Austin Lowell | Thu, Mar 12th 2026, 7:08am EDT

5 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for RBI (2026)

While RBI aren’t the most difficult stat to come by in fantasy baseball, finding them at a discount can give you a major edge on draft day. There were 16 players last year who drove in 100 or more runs, along with another 15 who reached 90. That should allow you to snag around three players in a 10-team league who can reach 90+ RBI.

A big part of driving in runs comes down to situational hitting and where a player hits in the lineup. Being surrounded by exceptional talent gives a player a leg up on the competition in terms of knocking runs in. There are obviously the well-known sluggers who regularly drive in a bountiful amount of runs, but today we will be focusing on hitters who aren’t often talked about as top run producers.

With that said, let’s get right to it. Here are five sleepers for the 2026 fantasy baseball season for RBI.

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers to Target for RBI

Bo Bichette (SS – NYM)

Bo Bichette isn’t exactly a sleeper, but he offers excellent value in the ninth round. If he can stay healthy, the former Blue Jay is a lock for 80 RBI, with 100+ well within reach.

Bichette will regularly hit behind two of the best hitters in the league. With both Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto consistently getting on base in front of him, Bichette’s career .330 average with runners in scoring position will play nicely. He was even better last year, hitting .381 with runners in scoring position, which led all of baseball.

The recently turned 28-year-old not only has a knack for coming through in the clutch, but he also consistently hits the ball hard (48.8% hard-hit rate) and sprays it all over the field (29% pull rate, 31% oppo%). Bichette also rarely strikes out (14.5%), limits his weak contact (12%) and rarely pops out (3.9%).

The Mets’ new third baseman doesn’t steal anymore, but he can still be counted on for 20 homers, an excellent batting average and plenty of RBI. He’s worth targeting a round or two before his 86th overall average draft position (ADP).

Jonathan Aranda (1B – TB)

Jonathan Aranda is a professional hitter. He does strike out a bit, but the man has all-fields power and knows how to come through in the clutch. Aranda hit .367 with runners in scoring position last year, leading to 59 RBI in just 370 at-bats. The 27-year-old concluded his shortened season with a robust .316/.393/.489 slash line, good for a 146 wRC+.

So far this spring, Aranda is continuing that trend. The Rays first baseman is hitting .385 with a .929 OPS. Tampa Bay will likely bat him third in the lineup behind the newly signed Gavin Lux, who is penciled in to hit leadoff against righties, and on-base machine Yandy Diaz. Both hitters reached base at a clip above 35% last season. Similar to Bo Bichette, with a pair of high on-base hitters in front of him, Aranda should be granted numerous RBI opportunities.

Aranda also hits lefties. While not as well as he does against righties, Aranda still held his own with a respectable .274 average over 98 plate appearances.

The fifth-year big leaguer can be rostered at a slight discount because of his early exit last season. The time off cost him notably in his totals, creating the misconception that he’s less productive than he is. Aranda missed almost the entire second half of the season with a wrist injury but returned at the end of September and still finished with 10 RBI in 55 second-half at-bats.

Wilyer Abreu (OF – BOS)

The Red Sox are banking on a big season from Wilyer Abreu. Predicted to bat fifth in the order, Abreu will be hitting behind Boston’s elite. Since Boston now relies more on base hits and getting on base than power, Abreu should be left with bountiful RBI chances. Trevor Story and Jarren Duran both possess plus-speed as well, which should help them reach the plate when Abreu drives one into the gap.

Abreu is in a prime position to drive in 80+ RBI this season. Last season, the young slugger drove in 69 runs in just 115 games. He may sit occasionally versus lefties, but reports out of camp so far are that he is expected to start nearly every day.

Fantasy managers seem to have their doubts, as they’re still drafting him as if he’s a platoon player. Abreu produced a pedestrian .676 OPS last year against left-handed pitching, but did see improvement throughout the year. He only faced southpaws 68 times last season, but still collected 10 RBI.

Now entering his fourth season, my money is on Abreu having his best season yet. After clubbing 22 homers with 0.6 RBI per game last season, I like the Venezuelan-born outfielder to reach 25 dingers and 85 RBI this year. He’s a steal in the 23rd round.

Kyle Manzardo (1B – CLE)

Kyle Manzardo is another player flying under the radar who will drive in runs. Hitting behind Jose Ramirez on a nightly basis ups his stock dramatically. But now with George Valera (who’s having a terrific spring) and Chase DeLauter joining the mix, Manzardo’s RBI opportunities should further increase. We also shouldn’t leave out Steven Kwan and his .351 career OBP, who will likely hit three spots ahead of Manzardo.

Manzardo blasted 27 home runs last year while driving in 70. He didn’t play a full season and hit under the Mendoza Line against lefties, but he still hit for power against them. The Guardians first baseman blasted five home runs, three doubles and a triple against left-handed pitching over just 86 at-bats. Manzardo isn’t the flashiest selection, but he could reach 30 homers and 85 RBI with the projected expanded playing time.

Andrew Vaughn (1B – MIL)

Andrew Vaughn will be the Brewers’ starting first baseman this season. The club paid him $7.5 million in arbitration to return after registering a team-leading (while active) 46 RBI over 221 at-bats. Vaughn also hit over .300.

After struggling mightily in Chicago last year, the Brewers quickly traded for him and turned his career trajectory around. The former third overall draft pick became a productive ballplayer following the move. After hitting the ground running in his rookie campaign, Vaughn’s production tanked every subsequent season. Playing for the South Siders the last few years couldn’t have been easy, especially without any lineup protection or real motivation to win.

Now part of the Brew Crew, if Vaughn can build upon last season, he could be in for a banner year. Hitting behind the Brewers’ core, 85 RBI, as well as good numbers across the board (except steals), are well within reach. He is having a monster spring and could be a late-round sleeper that puts you over the top.

Austin Lowell is a featured writer at FantasyPros. For more from Austin, check out his archive.

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