With the 2026 MLB All-Star Game set for Tuesday, July 14, the race for second-base recognition is taking shape - and not everyone on this list is going to make the cut. Some players have already locked in starting spots for the Mid-Summer Classic, others are waiting on final votes, and plenty more will be left on the outside looking in. As Week 15 begins, these are the 10 second basemen standing out most.
Brandon Lowe has claimed the top spot after a huge start in Pittsburgh. In his first season with the Pirates, he’s been the team’s most productive bat in nearly every major offensive category, and he enters the week leading all MLB second basemen in home runs.
Right behind him is Brice Turang, who has put together another strong year for Milwaukee. He’s one of only two MLB second basemen with double-digit home runs and stolen bases, and his all-around production has helped keep the Brewers on top of the NL Central.
Ketel Marte checks in at No. 3 after shaking off a slow start. He’s now second among MLB second basemen in home runs, and Arizona will need that kind of continued pop if it’s going to stay in the NL Wild Card mix.
Xavier Edwards lands at No. 4 thanks to a steady, productive season in Miami. He enters the week third in hits among MLB second basemen and has been one of the Marlins’ most reliable offensive pieces all year.
Ernie Clement sits at No. 5 and has become a major part of Toronto’s lineup. His strong season has given him the best odds to start at second base for the AL All-Star team, and he’s continued to rank among the Blue Jays’ most consistent hitters.
Ozzie Albies comes in at No. 6 after a season that’s been big for Atlanta. He’s raked all year and delivered in clutch spots for the NL East-leading Braves, who will need him to keep producing as the season rolls on.
At No. 7, JJ Wetherholt has made a real impression in his rookie season with St.
Louis. He’s shown he can get on base at a high rate, and the Cardinals have plenty to feel good about with him emerging as one of their key offensive producers.
Luis Arraez is eighth, and the numbers explain why. The Giants’ versatile hitter leads MLB second basemen in hits entering the week, and if San Francisco becomes a seller at the trade deadline, his ability to handle multiple positions could make him a hot commodity.
Chase Meidroth is ninth after helping Chicago get off to a strong start. The White Sox are in first, and Meidroth has been part of that success while ranking tied for fifth in hits among MLB second basemen. He’s also done a nice job setting the table at the top of the lineup.
Jazz Chisholm rounds out the list at No. 10 for New York. The strikeouts are part of the package, but so is real power. He’s one of just two MLB second basemen with double-digit home runs and stolen bases, and his production has helped the Yankees stay in the AL East race.
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