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Kurtz, Soderstrom are top 1B options in fantasy

February 20, 2026 04:42 PM

Eric Samulski and James Schiano reveal the best first basemen in fantasy baseball in 2026, questioning if Nick Kurtz can duplicate his impressive rookie campaign and sharing why Tyler Soderstrom is an enticing sleeper.

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