It’s still early in the season, and as always, we’re seeing some fantasy baseball prospects take off while others are still trying to find their rhythm.
We already saw No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin get the call over the weekend. Now the question becomes: Who’s next? Below are updates on the players mentioned last week, along with a few new names to monitor in the coming weeks.
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Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash
Colt Emerson (SS – SEA) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 7
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: Late April/Early May
Colt Emerson suffered a foot injury over the weekend after fouling a ball off his foot. X-rays came back negative, which is great news, but the timeline for his MLB debut will likely be pushed back slightly.
Before the injury, Emerson was hitting .269 through seven games with two doubles and a home run. Keep an eye out for injury updates — if he returns quickly and starts hitting again, his debut should follow soon after.
Travis Bazzana (SS – CLE) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 17
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
If Travis Bazzana doesn’t heat up soon, this may be his last week on the stash list. He’s hitting just .212, and aside from a couple of triples, he hasn’t generated much excitement for fantasy managers.
The talent is there, but patience may start wearing thin. If Bazzana gets going, the Guardians could absolutely use him, and he could secure an everyday role. For now, we wait.
Bryce Eldridge (1B – SFG) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 22
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: April
Bryce Eldridge is off to a solid start, hitting .281 through nine games with three doubles. He hasn’t homered yet, but his nine walks show he’s seeing the ball well. As mentioned last week, Casey Schmitt shouldn’t block Eldridge’s promotion for long.
The Giants are 3-7 and have one of the worst offenses in baseball, averaging fewer than two runs per game. They may need offensive help sooner rather than later, and Eldridge is an obvious candidate.
Robby Snelling (SP – MIA) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 36
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
Robby Snelling’s second start wasn’t as sharp as his first, but overall, he has a 4.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts. Opponents are hitting just .172 against him across eight innings.
If Snelling strings together a couple of strong outings, a late April or early May debut is possible. However, as mentioned last week, the Marlins rarely rush their young pitchers, so Snelling’s timeline may be slightly slower than fantasy managers prefer.
Charlie Condon (1B, OF – COL) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 65
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
Charlie Condon is hitting .359 with two home runs through his first five games. Notably, he has played the outfield in two of those games. That’s important for two reasons:
- It increases his potential fantasy eligibility.
- It gives the Rockies more lineup flexibility, which could accelerate his call-up timeline.
If Condon keeps hitting like this, May might be the latest we see him.
James Tibbs (OF – LAD) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: Unranked
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
James Tibbs is arguably the hottest prospect in baseball right now. Through nine games, he’s hitting .474 with seven home runs, 13 RBI and 18 hits. That’s an absurd start.
Will he keep up this pace? Probably not, but he’s still an intriguing stash. This is his first taste of Triple-A, and the Dodgers will make sure he gets consistent at-bats.
The Dodgers don’t need him immediately — their lineup is loaded — but they’re also a win-now organization. If Tibbs keeps mashing, a promotion will absolutely be on the table.
If you have room to stash Tibbs, it’s a worthwhile move. At a minimum, he’ll be fun to track over the next few weeks.
Miguel Ullola (SP – HOU) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: Unranked
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
Miguel Ullola is more of a deep-league stash, but he’s worth monitoring. He has a 1.86 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 9.2 innings across his first two starts. His five-pitch mix is impressive, but command has been an issue in the past.
With Hunter Brown hitting the injured list (IL) due to a shoulder injury — an injury type that often lingers — the Astros may need rotation help sooner than expected. Ullola is already on the 40-man roster, so if he posts a couple more strong outings with decent command, he could be in line for a debut.
If you’re desperate for pitching, keep him on your radar.
Additional Prospects to Consider
Max Clark (OF – DET) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 8
Hitting .367 with three steals in eight games, Max Clark is one of baseball’s top prospects. The Tigers likely won’t rush him, but if he keeps hitting, a June call-up is realistic.
Walker Jenkins (OF – MIN) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 11
Walker Jenkins is hitting just .200 through six games, but the talent is undeniable. He’s someone to monitor closely as the weather warms up.
Brody Hopkins (SP – TBR) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: No. 80
Brody Hopkins has a 1.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts in nine innings across his first two starts. He’s not on the 40-man roster, but he’s a legitimate pitching prospect worth watching.
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