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MLB: Top 10 Shortstops Right Now

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Citi Field on June 26, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

These are the top 10 SS in MLB entering the week:

1. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds

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)

De La Cruz has 14 home runs, 46 RBI, and 20 stolen bases.

2. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets

Jun 1, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts to hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Over the past month, Lindor has five home runs, 12 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

3. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City 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’ All-Star is slashing .278/.336/.469 with eight home runs, 37 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.

4. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies

Trea Turner, Philadelphia 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)

Turner has slashed .302/.361/.444 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.

5. Jacob Wilson, Athletics

Mar 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) fields a ground ball single hit by Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10, not pictured) during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images

Second in MLB with 95 hits, the Athletics’ rookie is slashing .367/.402/.517 with eight home runs and 38 RBI.

6. Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros

Apr 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) runs to first base on a single during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The past month has seen Pena post a .951 OPS with three home runs, 11 RBI, and eight stolen bases.

7. Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs

MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 30: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 30, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)

Swanson has 12 home runs, 36 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

8. Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

The Arizona shortstop has seven home runs, 46 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.

9. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run ground-rule double in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Betts has heated up over the last month with three home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases.

10. CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 20: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on April 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The Nationals’ shortstop has an .808 OPS with nine home runs, 22 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.