With Spring Training set to begin in just a couple of weeks, three-time batting champion Luis Arraez continues to linger on the market. Having played out his final arbitration year with the Padres, Arraez always figured to be an interesting case in free agency.

Second base lacks a clear star for the San Francisco Giants, but depth, versatility, and internal options give the club workable answers entering 2026.

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

DETROIT — Second base has been a revolving door in Detroit. Over the last nine seasons, the Tigers have had eight different players lead the team in starts at the position. Gleyber Torres was supposed to be just another one-year fix.

Second base might be a weaker position, but these rankings still include some of the best hitters, fielders, and baserunners in the game.

The second-base trade market is heating up, with the Giants as a driving force. Looking to upgrade at the keystone, San Francisco reportedly has been engaged in trade discussions for both the Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner.

Below are the second base tiers for 2026, which depict a position that's painfully thin at the top but offers a multitude of intriguing late-round selections for those forced to wait.

Brandon Lowe's top-10 ranking as a second baseman signifies a significant acquisition for the Pittsburgh Pirates, indicating the addition of valuable long-term talent. His consistent power and on-base skills address the team's offensive shortcomings,