Top Fantasy Baseball Catcher Pickups for 2026 Season
Free agent pickups: Need help at catcher? Here's where to look
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Fantasy baseball managers looking for catcher help should consider Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets and Carter Jensen of the Kansas City Royals. Both players have shown promising offensive potential early in the 2026 season, making them valuable additions for teams needing depth at the catcher position.
- 01Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets) is showing improved contact and power, making him a top catcher option.
- 02Carter Jensen (Kansas City Royals) has demonstrated significant offensive potential despite early struggles.
- 03Jeffrey Springs (Athletics) is a hot starting pitcher worth adding for his upcoming matchups.
- 04Rockies hitters, especially left-handers like Mickey Moniak and TJ Rumfield, are attractive pickups due to favorable matchups.
- 05Noah Schultz (White Sox) and Javier Assad (Cubs) are promising deeper league pitchers to consider.
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Catcher is often a challenging position in fantasy baseball, and this season is no different. Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets, currently 36% rostered, is making strides with an 84.9% contact rate and improved offensive numbers, potentially making him a top-five catcher if he maintains his form. Carter Jensen of the Kansas City Royals, with a 20.3% roster rate, has shown power with three home runs but needs to address a high whiff rate. For pitchers, Jeffrey Springs of the Oakland Athletics has been exceptional, scoring 54 fantasy points early in the season, making him a must-add for his upcoming starts. The Colorado Rockies also present a favorable hitting environment, especially for left-handed hitters like Mickey Moniak and TJ Rumfield, who could be solid weekly pickups. In deeper leagues, Noah Schultz and Javier Assad are worth considering for their potential upside.
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Fantasy managers looking to improve their catching situation can find valuable options in Alvarez and Jensen, which could enhance their team's performance.
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