Chandler Simpson leads MLB stolen bases as De La Cruz struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Chandler Simpson continues to excel in stolen bases, leading MLB competitors with 35 for the season. He recorded 13 of those steals in the second half alone, reinforcing his role as a key asset for fantasy teams. Elly De La Cruz's performance has declined, as he is projected to fall short of 30 stolen bases this season, down from previous years. The report identifies the Blue Jays and Reds as prime targets for steals, highlighting trends in base-stealing capacities across the league. Updates on players like Esteury Ruiz reflect changing fortunes on the base paths.
- •Chandler Simpson leads MLB with 35 stolen bases this season.
- •Simpson has stolen 13 bases in the second half.
- •Elly De La Cruz may not reach 30 stolen bases this season.
- •Blue Jays and Reds remain easy targets for stolen bases.
- •Esteury Ruiz was caught in all four of his recent steal attempts.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Chandler Simpson is on fire, Elly De La Cruz less aggressive?
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