3 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers (2026)

I’ve tried to avoid the more obvious names, so hopefully this helps you uncover some less-heralded run scorers as your draft unfolds. Without further ado, here are fantasy baseball sleepers and value picks, including a pair of unexpected run producers, to target for runs scored.

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers To Draft

Ian Happ (OF – CHC)

Ian Happ is one of those mid-round players who may not be flashy, but he does everything reasonably well, including scoring runs. The switch-hitting outfielder rarely takes a day off (averaging 155 games per year since 2022), walks at a strong clip (13.1 BB%), and hits in the middle of a solid lineup.

Happ has been especially consistent in the runs department, topping 85 runs in each of the past three seasons. The 32-year-old also cleared 20 homers in each of those campaigns. He probably won’t steal more than 10 bases or hit above .250, but Happ is nearly a lock for another 85-run season. He’s a steady option around pick 150.

Steven Kwan (OF – CLE)

Steven Kwan had a down year by his standards last season. The 28-year-old still hit .272 with 81 runs and 21 steals, but he had surpassed those marks in each of the previous three seasons. Kwan wasn’t alone, outside of Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo, not a single Guardians regular posted an OPS above .700 (Kwan’s was .705).

With younger players gaining experience and the additions of George Valera, Chase DeLauter, and Rhys Hoskins, the offense should improve. Kwan’s strikeout rate consistently sits below 10%, so a return to a .300 average is well within reach.

With a few more hits and better production behind him, a 90-run season is easy to envision. Kwan missed some time in 2024, but he’s otherwise been durable throughout his career. If he returns to form, he’ll easily outperform his current 158 ADP.

Xavier Edwards (2B, SS – MIA)

Xavier Edwards is capable of hitting .300 and scoring close to 100 runs. The youthful infielder rarely strikes out (14%), sprays line drives all over the field (25% line-drive rate, 31% pull rate), and has speed to burn (27 steals). Edwards is a bit of a throwback, reminiscent of old-school leadoff hitters who simply get on base and score runs.

Whether he hits first or second in the lineup shouldn’t impact his run totals too much. Either way, Edwards should have enough support behind him to cross the plate consistently. The switch-hitter scored 75 runs last year in just 139 games. With another 10-15 games under his belt, the 26-year-old could be in for a banner year. He’s a nice sleeper once the top eight second basemen are off the board.