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Three top fantasy baseball prospects - Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle, Henry Bolte - that can make big impacts. These MLB prospects are waiver wire pickups or stashes.
Finding high-impact prospects on the air can propel your team to a fantasy championship. While some prospects do not earn the call until the second half, they are worth stashing ahead of time as their impact could be immense.
In this piece, we will spotlight two of the top pitching prospects in the sport and one hitting prospect who recently earned the call to the big leagues.
Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!
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Kade Anderson, SP, Seattle Mariners
Current Level: AA
Availability: 10% rostered
2026 AA Stats: 30 IP, 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 47 SO, 5 BB
It didn't even take a full calendar year for Kade Anderson to go from a top-5 pick in the draft to arguably the top pitching prospect in baseball. In his first six starts for Double-A Arkansas, Anderson has recorded a pristine 0.60 ERA, a 0.67 WHIP, a 4.7% walk rate, and a 44.3% strikeout rate. Anderson's 39.6% K-BB rate is the third-best mark in the minors, and his 1.61 FIP is the second-lowest mark among pitchers with at least 20 innings.
Kade Anderson dominated again yesterday
5.2 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 9 K
Season: 30 IP, 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 4.7% BB, 44.3% K
When it comes to pitching prospect rankings, Anderson is either 1A or 1B.#TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/MkjA5AhNDV
— Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) May 9, 2026
It's not like the Mariners have a dire need for pitching at the moment, as they have one of the top rotations in baseball. But as we know, pitching injuries pop up all the time. In my eyes, it's not a matter of if Anderson gets called up this season, but when and how early. Honestly, I think Anderson could handle big league hitters today.
With Snelling now up with Miami, Anderson joins Thomas White as the top pitching prospects to stash in redraft leagues.
-Written by Eric Cross
Liam Doyle, SP, St. Louis Cardinals
Current Level: AA
Availability: 5% rostered
2026 AA Stats: 21 IP, 6.43 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 26 SO, 7 BB
Although Liam Doyle has not yet dominated the minor leagues, he possesses all the tools to make an immediate fantasy impact once he reaches the majors. The left-hander was selected fifth overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after a dominant season at the University of Tennessee. During his final college season, Doyle recorded a school-record 164 strikeouts in just 84 1/3 innings while posting a 10-4 record and a 3.20 ERA.
Much of that success came from his elite 70-grade fastball. Doyle’s heater has touched 100 mph and consistently sits in the mid-to-upper 90s during games. Beyond the velocity, the pitch features excellent vertical ride, comes from a difficult high release point, and explodes through the top of the strike zone. Even at the major league level, it’s the type of fastball that can miss bats, even when hitters know it’s coming.
Liam Doyle retires 11 in a row en route to a career-high eight strikeouts over five frames for the Double-A @Sgf_Cardinals!
Jonathan Mayo discussed the @Cardinals' top prospect and his elite fastball in the latest Inbox: https://t.co/Vj6FkTz8OB pic.twitter.com/vtsuEERiSb
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 10, 2026
Doyle also features a strong secondary mix that includes a slider, curveball, and a splitter/changeup that works especially well against right-handed hitters. The main concern in his profile is inconsistent command, though many young pitchers improve with more major league experience. The bigger question is whether there is a clear spot for him in the Cardinals’ rotation, and eventually, there will be.
St. Louis’ current rotation includes Matthew Liberatore (4.86 SIERA), Andre Pallante (4.51 SIERA), Kyle Leahy (4.44 SIERA), Dustin May (4.22 SIERA), and Michael McGreevy (3.97 SIERA). None of these starters has separated themselves from the group, which makes a Doyle promotion later this summer increasingly realistic. This is especially true as the Cardinals continue to focus on their long-term rebuild.
With pitching injuries rising across MLB, Doyle should already be on the radar in 15-team leagues and becomes a strong speculative add in 12-team formats once he is promoted. However, that call-up may not come until the All-Star break or early August, unless there is an injury in the starting rotation.
- Written by Marty Tallman
Henry Bolte, OF, Athletics
Current Level: MLB
Availability: 15% rostered
2026 AAA Stats: 37 G, .348/.418/.658, 12 HR, 17 SB
The Athletics’ No. 5 prospect, Henry Bolte, was recently called up to the majors and is set to make his MLB debut this week. Bolte’s blend of raw power, speed, and elite athleticism gives him some of the highest fantasy upside among current prospects, and a look at his Triple-A Statcast profile helps explain why.
He has posted a higher max exit velocity than Giants' slugger Bryce Eldridge and offers even more speed than the previously mentioned Ewing.
In 2025, the 22-year-old outfielder had great success in Double-A and Triple-A, launching nine home runs while stealing 44 bases across 114 games, good for a 121 wRC+. Bolte has taken another step forward this year in Triple-A and has been especially impressive over the past few weeks.
🟢 12 consecutive hits
🟡 9 XBH in past 2 games
🟢 24-for-38 this month@Athletics No. 5 prospect Henry Bolte is the hottest hitter on the planet for Triple-A @AviatorsLV! pic.twitter.com/Q5XyqXFsmO— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 10, 2026
Bolte showed some concerning swing-and-miss issues in Triple-A last season, posting a 32.6% strikeout rate and a 68.5% contact rate across 141 plate appearances. This year, though, he has taken a clear step forward. His strikeout rate has dropped to 22%, while his contact rate has improved to a much healthier 75.4%. Even with that progress, there are still concerns about how his bat will translate to the majors.
However, for fantasy, the upside is simply too high to ignore. Bolte’s blend of power and speed makes him rosterable in all 12-team leagues. If he is still available on the waiver wire, he is worth adding. Be aware, though, he may not have everyday at-bats right away, so you must be patient.
- Written by Marty Tallman
2026 Prospect Fantasy Baseball Redraft Stash Rankings
Who are the top fantasy baseball prospects to know? Check out our latest 2026 prospect fantasy baseball rankings which are updated regularly by Eric Cross:
Promoted Last Week: Bryce Eldridge (SFG), Joe Mack (MIA), Robby Snelling (MIA), Ryan Waldschmidt (ARI), Spencer Jones (NYY)
Honorable Mentions (Hitters): Lazaro Montes (SEA), Harry Ford (WAS), Ryan Clifford (NYM), Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT), Gabriel Gonzalez (MIN), Zac Veen (COL), Deyvison De Los Santos (MIA), Hector Rodriguez (CIN), Blaze Jordan (STL), Jacob Melton (TBR), James Tibbs (LAD), Cole Carrigg (COL), Edwin Arroyo (CIN)
Honorable Mentions (Pitchers): Gage Jump (ATH), Carlos Lagrange (NYY), Hagen Smith (CHW), Jaxon Wiggins (CHC), Trey Gibson (BAL), Brody Hopkins (TBR), Kendry Rojas (MIN), River Ryan (LAD)
| Rank | Player | Position | Team | ETA |
| 1 | Colt Emerson | SS | SEA | May |
| 2 | Henry Bolte | OF | ATH | Now |
| 3 | Max Clark | OF | DET | July |
| 4 | Kaelen Culpepper | SS | MIN | June |
| 5 | Kade Anderson | SP | SEA | July |
| 6 | Joshua Baez | OF | STL | July |
| 7 | Charlie Condon | 1B | COL | June |
| 8 | Luis Lara | OF | MIL | June |
| 9 | A.J. Ewing | OF | NYM | Now |
| 10 | Walker Jenkins | OF | MIN | June |
| 11 | Emmanuel Rodriguez | OF | MIN | June |
| 12 | Thomas White | SP | MIA | July |
| 13 | Jonah Tong | SP | NYM | June |
| 14 | Jett Williams | SS/OF | MIL | June |
| 15 | Jordan Lawlar | INF/OF | ARI | July |
| 16 | Braden Montgomery | OF | CHW | July |
| 17 | Carson Williams | SS | TBR | May |
| 18 | Kevin Alcantara | OF | CHC | July |
| 19 | Jhostynxon Garcia | OF | PIT | June |
| 20 | Pedro Ramirez | 2B/3B | CHC | July |
| 21 | Hagen Smith | SP | CHW | July |
| 22 | Aidan Miller | SS | PHI | August |
| 23 | Kemp Alderman | OF | MIA | July |
| 24 | Jonathon Long | 1B | CHC | July |
| 25 | Michael Arroyo | 2B/3B | SEA | July |
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