2025 Second Base Preview

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at second base. Does Ketel Marte offer enough to target him as an early-round foundational piece? If you miss out on the other early options at the keystone, how long should you wait to address the position? Plus, which bounceback candidates and rookies make the most sense at a discount this year?

Rundown

1:32 ADP Tier 1 -- Ketel Marte Stands Alone

5:48 ADP Tier 2 -- Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien & Jordan Westburg

22:10 ADP Tier 3 -- Luis García Jr., Brice Turang & Luis Rengifo

34:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Andrés Giménez & Nico Hoerner

44:30 ADP Tier 5 -- Zack Gelof, Maikel Garcia, Gleyber Torres, Willi Castro, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, Jackson Holliday & Jonathan India

1:01:52 -- Buying Into Jackson Holliday in Year 2?

1:11:57 -- The Late, Late Second Basemen of Interest

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