Manny Machado fantasy outlook 2027
Manny Machado ranks 68th overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 4th among third basemen, and 67th in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 25 HR, 74 R, 83 RBI, 9 SB, .247 AVG. In 2026 he hit .217 with 30 home runs and 5 stolen bases in 677 plate appearances. His quality of contact (.327 expected wOBA) ran ahead of his results (.310 wOBA), so there is room for better luck. At 34 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#68
of 1184
Third base
#4
of 85
Points leagues
#67
328 proj. pts
Dynasty
#74
Keeper value
Round 6
12-team draft
Batting: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | PA | R | HR | RBI | SB | BB% | K% | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 142 | 606 | 74 | 25 | 83 | 9 | 8.9% | 20.7% | .247 | .314 | .430 |
| 2026 | 158 | 677 | 82 | 30 | 91 | 5 | 11.2% | 21.3% | .217 | .303 | .407 |
| 2025 | 159 | 678 | 91 | 27 | 95 | 14 | 8.1% | 19.3% | .275 | .335 | .460 |
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2026 splits
His line by the hand of the pitcher and by park.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed pitchers | 160 | .229 | .300 | .400 | 5 | 33 |
| vs right-handed pitchers | 517 | .214 | .304 | .410 | 25 | 111 |
| Home | 329 | .227 | .313 | .392 | 12 | 69 |
| Away | 348 | .208 | .294 | .422 | 18 | 75 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA
.242
xSLG
.419
xwOBA
.327
wOBA
.310
wRC+
98
WAR
2.4
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Manny Machado
- #65Dylan CeaseSPTOR
- #66Wilyer AbreuOFBOS
- #67Braxton AshcraftSPPIT
- #69Carson BengeOFNYM
- #70Byron BuxtonOFMIN
- #71Ceddanne RafaelaOFBOS
Best fantasy teammates
San Diego Padres depth chart- #4
- #19Jackson MerrillOFSD
- #51Mason MillerRPSD
- #105Michael KingSPSD
- #131Adrian MorejonRPSD
- #177Nick PivettaSPSD
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Common questions
Where should I draft Manny Machado in 2027?
Manny Machado is 68th on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 6 in a 12-team draft, and 67th in standard points leagues.
Is Manny Machado a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 6 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Manny Machado eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at 3B. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Manny Machado play for?
Manny Machado is listed with the San Diego Padres, the starting third baseman on the depth chart.
More: 2027 third base rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 68th pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number