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Three top fantasy baseball prospects - Kade Anderson, Charlie Condon, Karson Milbrandt - that can make big impacts. These MLB prospects are waiver wire pickups or stashes.
Every season, fantasy managers see highly-regarded prospects not only earn the call to the big leagues, but also make a high impact for fantasy. Last season, Nick Kurtz took the crown, and so far, players like Gage Jump and Konnor Griffin are showing similar potential.
Below, we will look at two of the top pitching prospects to stash in the entire minor leagues and a former No. 3 overall pick who is showcasing high-end power at Triple-A.
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: 5% rostered
2026 AA Stats: 66 2/3 IP, 1.22 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 99 SO, 10 BB
Despite remaining two stops away from the majors and with a hard short-term path to the big league bump, Anderson remains the clear No. 1-pitching prospect to stash. The former No. 3 overall pick has done nothing but impress since making his professional debut at the start of the 2026 regular season. After joining the Mariners out of LSU, the team opted to send him immediately to Double-A, which has kept the door open for a 2026 debut.
Throughout his first 12 professional starts, the southpaw has been near-perfect, posting a 1.02 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP. During this incredible stretch, the left-hander has struck out 90 hitters while walking just eight. Additionally, even though his ratios are dominant on the surface, he had one poor outing that "inflated" them.
On May 15, the former College World Series Champion served up a season-worst five runs to North West Arkansas. However, removing this contest from his stat line, the left-hander would hold a 0.31 ERA over 57 2/3 innings. Over these selected 11 starts, he did not allow a run in all but two of them.
Despite his dominance and clear readiness for the majors, the Mariners do not have an open spot for him. Currently, on the MLB roster, the Mariners have a surplus of capable starting pitchers, which has led them to adopt a rotating "piggyback" role to keep all six thoroughly involved over the first half.
While Logan Gilbert, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller have done their part, George Kirby, Luis Castillo, and Emerson Hancock have been far from reliable. Castillo holds a 4.61 xERA under the hood and has posted a 4.21 ERA since May 9 (his last 36 1/3 innings). Hancock was enjoying a stellar start to the season, but has allowed 11 runs over the last two innings.
Kirby carries a modest 4.10 ERA on the surface, but his 3.64 xERA suggests better days could be ahead.
Nonetheless, if Anderson maintains this pace, and Castillo and Hancock continue to stumble, it won't take long for the team to alter its plans to ensure they remain afloat in the Wild Card race. This is a team that wants to compete in October, and when it comes to crunch time, Anderson will be in the starting rotation.
There is not a single pitcher on the waiver wire who has the upside that Anderson possesses on a per-start basis. Do not wait much longer to pick him up.
Kade Anderson had everything working tonight. Final line: 6IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 8K, 12 whiffs, 70 pitches, 50 strikes.
Anderson’s scoreless streak up to 27.2 innings.
Anderson in 12 starts:
1.02ERA, 61.2IP, 32H, 8BB, 90K. pic.twitter.com/09njE3mzX8— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) June 20, 2026
-Written by Andy Smith
Karson Milbrandt, SP, Miami Marlins
Current Level: AAA
Availability: 5% rostered
2026 AAA Stats: 15 IP, 1.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 15 SO, 11 BB
Milbrandt began the regular season at the Double-A level, but flashed elite upside and has been quickly bumped up to Triple-A Jacksonville, where he has looked just as sharp.
With Double-A, Milbrandt logged 47 innings of work to the tune of a 1.34 ERA with a stellar 1.00 WHIP. During this nine-start stint, Milbrandt racked up 70 punchouts while walking 17 hitters. This stellar showing pushed him up to Jacksonville much sooner than expected, where he continued to enjoy the same success.
Over his first three starts at the top club, Milbrandt has logged 15 innings with a 1.20 ERA but has seen his WHIP climb to a modest 1.27. During this stretch, Milbrandt has seen his command take a step back (swinging 11 hitters) but has maintained his swing-and-miss profile, totaling 15. It will take some time for Milbrandt to adjust to Triple-A, but seeing him rack up seven punchouts in back-to-back starts is promising.
If the No. 5-ranked prospect in the team's system can see his command improve, he may make a push to slide into the No 2 spot on our rankings.
The other major reason to keep an eye on Milbrandt ahead of Week 14 is his path to the major leagues. Unlike Anderson, Milbrandt not only has a path to join the system, but is the clear top option "waiting in the wings." At the start of the season, Milbrandt was viewed as the distant No. 3 option in Miami's deep pitching system, which includes Robby Snelling and Thomas White.
Both pitchers are among the best in the minor leagues, with Snelling actually earning the call earlier this season. However, both would suffer serious injuries and are now on the shelf and slated to miss the remainder of the campaign. This has allowed Milbrandt not only to move up to Jacksonville but also to have a clear path to a second-half debut.
While managers should not expect a call-up ahead of the All-Star break, if the top-100-ranked prospect can continue to maintain his high-end strikeout profile while limiting his walks, he should be in a great position to join the Marlins in the second half.
Yep, there’s that Karson Milbrandt fellow again.#Marlins pic.twitter.com/p78fyGBc7F
— Fish On First Prospects (@FOFProspects) June 14, 2026
- Written by Andy Smith
Charlie Condon, 1B/OF, Colorado Rockies
Current Level: AAA
Availability: 5% rostered
2026 AAA Stats: 68 G, .275/.408/.537, 14 2B, 15 HR, 5 SB
The Colorado Rockies have already called up TJ Rumfield, Cole Carrigg, and Kyle Karros this year, and they probably aren’t done. Charlie Condon is the Rockies' No. 1 prospect, and it feels like only a matter of time before he’s in the big leagues.
At Triple-A this season, he’s slashing .275/.408/.537 with 15 home runs, five stolen bases, a 22.8% strikeout rate, and a 15.1% walk rate.
In addition, Condon is chasing just 18.4% of pitches, which ranks in the 92nd percentile. Overall, his advanced approach stands out as much as his raw power, which Fangraphs rates as a 70.
Charlie Condon, last 13 games...
54 PA
.318 AVG
.444 OBP
.818 SLG
6 HR
13% BB
18.5% KCan't wait to see Condon mashing in Coors later this summer.#Rockiespic.twitter.com/EyxaNmnrBb
— Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) June 24, 2026
Under the hood, Condon owns a 9.7% barrel rate and has reached a max exit velocity of 112.6 mph. Which means he's already hit the ball harder than names like Samuel Basallo, Riley Greene, and Rafael Devers, this season.
While he’s primarily viewed as a first baseman long-term, he’s not a zero on the bases. His sprint speed ranks in the 85th percentile, so a handful of steals isn’t out of the question.
Add in the obvious boost from Coors Field, and the fantasy upside becomes even more appealing. With the Rockies still stuck in a long-term rebuild, there’s little reason to keep a bat like Condon in Triple-A much longer.
A late-July or early-August promotion feels like the most likely outcome, making him a must-stash in 15-team mixed leagues thanks to his combination of power and plate discipline.
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: Cooper Pratt (MIL), Kahlil Watson (CLE)
Honorable Mentions (Hitters): Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (ATH), Jonathon Long (CHC), Max Anderson (DET), Zach Ehrhard (LAD), Kemp Alderman (MIA), Ryan Clifford (NYM), Lazaro Montes (SEA), Michael Arroyo (SEA), Jacob Melton (TBR), Yohandy Morales (WAS), Abimelec Ortiz (WAS), Harry Ford (WAS)
Honorable Mentions (Pitchers): George Klassen (LAA), Jack Wenninger (NYM), Hunter Barco (PIT), Quinn Mathews (STL), Brody Hopkins (TBR)
| Rank | Player | Position | Team | ETA |
| 1 | Joshua Baez | OF | Cardinals | July |
| 2 | Kade Anderson | SP | Mariners | July |
| 3 | Kaelen Culpepper | SS | Twins | July |
| 4 | Max Clark | OF | Tigers | July |
| 5 | Ryan Waldschmidt | OF | Diamondbacks | July |
| 6 | Charlie Condon | 1B | Rockies | July |
| 7 | Karson Milbrandt | SP | Marlins | August |
| 8 | Walker Jenkins | OF | Twins | August |
| 9 | River Ryan | SP | Dodgers | July |
| 10 | Zac Veen | OF | Rockies | July |
| 11 | Seaver King | SS/2B | Nationals | July |
| 12 | Hector Rodriguez | OF | Reds | August |
| 13 | Luke Adams | 1B/3B | Brewers | July |
| 14 | James Tibbs III | OF | Dodgers | July |
| 15 | Luis Lara | OF | Brewers | July |
| 16 | Jhostynxon Garcia | OF | Pirates | July |
| 17 | Owen Murphy | SP | Braves | July |
| 18 | Hagen Smith | SP | White Sox | July |
| 19 | Jett Williams | SS/OF | Brewers | July |
| 20 | Ralphy Velazquez | 1B | Guardians | August |
| 21 | Elmer Rodriguez | SP | Yankees | July |
| 22 | George Lombard Jr. | SS | Yankees | July |
| 23 | Jaxon Wiggins | SP | Cubs | July |
| 24 | Wei-En Lin | SP | Athletics | August |
| 25 | Jonah Tong | SP | Mets | July |
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