Fantasy Baseball Sleepers (2026)

Let’s get right to it. Here are fantasy baseball sleepers for the 2026 season for RBI.

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers to Draft

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.