6 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your team with an elite lottery ticket. Last season, managers saw many high-end prospects immediately flash upside in the big leagues, such as Chase Burns, Logan Henderson, and Nolan McLean. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who could carry fantasy […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash and Trade For - Dynasty League Targets (2026)

The offseason is often the most exciting time for dynasty managers. During this time, managers can reassess their roster and examine whether they are in the contending stage or still in a retool. With spring training underway and games just days away, we will analyze five prospects who are strong trade and stash targets (depending […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up ETAs - Predicting Top MLB Prospect Timelines

Prospects, you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. One of the most difficult tasks each season in redraft leagues is trying to figure out which prospects to target or not target in your drafts, and when they might be up. I'm going to do my best to answer the latter part […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can be the difference between you winning your league and just falling short of the competition. Last season, managers saw several prospects become high-end options as soon as they reached the big leagues, like Nolan McLean, Nick Kurtz, and Kyle Teel. In this piece, we […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

2026 fantasy baseball drafts are really ramping up. Some of you have already been in some drafts, while others are still preparing for the heart of draft season in February and March. Regardless of which bucket you fall into, it's time to push the pedal to the metal. There are a ton of exciting rookies […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Prospects To Target In 2026 Drafts

Building a winning fantasy team is a combination of many things, including staying on top of the waiver wire throughout the season and a bit of luck, but it all starts with the draft. Drafting some core All-Star caliber players in the early rounds, rounding it out with some multi-category producers in the middle, and […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues

Drafting prospects is a great way to swing for the fences on your late-round picks in fantasy baseball. Every season, there are plenty of impact players who get called up and provide a boost to fantasy teams. Last year, some of the impactful prospects included Cade Horton, Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean, Cam Schlittler, […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2026)

Pitchers and catchers are starting to roll into teams' workout facilities, and spring training is just around the corner. As teams start to get ready for an exciting season ahead, fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should always stay busy. Whether considering potential trades, reviewing positional prospect depth, reacting to free-agent signings, or preparing for first-year […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers for 2026

Targeting high-impact prospects in the back half of your draft can set your team above your opponents. Managers who were willing to invest in high-end prospects like Nick Kurtz in the final rounds were rewarded with a must-start player as soon as he earned the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight […]

FYPD Sleepers, Draft Targets and Avoids - 2026 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects

The First-Year-Player Draft (or FYPD for short) is one of the most exciting times for dynasty fantasy baseball managers. Similar to dynasty fantasy football leagues, this is when the top rookies enter the player pool, and managers can add them to their teams. While some FYPDs are not as deep as others, there are several […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Samuel Basallo, Jett Williams, Tommy Troy, Aidan Miller, Travis Sykora, Max Clark

In the later rounds of your fantasy draft, it is crucial to target high-end prospects who could make an impact later in the season. While they may begin the season in the major leagues, they have the upside to become must-start players once they find their footing in the big leagues. In this piece, we […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brice Matthews, Nolan McLean, Andrew Painter, Charlie Condon, Carter Jensen, Sebastian Walcott

Drafting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with a massive boost down the stretch. Last season, several high-end prospects flashed elite potential in the major leagues, such as Chase Burns, Logan Henderson, and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will spotlight six more high-upside prospects managers should […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Trey Yesavage, Robby Snelling, Jonah Tong, Sal Stewart, Mick Abel, Carson Benge

Finding high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with a massive boost. Last season, managers who took a flier on Nick Kurtz or picked up pitchers like Logan Henderson or Cam Schlittler immediately reaped the results. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could make […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Kevin McGonigle, Travis Bazzana, Connelly Early, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Max Clark, George Klassen

Targeting emerging prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with high upside. While some of these players may take time to find their footing in the big league,s once they do, they could become must-start players like Logan Henderson and Nick Kurtz were last season. In this piece, we […]

Top 10 Pitching Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

My 2026 positional prospect rankings series here on RotoBaller concludes with the always intriguing starting pitcher position. The top of my pitching prospect rankings heading into 2026 is especially exciting due to the proximity of many of the arms in the below Top-10. Six of the 10 have already debuted, and three of the other […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Bubba Chandler, Colt Emerson, Harry Ford, Parker Messick, Owen Caissie, Thomas White

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide your fantasy team with a league-winning lottery ticket. Managers who stashed players like Nick Kurtz or picked up pitchers like Noah Cameron or Logan Henderson added high-end value when to their fantasy teams they reached the major leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects who are expected […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - J.J. Wetherholt, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Ryan Waldschmidt, Aidan Miller, Jurrangelo Cijntje

With spring training a few weeks away, managers should begin to familiarize themselves with some of the top emerging prospects in the sport. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign, including some who can break camp with the MLB roster. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues

Drafting prospects is a great way to hit home runs on your late-round picks in fantasy baseball. Every season, there are plenty of key contributors who get called up and provide a boost to fantasy teams. Last year, some of the impactful prospects included Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony, Jacob Wilson, Cade Horton, and Drake Baldwin. […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2026)

Welcome to my first prospect rankings update of 2026. Baseball season is approaching quickly, and many of the names below are slated to make an impact at the major league level at some point during the upcoming season. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, […]

11 Breakout Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects: Draft Sleepers to Target (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are beginning to heat up, which means it's time to look at this season's top prospects. Earlier in the offseason, we took a look at the 12 hitter fantasy baseball prospect breakouts who could make an impact in 2026, and now it's time to turn our attention to the bump. The MLB […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Jett Williams, Jesus Made, Blake Mitchell, Franklin Arias, Moises Ballesteros, Cooper Pratt

Every season managers see high-end prospects become fantasy baseball standouts. Last summer, many pitchers like Chase Burns and Logan Henderson flashed immense upside during their first stint in the big leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign. Who are six high-upside prospects managers should […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Quinn Mathews, Jacob Melton, Travis Sykora, Carlos Lagrange, Braden Montgomery, Balde Tidwell

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide you with league-winning upside. Every season, managers see prospects enjoy breakout seasons and become must-start players as soon as they reach the MLB level. In this piece, we will spotlight six prospects who could see the value increase in 2206 and become viable fantasy assets. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Enrique Bradfield Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ethan Holliday, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Nick Yorke

In 2025, managers saw many top prospects reach the major leagues and make an immediate impact. On the bump, Trey Yesavage and Nolan McLean would flash elite upside and now enter 2026 as near top-100 picks in drafts. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects worth monitoring, as some could carry high value […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Andrew Painter, Bryce Eldridge, Aidan Miller, Robert Gasser, Abimelec Ortiz, Leodalis De Vries

Last season, managers saw many top prospects establish themselves as high-end fantasy assets. Former consensus top third baseman Junior Caminero became a must-start third baseman while Nick Kurtz took home AL Rookie of the Year honors. In this piece, we will spotlight another six high-end prospects who could make a major impact during the 2026 […]

2026 FYPD Rankings (First-Year Player Drafts): Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects

We're in the heart of the MLB offseason and if you didn't have your FYPD (first-year player draft) in your dynasty fantasy baseball league shortly after the MLB Draft, it's likely coming up soon. Along with the most recent draft class, I've added the latest group of international signees to this ranking as many FYPD's […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brandon Sproat, Arjun Nimmala, Owen Caissie, Jarlin Susana, Konnor Griffin, Travis Bazzana

In the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft, managers often look to target hig-huspdie prospects as they could provide league-winning potential compared to proven veterans. Last season, managers who stashed Nick Kurtz either on the waiver wire orin the final round were rewarded with high-end first basemen. In this piece, we will spotlight six […]

Top 50 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: First-Year Player Drafts (2026)

For those of you who play in fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, there truly is no offseason. There are always ways to improve your roster throughout the winter months, and one of the biggest parts of any dynasty league offseason is your league's first-year player draft (FYPD). It's hard not to be excited about a new […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Samuel Basallo, Chase DeLauter, Robby Snelling, Carson Williams, Jett Williams, Harry Ford

Targeting high-upside prospects in your fantasy baseball draft can be the difference between winning and losing your league. Last season, managers saw many emerging players become must-start fantasy assets, such as Nick Kurtz and Logan Henderson, when they made their debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who have either received a […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - J.J. Wetherholt, Logan Henderson, Jonah Tong, Connelly Early, Sebastian Walcott, Tyler Bremner

As we approach 2026 fantasy drafts, managers will begin to identify high-upside prospects who could provide league-inning upside for their team in the upcoming season. In 2025, managers saw Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz become a league winner, while Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler became a viable starter in the second half. In this piece, […]