NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 17, 2023 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Reds 8-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
These are your MLB stolen bases leaders entering play on Tuesday:
Oneil Cruz, Pirates
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates watches his home run in the top of the sixth inning off Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Urakami/Getty Images)
Cruz has taken his game to a new level, with 23 steals this season.
Jose Caballero, Rays
May 24, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero (77) fields the ball against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Rays utility man has 21 steals.
Luis Robert, White Sox
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 08: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees during game one of a double header at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Robert has stolen 21 bases this season.
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – APRIL 20: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals hits an infield single during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
The Royals SS has 20 steals this year.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
May 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The Cubs star has 21 steals this season.
Chandler Simpson, Rays
Apr 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson (14) dives to score on a wild pitch during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
He may be the fastest man in baseball and he has 19 steals in 31 games.
Elly De La Cruz, Reds
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Elly has 19 steals on the year.
Jose Ramirez, 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)
The Guardians super star has 18 steals.
Victor Scott, Cardinals
Apr 21, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) steals second base against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The Cards speedster has 17 steals this season.
Trea Turner, Phillies
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 05: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 05, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Phillies SS has 17 steals this year.
Kyle Tucker, Cubs
Mar 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Tucker is having an amazing season in his contract year, and 16 SB only adds to the resume.
Brice Turang, Brewers
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) hits a two RBI double in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Brewers infielder has 15 steals.
Jorge Mateo, Orioles
May 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) hits a single during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
The Orioles utility man has 14 SB this season.
6 Players tied with 13:
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA – MARCH 06: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the first inning during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on March 06, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images)
Jarren Duran, Jackson Chourio, Maikel Garcia, Nico Hoerner, Francisco Lindor, Jeremy Pena
