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Parks Harber A Risky End-of-Season Stash Candidate
San Francisco Giants third base prospect Parks Harber has had a decent season in the minors at age 24, and his promotion to Triple-A Sacramento has been followed by some success. In 41 games at Sacramento, Harber has hit .256 with five homers and 29 RBI to go with 24 runs scored. Harber has flashed his power across two levels of the minors this season with 17 combined homers and 76 RBI with a .273 batting average. The right-handed third base prospect is the No. 13 prospect in the Giants system with a 45-grade hit tool and 55-grade power. Harber has had a decent statistical season across the minors this year, and the Giants could reward him with a late-season promotion even though he didn't get the early September call-up. Harber could also be looking at a 2027 big-league debut if the Giants wait it out and let him begin the season in the big leagues next year.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Parks Harber Not a Stash Candidate Amid Slump
San Francisco Giants infield/outfield prospect Parks Harber is mired in a terrible slump, and just when it looked like there was a glimmer of hope for an MLB debut in 2026, the recent stretch of futility at the plate has likely pushed any chances for a debut to 2027. The Giants' 13th-ranked prospect has collected just one hit in his last 26 at-bats, producing a .038 average during that time with a 30.0 percent strikeout rate. The slash line at Triple-A Sacramento is still good at .266/.363/.416 with five home runs in 39 games, and the 6-foot-3 slugger's future still looks bright, but look for Harber to have a fantasy impact next season, not this year. Fantasy managers who were mulling whether or not to stash him can safely leave the 24-year-old on the waiver wire.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Parks Harber Not A Stash Candidate This Season
San Francisco Giants third base prospect Parks Harber is having a good year in the minor leagues at age 24 but is likely not to factor into the Giants' thinking at the end of this season. Harber has split time this season between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Sacramento and has combined to hit .284 in 401 at-bats with 17 homers and 73 RBI. The Giants recently recalled Shay Whitcomb from Sacramento at third base ahead of Harber so it looks like it might not be until next year that Harber debuts in San Francisco. Harber is the No. 13 prospect in the Giants' system and has 55-grade power with a 45-grade hit tool. The right-handed hitter has a nice power profile for fantasy and has hit well in the minors. Look for Harber to make an impact at some point next season.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Parks Harber Makes Push for Late-Season Promotion
San Francisco Giants infield/outfield prospect Parks Harber's strong campaign at Triple-A continued on Tuesday, with a three-hit game that included a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. The effort pushed his slash line to a robust .313/.401/.492 with five home runs in 32 games for Sacramento. The Giants' 13th-ranked prospect earned the promotion to Triple-A after a strong showing at Double-A to begin the year, and now finds himself on the doorstep of the majors. There is a chance the 6-foot-3 slugger makes his MLB debut this season, however, he is not on the 40-man roster and was not one of the three players recalled from Triple-A this past Sunday, so he'll have to wait a bit longer. The ability to play both infield (1B, 3B) and all over the outfield gives him versatility and multiple pathways to the majors. The 24-year-old strikes out more than average, but has shown a propensity to hit for a high average throughout his minor league career, and with 17 home runs across both levels this year, there is enough power to make him interesting for fantasy. Even so, he's realistically only stashworthy in very deep 15+ team leagues or NL-only leagues, and outside of those, you could likely snag him off the waiver wire if he were to be called up.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Parks Harber Could Take Advantage of Infield Opening With Giants
In 31 games since being called up to Triple-A Sacramento, San Francisco Giants infield prospect Parks Harber has hit .298 with five homers and 24 RBI with 20 runs scored. The 24-year-old is the No. 13 prospect in the Giants' system and has 55-grade power. The right-handed hitter has fared well between two levels of the minor leagues this season and is showing what he can do in his age 24 season. Harber went undrafted out of the University of North Carolina and was originally signed by the Yankees and was sent to the Giants in the deal that sent Camilo Doval to the Yankees. Harber is looking for a shot at his MLB debut and the Giants have Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt on the IL leaving an opening at third base. Harber is worth keeping on the radar because of his power potential and could reward fantasy managers if the Giants do give him an opportunity.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Parks Harber Making Case For MLB Promotion at Age 24
San Francisco Giants third base prospect Parks Harber is having a solid age 24 season in the minors but could need some more seasoning before getting an MLB debut. After starting the season in Double-A, Harber was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento on July 17. With Sacramento, Harber totaled 104 at bats and hit .317 with five homers and 22 RBI along with a .917 OPS showing off his on-base skills. In all, between two teams, Harber hit .294 with 17 homers and 69 RBI. The right-handed hitter is the No. 13 prospect for the Giants and has 55-grade power and a 45-grade hit tool. The 6-foot-3, 217 pounder has the looks of a future major league regular but it is unknown if the Giants will decide to call him up before the end of this season or wait until next year to have him debut at the beginning of the 2027 season. Redraft managers will have to make a similar decision whether to take a risk on Harber.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Parks Harber Producing in Sacramento Ahead of Potential Call-Up
San Francisco Giants third base/outfield prospect Parks Harber is producing in a big way since his promotion to Triple-A Sacramento. In 21 games with Sacramento, Harber has five homers and 21 RBI with a .337 batting average in 86 at-bats. Between two levels of the minors this season, Harber is hitting .297 in 343 at-bats with 17 homers and 68 RBI to go with 57 runs scored. He checks in as the No. 13 prospect for San Francisco and can play third base or outfield. The 24-year-old was given a 55-grade for his power and has shown that off this season in the minors. Harber is likely to debut next season, but the Giants could take a shot on his power profile late this season. He is a name to monitor in redraft leagues with the hopes of a big-league shot this year.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Matt Chapman Expected to Have Season-Ending Surgery Next Week
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hernia) is flying to Philadelphia to see a specialist on Sunday and expects to have season-ending surgery next Tuesday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Chapman is dealing with a hernia that he had been playing through for most of the season. The 33-year-old veteran can now be dropped in all redraft fantasy leagues, if he wasn't already. The injury helps explain Chapman's disappointing third season in the Bay Area, as he'll finish the 2026 campaign (his 10th in the big leagues) with a .235/.324/.368 slash line, a career-low .692 OPS, a career-low seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored in 84 games across 352 plate appearances. With Casey Schmitt also done for the year due to a knee injury, Christian Koss now has a runway for the rest of the season to serve as the Giants' starting third baseman. Chapman could bounce back in 2027 with better health, but at this point in his career, he won't necessarily be a lock to return to the 20-homer mark, especially at pitcher-friendly Oracle Park.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Parks Harber Making Most of Promotion To Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco Giants third base/outfield prospect Parks Harber has performed since a promotion to Triple-A Sacramento on July 17. With Sacramento, Harber is hitting .329 in 73 at-bats with four homers and 17 RBI to go with 12 runs scored. Harber is the No. 12 prospect in the Giants' system and boasts 55-grade power. The 24-year-old can play third base or the outfield and could give some versatility to the Giants down the stretch this season. Harber could be called upon this season to give San Francisco some big-league depth in the outfield or at third base, but is a bit of a risky stash, just because even his value as a big leaguer is a bit uncertain. A right-handed hitter, Harber has some power in his bat but is looking like a long shot to make a big impact this year as a big leaguer after just recently being promoted to Triple-A.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Altercation With Teammate Allegedly Led to Marcelo Mayer Trade?
A viral Reddit post claims to reveal the alleged story behind the fallout between Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder Marcelo Mayer that ultimately led to Mayer being traded to the San Francisco Giants at the deadline on Monday, according to What's the Word? Anthony reportedly suffered the finger/wrist injury that has kept him out for most of the season during an altercation with Mayer over a conflict of interest with a woman. Both Anthony and Mayer, who came up through the farm system as two of Boston's top prospects, have failed to deliver early in their big-league careers, but injuries certainly haven't helped their cause. Anthony is the much better upside stash in fantasy baseball leagues for his power/speed upside, while the 23-year-old Mayer could find himself in a platoon role in his new home in San Fran whenever he gets healthy. Mayer has been out since June 26 with a stress reaction in his left forearm, and he remains without a timetable for a return. Anthony, 22, has been out since early May, and although he has begun to take batting practice, there's still no clear timetable for his return to Boston.
Source: What's the Word?
Source: What's the Word?
Matt Chapman May Not Return in 2026?
An MRI confirmed that San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen) is dealing with a core muscle injury, per Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. Delos Santos reports that Chapman is set to see a specialist next week for a "full evaluation." If Chapman requires core muscle surgery, he could be ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old has not played since late June due to what was first deemed to be an abdominal strain. Given that San Francisco is not in playoff contention and Chapman is under contract through 2030, the team has little incentive to push him back out onto the field. Across 352 plate appearances on the year, Chapman has hit .235/.324/.368 with seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored. Given his uncertain health status, redraft managers are likely safe to move on from Chapman.
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
Matt Chapman Not Ready to Return From the Injured List
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen), who was supposed to be ready by the All-Star break in mid-July and then again this weekend in San Diego against the division-rival Padres, is still not ready, according to Evan Webeck of The California Post. Chapman was scheduled to meet with team doctors on Sunday to reassess his situation. He has been able to swing the bat and play defense, but he's still having trouble running the bases. The 33-year-old veteran has not played since suffering an abdominal strain on June 30 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and there is no timetable for his return. Because of his injury, Chapman doesn't figure to be traded before Monday's Aug. 3 deadline. Before his injury, the former All-Star was a disappointment for fantasy managers offensively, slashing .235/.324/.368 with a .692 OPS, seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored across his 307 at-bats in his third year in the Bay Area. Chapman should return this season, but his activation from the IL is no longer imminent. UPDATE: Per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser, Chapman will have another MRI exam on Monday.
Source: The California Post - Even Webeck
Source: The California Post - Even Webeck
Casey Schmitt has Knee Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks
San Francisco Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt (knee) underwent successful surgery and will be sidelined roughly six to eight weeks. Schmidt required surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee. Given the Giants' current place in the standings, Schmidt is most likely done for the season. Unless a miracle happens, the Giants aren't going to be in playoff contention, so they probably won't bother bringing back Schmidt until 2027. The 27-year-old can be safely dropped in all redraft formats. This season, Schmidt is slashing .271/.301/.483 with a career-high 21 home runs and 55 RBI across 98 games. It was a breakout season for Schmidt, so hopefully he'll be able to recapture the same magic once he returns.
Source: Alex Pavlovic
Source: Alex Pavlovic
Matt Chapman Expected to Return This Weekend
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen) will return from the 10-day injured list at some point this weekend during the series against the division-rival San Diego Padres, which starts on Thursday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Despite missing a month with an abdominal strain, the 33-year-old veteran third baseman will return just before the Aug. 3 trade deadline without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The former first-rounder will return to a mediocre .235/.324/.368 slash line with a .692 OPS, seven home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored in his 307 at-bats before going on the shelf. Chapman's return to close out July is good timing with the Giants losing infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt to a likely season-ending torn meniscus in his knee this week. He'll take over starting third base duties at some point this weekend, and it remains to be seen if he'll be involved in a deadline deal as the Giants look to sell for the future.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Casey Schmitt "More Than Likely" Done for the Season
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (knee) will undergo knee surgery, which will "more than likely" end his 2026 season, according to Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports. No date has been set for Schmitt's surgery, but it will be "as soon as possible." The 27-year-old will require arthroscopic surgery to fix the torn meniscus in his left knee that he suffered earlier this week. Depending on the specifics of Schmitt's surgery, the utility man could miss anywhere from three to six weeks to four to six months, although the Giants expect it to be in the latter range. A more invasive surgery will put an end to what has been a breakout campaign for the former second-rounder. In his 387 at-bats in his fourth year in the majors, Schmitt has hit .271/.301/.483 with a .784 OPS, a career-high 21 home runs, 55 RBI, 47 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 98 games played. Infielder Christian Koss made a second straight start at third for the Gigantes on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but regular third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen) appears to be close to returning from a stint on the injured list.
Source: NBC Sports - Tristi Rodriguez
Source: NBC Sports - Tristi Rodriguez
