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MLB: Third Basemen Power Rankings

Mar 29, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third base Junior Caminero (13) singles to right field against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images

The 2025 MLB season has finished its third week. Many players are continuing at their torrid pace, while others are starting to come around; however, many are still figuring out how to overcome their early-season struggles. Below are the top 10 third basemen heading into Week 4. Please note, position players qualify for weekly power rankings based on a fixed number of at-bats accumulated in the previous week.

1. Isaac Paredes, Houston Astros

Apr 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a three run home run to left field against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Paredes finished last week with 11 hits, two home runs, and four RBI.

2. Junior Caminero, Tamp Bay Rays

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Junior Caminero #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays at bat during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)

Last week, Caminero had two home runs and three RBI.

3. Josh Jung, Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers hits a two run home run against Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Jung finished a strong week slashing .500/.500/1.000 with three doubles, one triple, one home run, and five RBI.

4. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

Apr 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado (13) hits a home run against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Machado finished last week with seven hits, three doubles, one home run, and four RBI.

5. Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA – MAY 14: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 14, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)

Last week, Riley finished with 11 hits, one home run, and three RBI.

6. Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox

Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Bregman capped off a solid week with three doubles, one home run, and eight RBI.

7. Luis Rengifo, Los Angeles Angels

Apr 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Luis Rengifo (2) hits a double during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Rengifo slashed .300/.318/.450 with two RBI.

8. Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Last week, McMahon registered one home run and two RBI.

9. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 08: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a one-run triple off Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Progressive Field on May 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Ramirez had a down week finishing with three hits and one RBI.

10. Gio Urshela, Athletics

Mar 28, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics third base Gio Urshela (13) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Urshela finished last week with four hits, two doubles, and three RBI.