Nasim Nuñez Fantasy Stats

With Luis Garcia Jr. moving to first base full-time in 2026, Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez is locked in as the team's starting second baseman to begin the year, according to MLB.com's Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie. Nunez is a former Rule 5 draft pick who has never seen consistent playing time. The 25-year-old former second-round pick by the Miami Marlins in 2019 is a switch-hitter who has played in 90 games the last two years in D.C., slashing .238/.329/.343 with a .672 OPS, four home runs, 14 RBI, 27 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in 170 total plate appearances. In 89 innings played at the keystone in 2025, Nunez didn't commit a single error, and he even made seven starts at second and six at shortstop during spring training. He may not be an upgrade over Garcia offensively at second base, but he certainly will be with his glove. If anything, Nunez could be an asset in NL-only fantasy leagues as a depth middle infielder for his speed.

Miami Marlins infield prospect Nasim Nunez won the Futures Game MVP award. The infielder supplied most of the NL's scoring in the MLB Futures game, driving in three runs off a bases-clearing double. The 2019 second-round pick is struggling with Double-A Pensacola this season, slashing .211/.330/.289 with four home runs, 31 RBI, and 47 runs in 76 games. The 22-year-old possesses elite speed, with 33 stolen bases this season. His hitting struggles leave him out of the mix in most dynasty leagues, but his elite speed makes him someone to follow.