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Miguel Ullola Emerging as Sneaky Pitching Prospect to Stash?
Houston Astros right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Ullola is emerging as a sneaky pitching prospect to stash. Currently, the Houston Astros have minimal depth in their starting rotation, with several key starters on the injured list, including ace Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, and Cristian Javier. Ullola is currently at Triple-A and has continued to show steady progression at the top level of the Houston system. During the 2025 season, he spent his entire campaign with Sugar Land and posted a 3.88 ERA across 113 2/3 innings. While he struck out 131 hitters, he also walked 78 batters. However, over the first four starts of the 2026 season, Ullola has walked two or fewer hitters in two games and held a 3.31 ERA. While he will still have to lower his walk rate to enjoy consistent production, he is taking ample strides, which makes him a worthy stash candidate in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kevin Alcantara Worthy of a Deep-League Stash?
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara has enjoyed a hot start to the Triple-A regular season in terms of power production and is quickly making a case to join the MLB roster. Through the first 20 games of the Iowa Cubs' regular season, Alcantara has hit four doubles and gone deep five times. During this stretch, he has carried a .213/.314/.587 line with a .901 OPS. Last summer, Alcantara spent most of his time in Iowa and had a brief taste of MLB-level play. Through 102 games with the top club in the minor leagues, Alcantara held a .266/.349/.470 line with 17 round-trippers. Over a short 10-game stint with the Cubs, Alcantara went 4-for-11 with a stolen base. While the Cubs outfield is filled at the moment following Seiya Suzuki's return to injury, Alcantara is worth looking at as he could be the next man up following another injury. His high-end power makes him a viable stash option in deeper 15-team leagues with five-outfielder spots.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Travis Bazzana Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, Entering Elite Stash Territory?
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana has continued to play at a high level at Triple-A Columbus and is quickly entering must-stash territory among hitting prospects. Over the first 11 games of the Triple-A regular season, the former Oregon State standout struggled to find his footing, posting a low .191/.296/.319 slash line with just two doubles and two triples. However, since this sluggish start, the former first-overall pick has begun to look like his former self, holding a much higher .405/.532/.676 slash line with seven doubles, one home run, and an elite 1.208 OPS over his last 10 contests. During this stretch, he has struck out just nine times while drawing 10 walks and stealing four bases. Given the Guardians could use depth in the middle of their infield with Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list, Bazzana is worth viewing as a top stash option in standard 12-team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Devin Williams Struggles Again on Thursday, Allows Three Hits and a Run
New York Mets closer Devin Williams struggled again on Thursday against the Twins, pitching the top of the ninth and going two-thirds of an inning while allowing three hits, one earned run, and striking out two to earn the win, albeit not pitching all that well. Williams, on the season, now owns a 10.29 ERA and 2.86 WHIP in nine appearances and seven innings pitched. While he does have a fantastic 31.7 percent strikeout rate, the control and overall dominance that he once had with the Milwaukee Brewers appear to be fading quickly. After a poor 2025 season with the Yankees (Career high 4.79 ERA), Williams signed with the Mets this past offseason, hoping for a fresh start, and things aren't getting any better for him with the Mets. Considering the 3-year, $51 million contract he signed with the Mets, it's likely Williams will have a longer leash than others, but he needs to turn it around quickly. Fantasy managers who drafted Williams, likely as a top closer, will need to hold on and hope he figures it out, as closers in the MLB are scarce right now with injuries and a lack of quality around the league.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mickey Moniak Launches Two Long Balls, Entering Must-Start Territory
Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fantastic day at the plate on Thursday in the Rockies' 10-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moniak went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI, and two home runs. Moniak is now slashing .324/.347/.740 on the season with eight home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base. Additionally, he is seeing everyday playing time in the Rockies' lineup and batting near the top. While Moniak is a career .247 hitter with a .743 OPS, last season, which was his first with the Rockies, he had a career-high .824 OPS and 24 home runs, while hitting .270. Moniak has now put together a very solid sample size in a Rockies uniform over the past two seasons, having played in 154 games, hitting 32 home runs, and recording 139 hits over 502 at-bats (.276 average). With this type of production, Moniak has entered must-start territory, especially when he is playing at Coors.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Payton Tolle Strikes Out 11 in Season Debut, a Must-Add off the Waiver Wire
Boston Red Sox 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024 out of TCU, Payton Tolle, was fantastic in his 2026 MLB debut against the division-rival New York Yankees. Tolle toed the rubber in the third game of the series in Fenway, and showed the world why he is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Red Sox's organization and 15th overall according to MLB's Top 100 Prospects. Over six innings of work, he allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and had eleven strikeouts with 18 whiffs and a 38 percent CSW rate (Called Strikes + Whiffs). Additionally, Tolle hit 99.5 mph on the radar gun. Unfortunately, the Red Sox would end up losing the game 4-2, but not by a lack of effort from Tolle. Fantasy managers who were proactive on the waiver wire may have found themselves a potential league winner off the waiver wire. If still available, Tolle is a must-add in all formats, and fantasy managers should be prepared to spend FAAB dollars to get him.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cade Cavalli Punches Out 10 in Impressive Outing, Worth a Pickup?
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli looked sharp on the mound during Thursday's outing against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits, while striking out 10 batters. He came out for the sixth inning, but was pulled after allowing a leadoff single. It didn't take long for the Nats' bullpen to blow this game, which will keep Cavalli out of the win column. The biggest problem for the right-hander this season has been an inability to work deep into games. Cavalli has only pitched into the sixth inning once in six starts. He'll take a 4.01 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 28:18 K:BB ratio into his next outing against the New York Mets. He'll offer some streaming appeal against the struggling Mets offense.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Abner Uribe Takes Loss on Thursday, Remains Volatile Fantasy Asset
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe has seen better days after struggling during Thursday's appearance. The right-hander was called upon in a tie game in the ninth inning on Thursday. Uribe was able to record one strikeout before allowing a walkoff home run to Spencer Torkelson. Before this, Uribe was looking sharp with two saves in his last three appearances ahead of Thursday's game. Trevor Megill pitched a scoreless seventh inning, but holds an 8.00 ERA on the season. Angel Zerpa blew the lead on Thursday and owns a 6.00 ERA so far this year. Uribe should remain the favorite for saves in Milwaukee going forward.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Trevor Megill Pitches in Seventh Inning, Trending in Wrong Direction for Saves?
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill could be trending in the wrong direction as a saves candidate. The right-hander has four saves on the season, but isn't always tasked with pitching in the final frame. On Thursday, Megill came into the game in the seventh inning and picked up his third hold of the year. He tossed a clean inning, but Angel Zerpa coughed up the lead in the next inning. The scoreless inning from Megill is positive, but that doesn't erase his 9.00 ERA through eight innings in 2026. Abner Uribe appears to be the player the Brewers plan to lean on in the ninth inning right now. Megill isn't a must-roster player until he can fully claim the ninth-inning role.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Ben Brown Stands as Potential Saves Candidate
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ben Brown is likely going to be the next man up for saves in Chicago. The Cubs are already without multiple key arms in the bullpen, and likely lost another on Thursday. Southpaw Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The team is calling it left hamstring tightness, so it's unclear if Thielbar will require a trip to the Injured List. Given all the injuries, Brown is likely going to be the next man up, assuming Thielbar misses time. Fantasy managers looking for a source of saves might want to consider adding Brown. The right-hander only has one career save, but certainly has the stuff on the mound to succeed as a closer.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Tanner Scott Tallies First Save, Entering Must-Roster Territory
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott was tasked with holding the lead in the final frame during Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Scott was handed the ball with a three-run lead and three outs to go. The southpaw had no problems as he threw a scoreless frame with one strikeout to earn his first save of the season. Scott has allowed one earned run all season and is looking like the best bet for saves with Edwin Diaz (elbow) out right now. The Dodgers aren't officially naming a closer, but Scott has experience in that role and is pitching very well right now. He's a borderline must-add player with many fantasy managers struggling to find a reliable source for saves at the moment.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Kyle Teel hasn't Started a Rehab Assignment
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) said his injured right hamstring is "still grabbing at him a little bit," which is why he didn't start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte earlier this week as was previously scheduled, according to Connor McKnight of the Chicago Sports Network. The 24-year-old also said that he's improving from a hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-March while playing in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy. Teel won't be able to make his 2026 season debut until some point in early May, most likely. Until then, the Pale Hose will continue to mix and match at the catching position at the big-league level with Edgar Quero and Reese McGuire. Teel is only 11% rostered in Yahoo leagues currently, but he'll be worth a look soon off the waiver wire once he's on the verge of coming off the 10-day injured list. The former 14th overall pick in 2023 out of Virginia has the most offensive upside of any White Sox catcher and should see most of the starts behind the dish when he's active.
Source: Chicago Sports Network - Connor McKnight
Source: Chicago Sports Network - Connor McKnight
Willi Castro Leaves Thursday's Loss With Knee Soreness
Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) left Thursday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres at Coors Field after three innings with right-knee soreness, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Castro was replaced by Tyler Freeman at second base. Before leaving with his knee injury, Castro went 0-for-1 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout. It remains to be seen if Castro will be available on Friday for the team's series opener in New York against the Mets at Citi Field. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter has been playing regularly for the Rockies in the first month of the season, and he came into Thursday's game slashing .250/.311/.353 with a .664 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 68 at-bats. Castro offers modest power/speed numbers as a utility infielder for fantasy managers in NL-only leagues, but you can avoid him in mixed leagues. He's currently rostered in just 14% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Robert Garcia Placed on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
The Texas Rangers announced on Thursday that they placed left-hander reliever Robert Garcia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with left-shoulder inflammation and selected the contract of right-hander Peyton Gray from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Because the 29-year-old southpaw hadn't pitched in a week, he'll be eligible to return from the IL on May 5. Garcia had a 2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, his first nine career saves, and a 68:22 K:BB in a career-high 64 innings for the Rangers in his first year with the team in 2025, but he had yet to pick up a save before his shoulder injury in his first nine outings this year. Right-hander Jakob Junis has so far been tasked with save situations for the Rangers, limiting Garcia's fantasy appeal in all formats. He will now be out at least two weeks, and he's only rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Jack Leiter Dealing With "Sore" Ankle
Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter (ankle) said that his right ankle is "a little sore" after his fall during his start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Globe Life Field, but he doesn't expect to miss any time because of it as of now, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Leiter's next start is scheduled to come on Monday against the New York Yankees, which is a matchup that most fantasy managers will want to avoid in deeper leagues. The 26-year-old tripped over a weighted bat that was in the on-deck circle and fell to the ground in the fifth inning against the Bucs on Wednesday. Leiter took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five in his five innings of work. The former second overall pick in 2021 out of Vanderbilt has been pretty inconsistent through five 2026 starts, posting a 4.97 ERA (3.81 FIP) and 1.46 WHIP with 29 punchouts and 11 walks in 25 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
