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Is Jett Williams Still a Stash Candidate Amid Deep Slump at Triple-A?
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is in the midst of a really tough stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-35 (.086) over his last nine games with zero extra-base hits. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect was hitting .256 on May 21, but has seen his average dip to .227 amid the slump. The former first-rounder still owns a strong 14.2 percent walk rate on the season that has kept a .348 on-base percentage afloat, and he's tallied 12 steals in 55 games, but this current skid will likely push out his major league debut a bit further. With the ability to play second base, third base, shortstop, and center field, the 22-year-old has multiple paths to the majors (eligible at 2B, SS, OF on Yahoo!), and he has the potential to be a multi-category contributor, but fantasy managers will likely have to wait until his bat heats up again in order to benefit from his skillset. The right-handed hitter's debut may come closer to the All-Star break, and for now, is off the "must-stash" radar.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luis Lara a High-End Stash Option with Multi-Category Potential
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara is just 1-for-9 in his last three games, but that hasn't stopped him from getting on base, as the Brewers' fifth-ranked prospect recorded four walks during that time, compared to just one strikeout -- a phenomenal trait he's been displaying all season at Triple-A Nashville. For the season, the switch-hitter has walked more times than he's struck out, with a 39:32 BB:K, which has buoyed a fantastic .447 on-base percentage. All in all, the 5-foot-7 Venezuelan is hitting .338 with a .947 OPS (.500 SLG), seven home runs, and 18 stolen bases. After hitting just two home runs and slugging .343 last season at Double-A, the newfound power production is a welcome development. With the toolset to impact multiple fantasy-relevant categories, the 21-year-old has become a high-end stash candidate in most leagues as he inches closer to a major league debut.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luis Lara Entering Must-Stash Territory Amid Torrid Stretch at Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara continues to swing a scorching hot bat at Triple-A Nashville and enters Week 10 of the season as a priority stash target for managers in all leagues. Through 55 games at Triple-A this season, Lara has posted an incredible .345/.452/.510 slash line with eight doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 18 stolen bases. During this stretch, the young outfielder has shown a strong eye at the dish, posting a 31:38 K:BB. His power production is even more impressive, as Lara only went deep two times over 136 games in Double-A last season. Seeing Lara maintaining an elite eye at the plate while hitting for power against the top pitching in the minor leagues is a great sign for his outlook. While the Brewers outfield is crowded at the moment, Lara's five-category profile makes him a worthy stash candidate in all standard leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jett Williams Remains a Stash Target with Multi-Category Potential
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams has hit safely in nine of his last 12 games, going 13-for-45 (.289) over that stretch with three doubles, two triples, and two home runs, upping his season-long slash line to .247/.411/.578. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect also has 11 steals for Triple-A Nashville and is boasting a 14.0 percent walk rate (21.6 percent strikeout rate) through 49 games. The former first-round draft pick could be nearing an MLB debut, and with his skillset, along with positional versatility (eligible at 2B, SS, OF on Yahoo!), the 22-year-old should be considered a top hitter to stash for his multi-category contribution potential.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luis Lara Surging Up Stash Rankings Amid Power Breakout at Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has yet to slow down at Triple-A Nashville and enters Week 9 as one of the top prospects to stash in all of fantasy baseball. In 2025, Lara was better known as a contact hitter, going deep just twice over a 136-game stint at the Double-A level. However, since moving up to Nashville, the young outsider has not only enjoyed more steady success but is beginning to showcase high-end power. Through his first 49 contests at the top club in the minor leagues, the 21-year-old has already gone deep seven times, while carrying a .333/.445/.494 line with a .939 OPS. During this stint, Lara has swiped 18 bags and has shown a strong eye at the dish, posting a 28:35 K:BB. Even though there is no clear opening to everyday at-bats on the MLB roster, his current trajectory could set him up for a first-half debut.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Garrett Mitchell Remains Absent on Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (back) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mitchell made an early exit from Wednesday's game due to back tightness. He hasn't been back in the lineup since then, so fantasy managers might start getting anxious. He's still considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers should check back for another update on Sunday. Jake Bauers will cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander Roki Sasaki on Saturday. Mitchell remains strictly a deep league option at the moment.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Jett Williams a Versatile Prospect to Stash in Fantasy Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams continues to deliver impressive results at Triple-A, earning consideration for a potential midseason promotion to the majors. Williams' blend of power and speed should translate nicely to fantasy production in the majors, and we've been encouraged by his improvements from 2025 (in the Mets' system) to 2026. From last year to this year, his walk rate has increased while his strikeout rate has decreased. He has demonstrated great swing decisions with a 20.3% chase rate, and his 20.4% whiff rate also ranks among the top one-fifth of batters in Triple-A. The biggest flaw in Williams' profile is his 32% hard-hit rate, which is heavily influenced by a 102.1 mph EV90 that ranks in the bottom half of the league. With that said, he's already up to 11 steals this year, and he's an intriguing fantasy baseball stash in hopes that he can tap into a little more power. He currently ranks as RotoBaller's #3 shortstop prospect and #9 outfield prospect.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luis Lara Entering Elite Stash Territory Amid Torrid Stretch at Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A Nashville and is emerging as a top hitting prospect to stash. Over his last 17 games at Triple-A (since May 1), Lara has posted an impressive .385/.494/.492 line with a .986 OPS. During this stretch, the young outfielder has launched two home runs, hit two doubles, and swiped five bases. Overall, though his first 46 games with the top club in the Milwaukee pipeline, Lara has carried a .339/.446/.509 line with a .955 OPS. His power is worth nothing as his seven long balls have already surpassed his 2025 total of two home runs. Seeing him not only produce at a higher level but also showcase his elite raw power has put him among the top prospects to stash ahead of Week 9.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jett Williams a Top Stash Option with Versatility, Multi-Category Potential
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is heating up again at Triple-A Nashville, going 10-for-28 (.357) over his last eight games, with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, and a stolen base, along with an 8:9 BB:K over that span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is now slashing .254/.380/.420, with a strong 15.1 percent walk rate (21.0 percent K%) and 11 steals, while his 38 runs scored is third-most in Triple-A's International League. The former first-rounder is making his case at the plate for a call-up to the majors, and with the ability to play 2B, 3B, SS, and center field, the 22-year-old's versatility should give him multiple paths to the majors and added appeal for the organization when it comes time to decide who to bring up from the farm in the coming weeks. The right-handed hitter has shown decent pop and speed, and along with his multi-position eligibility (2B, SS, OF) on Yahoo!, he makes for a worthy stash in deep leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Luis Lara's Arrow Pointing Up, Emerging as a Top Hitter to Stash
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base for Triple-A Nashville. He's now produced five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, going 13-for-29 (.448) during that time, with more walks (10) than strikeouts (six) and four steals to boot. It has raised the switch-hitter's season slash line to .337/.449/.503 with seven home runs, 17 steals, and a 31:25 BB:K through 44 games. The power output is a welcome addition to his fantasy profile after he produced only two home runs in 136 games at Double-A in 2025, and along with strong contact ability (4.7 percent swinging-strike rate) and speed (40-plus steals in '23 and '24), the diminutive Venezuelan looks primed for an MLB debut in the coming weeks. With multi-category potential, the 21-year-old has quickly become a top hitter to stash in most fantasy leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Sal Frelick Heating Up at the Plate, Widely Available in Fantasy Leagues
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick doesn't have game-changing power or speed, and he got off to a slow start offensively in 2026. However, Frelick has been showing signs of life at the plate recently and has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with a double, three RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored in his last six games, dating back to May 12. He is hitting just .250 (13-for-52) with a double, four RBI, two steals, and four runs scored across 14 games in May, but it's still a big improvement over his .219/.298/.315 slash line with two homers, seven RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base in 24 games (87 plate appearances) in April. Overall, Frelick is batting .224 with a weak .614 OPS, three long balls, 13 RBI, and 19 runs scored in 161 plate appearances as Milwaukee's starting right fielder. His double on Sunday was his first extra-base hit of the month. The ceiling isn't very high for Frelick, but in deeper leagues, he might be worth a pickup if he continues to swing the bat well. Frelick is rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Luis Lara Knocking on MLB Door Ahead of Week 8
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A campaign and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Lara is considered the team's No. 11-ranked prospect on MLB.com and was not given much consideration to begin the regular season with the MLB roster during spring training. In 2025, he spent his entire campaign with Double-A, but his production soared during his first stint with Triple-A Nashville. With the Sounds, the outfielder has posted a dominant .335/.449/.510 slash line with a .919 OPS. During this 42-game stint, Lara has launched seven home runs and swiped 16 bags. His seven long balls have already set a career high. With his raw power slowly growing, Lara could be in the mix to debut in the majors in the coming weeks and holds solid stash upside in all 12+ team formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Christian Yelich Returns to Starting Lineup After Back Injury
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is serving as the DH and will bat cleanup for the Brewers in Sunday's series finale in Minnesota against the Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober, according to MLB.com. Yelich returned from a groin injury on Tuesday after a lengthy stay on the injured list, only to develop back soreness and miss the next four games. The Brewers are being especially cautious with the veteran left-handed hitter because of his history with back injuries, and they admitted they were considering putting him back on the IL. Yelich is back in action for the series finale at Target Field, but if his back flares up at all again, he will most likely be ticketed for a trip back to the IL. The 34-year-old former MVP and three-time All-Star has only played in 16 games for the Brew Crew so far this year and has just one home run, but he's hitting .291 (16-for-55) with 10 RBI, 10 runs, and three stolen bases. In his career against Ober, Yelich has three hits in six at-bats with a 1.333 OPS.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Christian Yelich Still Bothered by Back, Injured List Stint Coming?
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the hosting Twins, according to MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the team's DH and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field. Yelich returned on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres after a stint on the injured list with a groin injury, but he immediately reported some back stiffness after playing on Tuesday and could go right back on the IL after missing the last three games. Manager Pat Murphy said earlier this week that he isn't going to take any chances with the veteran left-handed hitter because of his history with back injuries -- he had a microdiscectomy on his back in 2024. Don't be surprised if Milwaukee makes a move to put Yelich back on the IL before Friday's game starts. Yelich is hitting .291 (16-for-55) in limited time so far in 2026 with just one homer. Fantasy managers have to be concerned that injuries will wreck his 14th year in the big leagues. UPDATE: The Brewers will wait another "couple of days" before deciding if they will put Yelich on the IL.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brewers Expected to Make Decision on Christian Yelich on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said, "Tomorrow will be telling whether he will need a longer break," when asked about whether outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) will need to go on the injured list for the second time this season. Yelich just returned on Tuesday from a groin injury, but he could be forced to go right back on the IL on Friday after reporting back soreness after his first game back. Because of his lengthy history with back issues -- Yelich had a microdiscectomy procedure in 2024 -- the Brewers aren't going to take any chances here. The 34-year-old former MVP and two-time batting champion has battled injuries for years, and that could be the case again in 2026 after he played in 150 regular-season games in 2025. Through 16 games so far in 2026, Yelich has hit .291 (16-for-55) but with only one homer for the Brew Crew. Jake Bauers and Andrew Vaughn figure to split DH duties in Milwaukee if Yelich goes back on the shelf.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd Rosiak
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd Rosiak
