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Fantasy baseball prospect breakouts, sleepers, waiver wire stash analysis for Week 11 of 2026 including Cooper Pratt, Karson Milbrandt, James Tibbs III, Max Clark, Zac Veen, Charlie Condon.
Every season, fantasy managers see high-end prospects earn the call and emerge as must-start options. This past week, prospect pitcher Gage Jump turned in his most dominant outing and is quickly putting himself on the fantasy radar.
In this piece, we will look at six prospects knocking on the MLB door who could be worth stashing in most fantasy leagues.
Should fantasy managers stash these breakout prospects? Let's dive in!
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Cooper Pratt, INF, Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Cooper Pratt has modest numbers at the plate this season, but his dominance on the basepaths makes him an intriguing waiver wire target in fantasy baseball leagues. The former sixth-round pick is currently slashing .248/.360/.391 with five homers, 29 RBI, and 16 steals in Triple-A. The batting average isn't great, but we're more encouraged by his OBP, which is supported by a 13.7% walk rate and 14.9% strikeout rate.
The advanced metrics are also very encouraging, as Pratt owns a 17.6% whiff rate (88th percentile) and 90.1% zone contact rate (87th percentile). Pratt embodies the Brewers' style of baseball, which places an emphasis on defense, contact, speed, and toughness. It seems like he'll be called up to the majors sooner rather than later, and his impressive walk and steal totals should get him onto the fantasy radar right away. In anticipation of his eventual MLB debut, fantasy baseball managers would be wise to add Pratt off the waiver wire while he's still available in 99% of leagues.
- Written by Andersen Pickard
Karson Milbrandt, SP, Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt looked sharp in his Triple-A debut on Saturday and is quickly putting himself among the top pitching prospects to stash in fantasy. In this outing, Milbrandt tossed six shutout innings with two hits, three walks, and one strikeout. Earlier this season, Milbrandt logged 47 innings at the Double-A level and was near unhittable, posting an elite 1.34 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP.
During this stretch, Milbrandt racked up an eye-catching 70 punchouts while walking 17 hitters. While it did not appear the 22-year-old would be in the mix to debut this summer, with both Robby Snelling and Thomas White on the injured list (and Snelling out for the season), Milbrandt's path to the majors is far clearer. Managers should continue to keep a close eye on his production in Jacksonville, as he could compete for a promotion early in the second half.
-Written by Andy Smith
James Tibbs III, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to showcase his elite raw power at the top club in the minor leagues and enters Week 11 toward the top of the stash rankings. Over his last 12 contests at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the outfielder has launched an impressive seven home runs while carrying a .333/.434/.822 line with a 1.256 OPS. Overall, Tibbs has looked just as dominant over the course of the opening months of the campaign, posting a .313/.421/.631 line with 16 doubles, 18 home runs, and three stolen bases (over 60 games).
While the Dodgers outfield was crowded to begin the season, Tibbs has a path to at-bats with Teoscar Hernandez on the shelf. While the team turned to Ryan Ward first, Tibbs' power binge could push their hand, making him a priority waiver wire target in 12+ team leagues.
Scheduled James Tibbs III home run update...
He's now gone deep six times this week including five times over the last four games🤯 pic.twitter.com/QHmNHW0vkr
— Oklahoma City Comets (@OKC_comets) May 31, 2026
- Written by Andy Smith
Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has begun to see his power numbers increase at the Triple-A level and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. After having a modest start to this time with the top club in the Detroit pipeline, the former third overall selection has begun to turn the corner. Over his last 11 contests, Clark has carried a .214 AVG but has hit three home runs and added a double.
Prior to this two-week stretch, the young outfielder carried a .267/.335/.375 line with only one home run and 10 stolen bases. Last summer, the 21-year-old began the campaign with High-A but would end up spending most of the second half at the Double-A level. With Javier Baez still on the shelf, Clark's path to claiming the center field job in the near future remains in play. His five-category appeal makes him a top stash option in all 12-team leagues.
- Written by Andy Smith
Zac Veen, OF, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen continues to have a productive season at the plate, and he has emerged as an intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball leagues. Through 54 Triple-A games this year, Veen is slashing .317/.417/.525 with eight homers, 35 RBI, 13 steals, a 14.6% walk rate, and a 21.3% strikeout rate. He might be striking out a little more than we'd like to see from a player in Triple-A, but he makes up for it with the power, speed, and walks.
The advanced metrics are also quite impressive, as he owns a 105.3 mph EV90 (78th percentile), a 47.9% hard-hit rate (85th percentile), and a 73.59% zone swing rate (83rd percentile). He has also played in 165 Triple-A games over three years, which means that he has certainly served his time and proven himself capable of playing at the next level. A promotion to the majors seems inevitable within the next month or two, and fantasy managers should get ahead of the surge by stashing Veen now.
- Written by Andersen Pickard
Charlie Condon, OF, Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite stash option among hitting prospects ahead of Week 11. Condon was under consideration to potentially break camp with the MLB roster despite not taking a single at-bat at the Triple-A level. While he was sent to the top club in the system to begin the campaign, the former Georgia superstar has continued to showcase his high-end raw talent in the minor leagues.
Through 54 games at Albuquerque, Condon has held a .249/.383/.454 line with an .837 OPS, 13 doubles, nine home runs, and five stolen bases. Since May 23, Condon has taken his production even further, carrying a .277/.424/.702 line with five round-trippers. With a viable path to everyday at-bats on a rebuilding Rockies roster, Condon holds high-end stash upside in all formats.
- Written by Andy Smith
Top 25 Prospects to Stash in Redraft Leagues
Check our Eric Cross' updated top-25 prospects to stash below. These rankings are for 2026 redraft value only, not dynasty. These are MLB prospects who could potentially make a fantasy baseball impact in 2026.
Promoted Last Week: Edwin Arroyo (CIN), Spencer Jones (NYY), LuJames Groover (ARI)
Honorable Mentions (Hitters): Lazaro Montes (SEA), Harry Ford (WAS), Ryan Clifford (NYM), Zac Veen (COL), Deyvison De Los Santos (MIA), Jacob Melton (TBR), Michael Arroyo (SEA), Jonathon Long (CHC), Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (ATH), Denzer Guzman (LAA)
Honorable Mentions (Pitchers): Jack Wenninger (NYM), Hunter Barco (PIT), Owen Murphy (ATL)
| Rank | Player | Position | Team | ETA |
| 1 | Kaelen Culpepper | SS | Twins | June |
| 2 | Joshua Baez | OF | Cardinals | July |
| 3 | Kade Anderson | SP | Mariners | July |
| 4 | River Ryan | SP | Dodgers | June |
| 5 | Max Clark | OF | Tigers | August |
| 6 | James Tibbs III | OF | Dodgers | June |
| 7 | Charlie Condon | 1B | Rockies | July |
| 8 | Braden Montgomery | OF | White Sox | NOW |
| 9 | Luis Lara | OF | Brewers | June |
| 10 | Cooper Pratt | SS | Brewers | July |
| 11 | Cole Carrigg | OF | Rockies | June |
| 12 | Yohandy Morales | 1B/3B | Nationals | June |
| 13 | Hagen Smith | SP | White Sox | July |
| 14 | Jett Williams | SS/OF | Brewers | July |
| 15 | Ralphy Velazquez | 1B | Guardians | August |
| 16 | Walker Jenkins | OF | Twins | August |
| 17 | Elmer Rodriguez | SP | Yankees | July |
| 18 | Karson Milbrandt | SP | Marlins | August |
| 19 | Jaxon Wiggins | SP | Cubs | July |
| 20 | Kemp Alderman | OF | Marlins | July |
| 21 | Abimelec Ortiz | 1B | Nationals | July |
| 22 | Blaze Jordan | 1B/3B | Cardinals | July |
| 23 | Jordan Lawlar | INF/OF | Diamondbacks | July |
| 24 | Brody Hopkins | SP | Rays | July |
| 25 | Hector Rodriguez | OF | Reds | August |
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