Betts vs Abrams 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Another concerning development is that his stolen bases were in single digits for the first time since his rookie season. The Dodgers have so many dangerous hitters, it doesn’t make any sense to take chances on the basepaths, plus Betts isn’t as effective as he used to be running the bases.

His plate discipline remains elite, and he will hit in a very advantageous spot in the most powerful lineup in baseball. The Mookie Betts in 2026 might not hold up to the Mookie Betts from three or four seasons ago, but it is still very good.

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C.J. Abrams' Year

Drafted by the San Diego Padres, C.J. Abrams was traded to the Nationals in the Juan Soto deal. He has flourished in the nation’s capital, as he has at least 18 home runs and 31 steals in each of the last three seasons.

He struggles against left-handed pitching, but overall, Abrams hit chart is strong. He is never going to win you a batting title, but even with his batting average hovering in the .255 to .245 range, he won’t kill you in the category.

Abrams has been pretty consistent over the past few years, with nearly a 20/30 season each time out. At just 25 years old, he is just about to enter the prime of his career, and Abrams has already proved to be impressive, and the best might be yet to come. He has been a first-half performer to this point in his career, but 2026 gives him another chance to put it all together.

Team Context, Risks, and Draft Fit

Key Factors

The elites are off the board at the shortstop position when your turn comes up in this turn at the draft. While Mookie Betts has been a very reliable option in the past, his advancing age and declining production over the past two seasons are definitely a concern. The Dodgers don’t need him to be a huge star because they have so many stars.

The Washington Nationals are sure to finish last again in 2026. In a way that helps C.J. Abrams, as opposing pitchers won’t hesitate to give him something to hit, as there might be fewer high-leverage situations against Washington. He has been very consistent over the last three years and has shown the upside to be a 20/40 guy, even if he might fall slightly short of both plateaus.

Final Recommendation

To me, there isn’t much choice between a 33-year-old who has shown declining production and a 25-year-old who shows consistent numbers. Given the choice of the two, I am going to hit “draft” on C.J. Abrams first.

People Also Ask:

• Q: Who has higher fantasy value in 2026: Betts or Abrams?
  A: Betts edges with consistency; Abrams has the steals upside.
• Q: Mookie Betts 2026 outlook at 33?
  A: Reliable multi-category scorer with Dodgers lineup boost.
• Q: Betts vs Abrams projections?
  A: Betts wins AVG/R categories vs Abrams SB/HR strengths.