August 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect
Aidan Smith continued his recent surge at the plate on Tuesday in a contest against High-A Greenville. During this game, Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run and two stolen bases. Over his last eight games, Smith has been one of the most productive hitters at the High-A level, posting an impressive .345/.406/.483 slash line with one double, one home run, and seven stolen bases. However, before this recent surge at the plate, the fifth-ranked prospect in the system held a modest .161 avrage with a .493 OPS over his last 15 games with High-A Bowling Green. Fantasy managers should expect Smith to remain with High-A during the final weeks of the season given his inconsistent play. However, he could push for an early-season promotion to Double-A in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
San Francisco Giants first base prospect
Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run during their contest against Triple-A Reno on Tuesday evening. This was Eldridge's third long ball over his last six contests. Since August 16 (the last nine games), the top-ranked prospect in the Bay Area has been swinging a hot bat, posting a strong .270/.341/.622 line with a .963 OPS. Throughout 50 total games with Triple-A Sacramento this season, the former 16th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft has struggled at times, holding a .237/.305/.516 line. However, he appears to have turned the corner and is making a strong case to join the MLB level. Given his recent power surge, fantasy managers in 12+ team formats should consider stashing Eldridge over the final month of the season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect
Kristian Campbell has continued to make a strong case to earn a promotion to the major leagues. Over his last four games with Triple-A Worcester, the former top prospect has tallied at least two hits in each contest. During this four-game stretch, Campbell .444/.474/.722 slash line with two doubles and one home run. Through his first 52 games with Triple-A this season, Campbell has held a strong .280/.490/.440 line with eight doubles, seven home runs, and three stolen bases. Earlier in the season, Campbell spent time in Boston but was unable to find much success, finishing his first stint with a .664 OPS through 67 games. Campbell remains a high-end prospect to stash in all formats as he should be in the mix to join Boston for the stretch run.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
Kansas City Royals catching prospect
Carter Jensen went 3-for-4 with two home runs during their contest against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. This was the backstop's second-straight multi-hit game and fourth-straight gam tallying at least one hit. The No. 2-ranked prospect in the Kansas City system opened the season playing with Double-A, but was able to make the jump to Triple-A quickly. With Double-A, Jensen held a .292/.360/.420 line with a .780 OPS. Since joinging the top ranks of the Kansas City asystem, Jensen has held a .286/.401/.643 line with an impressive 1.044 OPS. During this 39-game stretch, Jensen has tallied nine doubles and hit 13 long balls. Given his dominant play at Double-A, Jensen could be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the coming weeks.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle was able to snap his skid on Tuesday, facing Double-A New Hampshire. In this contest, the top-ranked prospect in the Detroit system went 2-for-4 with a long ball. Over his last four games, he did not tally a hit and held a 2:6 K:BB. However, before this brief slump at the plate, the No. 6-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com held a stellar .351/.457/.882 slash line with one double, two triples, five home runs, and a stolen base through his previous 10 contests. Since moving up to join Double-A Erie, McGonigle has been one of the most impressive bats in the minor leagues, holding a .276/.399/.586 line with eight long balls and four stolen bases. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as he should be in the mix to join Detroit later in the 2026 season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
Miami Marlins catcher prospect
Joe Mack went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI against Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Mack connected for his 15th homer of the season, marking his second straight game with a long ball. The lefty hitter has been surging in the second half, owning an .884 OPS with 10 homers compared to a .693 OPS with five homers in the first half. He has a typical catching profile with plenty of power and patience at the plate, with some swing and miss concerns. The 22-year-old is hitting .243/.312/.411 in 309 plate appearances at Triple-A this season. There's a chance we see him in the majors before the end of the year, and he would likely only be worth considering in NL-only leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates will start right-handed pitcher
Carmen Mlodzinski on Wednesday against the Cardinals and righty
Braxton Ashcraft on Thursday. Mlodzinski has served as both a starter and a reliever for the Pirates this season, going 3-7 with a 3.89 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and a 20.2% strikeout rate in 81 innings of work. He has been pitching between two and four IP recently, so he may not pitch deep enough into the game to be win-eligible. Therefore, despite the strong matchup, fantasy managers may want to steer clear of streaming him in Wednesday's matchup.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Cincinnati Reds third base prospect
Sal Stewart went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 7-0 victory against Triple-A Columbus. Stewart has been red-hot at the plate since being promoted to Triple-A on July 18, slashing .323/.401/.669 with 10 homers in 147 plate appearances. The quality of contact has been elite with a 49.5% hard-hit rate and 20.4% barrel rate, which only trails the recently promoted phenom
Samuel Basallo at Triple-A. Stewart has shown solid plate discipline and is limiting strikeouts during this time as well. The 21-year-old possesses an enticing power and speed blend, as he has 20 homers and 17 steals in 476 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A this year. He is currently ranked as the number one prospect in the Reds system according to MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
The Minnesota Twins will activate and start right-handed pitcher
Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) for Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. The 24-year-old has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul while recovering from an illness. His rehab results have been similar to his big-league results, which have been OK overall. Woods Richardson owns a 5-4 record with a 4.24 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP, and a 19.8% strikeout rate in 80 2/3 innings pitched with the Twins this season. Given that the start will be his return to the big leagues and he will be facing a tough opponent, fantasy managers may not want to slot him into their lineups right away.
--Connelly DoanSource: Dan Hayes - X.com
August 27, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated starting pitcher
Blake Snell (paternity list) from the paternity list on Tuesday. Snell was placed on the paternity list on August 23. The 32-year-old should slot back into the rotation later in the week, but fantasy managers should keep an eye out as the team releases probable pitchers in the coming days. Snell has only made six starts this season due to shoulder inflammation, going 3-2 with a 1.97 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, and a 22.2% strikeout rate in 32 innings pitched. It is tough to judge him on such a small sample size, but Snell's track record is more than enough evidence to have him in fantasy managers' lineups whenever he takes the mound.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect
Justin Crawford went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in an 11-9 loss against Triple-A Omaha. Crawford homered for the second consecutive game and has continued a really productive season. He's hitting .331/.408/.448 with six homers and 42 stolen bases. The speedy outfielder has been remarkably consistent throughout the year, hitting at least .290 in every month. Crawford has displayed a career-best walk rate that has allowed him to rack up so many steals. While he should make enough contact and the speed is obvious, the lack of a true power ceiling lowers the upside for fantasy a bit.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 27, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher
Alex Vesia (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 23, with a right-oblique strain. Vesia last pitched on Aug. 21, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old has put together another useful season for the Dodgers while serving several roles, going 3-2 with four saves and 21 holds to go with a 2.75 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, and a 33.0% strikeout rate in 52 1/3 innings of work.
Tanner Scott should continue to lead the Dodgers' bullpen in high-leverage situations, but who may be called upon in Vesia's absence is anyone's guess, given how the Dodgers mix and match their bullpen usage.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
The Athletics promoted right-handed pitching prospect
Mason Barnett after placing left-handed pitcher
Jacob Lopez on the injured list. Barnett is the Athletics' number 11 overall prospect according to MLB.com, and his role is still to be determined. His numbers are poor at Triple-A Las Vegas this year, owning a 6.13 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and a 10.8% K-BB% in 119 innings. The right-hander is striking out fewer hitters and walking more than he has at any stop in the minors this season. He's coughed up six runs in each of his last two outings in what has been a tough month of August. Given the role uncertainty and unfriendly home ballpark, Barnett doesn't profile to be relevant for fantasy purposes except in the deepest of leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 26, 2025
The San Diego Padres have optioned left-hander
JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso and called up right-hander
Alek Jacob. Sears was acquired from the Athletics on July 31 alongside flamethrowing closer
Mason Miller. Since then, he has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors, last being recalled on August 20. The 29-year-old has made 25 major league starts this season, posting a 5.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a .265 opponents average. After a difficult season, Sears will look to bounce back and turn his performance around at the Triple-A level.
--Julian BrookeSource: San Diego Padres
August 26, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Roansy Contreras is reportedly the likely starter candidate for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, though the team has not made an official announcement. Contreras has yet to pitch in the majors this season after bouncing around during the offseason. The 25-year-old has spent most of 2025 with Triple-A Norfolk, where he has a 3.73 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 28 appearances, including 14 starts. Contreras owns a career 4.72 ERA and a 10-16 record from previous stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels.
UPDATE: The O's will use Dietrich Enns as their opener on Wednesday against Boston, but Contreras is expected to be the bulk reliever behind him.--Julian BrookeSource: Jake Rill
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