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Karson Milbrandt Could Have Immediate Success as a Stash
Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt is one of the brightest fantasy prospects to stash on fantasy rosters, making him worth a waiver-wire look. Milbrandt has four starts at the Triple-A level with Jacksonville and has compiled a 2.33 ERA in 19 1/3 innings with 19 strikeouts and a 1.40 WHIP. Between two minor-league levels this season, Milbrandt is 4-1 with a 1.63 ERA in 66 1/3 innings with 89 strikeouts and a 1.12 WHIP. The numbers have come down a bit in Triple-A, but his strikeout rate at Double-A Pensacola was elite. The 22-year-old is the No. 4 prospect in the Marlins system and is looking like an immediate waiver-wire addition in fantasy circles. Given the chance to crack the Marlins' rotation, the talented right-hander could provide immediate fantasy dividends. Don't let Milbrandt sit on the fantasy waiver wire for much longer.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Max Meyer Officially Reinstated and Starting on Friday
The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that they reinstated right-hander Max Meyer from the bereavement list to make the start against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Meyer is back in Miami's starting rotation after missing the week due to a personal family matter. The 27-year-old has been great for the Fish and fantasy managers alike in 2026, so he should be returned to most starting lineups on Friday as well. The former third overall pick of the 2020 MLB draft out of the University of Minnesota has gone a perfect 8-0 this year with a 2.80 ERA (3.33 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with a career-high 102 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 innings across his first 16 starts. In his first matchup against St. Louis at home on April 20, Meyer took a no-decision, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings pitched. Meyer has not allowed over two earned runs in any of his four starts in June while allowing only six earned runs, walking nine, and striking out 28 in 23 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: Miami Marlins
Source: Miami Marlins
Will Karson Milbrandt Debut Early in the Second Half?
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has seen his redraft fantasy stock increase substantially over the past few weeks. Milbrandt began the 2026 season in Double-A and was not on the stash radar, as he was behind both Robby Snelling and Thomas White in the system. However, with both of those pitchers now out for the remainder of the season, Milbrandt has a clear path to the MLB roster. After logging 47 innings to the tune of an elite 1.34 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 70:17 K:BB at Double-A, Milbrandt was quickly bumped up to Triple-A. At Jacksonville, Milbrandt has continued to produce, posting a 1.20 ERA with a high 1.27 WHIP over his first three starts. While his command has been an issue at Triple-A, the 22-year-old has been able to limit the damage. While he will likely need a few more starts at Triple-A, Milbrandt has put himself in a great position to debut early in the second half of the season, making him a prime pitching prospect to stash in 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Karson Milbrandt a Top Arm to Stash for Strikeout Potential
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt continued to avoid trouble in his latest outing at Triple-A Jacksonville, allowing just one run but working around three hits and a whopping five walks in only four innings pitched. The right-hander was able to get out of jams the way he usually does, by striking out seven of the 20 batters faced in the contest. Through three starts at Triple-A, the Marlins' fourth-ranked prospect has pitched to a 1.20 ERA (3.76 FIP) and 1.27 WHIP, but just a 6.8 percent K-BB% due to a high walk rate. In 12 games on the season between Double-A and Triple-A, the former third-rounder has recorded a strong 35.1 percent strikeout rate, but the command could be what is keeping him from making his major league debut. Two of Miami's rotation arms right now are Ryan Gusto (6.00 ERA, 1.61 WHIP) and recently converted reliever Tyler Phillips (4.94 ERA as a starter), and although they'll get Janson Junk back in July, they could use some more help. Milbrandt is not on the 40-man roster, which could also delay his debut, but look for him to get the call after the All-Star break, and he could be a worthwhile stash in deep leagues for his strikeout upside.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Eury Perez Activated from 15-Day Injured List, Set to Make Start on Wednesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (thigh) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will get the ball on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Perez has been sidelined since late May due to a right gracilis strain in his thigh. Across 62 2/3 innings (12 starts) this season, Perez has recorded a 3-6 record with a 4.60 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts. The 23-year-old's unsatisfactory ERA is largely the result of his inflated walk rate (10.7%) and HR/9 (1.58). However, Perez is averaging 98.3 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 27.2% of the batters he's faced in 2026. If the young fireballer can dial in his command and control, he could be in line for a second-half breakout.
Source: Miami Marlins
Source: Miami Marlins
Max Meyer Expected to Start Series Opener Against Cardinals Friday
Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (personal) is expected to be activated from the bereavement list to start the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extra Base. Meyer will not be forced to skip a turn in Miami's starting rotation after the team placed him on the bereavement list on Monday. The 27-year-old former third overall pick in 2020 out of the University of Minnesota is easily having his best year in the big leagues in 2026 in his fourth year in the Show, going 8-0 with a 2.80 ERA (3.32 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with a career-high 102 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 innings pitched across his 16 starts for the Fish. Meyer faced the Cardinals back on April 20 fifth start of the year at home, and allowed two earned runs with two walks and eight strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision. St. Louis isn't the greatest matchup in MLB -- they have the 12th-best OPS (.728) -- but Meyer has just been too good this year to consider benching, even with a potential heavy heart on Friday.
Source: El Extra Base - Daniel Alvarez-Montes
Source: El Extra Base - Daniel Alvarez-Montes
Eury Perez Close to Rejoining Marlins Starting Rotation?
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that right-hander Eury Perez (thigh) felt great on Monday during his pitch design and was "sneezing 95," according to Marlins reporter Jeremy Tache. It sounds like Perez is getting close to coming off the 15-day injured list and rejoining the Marlins' starting rotation. The 23-year-old could be reinstated from the IL to start on Wednesday in a good matchup against the Texas Rangers as long as he recovers well from his throwing session on Monday. Perez has been sidelined for four weeks due to a right-gracilis muscle strain. Although a matchup against Texas this week is enticing for fantasy managers, keep in mind that Perez only threw 51 pitches in his lone minor-league rehab start, so he will likely be limited from a pitch-count perspective if he returns to the rotation this week. The Dominican hurler will be returning to a 3-6 record, 4.60 ERA (4.66 FIP), and 1.26 WHIP with 72 strikeouts and 28 walks in 62 2/3 innings across his 12 starts. Perez has a nice 27.2% strikeout rate this year, but he also carries a career-high 10.6% walk rate.
Source: Jeremy Tache
Source: Jeremy Tache
Is Karson Milbrandt a Must-Stash as he Climbs Minor-League Ladder?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has impressed at every level and challenge placed before him this season. The 6-foot-2 right-hander continues to progress in the Marlins' minor league system and is seeing his fantasy value soar. At his latest stop at Triple-A Jacksonville, he has yet to record a decision in three starts but has dazzled with a 1.20 ERA and 15 punchouts (over 15 innings). Before that, at Double-A Pensacola, Milbrandt was dominant, posting a 4-1 record and a 1.34 ERA with 70 strikeouts over 47 innings of work. With the Marlins needing depth at the major-league level in their starting rotation with Eury Perez and Janson Junk both on the 15-day injured list, Milbrandt could find his way to Miami shortly. His high upside and prolific strikeout rate make him an appealing stash option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Lake Bachar Earns Save for Marlins on Sunday, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues?
Miami Marlins right-hander Lake Bachar picked up his first save of 2026 on Sunday, working a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 31-year-old has largely worked as an opener and bulk reliever so far this season. However, he's been a highly effective arm, recording a 3.02 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 46 strikeouts across 41 2/3 innings (25 games). Bachar owns a 27.4% strikeout rate and has held opponents to a 6.8% barrel rate and 38.8% hard-hit rate. Marlins veteran Pete Fairbanks has been the team's preferred option in the ninth inning this year with 11 saves, five of which have come in June. Still, Fairbanks has pitched to a 6.14 ERA this season and has an extensive track record of injury issues. In deeper leagues, Bachar could be an undervalued potential saves source to target on the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Eury Perez Could Rejoin Miami's Rotation Soon
Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez's (thigh) next start could be with the big-league starting rotation, manager Clayton McCullough told Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The Marlins clearly liked what they saw out of Perez during his first minor-league rehab start on Thursday at Triple-A Jacksonville, when he gave up just one run while striking out five in 3 2/3 innings of work. The 23-year-old was sitting in the high-90s with his fastball during the outing. He threw only 51 pitches, though, so if the hard-throwing right-hander does make his next start in the big leagues, he'll have a lower fantasy ceiling. Perez could be lined up to make his next start against the Texas Rangers, a team that currently ranks 24th in baseball with a .700 OPS and 17th with 625 strikeouts on the season. The Dominican hurler has gone 3-6 for the Marlins in 2026 with a 4.60 ERA (4.66 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with 72 strikeouts and 28 walks in 62 2/3 innings across his 12 starts in his third year in the league. Perez has been pretty inconsistent for fantasy managers, but he should be rostered in most leagues due to his 27.8% career strikeout rate.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Eury Perez Strikes Out Five in First Rehab Start
Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (thigh) had a solid first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, allowing just one earned run on three hits while walking none and striking out five in 3 2/3 innings against Triple-A Durham. Perez threw 37 of his 51 pitches as he works his way back from a right-thigh strain. If everything continues to go well, Perez might only need one or two more rehab starts before potentially rejoining the Marlins before the All-Star break in mid-July. In addition to throwing 51 pitches on Thursday on the farm, the 23-year-old Dominican hurler was sitting at 96-98 mph with his fastball, topping out at 99.4 mph, so he looks like he could be ready to rejoin the big-league starting rotation sooner rather than later. Before his thigh injury, Perez had gone 3-6 with a career-high 4.60 ERA (4.66 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with 72 strikeouts and 28 walks in 62 2/3 innings across his 12 starts in his third year in the majors. His elevated strikeout rate (27.8% in his career) makes him an arm to stash in most fantasy leagues. Perez is currently rostered in 75% of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Karson Milbrandt Continues to Deal at Triple-A, a Top Arm to Stash?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has looked right at home during his short time at Triple-A Jacksonville, allowing just one run on five hits in 11 innings so far for the Jumbo Shrimp. One critique could be that he has also walked six batters during that time, which registers as a 15.4 percent walk rate, and he's struck out seven batters, which is a 20.5 percent strikeout rate, quite a dip from the 38.3 percent rate we saw through nine starts at Double-A. Nevertheless, he's been able to limit damage, and if he keeps it up, a debut in the majors should happen later this year. Despite multiple blows to the starting rotation, the team has resisted calling up the 6-foot-2 hurler, but assuming he gets the walks under control and returns to his high-strikeout ways, look for the Marlins' fifth-ranked prospect to make a debut by August. For those who want to get ahead of that, the 22-year-old is worthy of stash consideration in most leagues for his strikeout potential. The former third-round draft pick will take his next turn on the mound on Saturday for Jacksonville for those who want to monitor his progress.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Eury Perez Scheduled for Rehab Start at Triple-A on Thursday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, per Stephen Strom of 104.3 WQAM. Strom reports that Perez is expected to pitch 3-4 innings and/or throw about 50 pitches. Perez has been on the 15-day injured list since late May with a hamstring strain, but it appears he's getting close to making his return to the Marlins rotation. Across 62 2/3 innings (12 starts) before the injury, the 23-year-old recorded a 3-6 record with a 4.60 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts. With his average fastball velocity of 98.3 miles per hour and his 27.2% strikeout rate, Perez remains a high-upside starting pitcher option for fantasy managers. However, he's struggled with both command (10.6% walk rate) and home runs (1.58 HR/9) so far this season.
Source: 104.3 WQAM - Stephen Strom
Source: 104.3 WQAM - Stephen Strom
Is Karson Milbrandt the Next Marlins Pitcher to Debut?
Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt was recently bumped up to the Triple-A level and is quickly approaching his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. Milbrandt opened the 2026 campaign far away from a potential MLB debut, as he was expected to debut after both top prospects in the system, Robby Snelling and Thomas White. However, with Snelling out for the season, and White on the shelf with a shoulder injury and trending towards missing the remainder of the campaign, Milbrandt now has a clear path to debut. Milbrandt began the season with Double-A and posted a 1.34 ERA with a 70:17 K:BB over a short 47-inning stint, which pushed him up to the top club. In his first game with Triple-A, Milbrandt looked just as impressive, logging six shutout frames with two hits but only striking out one hitter. While Milbrandt will likely need more seasoning with Jacksonville, his path to the big leagues is far clearer with Eury Perez and Janson Junk both on the MLB injured list. The 22-year-old is now firmly on the stash radar and could even compete for a debut before the end of the first half.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Karson Milbrandt Sharp in Triple-A Debut, On the Fast Track to Major Leagues?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt looked sharp in his Triple-A debut on Saturday and is quickly putting himself among the top pitching prospects to stash in fantasy. In this outing, Milbrandt tossed six shutout innings with two hits, three walks, and one strikeout. Earlier this season, Milbrandt logged 47 innings at the Double-A level and was near unhittable, posting an elite 1.34 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP. During this stretch, Milbrandt racked up an eye-catching 70 punchouts while walking 17 hitters. While it did not appear the 22-year-old would be in the mix to debut this summer, with both Robby Snelling and Thomas White on the injured list (and Snelling out for the season), Milbrandt's path to the majors is far clearer. Managers should continue to keep a close eye on his production in Jacksonville, as he could compete for a promotion early in the second half.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
