X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 10)

Mark Hulet's top 30 fantasy baseball prospects rankings list for Week 10. These MLB rookies, prospects and call-ups should make impacts in 2019 redraft leagues.

It was a quiet week for prospect promotions and catcher Will Smith was the only position player who was promoted and stuck. He’s had some swing-and-miss to his game but he’s hitting .286 with a home run through his first 14 MLB at-bats.

Jon Duplantier got another recall to The Show and was gifted with his first MLB start. He held his own but still allowed three runs over five innings. Nathaniel Lowe had a whirlwind week and was recalled for just one game with the Rays.

Forrest Whitley dropped the furthest this week and barely hung on to a Top 30 slot. The biggest movements upward came from Willi Castro, Bobby Bradley, and Brendan McKay. Minnesota added a new prospect at the tail end of the list and his last name will be familiar to many of you.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and resources:

 

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (1-10)

1. Yordan Alvarez, 1B/OF, Astros (AAA) (ETA: July)

Injuries have hit the Astros lately but the calls to the minors have been for the likes of Derek Fisher, Myles Straw, and Jack Mayfield. The club has favored athleticism and versatility over slugging, which has kept the hot-hitting Alvarez cemented in the Triple-A lineup. And perhaps it’s getting to him a bit. The Cuba native is just 7-for-39 in his last 10 games. On the plus side, his BB-K is holding strong at 7-8 over that stretch.

2. Zac Gallen, RHP, Marlins (AAA) (ETA: June)

The sun continues to rise and set and the only thing just as consistent is that the strong pitching of Gallen for the Marlins’ Triple-A roster. Gallen had another gem on May 29 when he allowed just one earned run in 6.2 innings. He allowed just four hits and two walks (only the first time he’s walked more than one batter in four games) and struck out eight. The problem for Gallen is that the Marlins’ starting pitching has been solid (and healthy), which is unusual for a club in last place.

3. Luis Urias, 2B, Padres (AAA) (ETA: June)

You really have to start wondering what Urias needs to do to earn another shot at the starting big league gig at second base… Urias is on a 15-for-35 (.429) stretch with a BB-K of 8-6 and three stolen bases. His OPS is up to 1.203 on the year and veteran infielder Ian Kinsler is hitting just .192. The Padres are nine games out of first place in the NL West and in the thick of the NL wild-card race with about 10 teams with realistic shots at a playoff spot. While other teams will need to flip multiple assets to acquire a difference maker, all the Padres may need to do is dip down to Triple-A for Urias and activate Fernando Tatis Jr. from the IL.

4. Carter Kieboom, SS, Nationals (AAA) (ETA: July)

Kieboom has hit a rough patch at Triple-A. He’s hitting just .216 over his past 10 games with 10 strikeouts in 37 at-bats. And while Brian Dozier has been a huge disappointment in Washington, he’s started 52 times at second base in 58 games for the struggling club. But Kieboom is also still just 21 years old so the organization isn’t going to risk his long-term potential but thrusting him into a high-stakes situation when he’s unprepared for the pressure.

5. Kyle Tucker, OF, Astros (AAA) (ETA: July)

Like teammate Yordan Alvarez, Tucker has watched from the sidelines as other players have received promotions to the Majors. Unlike Alvarez, Tucker has similar skills to those being promoted. However, those promoted players aren’t playing every day so the Astros clearly prefer to have Tucker playing every day at Triple-A, especially with a pretty comfortable lead in the AL West. To his credit, the 22-year-old outfielder has continued to perform with a decent .286 average over his past 10 games. His four steals in that stretch now has him at a perfect 12-for-12 on the year. Add that to his 16 home runs and he’s a legitimate candidate for his second straight 20-20 (HR-SB) season in Triple-A and third overall.

6. Dylan Cease, RHP, White Sox (AAA) (ETA: July)

Cease’s last appearance came on May 29 and he was good. He allowed just two earned runs over seven innings, which was the first time he’s recorded an out in the seventh inning this year. It was also his third straight start with at least six innings pitched. Overall, he has an above-average ground-ball rate and 54 strikeouts in 47 innings.

7. Logan Allen, LHP, Padres (AAA) (ETA: July)

The sounds of an impending promotion were getting louder after Allen’s May 24 start which saw him strike out 10 batters in seven innings but he then threw up a dud on May 30. He allowed seven earned runs in 3.2 innings of work. Lack of consistent command continues to be an issue for Allen, and it’s a big concern for any pitcher but especially one with modest stuff.

8. Nate Lowe, 1B, Rays (AAA) (ETA: July)

If you blinked you might have missed it, but Lowe was recalled for one MLB game last week and went 1-for-4 with a walk, strikeout and run scored before he was sent back down to Triple-A when Yandy Diaz was reactivated from the disabled list. Lowe really just needs to rediscover his power stroke if he’s going to break into the Rays lineup (permanently) any time soon.

9. Willi Castro, SS, Tigers (AAA) (ETA: July)

He’s not the most heralded prospect but Castro continues to hit the ball well in Triple-A and seems ready for a shot at the Majors. He’s 16-for-42 (.381) over his last 10 games and his hitting .335 as a 22-year-old at the Triple-A level. The biggest knock against him is the lack of patience at the plate, with just one walk in the last 10 games but he has 17 in 46 games so it’s not terrible by any means. Dawel Lugo has a .547 OPS, Josh Harrison is at .484, and Ronny Rodriguez is at .730 but he’s not doing anything outside of hitting for some power.

10. Casey Mize, RHP, Tigers (AA)  (ETA: August)

Mize had another outstanding start in Triple-A on May 31 and is now on a stretch of three scoreless starts totaling 20 innings. In total, he’s allowed just seven earned runs on 10 walks and 35 hits in 70.2 innings. Those are impressive numbers but perhaps the one negative from Mize’s success is the innings total. How high with Detroit let it get in his first pro season? He threw 114.2 innings for Auburn University so he may not be allowed to go more than 130-140 innings, which means he’s about halfway through his season. But how much more seasoning does he really need in the minors? Detroit has historically been an organization that doesn’t play games with service time, which has endeared them to agents like Scott Boras.

 

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (11-20)

11. Bobby Bradley, 1B, Indians (AAA) (ETA: August)

The Indians continue to watch the division-leading Twins from a distance and they’re now one of the six-to-eight teams in the hunt for one or two Wild Card spots. Jake Bauers has been a disappointment all year and could be the weak link that Bradley needs to break into the big league line-up. The first base prospect has been on fire lately with seven home runs in 10 games. He now has a .978 OPS on the year and is absolutely scorching the ball when he puts it in play which helps legitimize his .364 BABIP. The strikeout rate of 33% could be an issue at the MLB level but he’s at least worth a flyer for the Indians at this point.

12. Brendan McKay, LHP/1B (AAA) (ETA: August)

The Rays are pacing McKay - he hasn’t made an appearance since May 28. He continues to look like a dark-horse candidate to be promoted later this year with a chance to impact the playoff race.

13. Mitch Keller, RHP, Pirates (AAA) (ETA: August)

Keller had a rough one-game appearance in the Majors for the Pirates before being sent back down. He showed no ill effects from those struggles in Triple-A on June 2 when he allowed just two earned runs on two hits over six innings of work. If he can remain consistent in Triple-A, he should earn another shot before too long.

14. A.J. Puk, LHP, Athletics (Injured) (ETA: July)

Puk continues to throw to live hitters and is on the right path to open the year in short-season ball within two weeks.

15. Bo Bichette, SS, Blue Jays (Injured) (ETA: August)

The news on Bichette has been oddly quiet since mid-May when he was ramping up activity. We’re now entering the seventh week since his 4-6 week injury occurred so he should be ready for activation any day.

16. Jesus Luzardo, LHP, Athletics (INJ) (ETA: July)

Like A.J. Puk, Luzardo seems on pace to join a short-season team for rehab when those leagues begin to play in mid-June.

17. Matt Manning, RHP, Tigers (AA) (ETA: August)

Manning had perhaps his worst outing on June 2 when he allowed three earned runs through 5.1 innings of work. He gave up five hits and really struggled with his control with four walks issued. He struck out just five batters, which tied his second lower total for the season stretched over 11 starts.

18. Kyle Wright, RHP, Braves (AAA) (ETA: June)

The Braves’ handling of Wright continues to baffle me. He was recalled once again this past week but failed to appear in a MLB game. He went from May 19-29 without making an appearance and then went just 2.2 innings in a start on May 30. Wright probably needs a good month of consistent starts to find his command but it remains to be seen if the Braves will afford him that luxury.

19. Justus Sheffield, RHP, Mariners (AAA) (ETA: July)

Sheffield takes a big tumble this week after two straight poor starts. He’s now allowed 10 earned runs over 6.2 innings in his last two starts. He’s up to nine home runs allowed this season over 50.2 innings and the K-BB of 41-35 is very disappointing. But the good news for Sheffield is that the Mariners have few — if any — other options should a big league hurler get hurt. The trade that saw James Paxton head to the Yankees was a terrible deal the Mariners when they made it and it’s looking worse and worse by the day.

20. Luis Robert, OF, White Sox (AA) (ETA: August) 

Robert has gotten hot again. He’s hitting .404 (19-for-47) in his last 10 games. The BB-K is nothing special at 0-9 but it’s hard to argue with the results.

 

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (21-30)

21. Justin Dunn, RHP, Mariners (AA) (ETA: August)

Dunn had an excellent game on June 2 and is inching closer to a promotion to Triple-A, if not the Majors, if the Mariners’ player purge continues. The right-hander did not allow a run over five innings and he struck out seven batters. He now has 61 strikeouts in 48.1 innings this year.

22. Gavin Lux, SS, Dodgers (AA) (ETA: August)

Lux continues to perform well in a bid to help solidify the Dodgers’ big-league infield. He’s been a little inconsistent lately but he’s still hitting .350 over the last 10 games. There’s nothing standing in his way for a promotion to Triple-A but the club also doesn’t hesitate to promote directly from Double-A. With a healthy lead in the NL West, it would make sense to give some players a taste of big league action in case injuries to some of the key veterans pop up late in the year and necessitate replacements in the playoffs.

23. Jorge Mateo, SS, Athletics (AAA) (ETA: August)

Mateo continues to succeed with his aggressive approach. He has just one free pass (and 10 strikeouts) over the past 10 games but is hitting .362. With his speed, he’s a threat to reach base any time he puts the ball in play. He has 79 hits in 52 games. Oddly, he hasn’t been great stealing bases and is just 13-for-20 so he really needs to improve his reads.

24. Ryan Mountcastle, 3B, Orioles (AAA) (ETA: August)

Mountcastle continues to swing the bat well with a .341 batting average in his last 10 games, and the power has really been on display recently. The third baseman went deep four times in the past two games, including three homers on Sunday. But he’s also walked just once, bringing his total number of free passes to just seven in 45 games. There aren’t many players that can be productive big leaguers with that kind of aggressiveness so it could be the only thing holding him back from an MLB opportunity.

25. Tony Santillan, RHP, Reds (AA) (ETA: August)

Santillan is on a solid stretch of games in Double-A and looks to be ready for the Triple-A challenge. He’s allowed just three earned runs in his last three starts and has shown more consistent control with just one walk in three of his last four starts. The Reds’ starting pitching has been pretty good but Santillan could still earn some innings if injuries (or trades) pop up in the second half.

26. Sean Reid-Foley, RHP, Blue Jays (AAA) (ETA: July)

It looked like things had gone from bad-to-worse in Reid-Foley’s last start when he was pulled from his most recent start due to injury. But it was just a tweaked back and he made his next start albeit without his best command or control. He limited his opponents to just three runs in 5.1 innings but he gave up four hits and five walks.

27. Kean Wong, 2B/OF, Rays (AAA) (ETA: August)

Wong continues to be one of the top hitters in the International League and has hit .341 (15-for-44) over his past 10 games. He just doesn’t have an opening to playing time with the Rays’ big league roster construction and could perhaps be used as part of a package to acquire some pitching depth at the trade deadline.

28. Nick Gordon, SS, Twins (AAA) (ETA: August)

Dee Gordon’s brother Nick jumps on the list after an injury kept him off the field for an extended period of time. He now has 22 hits in 19 games and is hitting .305 over the past 10. He struggled with strikeouts early on but has seen significant improvements over the past 10 with a BB-K of 5-6. With Jonathan Schoop and Jorge Polanco playing well, it may take an injury at the MLB level for Gordon to get a fair shot this year.

29. Alex Kirilloff, OF, Twins (AA) (ETA: August)

I’ve been preaching patience with Kirilloff, who began the 2019 season injured and that is starting to pay off. He’s finally gotten hot and is hitting .351 over the past 10 games (including 5-for-8 over his last two games). His BB-K was 6-8 during that stretch and his power was also on display with the first two homers of the season.

30. Forrest Whitley, RHP, Astros (AAA) (Injured) 

Whitley is now in extended spring training to rest his shoulder. Once the top pitching prospect in all of baseball, his star has fallen a bit after a rough minor league season.

More MLB Prospects Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

D'Andre Swift

Breaks Out for 175 Total Yards and Touchdown in Win
Drake London

Explodes for 158 Yards and Touchdown in Win Over Bills
Bijan Robinson

Erupts for 238 Total Yards and Touchdown Against Bills
Christopher Bell

Sits Third in Points After Quiet Third-Place Finish
Chase Briscoe

Passes Denny Hamlin at the Start, but Hamlin Gets Him in the End
Joey Logano

Falling Out of Playoff Picture Despite Other Contenders' Crashes
Ryan Blaney

Stage 1 Crash Puts Ryan Blaney in Severe Playoff Trouble
Denny Hamlin

Wins at Las Vegas and Will Compete for the 2025 Cup Series Title
Kyle Larson

Dominates at Las Vegas but Ends Up Second
Chase Elliott

Struggles to Gain A Solid Finish at Las Vegas After Pit-Road Penalty
William Byron

Strong Run Ends In A Wreck at Las Vegas
Stephon Castle

Set to Suit Up for Monday's Preseason Matchup With Indiana
Garrett Wilson

Expected to Miss "a Couple of Weeks" With Hyperextended Knee
Dalton Kincaid

Ruled Out for Monday Night
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Set to Make Preseason Debut on Tuesday
Josh Norris

Could Miss Eight Weeks
Toumani Camara

Misses Practice on Monday
Zack MacEwen

Out for "Extended Period of Time"
Sean Durzi

to Miss Four Weeks
Jason Dickinson

a Game-Time Decision Monday
Coby White

Expected to Miss Remainder of Preseason
Lucas Raymond

Sustains Upper-Body Injury
Brady Tkachuk

Suffers Injury in Monday's Loss
Lane Hutson

Canadiens Sign Lane Hutson to Eight-Year Extension
Tre Mann

Considered Questionable for Wednesday's Preseason Contest
CFB

Sam Leavitt Viewed as Day-to-Day with Undisclosed Injury
Anthony Santander

Scratched From Game 2 of ALCS With Back Tightness
Deebo Samuel Sr.

Expected to Play on Monday Night
Brock Bowers

Could Sit for the "Long Haul"
CeeDee Lamb

has a Chance to Play in Week 7
Dalton Knecht

Impresses Offensively, Must Improve Defense to Earn Key Role
Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks Sign Alex Antetokounmpo to Two-Way Deal
San Diego Padres

Mike Shildt Retires as a Manager
Tennessee Titans

Titans Fire Head Coach Brian Callahan
Mateusz Gamrot

Suffers Second-Round Submission Loss
Charles Oliveira

Gets Back In The Win Column
Montel Jackson

Drops Decision
Deiveson Figueiredo

Gets Split-Decision Victory
Vicente Luque

Outclassed
Vicente Luque

Joel Alvarez Outclasses Vicente Luque
Jhonata Diniz

Suffers Second-Round TKO Loss
Mario Pinto

Remains Undefeated
CFB

Matt Rhule Denying Interest in Penn State Head Coaching Job
CFB

Le'Veon Moss Not Believed to Have Suffered Season-Ending Injury
Ricardo Ramos

Suffers First-Round Submission Loss
Chris Godwin

Not Expected to Return in Week 7
Bucky Irving

Not Expected to Return in Week 7
Puka Nacua

Rams Think Puka Nacua has Avoided a Long-Term Injury
Kaan Ofli

Scores Comeback Win
CFB

Bill Belichick Says he's Committed to North Carolina
Moses Moody

Shut Down for Rest of Preseason
Kel'el Ware

Responding Well to Erik Spoelstra's Challenge
Derrick White

Stuffs the Stat Sheet Against Cavaliers
Austin Reaves

Displays Smooth Scoring Abilities Against Warriors
Brandin Podziemski

Drops 23 Points Against Lakers
Puka Nacua

Likely to Miss Time Due to Sprained Ankle
Rashee Rice

Eligible to Play Sunday Against the Raiders
Emeka Egbuka

Expected to Miss "Some Time"
Tiger Woods

Undergoes Back Surgery
James van Riemsdyk

Available for Red Wings Debut Monday
Kris Letang

Considered Day-to-Day
Carson Soucy

Lands on Injured Reserve
Tyler Kleven

Ready for Season Debut Monday
Evgenii Dadonov

Moves to Long-Term Injured Reserve
Drake Batherson

Aims to Return Wednesday
Pierre-Luc Dubois

Exits Win Early
CFB

UAB Fires Head Coach Trent Dilfer After 2.5 Seasons In Birmingham
CFB

Penn State Fires Head Coach James Franklin After 10.5 Seasons
CFB

Penn State QB Drew Allar Will Miss The Rest Of 2025 Season With Ankle Injury
Marquise Brown

Scores Twice in SNF Victory
Patrick Mahomes

Explodes for Four Touchdowns on SNF
Tetairoa McMillan

Scores his First Two Touchdowns in Win Over Dallas
Ja'Marr Chase

Posts Double-Digit Catches in First Game With New Quarterback
Kendrick Bourne

Records 142 Receiving Yards for Second Straight Week
Kimani Vidal

Dominates Backfield Touches, has Huge Game in Week 6
Brandon Woodruff

Will Not be on NLCS Roster
Keegan Murray

to Undergo Surgery
Max Scherzer

Added to ALCS Roster
Bryan Woo

Makes ALCS Roster
Bo Bichette

Won't Make ALCS Roster
Sacramento Kings

Russell Westbrook, Kings Have "Strong Mutual Interest"
Christopher Bell

the Favorite to Win at Las Vegas
Denny Hamlin

on the Pole at Las Vegas
Joey Logano

Can Joey Logano Get Lucky in Las Vegas Again?
William Byron

has the Fastest Car in Practice at Las Vegas
Ty Gibbs

Speed of Ty Gibbs a Good Sign for Toyota at Las Vegas
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Should Contend at Las Vegas
Ross Chastain

Scrapes Wall in Practice But Qualifies 15th at Las Vegas
Chris Buescher

Looking for Improvement at Las Vegas
Austin Cindric

It Has Been Hit or Miss for Austin Cindric at Las Vegas
Steven Lorentz

Exits With Injury Saturday
Carson Soucy

Suffers Upper-Body Injury Versus Penguins
Erik Gudbranson

Sustains Upper-Body Injury Saturday
Sean Durzi

Hurt Against Predators
Jaccob Slavin

Suffers Injury Saturday
Kris Letang

Under Evaluation for Undisclosed Injury
Josh Norris

Will Miss "a Significant Amount of Time"
Chase Elliott

Should Run Well at Las Vegas
Kyle Larson

Conservatism May Keep him from Replicating Previous Las Vegas Drive
Josh Berry

After Josh Berry's Las Vegas Win, Ryan Blaney Should be a Top Contender
Chase Briscoe

has Definitely Improved on Intermediate Tracks
Gleyber Torres

Will Undergo Surgery to Repair Sports Hernia
Bryan Woo

Expected to be on Mariners' ALCS Roster
CFB

CJ Baxter to Miss Saturday's Game Against No. 6 Oklahoma
CFB

Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Will Miss Significant Time
Cody Bellinger

Plans to Opt Out of Contract
MLB

Munetaka Murakami Will be Posted This Winter
Nathan Eovaldi

has Hernia Surgery, Should be Ready for Spring Training
Mateusz Gamrot

Set For UFC Rio Main Event
Charles Oliveira

Returns At UFC Rio
Montel Jackson

Set For UFC Rio Co-Main Event
Deiveson Figueiredo

Returns At UFC Rio
Joel Álvarez

Joel Alvarez Set for his Welterweight Debut
Vicente Luque

A Huge Underdog
Deandre Ayton

Still Waiting to Build Chemistry With Lakers Stars
Mario Pinto

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Jhonata Diniz

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kaan Ofli

Looks To Secure His First Octagon Win
Ricardo Ramos

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Michael Aswell

Looks For His First UFC Win
VJ Edgecombe

Will Not Play on Friday
T.J. McConnell

Expected to Miss at Least a Month
Ben Sheppard

Unlikely to Play in Next Two Preseason Games
Dylan Harper

in Line to Play in First Preseason Game
CFB

North Carolina's Caleb Hood Retiring from College Football
CFB

Jeff Sims Likely to Start Against Utah
CFB

Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Will Miss Remainder of 2025 Season With Torn Achilles
CFB

Sam Leavitt Not Expected to Play for Arizona State on Saturday
CFB

John Mateer Upgraded to Probable Ahead of Saturday's Red-River Shootout
VJ Edgecombe

Misses Practice Thursday
Jaylen Wells

To Have an Expanded Role in the Offense?
Tanner Scott

Removed From NLDS Roster After Lower-Body Procedure
CFB

Ryan Williams Will Be Available Against No. 14 Missouri On Saturday
CFB

John Mateer Officially Questionable Ahead of Saturday's Game vs. Texas
Will Smith

Catching in Game 3 of NLDS
CFB

North Carolina Discussing Buyout Option Of Coach Bill Belichick
Jackson Chourio

Back in Lineup for NLDS Game 3
Roki Sasaki

"Definitely the Primary Option" in Save Situations for Dodgers
Sahith Theegala

Still Uneven Heading to Japan
Nicolai Hojgaard

Trying to Pick Up Pieces After Last Three Efforts
Vince Whaley

Tries to Add on From Sanderson Farms Performance
Adam Scott

Struggling Some Heading to Baycurrent Classic
PGA

Chris Gotterup Expects to Contend at Baycurrent Classic
Si Woo Kim

Primed for Baycurrent Classic

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP