2027 Fantasy 3B Rankings: Caminero Tops Thin Position — SkimNews
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- Junior Caminero (Rays) tops the 2027 fantasy 3B rankings after a second consecutive 40-homer campaign in which he nearly doubled his walk rate, with the author projecting a lengthy reign at age 23.
- Jose Ramirez (Guardians) was dethroned from the top spot he long held after his power vanished in the second half (just 2 HRs), though the author cites a broken hamate bone and intact contact/stealing skills as a partial excuse at age 34.
- Alex Bregman (Cubs) lands at No. 5 after midseason mechanical changes produced a .317 average, 17 homers, and 1.103 OPS over his final 43 games — numbers the author notes aren't fully projectable but make him trustworthy at a thin position.
- Curtis Mead (Red Sox) and Casey Schmitt (Giants) both had 2026 breakouts interrupted by midseason injuries, with the Red Sox having traded Connelly Early to acquire Mead just before he got hurt.
- The author concludes third base may actually be a deeper position than second base for 2027, with crossover players like Bryson Stott (11th at 2B, 16th at 3B) illustrating the dynamic, and only Jazz Chisholm as a significant 3B eligibility loss.
- Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) ranks 6th after a historic rookie season defined by defense and on-base skills, with his 5'9" frame and a restrictive home venue cited as the key questions for his power ceiling.
- Jordan Westburg (Orioles) lands at No. 20 despite spending all of 2026 recovering from a UCL tear and full Tommy John surgery in May, with the author noting hitters typically return fine from the procedure by spring training.
Why it matters: Fantasy drafters face one of the shallowest infield positions in 2027, with the author comfortable drafting only six third basemen — yet the analysis flips conventional wisdom by arguing 3B actually carries more upside than 2B. Caminero's second straight 40-homer season, doubled walk rate, and age-23 profile make him the rare anchor at a position where age-34 Ramirez, injured breakouts (Mead, Schmitt), and unproven rookies (McGonigle) dominate the next tier.
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