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Jaxon Wiggins Climbing Stash Rankings Amid Productive Rehab Assignment
Chicago Cubs top-ranked pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins has begun climbing the stash rankings as he begins his rehab assignment. The team's No. 1-ranked pitching prospect has been on the injured list at Triple-A since the start of April due to an elbow injury. However, the right-hander has recently begun a rehab assignment and has since moved it up to High-A. Through his first three outings with High-A, Wiggins has logged 7 1/3 innings to the tune of a 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 7:2 K:BB. While he will likely need to move up to Double-A before returning to Triple-A, he is progressing quite well and could return to Iowa shortly after the All-Star break. Last summer, the 24-year-old turned in a productive season, posting a 2.19 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 78 innings split between several levels of the Chicago pipeline. Given Chicago's numerous starting-pitcher injuries, Wiggins has a clear path to make an impact in the majors over the final weeks of the season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jhostynxon Garcia Hitting Skid at Triple-A, No Longer Worth Rostering?
Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia earned a stint in the Steel City earlier in June but was quickly optioned back to the minor leagues. Over a brief 13-game stint with the Pirates, Garcia posted a .200/.243/.299 slash line with just one extra-base hit (a double). Since moving back to Indianapolis, Garcia has seen these struggles continue as he has held a modest .244/.313/.360 line with a .674 OPS. However, before his call-up to the majors, Garcia was flashing immense upside at the Triple-A level, which put him on the stash radar of many fantasy managers. Over his last 18 games ahead of his promotion. Garcia carried a dominant .326/.365/.632 line with three doubles and six home runs. Managers should continue to monitor his power output, but given his lengthy slump, he should not be stashed in any standard 12-team leagues for the time being.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
George Lombard Jr. Continues to Maintain Stash Upside While on the Shelf?
New York Yankees top-ranked prospect George Lombard Jr. (finger) has been on the 7-day injured list (Triple-A) for nearly a month but has maintained his value for those in deeper leagues. Prior to hitting the injured list, the team's top infield prospect was taking a massive step forward at the top club in the system. Over his last 15 games (May 31 - June 16), Lombard carried an elite .321/.431/.642 line with eight doubles, three home runs, and two stolen bases. Prior to this elite stretch, the former 26th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft carried a much lower .184/.356/.252 line with just one round-tripper. Lombard opened the 2026 season in Double-A but quickly moved up to Triple-A. He remains a must-watch prospect as he may not need much longer at Triple-A following his return to earn a spot in the Bronx. His five-category upside makes him a worthy target in 12+ team leagues ahead of the All-Star break.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Heliot Ramos Worth a Roster Spot Moving Forward?
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos returned from the 10-day injured list on June 28 and was immediately inserted back into the Giants lineup, and he has delivered over the past two series, having a hit in six out of his seven games played. On the season, he is slashing .266/.307/.448 with six home runs, 24 runs scored, and 23 RBI through 205 plate appearances. The underlying data fully supports his surface-line stats, as evidenced by his .279 xBA, .476 xSLG, and .341 xwOBA. Additionally, Ramos impacts the ball extremely well, as he owns an impressive 92.1 average exit velocity (89th percentile), 15.2 percent barrel rate (92nd percentile), and 50.4 percent hard-hit rate (90th percentile). Part of the reason for the lack of surface line power and run production is that, although he's impacting the ball well, he is not maximizing that power, with only an 11.3 percent pull-air rate, but the Giants offense has been better of late, and should lead to more success for Ramos in the second half. In most five outfield formats, Ramos should be rostered, especially in category formats, as he does carry a fairly high strikeout rate (25.4 percent) and a low walk rate (5.9 percent).
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jack Wenninger Worth a Stash Following Season-Best Effort?
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jack Wenninger is coming off the best outing of the season and is putting himself back on the stash radar for those in deeper leagues. On July 4, the right-hander tossed seven one-hit innings against Triple-A Worcester while allowing no runs and three walks. He struck out five hitters. Prior to this dominant effort, Wenninger endured a rough stretch at Syracuse, posting a 6.49 ERA with a 1.73 WHIP over his last 34 2/3 innings. However, before this skid, Wenninger looked just as comfortable as he did at the start of July, logging 33 1/3 innings to the tune of a 1.08 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. With the Mets falling out of the postseason race and trending towards selling at the deadline, their No. 4-ranked prospect should earn an extended look at the majors. Those in deeper 15-team leagues should consider monitoring Wenninger to see if he can maintain this recent production.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Michael Arroyo to Join Triple-A Tacoma, Emerging as Viable Stash Candidate?
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo was promoted to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Sunday evening, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Arroyo is currently viewed as the team's No. 5-ranked prospect and the overall No. 45 prospect on MLB.com. The infielder has spent the first half of the season in Double-A and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Across 65 games with Double-A Arkansas, Arroyo has posted a strong .287/.364/.456 line with 12 doubles, 10 home runs, and 13 stolen bases. Last summer, Arroyo split his time between High-A and Double-A, where he carried an overall .262/.401/.433 line with 17 home runs and 12 stolen bases. While an MLB debut may not occur until late in the season, his five-category profile makes him a worthy stash candidate in deeper 15-team leagues with N/A spots as he is now on the doorstep of the majors.
Source: Daniel Kramer
Source: Daniel Kramer
Mariners Promote Lazaro Montes to Triple-A, Late-Season MLB Debut in Play?
The Seattle Mariners are promoting top-ranked hitting prospect Lazaro Montes to Triple-A. Montes is viewed as the overall No. 27-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com hand has been among the elite class of power hitters in the minor leagues this season. Through 79 games with Tacoma, the 21-year-old has posted a .234/.369/.550 line with a dominant .990 OPS. Over this stretch, Montes has gone deep 25 times, tacked on 11 doubles, and chipped in five stolen bases. However, his recent surge likely prompted his promotion. Over his last 22 games, Montes has showcased his elite raw power, posting a dominant .958 OPS and seven home runs. Managers should pay close attention to his status at Triple-A, as a hot start could open the door for a late-season debut.
Source: Daniel Kramer
Source: Daniel Kramer
Shane Bieber Struggling of Late, Still Worth a Roster Spot?
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber got hammered on Saturday against the Mariners, allowing six hits, seven earned runs, three walks, and only three strikeouts in four innings pitched. Through three starts now since returning from injury, he has a 9.00 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, and a 9:7 K:BB ratio in 13 innings pitched. To put it nicely, nothing has worked for him, and nothing looks great, with his fastball velocity down (92.0 mph), but most importantly, his control has been awful (10.9 percent), which has also led to a ton of hard contact (54.2 percent hard-hit rate). Even when Bieber was at his best, it wasn't his velocity that got him through; it was his control and off-speed that made him good. Bieber has a 3.32 career ERA and 1.12 WHIP; however, he is now 31 years old, and nothing under the hood or on the surface suggests he is anything more than a streamer at this point. His next time out will be on Friday against the San Diego Padres, where he will try to right the ship on the season before the All-Star Break. Fantasy managers who are desperate for pitching in points leagues or 15-team leagues can hold on, but Bieber is unstartable at this time.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Taj Bradley Worth a Priority Add Once Again?
Minnesota Twins right-hander Taj Bradley has put together a solid season on the whole, with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 102:38 K:BB ratio through 88 2/3 innings pitched. On July 1, he was great against the Astros, where he threw five innings, allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and had 11 strikeouts. He had a tough stretch in June, in which over five starts he posted a 5.53 ERA; however, outside of that, he has showcased strong strikeout upside (26.9 percent). With Bradley, it really boils down to control; his 10 percent walk rate and lack of control lead to hard contact, as evidenced by his 46.8 percent hard-hit rate. His next outing is on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, where he will be a solid streamer with Jose Ramirez (hand) out of the lineup. Bradley should be rostered in most 12-plus-team formats, but in shallower leagues he is a bit riskier. Due to Bradley's highs and lows, he is a better pitcher to roster in weekly formats, so you're not getting burned by the bad outings.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Rockies Turn to Jordan Romano for Sunday's Save, Worth a Pickup in Deep Leagues?
Colorado Rockies reliever Jordan Romano was picked up by the Rockies in May after being cut by the Los Angeles Angels, and since his call-up to the Rockies on July 4, he has immediately been inserted into the reliever mix, as he threw one inning on Saturday and earned the save on Sunday. Both outings were identical, as he allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two. Romano had four saves (six opportunities) for the Angels earlier this season before he was let go because of poor performance. He had a 10.13 ERA and 2.12 WHIP. All that to say, Romano has 118 career saves, mostly from when he was the primary closer in Toronto from 2021-2023, and now, at 33-years old, he finds himself pitching in one of the hardest places for pitchers to pitch in a reliever situation that is unclear, and has seen 10 different players log a save on the season. Due to Romano's history as a closer, the Rockies may want to give him the chance, but with his 8.10 ERA and 1.90 WHIP, it's unlikely to work out. He could be a desperate name for saves in the short-term; however, it would have to be in deeper formats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jacob Webb Sharp in Two-Out Save, Emerging as Reliable Short-Term Saves Source?
Chicago Cubs reliever Jacob Webb was sharp on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he worked two innings, allowing one hit, zero runs, one walk, and one strikeout. Over his last five appearances, he hasn't allowed a run and has racked up two wins and one save during that stretch. On the season, Webb carries a 3.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 46:14 K:BB ratio over 38 appearances. Although those numbers look good on the surface, he has only converted three out of his seven save opportunities. It's likely the Cubs look into relief help at the trade deadline, as they sit at 50-40 and six games back in the NL Central and currently own the top spot in the NL Wild Card standings. Daniel Palencia (elbow) landed on the 15-day Injured List, which is why the Cubs have been relying on Webb and others to close games out. In the short term, Webb has emerged as the likely reliever to close games out, and has value in deeper formats for teams struggling to get saves in the short-term.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Roman Anthony Set to Visit With Hand Specialist
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (fingers) is set to visit with Dr. Gary Lourie, who is a hand specialist, in the coming week, according to The Boston Globe's Tim Healey. Interim manager Chad Tracy said on Sunday that Anthony's scheduled visit with a hand specialist is "for peace of mind" and to get Anthony to "a spot where he can focus each day on just pounding away at getting that hand healthy." The former top prospect has been out for nine weeks with a partially torn ligament in his right ring finger. He has yet to resume swinging a bat and doesn't have a timetable for a return. The 22-year-old former second-round selection in 2022 is quickly developing an injury-prone label after finishing his rookie season on the injured list last year. Anthony has played in just 30 games in 2026 and has hit .229 (25-for-109) with a homer, five RBI, 12 runs, and two steals in 130 plate appearances. His power/speed upside makes him a hold in all fantasy leagues, but at this point, it seems unlikely that Anthony will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list until August. He's rostered in 79% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Ranger Suarez Leaves Sunday's Start Early With Groin Injury
Boston Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez (groin) was pulled from his start early on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning with left-groin tightness, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Suarez was seen shaking his leg and grimacing before being pulled. Before getting hurt, Suarez allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out five in just 2 2/3 innings pitched. The 30-year-old Venezuelan southpaw is now in danger of missing his final start before the All-Star break, and he probably won't be cleared to pitch in the Midsummer Classic, either. Going into Sunday's series finale against the Halos, Suarez was 4-3 with a 2.94 ERA (2.71 FIP) and 1.13 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and 26 walks in 88 2/3 innings across 16 starts in his first year in Beantown. Suarez should be held until we know more about the severity of his injury. He has a 25.5% strikeout rate, which is the second-highest of his career, and a 7.2% walk rate. Suarez is rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of him not making another start until late July.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Bryce Eldridge Emerging as Elite Power Threat, a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Bat
San Francisco Giants slugger Bryce Eldridge has emerged as one of the league's most intriguing young power hitters during his second major league season. After appearing in just 10 games in 2025, the 21-year-old has launched seven home runs while slashing .274/.365/.476 with an .841 OPS across 47 games. The former first-round pick possesses elite underlying metrics that support his breakout. His 54.6 Hard-Hit% ranks in the 98th percentile, while his .374 xwOBA sits well above league average. Eldridge has also paired his power with a strong 12.4 BB%, showing a polished offensive approach. Fantasy managers searching for home run upside should target Eldridge as a high-impact waiver wire addition before his roster percentage climbs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brandon Sproat Emerging as Buy-Low Waiver-Wire Target
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat has endured an inconsistent first full major league season after making four appearances with the Mets during his 2025 rookie campaign. The 25-year-old owns a 5.13 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and .244 opponents' batting average across 17 appearances, including 15 starts. Sproat showed encouraging progress in June, however, posting a 3.46 ERA during the month. His 25.3 K% remains comfortably above league average and highlights the swing-and-miss ability that holds his ceiling high. Limiting hard contact remains the biggest hurdle, but his recent performances point toward continued improvement. Fantasy managers searching for pitching upside should consider Sproat a worthwhile buy-low waiver wire target before his value climbs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
