3 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values to Target (2026)

Since the rule change in 2023, stolen bases have skyrocketed. From 2022 to 2025, the league total jumped 38% — nearly 1,000 additional steals (3,440 overall). Even with the surge, speed still plays a critical role in winning fantasy baseball leagues. The elite five-category stars will cost you early picks, but several lesser-known speed threats won’t. If you prioritize power and pitching early, you can round out your fantasy baseball roster later with lightning-quick contributors who close drafts strong.

This piece highlights those players. They won’t lead your team in home runs or RBIs, but they offer strong value in stolen bases. Here are names going after pick 100 who should consistently pile up steals.

Fantasy Baseball Value Targets for Stolen Bases in 2026

Jakob Marsee (OF – MIA) | ADP 133

Jakob Marsee may not repeat his scorching debut, but the steals should keep coming. The Marlins’ center fielder burst onto the scene in August with 18 extra-base hits, 25 RBIs, and nine steals. He also dominated the minors, though few predicted the 1.058 OPS he posted in his first big-league month.

His production cooled in September, but his aggression didn’t. He swiped five bags on nine attempts and finished with 20 attempts over the final two months. Only Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. attempted more during that stretch.

Marsee’s ADP feels slightly aggressive for someone with just two MLB months of experience. Still, his minor league resume supports the breakout. The 24-year-old hit 14 homers and stole 47 bases in 98 Triple-A games before adding five more steals in Miami. He swiped 51 bags the year prior and 46 in 2023.

Batting near the top of the order against righties, Marsee should beat his ADP. The Marlins have little reason to hold him back, so 40-50 steals sit firmly in play.

Noelvi Marte (3B, RF – CIN) | ADP 150

If you’re drafting a player for 15-20 steals, he needs to bring power — and Noelvi Marte does. If he stays healthy, Marte can deliver across the board. He’ll likely hit second or third against righties, putting him in position to produce something close to a 75/25/80/16/.270 line.

Those projections are aggressive, but the upside is real. Marte runs hot and cold, yet even with a few slumps, he remains undervalued around Round 16.

Chandler Simpson (OF – TB) | ADP 166

No stolen-base list is complete without Chandler Simpson. He won’t stuff the stat sheet, but he may offer the highest pure steal upside here. Simpson swiped 104 bases in the minors in 2024. Last season, he stole 19 in Triple-A and added 44 more across 104 MLB games.

He offers almost no power and rarely walks, but he sprays singles and runs constantly. He’ll attempt a steal nearly every time he reaches base. Don’t reach before Round 16, but if you’ve built a power-heavy roster, he becomes a strong value shortly after.

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