Charlie Condon Showing Improved Approach, MLB Debut Around the Corner?

Colorado Rockies corner infielder/outfielder prospect Charlie Condon continues to hit well at Triple-A Albuquerque, going 5-for-12 (.417) over his last three games. The Rockies' second-ranked prospect is slashing an impressive .319/.439/.617 with four home runs and, perhaps more importantly, has lowered his strikeout rate to a better-than-average 19.3 percent for the season. The right-hander is […]

Robby Snelling Closing in on MLB Debut, Remains an Upside Stash Option

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling was in the mix to make the Marlins' starting rotation before ultimately being reassigned to Triple-A to begin the year, but since then, the left-hander has been making his case for a big league debut. In his latest outing, the former 39th-overall draft pick struck out 12 batters in […]

Didier Fuentes a High-End Pitching Prospect Worth Stashing

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes ran into some trouble in his latest start at Triple-A Gwinnett, yielding four runs in the first inning alone, but settled in and tossed six shutout innings after that. Outside of that one inning of trouble, the Braves' third-ranked prospect has thrown 15 2/3 innings of scoreless ball and […]

Payton Tolle Remains a High-End Stash Ahead of Week 4

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Payton Tolle is biding his time in Worcester until it is his turn to get the call to the majors, which shouldn't be long now. Boston's top-ranked prospect was roughed up in his first start at Triple-A this year, but has been very effective in his last two turns through […]

Matthew Liberatore Stumbles Again, Entering Drop Territory?

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out just two in five innings of work in his latest start on Monday, taking the loss in the 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Guardians. It is the second straight start in which the […]

Luke Raley Staying Hot at the Plate, Worth a Longer Look?

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley went 1-for-3 with a walk on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the Padres, and is now 7-for-12 (.583) over his last three games. The left-handed slugger began the year by hitting a home run in three straight games, and is now slashing .296/.356/.556 with seven extra-base hits this season […]

Paul Sewald Earns Save No. 6 on Tuesday, Extends Scoreless Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald earned his league-leading sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Orioles, striking out one batter and needing just 11 pitches to dispatch Baltimore in the bottom of the ninth. Sewald has been impressive this season, not having allowed an earned run in five straight appearances and […]

Clayton Beeter Falls to Setup Role on Tuesday Night

Washington Nationals closer Clayton Beeter was leveraged in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates rather than getting the save opportunity in the ninth. That honor was given to Gus Varland, who was also granted the team's previous save opportunity on Sunday. Nats' manager Blake Butera has not indicated that Beeter is […]

Gus Varland Earns Second Save of the Week, Emerging as New Closer in Washington?

Washington Nationals reliever Gus Varland tossed a scoreless ninth in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates, earning his second save in consecutive appearances. It wasn't without drama, though, as the right-hander allowed a one-out double and walked the next batter, but was able to get the next two hitters out and close the door on […]

Xavier Isaac a Big-Time Power Bat to Keep an Eye on in 2026

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac belted his first home run of the 2026 campaign this past Sunday for Double-A Montgomery, and also legged out a triple in the 2-for-5 effort. The Rays' 13th-ranked prospect was just 1-for-12 (.083) heading into the contest. Just being on the baseball field at all has been […]

Braden Montgomery Heating Up After Two-Homer Game

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery belted a pair of home runs on Sunday at Double-A Birmingham, breaking a 3-for-26 (.115) slump. Chicago's top-ranked prospect hit a home run in his first game of the season, but went into a seven-game slump immediately after, and hopefully Sunday's two-home run effort is a sign he's […]

Leo De Vries Riding Six-Game Hit Streak, Triple-A Around the Corner?

Athletics shortstop prospect Leo De Vries is looking quite comfortable at Double-A Midland to start 2026, currently riding a six-game hit streak, with two three-hit performances in his last two contests. It's pushed his season-long slash line to .333/.429/.528 with two home runs, two steals, and a strong 6:8 BB:K. The switch-hitter was the headliner […]

Franklin Arias Off to a Hot Start, the Next Big-Name Boston Prospect to Debut?

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias is off to a scorching start at Double-A Portland, producing four multi-hit performances in his first six games, going 10-for-17 (.588) with two doubles and a 2:2 BB:K. He has even been hit by a pitch twice, giving him a remarkable .636 on-base percentage. Boston's second-ranked prospect earned […]

Kade Anderson Off to Near-Perfect Start to Professional Career

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson has hit the ground running at Double-A Arkansas in 2026, having yet to allow a run in two starts thus far, yielding five hits and three walks while striking out 17 batters in nine innings pitched. The 21-year-old did not pitch professionally in 2025 after being drafted, but this […]

Seth Hernandez Impresses, is he the Next No. 1 Pitching Prospect?

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Seth Hernandez was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 Draft, but he did not pitch professionally at all last year after being drafted. The 6-foot-4 hurler made his highly anticipated debut this season at Single-A Bradenton and has been impressive through two starts, allowing just one earned run […]

Angel Martinez Worth a Look in Deeper Leagues

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez got off to a miserable start at the plate, going 3-for-21 (.143) over his first nine games, however, he shook off the rust and went a sizzling 10-for-17 (.588) over the next four contests, with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, four runs scored, and three stolen bases. The […]

Daulton Varsho Collecting Extra-Base Hits During Four-Game Hit Streak

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho has begun to pick it up at the plate, collecting at least one hit in eight of the last 10 games he's started, and is currently riding a four-game hit streak during which time he's belted four extra-base hits, including two doubles and two home runs. The recent hot […]

Jose Fernandez Riding Five-Game Hit Streak, but is He Rosterable?

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez broke onto the MLB scene on March 31, belting a pair of home runs and collecting four RBI in his major league debut. Fantasy managers who claimed him on waivers were disappointed with the subsequent 1-for-12 (.083) stretch over the next five games, but the Venezuelan appears to be […]

Jorge Soler an Intriguing Lower-Rostered Power Option

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler recently went on a stretch where he blasted a home run in three consecutive games, which was also part of a longer six-game hit streak, putting himself back on the fantasy radar. A couple of games in which he's gone 0-for-7 since then have surely left a sour […]

Josh Bell Producing Early in the Season, Should You Pick Him Up?

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy in the early going of 2026. The veteran is slashing .275/.397/.529 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and 14 runs scored, good for a .410 wOBA and 165 wRC+. The 6-foot-3 slugger is typically good for around 20 home runs per […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 3)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 3 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]

Jordan Walker Showing Off Power, Can it Continue?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is showing off his power stroke as the 2026 season gets underway, with the former first-round draft pick hitting four home runs in his last five contests. Through all 12 games he's played, the 6-foot-6 slugger is slashing .295/.367/.682 with five home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and […]

Corbin Carroll Remains Out on Friday With Sore Hip

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hip) remains out of the lineup on Friday as he deals with a sore hip. The former NL Rookie of the Year had been rolling in his last three games before the injury, going a combined 7-for-14 (.500) with two doubles, two triples, three RBI, four runs scored, and a […]

Jaxon Wiggins Dealing With Arm Soreness

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins (arm) is dealing with soreness in his arm, according to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. On Thursday, the Cubs' top pitching prospect was scratched from his next start for Triple-A Iowa that was originally scheduled for Friday, and per Hoyer, Wiggins is "being backed up for now." […]

Max Muncy Extends Hit Streak to Six Games, Can He Keep it Up?

Athletics infielder Max Muncy is on a roll in the early going of the 2026 season. The former first-rounder is riding a six-game hit streak and has hit safely in 10 of the 12 games he's played, producing a .319.333/.574 slash line, with seven extra-base hits (two home runs), five RBI, 11 runs scored, and […]

Riley O'Brien the Top Target for Saves on the Waiver Wire

St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien is off to an impressive start to the season, having not allowed an earned run yet through seven appearances. The right-hander has yielded just four hits and has yet to walk a batter as well, while striking out seven in 7 1/3 innings of work, tallying three saves along […]

Cam Smith a Must-Add Ahead of Potential Breakout

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is off to a hot start in 2026, going 11-for-31 (.355) over his last nine games with three home runs, six RBI, and six runs scored. The former first-round draft pick is slashing .273/.385/.523 overall with a .407 wOBA and 170 wRC+. Notably, the 23-year-old appears to be finally using […]

Andrew Fischer's First Home Run of 2026 is Grand

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Andrew Fischer belted his first home run of the season (a grand slam) at High-A Wisconsin on Wednesday, finishing 2-for-4 with a walk, four RBI, and two runs scored. He was also caught stealing once. The Brewers' first-round pick from the 2025 Draft is now 5-for-13 (.385) on the young […]

Liam Doyle Struggles in Season Debut at Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Liam Doyle made his season debut for Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, but it surely did not go as hoped. The Cards' first-round pick in the 2025 Draft allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters in three innings of work. The southpaw […]

Charlie Condon Hits Third Home Run of Season, Emerging as Top Hitter to Stash

Colorado Rockies corner infielder/outfielder prospect Charlie Condon went 3-for-6 in his second game back at Triple-A Albuquerque after having a cyst removed, smacking his third home run of the season, and crossing the plate three times. Perhaps just as notable is that it was the first time this season that the right-handed hitter did not […]