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Samuel Basallo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team, two-catcher leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has continued to find his footing at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Basallo missed some time earlier in the Triple-A regular season due to hamstring and back injuries. However, over the past two weeks, the […]
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Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners are expected to promote top infield prospect Cole Young to the major leagues prior to their contest on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. Young is currently ranked as the No. 43-best prospect in the sport and the No. 3-best in […]
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Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles are expected to promote third base prospect Coby Mayo from Triple-A Norfolk. Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reported that Mayo was scratched from Norfolk's starting lineup on Friday evening and is on his way to Baltimore. First baseman Ryan […]
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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 10 (2025)
Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball prospect risers and top performers series for Week 10 of the 2025 season. In this edition, we will take a look at a Colorado shortstop who has enjoyed an incredible power surge. In addition, we will take a look at a budding ace in Philadelphia who has picked up […]
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Mariners to Promote Cole Young to Major Leagues
The Seattle Mariners are expected to promote top infield prospect Cole Young to the major leagues. Young is currently considered the No. 43-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 3-ranked in the system. Young has spent the first two months of the season with Triple-A Tacoma. Through his first 54 games at that level, […]
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Mick Abel Punches Out Eight on Friday
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel tossed 4 2/3 one-run innings (zero earned runs) against Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. In this outing, Abel struck out eight batters and allowed four hits with three free passes. This was his second straight outing at Triple-A with at least eight punchouts. Abel made his MLB debut on […]
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Jac Caglianone Launches Sixth Triple-A Long Ball
Kansas City Royals first base/outfield prospect Jac Caglianone continued his incredible start at Triple-A on Friday evening. Facing Saint Paul, Caglianone went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Through his first 10 contests with Triple-A Omaha, Caglianone has posted an impressive .341/.391/.805 with a double, six home runs, 12 RBI, and an 8:4 […]
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Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Eight Across Five Shutout Frames
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler continued his impressive start to the Triple-A regular season by logging five shutout innings against Nashville on Friday evening. In this start, Chandler struck out eight batters and allowed just four hits and one walk. This was a great sign to see Chandler command his pitches as he […]
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David Fry Goes Deep on Friday
Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (elbow) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during his rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus on Friday evening. Fry recently shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A on May 26. He began his assignment in the ACL and then moved to Double-A last week. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]
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Edgardo Henriquez Begins Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect Edgardo Henriquez (foot) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 29. Henriquez has been sidelined throughout the first two months of the season on the 60-day IL with a foot injury. In his first taste of action, Henriquez struggled as he allowed one hit, one run, […]
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Chase Dollander Throws Live Batting Practice
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander (forearm) threw live batting practice on May 27. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer noted that the session "looked good." The top prospect in the Colorado system hit the 15-day injured list on May 22 due to right forearm tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. However, it […]
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Tekoah Roby Strikes Out Eight in Latest Start
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby enjoyed a strong outing against Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Thursday evening. In this start, Roby struck out eight batters across five 1/3 shutout frames. Since allowing four runs on May 3, the No. 11-ranked prospect in St. Louis has been quite effective on the bump. Over his […]
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Harry Ford Riding Six-Game Hitting Streak at Triple-A
Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford has continued to produce at Triple-A. On Thursday, the backstop extended his current hitting streak to six games. During this impressive stretch, Ford has posted five multi-hit games with three home runs and 10 RBI. He has gone deep in each of his past two contests as well. Through […]
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Marlins Promote Jack Winkler to Major Leagues
The Miami Marlins have promoted shortstop prospect Jack Winkler to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. Winkler began the season by making his Triple-A debut and will quickly get the call to the majors. Through his first 25 games at Triple-A Jacksonville, Winkler held his own, as […]
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Alan Roden Returning to Major Leagues
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been recalled from Triple-A prior to their contest on Friday against the Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays placed outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to left-shoulder inflammation. Roden made his MLB debut earlier this season but posted a weak .178/.262/.260 […]
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Sawyer Gipson-Long Sharp on Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is nearing the completion of his rehab assignment and could be in the mix to join the major league roster. On Thursday, the No. 29-ranked prospect in the Detroit system tossed five 1/3 innings of one-run ball against Triple-A Louisville. In this outing, Gipson-Long allowed just one […]
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Tigers Place Jackson Jobe on 15-Day Injured List With Flexor Strain
The Detroit Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Jackson Jobe (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain. Jobe was able to break camp with the major league roster but has had an inconsistent first taste of the big leagues. Through 49 innings (10 starts), the former top prospect has posted a […]
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Kyle Teel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Even though the Chicago White Sox have already promoted one of their top catching prospect, Edgar Quero, earlier this season, their other budding backstop, Kyle Teel, is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Teel was included in the package that sent Garrett Crochet to the Boston […]
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Chase DeLauter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter is considered to be one of the top outfield prospects in the sport. However, DeLauter has dealt with numerous injuries that have prevented him from reaching the majors. Last season, DeLauter appeared in just 39 total games in the […]
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Otto Kemp - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies third base prospect Otto Kemp has been one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Through the first 49 contests with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Kemp has posted a stellar .319/.425/.602 slash […]
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Brady House - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals third base/shortstop prospect Brady House has continued to improve at Triple-A and is nearing his MLB debut. Last summer, House made his Triple-A debut and held a modest .250/.280/.375 line with 10 doubles, six home runs, and one stolen base. Earlier that season, […]
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Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best power hitters at Triple-A over the past two seasons but has yet to take the next step at the major league level. Last summer, Mayo made his MLB debut but only appeared […]
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Moises Ballesteros - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The Chigcao Cubs promoted their No. 4-ranked prospect, catcher Moises Ballesteros, to the major leagues earlier in May, when Ian Happ (oblique) went on the 10-day IL. During his first taste of the majors, the young backstop posted a .188/.278/.188 line with no extra-base hits and […]
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Chandler Simpson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays opted to send their No. 7-ranked prospect, outfielder Chandler Simpson, to Triple-A Durham. This transaction opened a roster spot for outfielder Jake Mangum (groin), who was activated off the 10-day injured list. Simpson was promoted to the major leagues […]
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Jake Mangum Reinstated From 10-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum (groin) from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Rays optioned outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. Mangum has been sidelined since April 24 with a left groin strain. Prior to the injury, the 29-year-old had posted a .338/.384/.397 slash line with eight […]
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Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 9 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?
As we approach the end of the second month of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen several under-the-radar starting pitchers provide elite fantasy value. Currently, both Hunter Brown and Nathan Eovaldi, who were taken outside of the top 100 picks, have been the fourth- and sixth-most-valuable pitchers in standard 5x5 leagues, respectively. In this […]
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Chandler Simpson Optioned to Triple-A
The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham. In a corresponding move, the Rays activated outfielder Jake Mangum (groin) from the 10-day injured list. Simpson was given the call to the majors in April. Through his first 35 MLB contests, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system posted […]
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Josue Briceno Hits Three Home Runs on Thursday
Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno went 4-for-4 with a double, three home runs, a stolen base, and five RBI. This was his first four-hit game of the season. Over the last week, Briceno has enjoyed a productive surge at the plate. In his last seven games, the 20-year-old backstop has held a .444/.583/1.389 slash […]
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Padres Expected to Promote Bradgley Rodriguez to Major Leagues
The San Diego Padres are expected to promote relief pitching prospect Bradgley Rodriguez to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rodriguez is currently considered the No. 14-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. Rodriguez has spent time with Double-A this season and will skip Triple-A en route to […]
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Matt Mervis, Ronny Simon to be Designated for Assignment
The Miami Marlins are expected to designate first baseman Matt Mervis and second baseman Ronny Simon for assignment prior to their contest on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. The Marlins acquired Mervis from the Cubs in the winter. While he showed solid power upside during his first 23 games, posting a .534 SLG with […]
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