We’re a month into the MLB season, and several top fantasy baseball prospects have already made their debuts. With struggling veterans, underperforming lineups and teams looking for a spark, more young talent could be on the way soon.
These are the stash candidates who could reach the Majors next and help your fantasy roster before your league mates react.
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Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash
Colt Emerson (SS – SEA) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 7
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 22
- Batting Average: .241
- Home Runs: 3
- Stolen Bases: 7
J.P. Crawford is still hitting below .200, but Cole Young has started to heat up. Ultimately, Seattle wants a Young–Emerson infield pairing anchoring the future. The Mariners don’t appear eager to rush Emerson, but if he strings together a strong few weeks, he could force their hand, much like Travis Bazzana did with Cleveland.
Seattle already trails the Athletics in the American League West, and they can’t afford to drift further. The best talent will play. For now, the wait continues, but Emerson remains one of the most stash‑worthy prospects in fantasy baseball.
Robby Snelling (SP – MIA) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 34
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: June
- 2026 Stats:
- Record: 2-12
- ERA: 2.25
- Innings: 24
- Strikeouts: 35
The Marlins sit in second place in the National League East, still seven games behind Atlanta, but competitive enough to justify internal upgrades.
Robby Snelling remains a strong stash, even if the timeline is frustrating. Miami’s rotation has been fine overall, but Chris Paddack looks like the first arm to lose his spot when the club makes a move.
The challenge? Snelling is likely still behind Braxton Garrett in the call‑up order. Snelling is worth holding, but patience is required.
Bryce Eldridge (1B – SFG) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 20
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 26
- Batting Average: .303
- Home Runs: 3
- OBP: .405
The Giants rank in the bottom five in slugging and dead last in home runs. They desperately need a power bat, and Bryce Eldridge fits that need perfectly.
Eldridge is close — very close. If he puts together even a single week of strong production, San Francisco may finally pull the trigger.
Logan Henderson (SP – MIL) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 99
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: June
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 5
- ERA: 1.02
- Innings: 17.2
- Strikeouts: 26
Logan Henderson is a forgotten prospect. He debuted last season with an impressive 1.78 ERA across 25+ innings. After one short two-inning outing this season — two runs, three strikeouts — he was surprisingly sent back to Triple‑A, where he remains nearly a month later.
Milwaukee has one of the best rotations in baseball, so Henderson may need an injury or a shift to a six‑man rotation to open a spot. He’ll be back this season, and when he returns, he could stick. He’s a sneaky stash.
Ryan Waldschmidt (OF – ARI) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 52
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: June
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 28
- Batting Average: .303
- Home Runs: 3
- Stolen Bases: 4
This might be the last week Ryan Waldschmidt appears on this list — not because of performance, but because of the uncertainty surrounding Arizona’s timeline. They could promote him tomorrow… or wait until midsummer.
Jordan Lawlar is still tracking toward an early‑to‑mid‑June return from the injured list (IL). Arizona may want to see how Lawlar looks before making a decision on Waldschmidt. This is Waldschmidt’s first stint in Triple‑A, so patience is required. His power‑speed upside remains worth stashing.
Cooper Ingle (C – CLE) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 87
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 15
- Batting Average: .394
- Home Runs: 4
- Walks: 20
- Strikeouts: 9
If you need help at catcher, Cooper Ingle should be on your radar. He’s been outstanding in Triple‑A, showing elite plate discipline and consistent contact skills. He has fewer than 45 career Triple‑A games, but his performance is impossible to ignore, especially with Bo Naylor hitting just .125 with one homer.
Cleveland will likely want Ingle to log more time in Triple‑A, but the Guardians have one of the worst offenses in MLB and only two catchers on the 40‑man roster. An injury or continued struggles could accelerate his timeline.
Additional Prospects to Consider
Miguel Ullola (SP, RP – HOU) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: Unranked
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 6
- ERA: 4.81
- Innings: 24.1
- Strikeouts: 3
Houston’s rotation has stabilized, but that could change quickly. Miguel Ullola is already on the 40‑man roster, giving him a shorter path than most.
Ullola’s ERA doesn’t pop, but he pitches in the extremely hitter‑friendly Pacific Coast League (PCL), inflating numbers across the board. He ranks in the top five in strikeouts in Triple‑A and is worth watching.
A.J. Ewing (2B, OF – NYM) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 85
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: July
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 18 (Double-A)
- Batting Average: .349
- Home Runs: 2
- Stolen Bases: 12
A.J. Ewing was just promoted to Triple‑A and immediately went 3‑for‑4 with a double and a triple. Originally a second baseman, he’s now playing center field. Ewing’s versatility could fast‑track him.
The Mets need a spark, and while Ewing is likely months away, a hot stretch could push him into the conversation sooner than expected.
Hagen Smith (SP – CWS) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 62
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: May
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 6
- Record: 0-2
- ERA: 2.33
- Innings: 19.1
- Strikeouts: 29
The White Sox could promote their 2024 first‑round pick sooner rather than later. Hagen Smith has pitched well, and Chicago will continue evaluating young arms all season.
Smith doesn’t have the same pedigree as Noah Schultz, but he profiles as a potential mid‑rotation starter. He’s a worthwhile stash in deeper leagues.
Max Clark (OF – DET) | Top 100 Prospect Ranking: 8
- Current Level: Triple-A
- ETA: June
- 2026 Stats:
- Games: 25
- Batting Average: .303
- Home Runs: 1
- Stolen Bases: 8
One of baseball’s top hitting prospects may still need more time before debuting. However, Javier Baez just exited with an ankle injury, and depending on the severity, this could open a door for Max Clark.
Clark has fewer than 100 Triple‑A at‑bats, and Detroit may want to see more power before promoting him. Still, he’s a strong stash if you have room.
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