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2016 Fantasy Baseball: 5 Second Base Sleepers

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The fantasy baseball season is only a few weeks away. Some positions are absolutely loaded with talent, while others only have a few elite options. The latter can be said for second base, as the water gets pretty muddy after the big names come off the board. So to help you pick the best team this spring, here are five second base sleepers for the 2016 season.

5. Neil Walker, New York Mets

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Walker’s average will always sit around .270, but the veteran surprisingly has some pop at the keystone position. He has recorded 12 or more home runs in six straight seasons and will see plenty of hittable balls in New York.

Walker’s average will always sit around .270, but the veteran surprisingly has some pop at the keystone position. He has recorded 12 or more home runs in six straight seasons and will see plenty of hittable balls in New York.

4. Anthony Rendon, Washington Nationals

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Rendon was a popular first-round pick last spring, but injuries cost him the majority of the 2015 season. Luckily, he appears healthy and ready to reclaim a spot among the top 10 infielders. Take advantage of the big discount this year.

Rendon was a popular first-round pick last spring, but injuries cost him the majority of the 2015 season. Luckily, he appears healthy and ready to reclaim a spot among the top 10 infielders. Take advantage of the big discount this year.

3. Joe Panik, San Francisco Giants

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Among qualifying second basemen, Panik was third in batting average (.312), first in OBP (.378), fourth in slugging percentage (.455) and first in OPS (.833). Panik is the ultimate sleeper pick at the keystone position.

Among qualifying second basemen, Panik was third in batting average (.312), first in OBP (.378), fourth in slugging percentage (.455) and first in OPS (.833). Panik is the ultimate sleeper pick at the keystone position.

2. Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians

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Kipnis recorded a career-high .303 batting average last year, and even though his SB/HR numbers dropped a bit, the veteran still has 20SB/20 HR potential. Kipnis will be a steal outside of the top-five two-baggers this spring.

Kipnis recorded a career-high .303 batting average last year, and even though his SB/HR numbers dropped a bit, the veteran still has 20SB/20 HR potential. Kipnis will be a steal outside of the top-five two-baggers this spring.

1. Rougned Odor, Texas Rangers

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Odor has quickly established himself as an elite fantasy second baseman. He posted a .261/.316/.465 slash line with 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. Odor will be a bargain anywhere after the fourth round.

Odor has quickly established himself as an elite fantasy second baseman. He posted a .261/.316/.465 slash line with 16 home runs and 61 RBIs. Odor will be a bargain anywhere after the fourth round.

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