X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 25: Mejia, Mullins, Tellez, Reid-Foley

Rookies and minor league players to watch in 2018. Michael Grennell lists the top fantasy baseball prospects that owners should be following in Week 25.

Can you believe that the fantasy baseball season is almost over? It's well into the fantasy playoffs now, so this is the time for owners to start planning ahead for next season.

Probably the hottest prospect this month who will maintain his prospect status heading into next season is Francisco Mejia. After homering twice in his first start with San Diego, Mejia cooled off for his next few games, but his bat is trending upwards over the last week.Mejia leads the batters this week, but the top pitching prospect performance (say that five times fast) belongs to right-hander Sean Reid-Foley of the Blue Jays, who struck out 10 in his last start against the Yankees.

It's going to be a hitter-heavy list this week, so let's see who's swinging a hot bat.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and resources:

 

I Tellez It Like I See It

Francisco Mejia - C, San Diego Padres

Upcoming games: vs San Francisco 9/18-19, at Los Angeles (NL) 9/21-23

Mejia has been getting more regular playing time this past week, appearing in each of the Padres' last five games while getting the start at catcher in three of those games. During that span, Mejia has gone 4-for-16 with a double, a home run, two runs and four RBI to raise his season average to .241 and his OPS to .939. Fantasy owners can likely expect Mejia to be competing with Austin Hedges this spring for the starting job in San Diego, and right now with Hedges' injury woes this year and Mejia's September performance, Mejia has a decent shot at winning out in March. Regardless of whether or not he wins the starting job, Mejia should certainly be worth owning in NL-only leagues next year, and if he does get the starting job he becomes a viable option in 12-team mixed leagues.

Cedric Mullins - OF, Baltimore Orioles

Projected starts: vs New York (NL) 9/5, at Colorado 9/7-9

Out of the prospects on this week's list, Mullins has been in the majors the longest this season after getting called up in the beginning of August. Over 132 plate appearances, Mullins is hitting .276 with nine doubles, three home runs and a .785 OPS. More recently, Mullins has been hitting .348 with an .858 OPS over the last week while drawing three walks against four strikeouts over 26 plate appearances. One aspect of Mullins' fantasy potential that he hasn't really shown much this year in the majors is his speed, as he has averaged 20 steals over the last three seasons in the minors. Given the amount of playing time the Orioles have given Mullins to close out the season, it's reasonable to think he has a good shot at winning a starting job out of Spring Training. If he does, fantasy owners should look for about 13 home runs and 20 steals with an OK average over a full season of work.

Rowdy Tellez - 1B, Toronto Blue Jays

Upcoming games: at Baltimore 9/18-19, vs Tampa Bay 9/20-23

Tellez likely has the most difficult path to regular playing time in 2019 out of the prospects on this week's list. Toronto still has Kendrys Morales signed through 2019, and they also have a 2019 team-option for Justin Smoak. If Tellez can find his way to regular playing time next year, he has the potential for 15 to 20 home runs with an average around .280. Over 10 games this month, Tellez is hitting .407 with seven doubles, one home run, five RBI and a 1.206 OPS — and that's even with Tellez playing in two or fewer innings in four of those games. As it currently stands, Tellez will most likely only be worth drafting in deep AL-only leagues in 2019, but fantasy owners should keep an eye on any moves Toronto makes this off-season that could open up playing time for him.

Sean Reid-Foley - SP, Toronto Blue Jays

Projected starts: vs Tampa Bay 9/20, vs Houston 9/25

The only pitcher to appear on this week's list, Reid-Foley has been putting together some dominant performances in September. In two of his three starts this month, Reid-Foley has allowed one or fewer runs while striking out 10 over at least five innings pitched. Those two starts came against the Marlins and the Yankees, but he struggled in his outing between those when he allowed six runs on five hits and five walks over four innings against the Indians. Reid-Foley looks to have the makings of a potential front-of-the-rotation starter in Toronto, with his 58.6 percent first strike rate and 11.4 percent swinging strike rate both acting as good indicators of future success. Looking forward to next year, he will definitely be one of the better young pitchers to keep an eye on during Spring Training. If he can snag a spot in the rotation, he'll likely be worth owning in 14-team mixed leagues and worth using as a streaming option in 12-team leagues.

 

More MLB Prospects Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Terry McLaurin

Could be a Holdout at Training Camp
Roger McCreary

a Candidate for a Contract Extension?
Max Fried

Exits Start With Blister
Mike Evans

Buccaneers Could Have Difficult Time Retaining Mike Evans
Charles Cross

Could Sign Extension Before Training Camp
Xavier Restrepo

One to Watch Going into Training Camp
Calvin Ridley

Appears Re-Energized
Mark Andrews

Still a Key Piece in Ravens Offense
Ndamukong Suh

Officially Announces his Retirement
Jaylen Waddle

Motivated After Disappointing Season
Tre Harris

Still Unsigned
Hunter Dobbins

to Miss Rest of Season With Torn ACL
Nolan Arenado

Held Out of Lineup on Saturday
Alexandre Sarr

Plays Well in Summer League Loss to Phoenix
Yang Hansen

Looks Good on Friday Night
Carlos Correa

Sitting on Saturday
Austin Riley

Placed on 10-Day Injured List
Nolan Arenado

Exits Friday's Contest With Sprained Finger
Jake Burger

Expects to Play on Saturday
Erik Karlsson

Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Zach Hyman

Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
SJ

Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Wyatt Langford

Records Four-Hit Night
Cal Raleigh

Homers Twice, Drives in Five
Cody Bellinger

Swats Three Homers in Victory
Jake Burger

Leaves With Quad Discomfort on Friday
Carlos Correa

Exits Game With Mild Ankle Sprain
Edward Cabrera

Dealing with Posterior Elbow Discomfort
Austin Riley

Leaves Game Early on Friday With Abdominal Tightness
Kon Knueppel

Struggles in Summer League Win
Rafael Devers

Dealing With Back Inflammation
Walter Clayton Jr.

Plays Well on Friday Night
Cody Williams

Scores 21 Points in Summer League Loss
Kyle Filipowski

Leads the Way on Friday Night
Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernandez Returning on Friday
Sauce Gardner

Wants to be Highest-Paid Cornerback
Rhamondre Stevenson

Heading into an Important Season
Minnesota Vikings

Josh Metellus, Vikings Have Mutual Interest in Extension
Tua Tagovailoa

2025 Could be Tua Tagovailoa's Last Season in Miami
Rashawn Slater

has "Full Confidence" a Deal Will Get Done
Byron Buxton

Returns on Friday
Isaiah Jackson

Signs Three-Year Extension
Jake Meyers

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain
Brandon Lowe

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Tightness
Kodai Senga

Reinstated to Start on Friday
Alex Bregman

Officially Activated and Starting on Friday
Marvin Bagley III

Joining the Wizards
Herbert Jones

Signing Extension with Pelicans
Jacob Toppin

Returning to Hawks
Chicago Bears

Bears Extend General Manager Ryan Poles
Dalton Knecht

Avoids Serious Injury
MarShawn Lloyd

in a "Much Better Spot" Heading Into Training Camp
Javon Small

Signs Two-Way Deal
Dustin Hopkins

Browns Still Counting on Dustin Hopkins
Demarcus Robinson

Sentenced to Three Years of Probation
Jalen Nailor

In Line for WR3 Role in Minnesota
Andrew Thomas

Could Miss Start of 2025 Season
Ryan Reaves

Traded to Sharks
Vladislav Kolyachonok

Moves to Dallas
Matt Dumba

Lands in Pittsburgh
Mackie Samoskevich

Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Josh Manson

Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche
EDM

Isaac Howard Signs Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Oilers
Tallison Teixeira

Set For His First UFC Main Event
Derrick Lewis

Set To Headline UFC Nashville
Gabriel Bonfim

Looks For His Third UFC Win
Stephen Thompson

Returns At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Calvin Kattar

In Dire Need Of Victory
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere A Favorite At UFC Nashville
Nate Landwehr

Aims To Bounce Back
MMA

Austen Lane Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Vitor Petrino

Set For His Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Set To Open Up UFC Nashville Main Card
Junior Tafa

Set For Light-Heavyweight Bout
Jalen Williams

Signs Contract Extension With Thunder
Alijah Martin

Agrees to Two-Way Deal With Raptors
Tristan Vukcevic

Set to Return to Washington
Anfernee Simons

Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
NBA

Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Dominick Barlow

Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Jordan McLaughlin

Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
Dylan Harper

Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
VJ Edgecombe

Diagnosed with a Sprained Thumb
Gary Woodland

Looking to Find Rhythm at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Brings Consistent Play to Scottish Open
Maverick McNealy

a Solid Value Play at Scottish Open
Aldrich Potgieter

Making Scottish Open Debut
Tom Kim

Looks to Rebound at Scottish Open
Brian Harman

a Safe Option at Scottish Open
Luke Clanton

a Sneaky Value Play at Scottish Open
Sam Burns

Looking to Stay Hot at Scottish Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

May Feel More at Home in Europe
Harry Hall

Showing Fine Form Heading to Scotland
Ryan Fox

Playing Well Since Early Spring Struggles
Max Greyserman

has Solid History at the Genesis Scottish Open
Harris English

Aims High for Scotland Next
Corey Conners

Primed for the Genesis Scottish Open
Daniel Brown

Attempts the Scottish Swing Again
Jacob Bridgeman

Needs Putter to Work at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Headlines Field at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

a Smart Play for Scottish Open
Adam Scott

Looking to Build on History at The Renaissance Club
NASCAR

Sepp Straka Not Likely to Find Momentum at Scottish Open
Justin Rose

Hopes Month Hiatus Helps Him Bounce Back at Scottish Open
NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF