Can Zach Neto crack the top five shortstops heading into the 2026 fantasy baseball season? Dominic Martino and Matthew Ahne go head-to-head as they dissect the latest shortstop rankings, weighing Neto’s power-speed upside against established stars like Trea Turner and Corey Seager. The debate heats up as they explore whether Ellly De La Cruz’s sky-high ceiling outweighs his risk at a first-round ADP, and if Francisco Lindor’s reliable production is the smarter, safer pick.

Digging deeper, the hosts spotlight rising talents Maikel Garcia and Jeremy Peña, analyzing lineup positions, counting stats, and underlying metrics to reveal which young shortstop could break out in 2026. With insights on barrel rates, sprint speed, and value picks, this episode delivers must-hear advice for locking in your fantasy baseball draft strategy. Don’t miss these expert takes on MLB’s most dynamic position battle!

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00:00 "Zach Neto's Case for Top Five"

04:25 Zach Neto's 30-30 Potential

09:26 "Turner vs. Neto Debate"

14:14 "Pena and Garcia Discussion"

18:31 "Pena vs. Garcia: Stats Debate"

20:59 "Baseball Star's Endurance Challenges"

24:24 "Elly's Performance and Expectations"

29:20 "Draft Strategy: Elly vs. Lindor"

30:26 "Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Preview"

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