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Entering week 8 of the 2026 MLB season, CJ Abrams leads shortstop rankings, followed by Elly De La Cruz. The Atlanta Braves are currently the top team in the league.
The 2026 MLB season is through seven weeks. While numerous players are off to hot starts, the Atlanta Braves have proven to be the best team in the league. There is a lot of baseball left, and player statistics and team performances will see a lot of movement. As the league enters week eight, here are the top ten shortstop rankings in MLB.
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Abrams is having a great start to the season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in RBI and OPS. He’s been Washington’s best hitter through seven weeks.
De La Cruz has become MLB’s best shortstop. He has a great combination of power and speed. Entering the week, he is tied for the home run lead among MLB shortstops.
Witt Jr. continues to be one of the game’s best shortstops. He has all the tools a team can want in a shortstop. Through seven weeks, Witt Jr. is getting on base and stealing bases often.
CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals is leading the MLB shortstop rankings entering week 8.
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Lopez is having a fantastic start to the season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in hits. He’s been a key contributor in Miami’s offense.

In his second season, Montgomery has shown why he was Chicago’s top prospect. Entering the week, he’s tied for the home run lead among MLB shortstops. He’s been a key contributor to Chicago’s early-season success.
The veteran is off to his best start in recent years. He’s hitting for power and driving in runs. If he can continue producing, he can have one of the best seasons of his career.
Henderson has struggled to consistently get on base, but he’s provided healthy power numbers. Baltimore is struggling in the AL East and needs Henderson to find more consistency. By the end of the season, Henderson will be a top-five MLB shortstop.
Neto continues to put his power on display. His on-base percentage is lower than he wants, but it will improve throughout the season. The Angels hit the nail on the head when they drafted Zach Neto.
Wilson is a hitting machine. He doesn’t possess insane power, but his bat-to-ball skills are some of the best in MLB. The Athletics need their shortstop to stay healthy if they want to compete for the AL West. He is battling an injury at the moment.
Caballero has run away with the starting shortstop job in New York. Early in his career, he was a platoon player who stole bases at a high rate. This season, he can set career highs across the board. He unfortunately hit the IL this week.