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Gage Wood a Top Stash Ahead of Potential MLB Debut in 2026?
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Gage Wood is currently in Double-A and has been in pro baseball for less than a year. However, the 22-year-old has already emerged as an intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball, as there's a chance he could be on the fast track to making his MLB debut this season. Across 10 starts between Single-A and Double-A this year, Wood owns a 3.17 FIP and 2.48 xERA with 13.50 K/9, 3.51 BB/9, and 0.81 HR/9. In addition to his impressive control, he has shown an ability to induce weak contact with a 54.4% ground ball rate. Wood possesses an impressive four-pitch mix that includes a four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. His four-seamer sits in the mid-to-high 90s with a 38% whiff rate and .189 xBA. The slider has a 36.2% whiff rate, and the curveball and changeup both have 50% whiff rates. All four have the potential to be plus offerings, giving Wood the inside path to being MLB-ready sooner rather than later. He's worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
