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Rikuu Nishida Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Recent Call-Up?
Chicago White Sox rookie second baseman/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 26 prospect, was recently called up from the minors by the Pale Hose, and he had hits in his first two big-league games. The 25-year-old Japanese native was an 11th-round selection by Chicago in the 2023 MLB draft out of the University of Oregon. With Jarred Kelenic being designated for assignment recently, it looks like Nishida will get the opportunity to serve on the strong side of a platoon in Chicago's outfield for the time being against right-handed pitching. Through his first nine games in the big leagues, Nishida has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with two RBI, three runs scored, no walks, and five strikeouts. He only stands at a mere 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, and has zero power. However, Nishida is extremely disciplined at the plate and rarely chases out of the zone. If you're looking for a boost in on-base percentage with some plus speed, Nishida might be worth a look off the waiver wire in much deeper fantasy leagues. Nishida is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jacob Gonzalez is Heading to the Big Leagues
Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez is receiving the call to the big leagues. Gonzalez has been one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues and will now get a chance to show it at the big league level. This season, Gonzalez is slashing .308/.414/.646 with 18 home runs across 51 games in Triple-A Charlotte. He figures to see everyday at-bats in Chicago with Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) heading to the Injured List. Murakami suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's win over the Detroit Tigers. Following the game, manager Will Venable said Murakami is facing a multi-week absence. Gonzalez will get a legitimate shot to prove he's ready for the big leagues. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and scoop him up before it's too late.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
Jacob Gonzalez a Must-Stash Power Bat in Fantasy Baseball
Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Jacob Gonzalez has been one of the top power hitters in the minor leagues this season, and he's a must-stash player in fantasy baseball as he gets closer to making his MLB debut. Through 51 games this year, the 2023 first-round pick is slashing .308/.414/.646 with 18 home runs, seven steals, a 14.1% walk rate, a 20.5% strikeout rate, and 162 wRC+. While that strikeout rate is a little higher than we'd like to see against Triple-A pitching, it's a fair trade-off when you consider that he's homering once in every 13 plate appearances. The advanced metrics are terrific, too, as Gonzalez owns a 113.6 mph maximum exit velocity (95th percentile), a 12.5% barrel rate (87th percentile), and a 22.6% wiff rate (71st percentile). This is a very advanced profile, and we expect Gonzalez to have a relatively seamless transition to the majors once he does get the call. He projects as a big power bat in the majors, while also offering solid speed and defensive versatility at all four infield positions.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacob Gonzalez Emerging as Top Stash Target with Five-Category Upside
Chicago White Sox infield prospect Jacob Gonzalez has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A regular season and is emerging as a top stash target among infield prospects. Gonzalez currently sits as the No. 24-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com but has performed at a borderline elite level despite his lower prospect pedigree. Through 49 games in Charlotte this season, Gonzalez has posted a .294/.406/.594 slash line with a 1.000 OPS. During this stint, Gonzalez has tallied nine doubles, 15 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a 47:33 K:BB. This is a stark improvement compared to the .204/.310/.293 line he led his first 43 games at Triple-A during the 2025 campaign. While there is no clear opening for Gonzalez on the MLB roster at the moment, he is emerging as a top stash candidate given his five-category potential.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Curtis Mead Records First Career Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Guardians
Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead had a career night on Monday in the team's 10-2 win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. It was Mead's first career multi-home run in his fourth year in the big leagues. The 25-year-old Australian came into Monday's series opener in Cleveland with a .234/.351/.441 slash line, .793 OPS, only five home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 39 games across 131 plate appearances in his first year with the Nats. Mead is hitting a very modest .241/.353/.491 on the season with seven home runs now, but he has been displaying more power of late, going deep three times in the last three games. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Mead to keep it up, as he never had more than three round-trippers in a single season before 2026. He's primarily useful in NL-only leagues, mainly for his eligibility at first, second, and third base. Mead is rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Sam Antonacci Still Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup for his Speed
Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci has cooled off a bit recently at the plate, but fantasy managers targeting speed should still be considering acquiring him off the waiver wire. The 23-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has hit .233 (7-for-30) with an RBI, two stolen bases, six runs scored, three walks, and seven strikeouts in nine games since May 15, but he still holds a strong .300/.395/.357 slash line with a .752 OPS, four doubles, four RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored in 21 contests in May. Antonacci, a former fifth-round selection in 2024 out of Coastal Carolina, has only one home run and won't provide much pop for fantasy managers, but he has held his own in his first 35 big-league games in 2026. He's hitting .273 (30-for-110) with a homer, five doubles, two triples, 10 RBI, five steals, and 20 runs scored across his 132 plate appearances. Making him even more attractive in deeper leagues is the fact that he's eligible at second and third base, in addition to the outfield. He's also widely available in Yahoo leagues, as he's currently rostered in just 16% of leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Rikuu Nishida Set for White Sox Debut, Brings Elite Contact and Speed Profile
Chicago White Sox infielder Rikuu Nishida is set to receive the call up to the major league roster on Monday, as he closes in on an MLB debut. Nishida was selected 329th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and has steadily climbed through the system with improved production at each level. He is hitting .323 with a .833 OPS in the minor leagues this season while showing strong bat-to-ball skills and consistent on-base ability. The 5-foot-6 infielder pairs that contact profile with elite speed, giving him value as both a table-setter and a potential defensive utility piece. The White Sox open a four-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins on Monday, which could provide his first major league opportunity.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
