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James Tibbs III Still a Top Stash Among Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Tibbs III continues to put together a phenomenal season. His video game numbers would be worthy of a call-up in the other 29 organizations, but the Dodgers' depth in the majors has allowed them to be patient with his development and leave him in Triple-A for now. Sooner rather than later, though, he'll force their hand and become an immediate contributor in the majors. At Triple-A this year, he's slashing .310/.420/.612 with a whopping 18 home runs, a 15.4% walk rate, and a 26.3% strikeout rate. Although he's chasing a little more than we'd like (21.91% chase rate), we can't ignore the fact that he has either walked or homered in 21.5% of his plate appearances. Tibbs projects as a mid-summer call-up, and there will inevitably be a mad scramble to pick him up off waivers when that happens. Wise fantasy managers should get ahead of the rush and stash him now, before it's too late. We've already seen a small surge in the hype for Tibbs, as his fantasy roster share has reached 3%.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
James Tibbs III Continues to Make Case for a Call-Up, but When Will That Be?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III reached base three times in his latest contest, collecting a hit and two walks, which is what he's done for most of the season. The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is hitting .313 with a phenomenal .424 on-base percentage thanks to a strong 15.6 percent walk rate. Not only that, the former first-rounder has clubbed 16 doubles, two triples, and 18 home runs en route to a .621 slugging percentage, which is seventh-best in all the minors for players with at least 200 plate appearances, while his 60 runs scored and 55 RBI are both top 10 totals. The 23-year-old has done enough to earn a promotion to the big leagues, he just needs a spot to open up on the major league roster, and then he should get his shot. Look for that to happen in the coming weeks, and with his powerful bat in the second-best run-producing lineup in baseball (5.37 runs/game), there's good reason to stash the left-handed slugger in most fantasy leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Is Ryan Ward Worth Picking Up Following Hot Start to MLB Career?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Ryan Ward could be playing his way into a larger role with a great start to his MLB career. The 28-year-old lefty is 8-for-30 (.267) with a pair of doubles, three home runs, and a 14.3% barrel rate through his first nine games. He's currently in a strict platoon with Alex Call, starting against righties and sitting against lefties, but he has shown enough power potential to be worth a look in deep leagues. In Triple-A before his promotion, he was hitting .254 with six homers and a .370 wOBA. He is getting enough playing time in an excellent lineup to be a deep-league add right away, and he could work his way to standard-sized league relevance if he keeps mashing.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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
James Tibbs III Extends Hit Streak to Six Games, Promotion on the Way?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III extended his current hit streak to six games on Wednesday, batting a sizzling .409 (9-for-22) during that stretch, including five home runs and a whopping 14 RBI. For the season, the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is slashing .318/.419/.641 with 17 home runs and a strong 14.2 percent walk rate. The strikeouts remain on the high side at 25.8 percent, but with this type of production, it is tolerable, and he should be ticketed for a major league debut in the coming weeks, though it was Ryan Ward who was called upon to replace the recently shelved Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring). Should Ward falter or another need arises in the outfield, Tibbs could very well be on his way to Los Angeles, and with the type of power and on-base ability he's shown at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the 23-year-old should be considered one of the top bats to stash in most redraft leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Ward Launches First Career Home Run, Will He Carve Out a Full-Time Role?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward picked up his first career home run on Sunday during his team's 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ward was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday after the Dodgers placed veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old Ward has been in the Dodgers farm system since 2019 and recorded back-to-back minor league seasons with at least 34 home runs and 104 RBI in 2024 and 2025. The lefty-swinging Ward could be in a position to play on the big side of a platoon in left field with Dodgers outfielder Alex Call until Hernandez returns from the IL. With regular playing time, Ward's power could provide a nice lift for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. The Dodgers' depth brings Ward's playing time into question, but he may still be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Teoscar Hernandez Expects to Miss a Month, Wants to Come Back Fully Healthy
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that he expects to miss about a month while he recovers from his hamstring strain. "He'd like to be back sooner than that, but he also understands the importance of coming back the right way so that it doesn't linger into the rest of the season," Chen wrote. We can appreciate the fact that Hernandez wants to put his injury behind him and return once he's 100% healthy, even if that means his injured list stint lasts until late June or early July. The 33-year-old is rostered in 76% of fantasy baseball leagues, so coming back healthy will benefit his fantasy managers if he's able to continue producing at a high level. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .276/.348/.436 with seven home runs, a 9.3% walk rate, a 27.0% strikeout rate, and 122 wRC+. He currently ranks #34 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball redraft rankings for 2026.
Source: Sonja Chen
Source: Sonja Chen
James Tibbs III a Must-Stash Prospect with Opening on MLB Roster?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been viewed as an intriguing fantasy baseball prospect for a while now, but up until recently, there hadn't been much room for him on the major league roster. That's no longer the case, as outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) is headed to the 10-day injured list. While the Dodgers have recalled Ryan Ward to take Hernandez's spot on the 26-man roster for now, Tibbs could force the front office's hand and earn a promotion. Through 51 games this season, he is slashing .310/.413/.616 with 14 home runs, three steals, a 14.6% walk rate, a 25.8% strikeout rate, and 156 wRC+. He's up to 32 extra-base hits on the year, and his blend of contact and power should continue if (and when) he reaches the major league roster. Tibbs has jumped to #12 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, and he's currently available on the waiver wire in 97% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dodgers Promote No. 19 Prospect Ryan Ward, Will he Play Enough in L.A.?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are recalling outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward with Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Ward is the Dodgers' No. 19 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and led the minors with 36 home runs in 2025. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter and former eighth-round pick in 2019 out of Bryan University had two hits in six plate appearances with an RBI for the Blue earlier this year. In 47 games across 214 plate appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City this year, Ward has hit .254/.379/.418 with a .797 OPS, six home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 31 RBI, six stolen bases, and 28 runs scored. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound prospect consistently hits balls hard and has intriguing power for fantasy managers in deeper leagues looking for a spark. Ward could play regularly in L.A. going forward against right-handed pitchers with both Teoscar and Enrique Hernandez (oblique) out for at least several weeks, if not more.
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Teoscar Hernandez Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) will head to the 10-day injured list after straining his left hamstring in Wednesday's victory over the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It's the second consecutive night that the Dodgers lost a position player to the IL, as Enrique Hernandez went back on the IL after straining his oblique on Tuesday. It's a frustrating development for Teoscar, who has bounced back in May with an .892 OPS. He missed time last year with a strained left groin and said in spring training that it was a factor in him posting a .672 OPS the rest of the way, one of the worst stretches of his Dodgers tenure. Hyeseong Kim took over for Hernandez in left field on Wednesday, his first time playing the position in the majors. Roberts said that Alex Call could get more time in left field to build off his strong start in 2026. Outfield prospect James Tibbs III is one of many options the Dodgers have to replace Hernandez on the active roster before Friday. Hernandez should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Teoscar Hernandez Lifted From Wednesday's Game Early With Hamstring Strain
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) was lifted from Wednesday's contest early against the division-rival Colorado Rockies with a left-hamstring strain. Hernandez grounded out in his only at-bat before being pulled and was seen grabbing at his hamstring while running to first base in the second inning. While we'll wait for an update on the severity of his injury, it's possible that the Dodgers could lose both Enrique Hernandez (oblique) and Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) to the injured list on back-to-back days. Hyeseong Kim replaced Hernandez in left field on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, but Alex Call might be the biggest beneficiary of playing time in the Dodgers' outfield if Hernandez is forced to the IL with this injury. For his run production in a stacked Dodgers' lineup, the 33-year-old Dominican will need to be stashed in all fantasy leagues if he's placed on the IL. Hernandez came into Wednesday's tilt against the Rockies slashing .278/.350/.439 with a .789 OPS, seven homers, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two steals across his 180 at-bats for the Blue.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
James Tibbs III Homers, Remains a Top Stash Option as Strong Season Continues
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III broke a 21-game homerless drought on Tuesday in a 2-for-6 day at the plate, belting his 12th home run of the season. As has been the case this year, his big power comes with a lot of swing-and-miss, with the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect striking out in three of his six at-bats. A strong walk rate has helped to offset that this year, and the result is a .316/.422/.606 slash line with a 15.2 percent walk rate, 25.2 percent strikeout rate, a .449 wOBA, and a 158 wRC+. His 16 doubles and 50 runs scored both lead the Pacific Coast League. It seems a big league debut would be in order with everything he's done at Triple-A this year, but right now, he's not on the 40-man roster, and there is no opening in the outfield on the majors roster. Still, with the groove he is in at the plate, the 23-year-old remains one of the top hitters to stash in fantasy leagues with a debut likely to happen later this season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Teoscar Hernandez Extends Hot Streak, Drives in Six on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez continued to swing the bat well in Saturday's 11-3 blowout win over the hosting Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and extended his current hitting streak to four games. Hernandez went 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run, six RBI, two runs scored, and a walk to raise his season average to .276 and his OPS to .796. The 33-year-old Dominican now has a modest four-game hitting streak and has gone 15-for-37 (.405) with three home runs, three doubles, 14 RBI, and 10 runs scored in his last 10 games since May 13. Hernandez is batting .333 (24-for-72) in May to boost his season line to .276/.349/.447 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, 28 runs scored, and a stolen base across 192 plate appearances. The big blow on Saturday against the Brew Crew was a three-run home run in the fourth inning, which helped him tie a career high with six runs driven in. The two-time All-Star has had at least 25 homers and 89 RBI in his two seasons in L.A., and even though he might not be a great source of average, the counting stats will be there as long as he stays healthy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
James Tibbs III Still a Top Hitter to Stash Amid Hot Stretch
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been a streaky hitter so far in 2026, and right now, he's on a hot streak. The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) with a pair of doubles and a triple over his last six games. The former first-rounder has also shown an incredible eye during this stretch, collecting a whopping 11 walks compared to just three strikeouts, raising his walk rate to a strong 16.4 percent on the year. The left-handed slugger is now slashing .311/.425/.605 for the season with 11 home runs, a .450 wOBA, and a 159 wRC+. The patient approach combined with the ability to hit for extra bases should push him to the majors at some point this season, although there is no opening in the Dodger outfield at the moment. That could change quickly, though, and with the potential to be hitting in a potent lineup, the 23-year-old remains one of fantasy's top hitters to stash in deep 12-team mixed leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Mike Sirota Earns the Call to Double-A, On Fast Track to Major Leagues?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota has been promoted to Double-A, suggesting that he could be on the fast track to making his MLB debut. Sirota was the Reds' third-round pick in 2024, but Cincinnati traded him to the Dodgers in exchange for Gavin Lux in January 2025. As we've become accustomed to with Dodgers prospects, Sirota has emerged as a superstar at the plate in the minor leagues. Across 35 games at High-A this year, he slashed .325/.478/.602 with seven homers, eight steals, a 20.1% walk rate, a 22.6% strikeout rate, and 177 wRC+. The Northeastern product has been an above-average hitter everywhere he's played, so we would expect Double-A to be no different. If he excels at the plate in Tulsa, Sirota could fast-track to Triple-A this year, and the majors either this year or early next year. The 22-year-old is already an intriguing dynasty stash because of the offensive upside that he boasts.
Source: MiLB
Source: MiLB
