Ben Rice and Miguel Vargas highlight deep first base resurgence in 2027 outlook
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

The 2027 fantasy baseball outlook for first base shows significant improvement, with young talents like Ben Rice and Miguel Vargas leading the way. In 2026, 16 players achieved an.800 OPS, a notable increase from previous years. Rice stood out with impressive stats, while Vargas improved his walk rate without increasing strikeouts. The position's depth has improved, allowing fantasy managers to navigate potential risks more effectively. Evaluations and rankings for the 2027 season are expected to follow as the fantasy draft season approaches.
- •16 players posted an.800 OPS at first base in 2026.
- •Ben Rice was one of the top-performing first basemen in fantasy.
- •Miguel Vargas enhanced his walk rate to 14.3% without striking out more.
- •The first base position shows greater depth compared to recent years.
- •2027 fantasy evaluations will provide further insights into player values.
- 1:06 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy baseball 2027 first base outlook: Ben Rice, Miguel Vargas lead resurgence at a suddenly deep position
"Young breakouts have revitalized first base, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season raises questions about his 2027 value
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