Top 10 first basemen ranked as MLB trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline nears on July 31, teams are optimizing their rosters for a playoff push. The rankings for the top 10 first basemen have been updated, reflecting recent performances. New York Yankees' Ben Rice leads the list, boasting top numbers in home runs and OPS. Other notable players include Willson Contreras from the Boston Red Sox at second and Matt Olson from the Atlanta Braves in third. Alec Burleson, Pete Alonso, and Munetaka Murakami are among those highlighted for their impact on their teams' playoff prospects. The rankings will continue to evolve as teams finalize moves ahead of the deadline.
- •Ben Rice leads MLB first basemen in home runs and OPS.
- •Willson Contreras ranks second, having a standout season with the Red Sox.
- •Matt Olson follows in third, consistent in home runs and RBIs.
- •Teams are finalizing rosters as the trade deadline approaches on July 31.
- •Alec Burleson and Pete Alonso highlighted for their roles in playoff races.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the top 10 third basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the top 10 second basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the top 10 first basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:07 PMRanking the top 10 third basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
These are the top 10 third basemen in MLB right now.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:12 PMRanking the top 10 second basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
The top 10 second basemen in MLB right now.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:38 PMRanking the top 10 first basemen in MLB ahead of the trade deadline
The top 10 first basemen in MLB right now.
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