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When is Bubba Chandler getting called up? Will Chandler get promoted in August 2025? Read about this top fantasy baseball prospect outlook heading into Week 19.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is considered the top-ranked pitching prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Throughout the first half of the season, Chandler has been on the verge of earning a call to the big leagues.
While he has struggled at times, Chandler has flashed immense strikeout upside, which has kept him on the fantasy radar despite his occasional slumps.
Should fantasy managers continue to stash Chandler on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him to get the call? Let's dive in!
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Bubba Chandler Prospect Update for Fantasy Baseball
In his most recent outing on Wednesday evening, the right-hander took a step back facing Triple-A Iowa. In this outing, Chandler allowed five hits and five runs across 5 1/3 innings of work. He served up a hefty four free passes while striking out just two hitters.
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The @Cubs' No. 4 prospect takes the Minors' top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, deep for the Triple-A @IronPigs. pic.twitter.com/94CcOKzotZ
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 30, 2025
This was a rough outing for Chandler as he was coming off one of his best starts of the season. On July 24, Chandler tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball with seven punchouts en route to picking up the victory over Toledo.
Even though he has now allowed at least five runs in two starts this month, he has also logged 17 2/3 innings of just two-run ball in his other three appearances, suggesting he still possesses elite upside despite his occasional blow-up outings.
Bubba Chandler Outlook for Fantasy Baseball
Given Chandler's inconsistencies, he is hard to stash in standard leagues. In June, Chandler had his worst month of the season, as he allowed 12 runs across 12 2/3 total innings. However, during his first 48 2/3 innings of the Triple-A regular season, Chandler looked dominant, logging a 2.03 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, with a 69:21 K:BB.
During his first taste of Triple-A last season, Chandler posted a strong 1.83 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP across 39 1/3 innings of work.
With the Pirates out of the playoff picture, they could look to give Chandler a taste of the majors during the back half of the season. Given his strikeout potential, he is worth holding on your bench in all 12+ team leagues in Week 19.
Bubba Chandler is tied for the most strikeouts in the International League with 104 👏 pic.twitter.com/E43ysqJC7e
— Young Bucs (@YoungBucsPIT) July 29, 2025
- Written by Andy Smith
Top Prospect Rankings and Call-Up ETAs
You can also check out the rest of RotoBaller's fantasy baseball prospect rankings. Eric Cross updates the below rankings weekly for the top impact prospects for 2025, and when they may be called up:
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team |
| 1 | Spencer Jones | OF | NYY |
| 2 | Andrew Painter | SP | PHI |
| 3 | Bubba Chandler | SP | PIT |
| 4 | Justin Crawford | OF | PHI |
| 5 | Samuel Basallo | C | BAL |
| 6 | Kristian Campbell | 2B | BOS |
| 7 | Owen Caissie | OF | CHC |
| 8 | C.J. Kayfus | 1B | CLE |
| 9 | Hunter Barco | SP | PIT |
| 10 | Jonathon Long | 1B | CHC |
| 11 | Logan Henderson | SP | MIL |
| 12 | Nolan McLean | SP | NYM |
| 13 | Brandon Sproat | SP | NYM |
| 14 | Dylan Beavers | OF | BAL |
| 15 | Sal Stewart | 3B | CIN |
| 16 | Carson Williams | SS | TBR |
| 17 | Bryce Eldridge | 1B | SFG |
| 18 | J.J. Wetherholt | SS | STL |
| 19 | Moises Ballesteros | C | CHC |
| 20 | Zac Veen | OF | COL |
| 21 | Jordan Lawlar | SS | ARI |
| 22 | Drew Gilbert | OF | NYM |
| 23 | Tyler Locklear | 1B | SEA |
| 24 | Jonah Tong | SP | NYM |
| 25 | Chase DeLauter | OF | CLE |
Top Prospect Dynasty Rankings
Looking for longer term fantasy baseball prospect rankings? You can also check out RotoBaller's top dynasty prospect rankings from Eric Cross:
| Rank | Player | Position | Team | Age | ETA | Prev |
| 1 | Roman Anthony | OF | BOS | 21.14 | Debuted | 1 |
| 2 | Konnor Griffin | SS | PIT | 19.19 | 2027 | 2 |
| 3 | Sebastian Walcott | SS | TEX | 19.31 | 2026 | 3 |
| 4 | Kevin McGonigle | SS | DET | 20.88 | 2026 | 15 |
| 5 | Chase Burns | P | CIN | 22.46 | Debuted | 18 |
| 6 | Jacob Misiorowski | P | MIL | 23.25 | Debuted | 35 |
| 7 | Leodalis De Vries | SS | SDP | 18.73 | 2027 | 4 |
| 8 | Jesus Made | 3B/SS | MIL | 18.15 | 2027 | 6 |
| 9 | Luis Pena | 3B/SS | MIL | 18.75 | 2027 | 14 |
| 10 | Samuel Basallo | C/1B | BAL | 20.89 | 2025 | 13 |
| 11 | Jac Caglianone | 1B | KCR | 22.40 | Debuted | 8 |
| 12 | Zyhir Hope | OF | LAD | 20.45 | 2026 | 7 |
| 13 | Max Clark | OF | DET | 20.53 | 2026 | 11 |
| 14 | Travis Sykora | P | WAS | 21.18 | 2026 | 21 |
| 15 | Walker Jenkins | OF | MIN | 20.37 | 2026 | 12 |
| 16 | Josue De Paula | OF | LAD | 20.11 | 2026 | 10 |
| 17 | Chase DeLauter | OF | CLE | 23.74 | 2025 | 25 |
| 18 | J.J. Wetherholt | SS | STL | 22.82 | 2026 | 17 |
| 19 | Eduardo Quintero | OF | LAD | 19.80 | 2026 | 36 |
| 20 | Josue Briceno | C/1B | DET | 20.78 | 2026 | 46 |
| 21 | Travis Bazzana | 2B | CLE | 22.85 | 2025 | 16 |
| 22 | Andrew Painter | P | PHI | 22.23 | 2025 | 22 |
| 23 | Lazaro Montes | OF | SEA | 20.70 | 2026 | 23 |
| 24 | Colt Emerson | SS | SEA | 19.95 | 2026 | 42 |
| 25 | Michael Arroyo | 2B | SEA | 20.66 | 2026 | 50 |
| 26 | Arjun Nimmala | SS | TOR | 19.71 | 2026 | 33 |
| 27 | Bubba Chandler | P | PIT | 22.80 | 2025 | 20 |
| 28 | Jordan Lawlar | SS/3B | ARI | 22.97 | Debuted | 19 |
| 29 | Dalton Rushing | C | LAD | 24.37 | Debuted | 24 |
| 30 | Mike Sirota | OF | LAD | 22.05 | 2026 | 48 |
| 31 | Coby Mayo | 3B | BAL | 23.57 | Debuted | 28 |
| 32 | Marcelo Mayer | SS | BOS | 22.56 | Debuted | 29 |
| 33 | Bryce Eldridge | 1B | SFG | 20.70 | 2025 | 30 |
| 34 | Jonny Farmelo | OF | SEA | 20.57 | 2026 | 32 |
| 35 | Carson Williams | SS | TBR | 22.03 | 2025 | 40 |
| 36 | Thomas White | P | MIA | 20.76 | 2026 | 55 |
| 37 | Moises Ballesteros | C | CHC | 21.63 | Debuted | 38 |
| 38 | EmManuel Rodriguez | OF | MIN | 22.35 | 2025 | 27 |
| 39 | Franklin Arias | SS | BOS | 19.62 | 2027 | 31 |
| 40 | Jhostynxon Garcia | OF | BOS | 22.56 | 2026 | 47 |
| 41 | Emil Morales | SS | LAD | 18.78 | 2027 | 41 |
| 42 | Theo Gillen | OF | TBR | 19.81 | 2027 | 44 |
| 43 | Bryce Rainer | SS | DET | 20.00 | 2027 | 26 |
| 44 | Jett Williams | SS/OF | NYM | 21.67 | 2025 | 52 |
| 45 | Luke Keaschall | 2B | MIN | 22.89 | Debuted | 45 |
| 46 | Braden Montgomery | OF | CHW | 22.19 | 2026 | 39 |
| 47 | Felnin Celesten | SS | SEA | 19.80 | 2027 | 34 |
| 48 | Colby Thomas | OF | ATH | 24.44 | Debuted | 53 |
| 49 | Noah Schultz | P | CHW | 21.91 | 2025 | 43 |
| 50 | Charlie Condon | 3B/OF | COL | 22.22 | 2026 | 59 |
| 51 | Jonah Tong | P | NYM | 22.04 | 2025 | 87 |
| 52 | Cam Collier | 1B/3B | CIN | 20.62 | 2026 | 58 |
| 53 | Trey Yesavage | P | TOR | 21.94 | 2026 | 54 |
| 54 | Jacob Melton | OF | HOU | 24.82 | Debuted | 49 |
| 55 | Dylan Beavers | OF | BAL | 23.90 | 2025 | 86 |
| 56 | Robert Calaz | OF | COL | 19.61 | 2027 | 51 |
| 57 | Jonathon Long | 1B/3B/OF | CHC | 23.45 | 2026 | 71 |
| 58 | Brady House | 3B | WAS | 22.08 | 2025 | 72 |
| 59 | Sal Stewart | 3B | CIN | 21.57 | 2025 | 73 |
| 60 | Alex Freeland | SS | LAD | 23.86 | 2025 | 66 |
| 61 | Kyle Teel | C | CHW | 23.38 | 2025 | 61 |
| 62 | Aidan Smith | OF | TBR | 20.95 | 2026 | 74 |
| 63 | A.J. Ewing | OF | NYM | 20.90 | 2026 | 56 |
| 64 | Jared Thomas | OF/1B | COL | 22.01 | 2026 | 205 |
| 65 | Ryan Waldschmidt | OF | ARI | 22.74 | 2026 | 122 |
| 66 | Gage Jump | P | ATH | 22.23 | 2027 | 63 |
| 67 | C.J. Kayfus | 1B | CLE | 23.68 | 2025 | 98 |
| 68 | Quinn Mathews | P | STL | 24.75 | 2025 | 76 |
| 69 | Hagen Smith | P | CHW | 21.88 | 2026 | 67 |
| 70 | Carson Benge | OF | NYM | 22.45 | 2026 | 100 |
| 71 | Nolan McLean | P | NYM | 23.95 | 2025 | 69 |
| 72 | Slade Caldwell | OF | ARI | 19.04 | 2027 | 60 |
| 73 | Justin Crawford | OF | PHI | 21.47 | 2025 | 92 |
| 74 | Ryan Sloan | P | SEA | 19.43 | 2027 | 84 |
| 75 | George Lombard Jr. | SS | NYY | 20.09 | 2026 | 68 |
| 76 | Alejandro Osuna | OF | TEX | 22.73 | Debuted | 77 |
| 77 | Angel Genao | MI | CLE | 21.12 | 2025 | 117 |
| 78 | Spencer Jones | OF | NYY | 24.14 | 2025 | 90 |
| 79 | Eduardo Tait | C | PHI | 18.85 | 2027 | 81 |
| 80 | Luke Adams | 1B/3B | MIL | 21.19 | 2026 | 111 |
| 81 | Aidan Miller | SS | PHI | 21.07 | 2026 | 75 |
| 82 | Harry Ford | C | SEA | 22.37 | Debuted | 93 |
| 83 | Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez | SS | SFG | 17.73 | 2028 | 82 |
| 84 | Jarlin Susana | P | WAS | 21.28 | 2026 | 79 |
| 85 | Otto Kemp | 3B | PHI | 25.82 | Debuted | 95 |
| 86 | Brice Matthews | 2B | HOU | 23.30 | 2025 | 99 |
| 87 | Robby Snelling | P | MIA | 21.54 | 2025 | 102 |
| 88 | Alejandro Rosario | P | TEX | 23.49 | 2026 | 88 |
| 89 | Kaelen Culpepper | SS | MIN | 22.51 | 2026 | 186 |
| 90 | Welbyn Francisca | SS | CLE | 19.13 | 2027 | 115 |
| 91 | Owen Caissie | OF | CHC | 22.99 | 2025 | 108 |
| 92 | Cole Carrigg | OF | COL | 23.16 | 2025 | 57 |
| 93 | James Triantos | 2B | CHC | 22.43 | 2025 | 112 |
| 94 | Tyson Lewis | SS | CIN | 19.48 | 2027 | 142 |
| 95 | Seaver King | SS/OF | WAS | 22.19 | 2026 | 116 |
| 96 | Aroon Escobar | 2B | PHI | 20.50 | 2027 | 70 |
| 97 | Payton Tolle | P | BOS | 22.68 | 2026 | 178 |
| 98 | Kevin Alvarez | OF | HOU | 17.48 | 2028 | 161 |
| 99 | Santiago Suarez | P | TBR | 20.48 | 2026 | 97 |
| 100 | Cole Young | 2B/SS | SEA | 21.93 | Debuted | 83 |
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