025-29)

Cleveland Guardians

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Travis Bazzana

Present: Juan Brito (Age: 23)

With Andrés Giménez traded to the Blue Jays, all signs point to an open battle between Brito and Gabriel Arias for the starting second base job this spring. Brito has yet to make his MLB debut, but after posting an .807 OPS with 40 doubles, 21 home runs and 84 RBI in 144 games at Triple-A last year, he is ready to make the jump.

Future: Travis Bazzana (Tier: 1)

Bazzana hit .407/.568/.911 with 28 home runs and 66 RBI in 60 games at Oregon State last spring before going No. 1 overall in the 2024 draft. He made his pro debut at High-A and could make the jump to Double-A to open the 2025 season, which would put him on the door step to compete for a starting job next year on the strength of his 70-grade hit tool.

Five-Year Prediction: Brito (2025), Bazzana (2026-29)

Colorado Rockies

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Adael Amador

Present: Thairo Estrada (Age: 29)

The Rockies non-tendered Brendan Rodgers at the start of the offseason, then signed Estrada and Kyle Farmer to one-year deals to compete for the vacant second base job. Despite poor numbers last season, Estrada is just a year removed from posting a 101 OPS+ with 26 doubles, 14 home runs, 49 RBI, 23 steals and 2.3 WAR for the Giants.

Future: Adael Amador (Tier: 2)

Amador took a step backward at the plate last season, but still posted a respectable .230/.343/.376 line with 12 doubles, 14 home runs, 52 RBI and 35 steals in 100 games as one of the youngest everyday players at the Double-A level. Ideally, he would stake his claim to the starting second base job by midseason.

Five-Year Prediction: Estrada (2025), Amador (2026-29)

Detroit Tigers

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Gleyber Torres

Present: Gleyber Torres (Age: 28)

Torres tallied 16.1 WAR and slugged 138 home runs over seven seasons with the Yankees before hitting the open market for the first time in his career this winter. The Tigers signed him to a one-year, $15 million deal, and he stands as the biggest addition to an offense that ranked 19th in the majors in runs scored last year.

Future: Kevin McGonigle (Tier: 1)

McGonigle has one of the most polished hit tools of any player in the minors with a 65-hit, 50-power offensive profile, and he hit .309/.401/.452 over 328 plate appearances between Single-A and High-A as a teenager. He could stick at shortstop, but second base is his more likely long-term home. Hao-Yu Lee is the leading in-house candidate to follow Torres while McGonigle is still rising the ranks, and he hit .298/.363/.488 in 87 games at Double-A last year.

Five-Year Prediction: Torres (2025), Lee (2026-27), McGonigle (2028-29)

Houston Astros

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Los Angeles Dodgers v Houston Astros
Jose Altuve

Present: Jose Altuve (Age: 34)

Altuve signed a five-year, $125 million extension last February that begins this year, and that could very well take him to the end of his career as he will be 39 years old in the fifth and final season. There have been some rumblings about him potentially moving to left field this winter, and there's a good chance he will shift off second base before his contract is up.

Future: Brice Matthews (Tier: 1)

A first-round pick in 2023, Matthews hit .265/.384/.481 with 15 doubles, 15 home runs, 44 RBI and 32 steals in 79 games while reaching Triple-A last season. He could fit at second base, shortstop or third base, and with Jeremy Peña entrenched at shortstop and Cam Smith viewed as the third baseman of the future, the keystone might be his long-term home.

Five-Year Prediction: Altuve (2025-26), Matthews (2027-29)

Kansas City Royals

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Kansas City Royals v Cleveland Guardians
Michael Massey

Present: Michael Massey (Age: 26)

Massey posted a 105 OPS+ with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, 45 RBI and 1.6 WAR in 100 games last season, and he has the pop to serve as a secondary run producer behind Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez. He is a superior defender to newcomer Jonathan India, who will likely see the bulk of his action at designated hitter.

Future: Yandel Ricardo (Tier: 3)

The Royals gave Ricardo a $2.4 million bonus as one of the top 2024 international prospects, and with Bobby Witt Jr. entrenched at shortstop, he will likely shift to second base or third base in the coming years. The 18-year-old will likely make his stateside debut in 2025.

Five-Year Prediction: Massey (2025-28), Ricardo (2029)

Los Angeles Angels

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Christian Moore

Present: Luis Rengifo (Age: 27)

Rengifo has established himself as an above-average offensive player with the versatility to play all over the infield, and while injuries limited him to 78 games in 2024, he still hit .300/.347/.417 with 20 extra-base hits, 24 steals and 1.9 WAR. He will be a free agent for the first time next offseason, and could be a summer trade candidate if the Angels fall out of the AL West race early.

Future: Christian Moore (Tier: 1)

Moore hit .375/.451/.797 with 34 home runs and 74 RBI in 72 games as one of the offensive stars for a Tennessee team that won the College World Series. The Angels put him on the fast track in his pro debut, and he hit .347/.400/.584 in 110 plate appearances between High-A and Double-A. The 22-year-old could be the Angels starting second baseman before the 2025 season is over.

Five-Year Prediction: Rengifo (2025), Moore (2026-29)

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training
Hyeseong Kim

Present: Hyeseong Kim (Age: 26)

The Dodgers signed Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million deal after eight seasons in the KBO, then traded Gavin Lux to the Reds to clear a path to the starting second base job. He hit .326/.383/.458 with 26 doubles, 11 home runs, 75 RBI and 30 steals in 127 games for the Kiwoom Heroes, and the Dodgers clearly see enough potential to give him an everyday job.

Future: Joendry Vargas (Tier: 2)

The Dodgers have a handful of quality middle infield prospects in the system right now, and Vargas raised his profile last year when he hit .303/.406/.493 over 38 games in rookie ball in his stateside debut. He has played almost exclusively shortstop, but could outgrow the position if he loses a step once his 6'4", 175-pound frame fills out.

Five-Year Prediction: Kim (2025-27), Vargas (2028-29)

Miami Marlins

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Miami Marlins v Toronto Blue Jays
Otto Lopez

Present: Otto López (Age: 26)

López entered the 2024 season with just nine MLB games under his belt, but quickly staked his claim to the starting second base job, hitting .270/.313/.377 with 30 extra-base hits and 20 steals in 117 games while also playing strong defense (9 DRS, 5.8 UZR/150). The eventual arrival of Starlyn Caba could push Xavier Edwards from shortstop to second base and López into a utility role.

Future: Carter Johnson (Tier: 3)

The Marlins went over slot to sign Johnson to a $2.8 million bonus as a second-round pick in last year's draft. The 19-year-old has drawn some comparisons to Gunnar Henderson at the same point in his development, and his 55-hit 50-power offensive profile could make him a bat-first middle infielder.

Five-Year Prediction: López (2025-26), Edwards (2027-29)

Milwaukee Brewers

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Milwaukee Brewers v Arizona Diamondbacks
Brice Turang

Present: Brice Turang (Age: 25)

Elite defense at second base kept Turang in the everyday lineup as a rookie in 2023, and he took a nice step forward offensively in his second season, hitting .254/.316/.349 with 35 extra-base hits, 50 steals and 4.7 WAR in 155 games. He could shift to shortstop if the Brewers prefer to keep Joey Ortiz at the hot corner, but for now he is again set to man the keystone.

Future: Cooper Pratt (Tier: 1)

Pratt hit .277/.362/.406 with 26 extra-base hits and 27 steals in his first full professional season last year between Single-A and High-A, raising his prospect profile significantly a year after he was taken in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. Currently a shortstop, he could lose a step as his 6'4", 195-pound frame fills out, making him a better fit at second base or third base.

Five-Year Prediction: Turang (2025-29)

Minnesota Twins

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Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins
Brooks Lee

Present: Brooks Lee (Age: 24)

With Carlos Correa blocking him at his natural position, Lee will likely settle in as the Twins primary second baseman in the coming years. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 draft made his MLB debut last season and hit .221/.265/.320 over 185 plate appearances. He hit .290/.362/.480 over 191 games in the minors, and his polished all-around game should make him an impact player.

Future: Luke Keaschall (Tier: 1)

Keaschall hit .303/.420/.483 with 21 doubles, 15 home runs, 48 RBI and 23 steals in 102 games between High-A and Double-A, and he split his time between second base, center field and designated hitter. The Twins have shown a knack for developing offensive-minded utility players in recent years, and he could be the next to arrive in the big leagues.

Five-Year Prediction: Lee (2025-29)

New York Mets

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Luisangel Acuña

Present: Jeff McNeil (Age: 32)

McNeil has posted a 97 OPS+ with 3.9 WAR in 285 games since winning the NL batting title in 2022, and he is still owed $15.75 million in 2025 and 2026 with a matching club option and $2 million buyout for 2027. He has spent plenty of time at the corner outfield spots the last few years and could see more action there once some of the Mets young infield prospects push for playing time.

Future: Luisangel Acuña (Tier: 2)

The Mets acquired Acuña in the cost-cutting deal that sent Max Scherzer to the Rangers at the 2023 deadline, and he hit .308/.325/.641 with three home runs in 40 plate appearances in his first taste of the big leagues last year. He does not have the same upside as his superstar brother, but his polished hit tool and overall athleticism could make him the second baseman of the future.

Five-Year Prediction: McNeil (2025), Acuña (2026-29)

New York Yankees

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New York Yankees Photo Day
George Lombard Jr.

Present: Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Age: 27)

Chisholm could bounce between second base and third base, depending on who is on the mound for the Yankees, but for the sake of this exercise we're penciling him at the keystone. He posted a 130 OPS+ with 11 home runs and 1.5 WAR in 46 games after he was acquired from the Marlins last summer, and he has two more years of club control remaining.

Future: George Lombard Jr. (Tier: 2)

The Yankees selected Lombard with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2023 draft, and he is just scratching the surface of his offensive potential after hitting .231/.338/.334 with 32 extra-base hits and 39 steals in 110 games between Single-A and High-A. The 19-year-old has serious breakout potential heading into the 2025 campaign.

Five-Year Prediction: Chisholm (2025-26), Lombard (2027-29)

Philadelphia Phillies

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Houston Astros v Philadelphia Phillies
Bryson Stott

Present: Bryson Stott (Age: 27)

After a 4.3-WAR season in 2023, Stott ended up with an offensive line closer to his rookie season last year, hitting .245/.315/.356 for an 89 OPS+ with 19 doubles, 11 home runs, 57 RBI and 32 steals while continuing to play strong defense. The 2019 first-round pick could be an extension candidate in the coming years, especially if he can land closer to his 2023 numbers this year.

Future: Devin Saltiban (Tier: 3)

With Aidan Miller expected to shift to third base and Starlyn Caba traded to the Marlins, Saltiban is now the top middle infield prospect in the Phillies system. The 20-year-old has average-or-better tools across the board, and he hit .237/.346/.428 with 13 doubles, 17 home runs, 53 RBI and 22 steals over 97 games at Single-A in his full-season debut.

Five-Year Prediction: Stott (2025-27), Saltiban (2028-29)

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees
Nick Gonzales

Present: Nick Gonzales (Age: 25)

Gonzales spent three years ranking at New Mexico State before going No. 7 overall in the 2020 draft, and after a huge pro debut at High-A in 2021 his prospect star faded a bit when he struggled in the upper levels of the minors. He hit .270/.311/.398 with 19 doubles, seven home runs, 49 RBI and 0.9 WAR in 94 games last year, and enters camp as the favorite for the second base job.

Future: Termarr Johnson (Tier: 2)

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 draft on the strength of his elite hit tool, Johnson has batted just .239 over his first three professional seasons, though his elite on-base skills have propped up his game. He has a .390 on-base percentage and 18.6 percent walk rate in 252 games, and while he has fallen short of expectations so far, he is still only 20 years old and does not turn 21 until June.

Five-Year Prediction: Gonzales (2025-26), Johnson (2027-29)

San Diego Padres

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Jake Cronenworth

Present: Jake Cronenworth (Age: 31)

Cronenworth has bounced between second base (3,173.2 innings) and first base (1,881.2 innings) while also seeing some time at shortstop (428.2 innings) during his five seasons in the majors while earning a pair of All-Star selections. He will play primarily second base this coming year, but could shift back to first base in 2026 if Luis Arraez departs in free agency.

Future: Cobb Hightower (Tier: 3)

The Padres plucked Hightower from the North Carolina prep ranks with the No. 88 overall pick in last year's draft, and since he is already 19 years old, he could be put in the fast track similar to some of the team's other high-profile up-and-comers. With a 50-power, 60-speed offensive profile, he could quickly emerge as a top-tier prospect.

Five-Year Prediction: Cronenworth (2025), Free Agent (2026), Bogaerts (2027-29)

San Francisco Giants

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San Francisco Giants v Baltimore Orioles
Tyler Fitzgerald

Present: Tyler Fitzgerald (Age: 27)

Fitzgerald posted a 136 OPS+ and slugged 15 home runs in 96 games last year, tallying 2.8 WAR in a surprise breakthrough as the team's starting shortstop. The addition of Willy Adames pushes him to second base, and if he gets off to a slow start he could be pushed by Marco Luciano and Casey Schmitt for playing time.

Future: Walker Martin (Tier: 3)

A candidate to go in the middle of the first round in 2023, Martin ended up slipping to the No. 52 overall pick where the Giants went above slot to sign him to a bonus just under $3 million. He hit .218 with a 41.0 percent strikeout rate in his pro debut last year, but also tallied 17 extra-base hits and a .391 on-base percentage in 69 games.

Five-Year Prediction: Fitzgerald (2025-27), Martin (2028-29)

Seattle Mariners

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Michael Arroyo

Present: Dylan Moore (Age: 32)

With Jorge Polanco re-signed to play third base, the Mariners have an open competition for playing time at second base. Moore has been a solid utility man for several years, and he will compete with Ryan Bliss and Leo Rivas for playing time to open the year. Big picture, they are all just keeping the spot warm for one of the club's high-ceiling middle infield prospects.

Future: Michael Arroyo (Tier: 1)

Arroyo was one of the most productive hitters in the minors last year, batting .285/.400/.509 with 26 doubles, 23 home runs, 89 RBI, 101 runs scored and 18 steals in 120 games between Single-A and High-A. The 20-year-old capped things off with a strong run in the Colombian Winter League and will look to solidify his status as the second baseman of the near future in 2025.

Five-Year Prediction: Moore (2025), Arroyo (2026-29)

St. Louis Cardinals

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Cincinnati Reds v St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Gorman

Present: Nolan Gorman (Age: 24)

Gorman looked like a star on the rise when he posted a 116 OPS+ with 27 home runs in a 2.4-WAR season in 2023, but he took a significant step backward last year with an 85 OPS+ and a 37.6 percent strikeout rate. He is the leading candidate for the second base job to open the 2025 season, but could eventually shift back to his natural position of third base once Nolan Arenado moves on.

Future: Thomas Saggese (Tier: 2)

Saggese was part of the return package in the deal that sent Jordan Montgomery to the Rangers at the 2023 trade deadline. The 22-year-old is a .285/.354/.488 hitter in 1,887 plate appearances over four seasons in the minors, and he went 10-for-29 with two doubles and one home run in 18 games as a September call-up.

Five-Year Prediction: Gorman (2025), Saggese (2026-29)

Tampa Bay Rays

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Tampa Bay Rays v Detroit Tigers
Brandon Lowe

Present: Brandon Lowe (Age: 30)

Lowe has logged a 125 OPS+ over seven seasons in the majors, and he has averaged 33 home runs and 96 RBI per 162 games. The Rays exercised a $10.5 million club option this offseason and he has a $11.5 million option and $500,000 buyout for 2026, so he could end up on the trade block. Former top prospect Curtis Mead remains an option at second base as a post-hype sleeper.

Future: Brayden Taylor (Tier: 1)

With Carson Williams viewed as the shortstop of the future and Junior Caminero settling in at third base, Taylor might have to shift to second base once he is ready for the big leagues. The No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 draft posted an .858 OPS with 27 doubles, 20 home runs, 62 RBI and 29 steals in 114 games between High-A and Double-A in 2024.

Five-Year Prediction: Lowe (2025), Mead (2026), Taylor (2027-29)

Texas Rangers

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Texas Rangers v Seattle Mariners
Marcus Semien

Present: Marcus Semien (Age: 34)

Semien has piled up 17.0 WAR over the first three seasons of his seven-year, $175 million deal, and that contract will take him through the 2028 season and his age-37 campaign. He has been at least a 4-WAR player in each of his last six full seasons and is knocking on the door for 50 career WAR.

Future: Justin Foscue (Tier: 3)

Foscue will turn 26 years old in March, and while he has hit at every level in the minors, he went just 2-for-42 with 18 strikeouts in his first MLB action last year. With a crowded infield, he could end up in a utility role, though Josh Smith and Ezequiel Durán are also blocking his path for that job.

Five-Year Prediction: Semien (2025-28), Free Agent (2029)

Toronto Blue Jays

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Orelvis Martinez

Present: Andrés Giménez (Age: 26)

Giménez has five years remaining on the seven-year, $106.5 million extension he signed in Cleveland, and the back-loaded deal will pay him $23.6 million annually in 2027, 2028 and 2029. He has tallied 16.7 WAR over the past three seasons on the strength of his elite defense, and the Blue Jays could consider shifting him to shortstop if Bo Bichette departs in free agency.

Future: Orelvis Martinez (Tier: 2)

Martinez had an .869 OPS with 19 doubles, 17 home runs and 49 RBI in 74 games at Triple-A last season and made his MLB debut on June 21, but his season was cut short by an 80-game PED suspension. The 23-year-old still has one of the highest offensive ceilings in the system, but he will need to rebuild his stock on the other end of that suspension.

Five-Year Prediction: Giménez (2025-27), Bichette (2028-29)

Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals v Miami Marlins
Luis García Jr.

Present: Luis García Jr. (Age: 24)

García made his MLB debut a few months after his 20th birthday during the shortened 2020 season, and after showing flashes of his offensive upside, he turned in a legitimate breakout season in 2024. He hit .282/.318/.444 for a 115 OPS+ with 25 doubles, 18 home runs, 70 RBI and 22 steals, and he still has club control through the 2027 season.

Future: Seaver King (Tier: 2)

With CJ Abrams at shortstop and Brady House at third base, the most likely long-term home for King is either center field or second base after he played all over the diamond during his college career. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft made his pro debut at Single-A last year and could move quickly through the minors thanks to his athleticism and versatility.

Five-Year Prediction: García (2025-27), King (2028-29)

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