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James Tibbs III Knocking on MLB Door During Power Binge
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to showcase his elite raw power at the top club in the minor leagues and enters Week 11 toward the top of the stash rankings. Over his last 12 contests at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the outfielder has launched an impressive seven home runs while carrying a .333/.434/.822 line with a 1.256 OPS. Overall, Tibbs has looked just as dominant over the course of the opening months of the campaign, posting a .313/.421/.631 line with 16 doubles, 18 home runs, and three stolen bases (over 60 games). While the Dodgers outfield was crowded to begin the season, Tibbs has a path to at-bats with Teoscar Hernandez on the shelf. While the team turned to Ryan Ward first, Tibbs' power binge could push their hand, making him a priority waiver wire target in 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Charlie Condon Enters Week 11 as Top Stash Candidate with High Power Upside
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite stash option among hitting prospects ahead of Week 11. Condon was under consideration to potentially break camp with the MLB roster despite not taking a single at-bat at the Triple-A level. While he was sent to the top club in the system to begin the campaign, the former Georgia superstar has continued to showcase his high-end raw talent in the minor leagues. Through 54 games at Albuquerque, Condon has held a .249/.383/.454 line with an .837 OPS, 13 doubles, nine home runs, and five stolen bases. Since May 23, Condon has taken his production even further, carrying a .277/.424/.702 line with five round-trippers. With a viable path to everyday at-bats on a rebuilding Rockies roster, Condon holds high-end stash upside in all formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Louis Varland Sharp in Four-Out Save, Continues to Hold High-End Value
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland continues to dominate in 2026, as he recorded his 11th save of the season on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles by working 1 1/3 innings and allowing one hit and two strikeouts in only 17 pitches. Varland has converted on all of his save opportunities on the season (11-for-11) and now owns an impressive 0.95 WHIP with a 0.26 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings pitched. While Jeff Hoffman continues to struggle, it has become clear to the Blue Jays and the fantasy community that Varland is the preferred choice for save opportunities and has worked his way into being one of the more dominant closers in all of MLB. He has become a must-start player in all formats that reward saves as a category in your leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Bender Tallies Second Save for Marlins, Emerging as Potential Saves Source?
Miami Marlins right-hander Anthony Bender recorded his second save of the season on Sunday, allowing one hit while striking out one batter in 24 pitches. Marlins' primary closer, Pete Fairbanks, has struggled so far this season, with a 7.41 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 10 walks in 17 innings pitched, and has converted on seven of his nine save opportunities, but with the struggling Fairbanks, it could open the door for Bender to get more opportunities down the stretch. Bender does have 16 career saves, so while he has not been primarily used as a closer in his five-year career, he does have some exposure to those situations. Bender has had a nice season himself, with a 0.86 WHIP and 3.04 ERA while striking out 29 batters in 26 2/3 innings pitched. Bender is worth a look in deeper formats, but for now, this situation is better viewed as a committee closer approach rather than a takeover by Bender.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Dylan Smith Earns First Save on Sunday Night, Worth Monitoring in Deeper Leagues?
San Francisco Giants reliever Dylan Smith earned the save in extra innings on Sunday night as he preserved a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Chicago Cubs. Smith entered the inning with the runner on second base and proceeded to strike out Michael Conforto and get Michael Busch and Alex Bregman to pop out to shortstop. Smith has spent most of his 2026 season in Triple-A this year, and now has three appearances at the MLB level, two of which came since his call-up earlier in the week. At Triple-A, he had a 3.98 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings pitched and a 10.18 K/9. In his 15 appearances at Triple-A, he only had one save, and the save on Sunday night for Smith was the first of his career at the MLB level, so fantasy managers shouldn't be sprinting to the waiver wires to pick him up. This appeared to be more a result of having to pitch in extra innings than of Smith being the closer. Nonetheless, the Giants' closer position has been a bit of a carousel this season, so it is worth monitoring Smith's usage to see if the Giants give him more opportunities down the stretch.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Lucas Erceg Bounces Back to Earn 12th Save, Is he Back on the Fantasy Radar?
Kansas City Royals reliever Lucas Erceg bounced back on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins to earn his 12th save of the season. Unfortunately for Erceg, Alex Lange had recorded the previous three saves that week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It's entirely possible that Lange was down on Sunday due to his volume the previous handful of days, but nonetheless, Erceg entered the ninth inning with one out to protect a 6-4 lead while inheriting a baserunner who had already doubled. He allowed two hits but preserved the save. His season line is not good, evidenced by his 6.00 ERA and 1.96 WHIP, and the Royals have started to look elsewhere for save opportunities, and fantasy managers should be doing the same. All signs point to Lange as the preferred option at this point; at best, it will be a committee, and Erceg does not have good surface numbers, making it hard to justify rostering him moving forward. In deeper formats where saves remain scarce, he can continue to be rostered, though with little confidence.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Angels Promote Denzer Guzman to Majors, Worth Adding in Standard Leagues?
Los Angeles Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher reported Sunday night that the Angels are calling up infielder Denzer Guzman on Monday, as Taylor Blake Ward of Baseball America had reported. Guzman was hitting .336 with 12 HRs and a .974 OPS at AAA. Guzman is the Angels' seventh-ranked prospect in the organization and plays shortstop. In addition to the strong power and average, Guzman has also swiped nine bases, driven in 57 RBI, and scored 45 times through 268 plate appearances in Triple-A so far this season. The jump for him from last 2025 to this year has been significant, and he is worth monitoring as a waiver wire addition in deeper leagues at the middle infield position. While Guzman doesn't profile as a high-end overall MLB prospect, he is regarded fairly highly in the Angels organization. When you combine his power and speed production, if you are a team looking for a middle infielder or depth at the position, Guzman is a strong candidate to pick up; however, he is not someone you need to sprint to go get or dump a lot of FAAB on just based on his overall career profile. He should see opportunities at the hot corner with Yoan Moncada on the shelf.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Spencer Horwitz Emerging as High-End Waiver-Wire Target Amid Power Surge
Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz has taken a step forward in his second year with Pittsburgh, posting a .286 average and a .846 OPS. The 28-year-old went 2-for-3 on Sunday with a solo home run and continues to earn steady playing time in the middle of the order. He has already hit eight home runs, putting him on pace to surpass his previous career high of 12, and his added power has been a welcome development for the Pirates lineup. This recent stretch has strengthened his case as a high-end waiver wire target as we approach the heart of the season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Sam Antonacci Gaining Momentum as Emerging Waiver-Wire Option
White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci has put together an excellent start to his first MLB season, slashing .286/.386/.379 and working his way into everyday lineups. He is hitting .348 in June and appears to be continuing his upward trend with three multi-hit games in his last six outings. He has also added eight stolen bases in 48 games and profiles as a contact-first hitter from the left side. Fantasy managers should take advantage of the opportunity to add him as he looks to build on his early success. His playing time has become more stable as he continues to earn trust within the White Sox lineup.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bryce Eldridge Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target Ahead of Breakout Season
San Francisco Giants 21-year-old first baseman Bryce Eldridge has flashed strong production in his second year with the club after appearing in just 10 games last year. He is slashing .288/.363/.450 with a .813 OPS across 25 games this season. Eldridge, a first-round pick in the 2023 draft, is the top-ranked prospect in the Giants' system and 17th overall in MLB Pipeline rankings. His 55.2 percent hard-hit rate sits well above league average and points to sustained offensive upside. Fantasy managers should treat him as a priority waiver wire target before he forces his way into everyday lineups and gains wider attention.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Nationals Top Prospect Eli Willits Moving to High-A, Is He an Elite Dynasty Asset?
Nationals top prospect Eli Willits has earned a promotion to High-A after an impressive start with Single-A Fredericksburg. The fourth overall ranked prospect in the MLB Pipeline hit .299 with a .497 slugging percentage and a .911 OPS across 46 games. He added 28 stolen bases, flashing an elite speed tool to add to his offensive profile. The promotion is another step in a steady rise through the Nationals organization. Willits remains several levels away from the majors, but his all-around game makes him an intriguing dynasty play moving forward.
Source: Nats.Talk
Source: Nats.Talk
Tarik Skubal Dominates in Rehab Start, Return Appears Imminent
Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) took another encouraging step toward his return on Sunday, tossing five scoreless innings in a rehab start with High-A West Michigan. Skubal allowed just two hits and struck out six batters, continuing a strong recovery from the left elbow injury that landed him on the injured list on May 4. The Tigers are hopeful the 29-year-old can rejoin the rotation for this weekend's series against the Guardians. Before the injury, Skubal looked every bit like the ace Detroit expected, posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 43 1/3 innings. A two-time All-Star and one of the favorites in the American League Cy Young race entering the season, Skubal remains an elite fantasy option once activated.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Kodai Senga Struggles During Rehab Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back) took the mound for a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Senga tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while walking two batters. On a positive note, Senga was able to build up to 91 pitches during this outing. His overall results haven't been great, but it's about getting Senga healthy right now. The expectation is that Senga will need to make at least one more rehab start before being activated. Senga was hit around during his five starts before landing on the shelf. He could be someone worth stashing in deep leagues, but he can remain on the waiver wire in most formats right now.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Konnor Griffin is Looking at Extended Absence
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow) is unlikely to be back in the lineup anytime soon. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington mentioned on Sunday that Griffin is looking at a "more relaxed timetable" in his recovery. The 20-year-old has been out since the end of May due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. Griffin has been taking grounders, but hasn't been throwing the ball at all. The team will continue to evaluate him, but it sounds like they'll continue to be cautious with their prized shortstop. It seems possible that Griffin could be sidelined for the rest of the month. He'll still need to go on a rehab assignment once he's cleared to hit again. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him and hope he can contribute in the second half of the season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kenley Jansen to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (pelvis) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Jansen threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. He appears to be feeling good enough to get back into game action. Jansen has been sidelined since late May due to pelvic inflammation. He could be activated when first eligible on June 12, but we'll see how his first rehab outing goes for him. Jansen has posted a 4.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP with seven saves across 15 innings this season. The right-hander is worth rostering in most leagues where saves matter. He should return as the primary closer once he's activated off the Injured List.
Source: Evan Woodbery
Source: Evan Woodbery
