Last year was a fantastic year for prospects, but this one might be even better. We have seen so many high-end prospects get the call and the chance to contribute to their big-league organizations. Eury Perez is the latest, as he debuted at 20 years old and 27 days. Only three pitchers this century have debuted at a younger age than Perez.
Baseball is better when MLB teams are putting their best players on the field, even if it is a 20-year-old. So, who is next? What prospects do you need to stash for redraft fantasy baseball leagues?
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Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash
Graduates from the last Stash List: Luis Ortiz, Matt Mervis, Brandon Pfaadt, Gavin Stone
Other Debuts: Matt McLain, Eury Perez, Casey Schmitt
1. Taj Bradley (SP – TB) | ETA: May
Taj Bradley’s demotion was quite a surprise considering he posted a 3.52 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 15.1 innings. He got optioned to Triple-A to “shift from pitching every sixth day to every fifth day). It seems like service time manipulation, but Bradley will likely return soon despite his struggles in Triple-A.
2. Jordan Walker (3B, OF – STL) | ETA: May
Jordan Walker broke camp with the Cardinals after a dominant AFL and Spring Training. His bat was fine, but the defense needed work, which led to a demotion to Triple-A. He should be back up with the Cardinals soon.
3. Matthew Liberatore (SP – STL) | ETA: May
Matthew Liberatore has seen increased velocity to pair with his curveball, generating a ton of whiffs. He looks dominant, and the Cardinals rotation has been struggling.
4. Gavin Williams (SP – CLE) | ETA: May
Gavin Williams looks like one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. His fastball sits in the upper 90s, and he touches 101. He brings good secondaries as well. Williams has a 0.89 ERA in 30.1 innings this year with 41 strikeouts.
5. Jordan Westburg (2B, 3B, SS) | ETA: May
Jordan Westburg has been one of the best hitters in the minors this year. He is slashing .321/.395/.626 with 11 home runs and four stolen bases. The Orioles have been non-committal about bringing him up, but it is just a matter of time until he forces their hand.
6. Kyle Manzardo (1B – TB) | ETA: May
Kyle Manzardo is hitting the ball harder than ever and still making high-end contact. This season, he has set a new max exit velocity by nearly four mph. Manzardo is elite.
7. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (1B – CIN) | ETA: June
Christian Encarnacion-Strand has a hyper-aggressive approach but big power. He has never hit below .296 at any MILB stop despite being aggressive. Encarnacion-Strand is currently slashing .341/.371/.706 with nine home runs in 19 Triple-A games.
8. Endy Rodriguez (C – PIT) | ETA: June
Endy Rodriguez just hits. He has hit at every stop and developed more power last season. He is versatile and can play multiple positions, but he is good enough to be an everyday catcher with a great bat.
9. David Hamilton (2B – BOS) | ETA: June
Boston has a hot lineup, but second base has been a black hole for them. David Hamilton stole 70 bases last year in Double-A and has added a ton of power this season to pair with strong contact.
10. Ronny Mauricio (SS – NYM) | ETA: June
The Mets moving Ronny Mauricio to second base shows they are serious about him being part of the team soon. Mauricio has big power and speed and has shown an improved feel to hit this year.
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