The Hitter Edition of the Stash List is back for the 2026 season.
This Stash List highlights the 10 best-hitting prospects likely to make an impact during the 2026 season.
Prospects are often thought of as only holding value in dynasty formats. However, redraft leagues, especially those that are keeper leagues, can benefit from finding the right hitter to stash at the right time on the waiver wire. Several have a 2026 ETA, and getting ahead of the curve on rostering these prospects is a key part of roster management. So let’s break down the Top 10 prospects to start off the 2026 season.
Ground Rules
- The Stash List is for your redraft leagues and does not consider impact beyond 2026.
- Only current minor league players who are expected to make an impact this season are included.
- Upside, proximity, health, and opportunity are all weighed for each player.
- The focus is on 12-team leagues with standard categories.
- Rankings will be updated weekly.
- Stats will be updated weekly for all players through Saturday’s games.
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Graduates/Call Ups
No new call-ups of current or formerly listed top 10 hitters to stash as we enter the final week of games going into the MLB All-Star Break.
Top 10 Hitting Prospects to Stash
1. Charlie Condon, 1B/OF – Colorado Rockies
2026 MiLB numbers
Charlie Condon has been swinging a white-hot bat this past week, with not just one, but two multi-home run games on June 28 and July 1, tallying a total of five home runs and 10 RBI amidst a 13-for-26 stretch. It’s one of the best runs at the plate in a short sample size for the Rockies’ number two prospect, which helped earn him a nod to the MLB Futures Game next week in Philly.
Condon is reaching the territory of forcing the issue for the Rockies to finally add him to the 40-man roster and give him a shot in the Majors. The Rockies’ lineup has been one of the best in baseball over the last month, but other hitters such as Tyler Freeman and Edouard Julien have both struggled in that stretch. The only downside with those two is that neither has any options remaining, so fantasy owners may have to be a little more patient and wait out a Condon call-up until after the All-Star break.
2. James Tibbs III, OF – Los Angeles Dodgers
2026 MiLB numbers
It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on James Tibbs III, but the Dodgers outfield prospect has continued to swing a hot bat this year, with a .285/.407/.563 slash line, 21 home runs, 70 RBI, a 144 wRC+, 64 walks, and 97 strikeouts over 82 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.
The Dodgers, being the stacked juggernaut of the league that they are, do not have room on their 40-man roster right now. Tibbs finds himself in a similar spot to that his teammate Ryan Ward had been in a year ago. They’ve torn up pitching in the Pacific Coast League, but the Dodgers’ roster being healthy and productive doesn’t give them much opportunity to earn the call-up when the numbers back up their success.
Tibbs is likely to stick out in the Minors a bit longer, until the Dodgers need to make a move on their roster with a position player. Keep watching how he’s lighting up the PCL, and fantasy owners who are high on stashing Tibbs will be rewarded soon.
3. Jesús Made, SS – Milwaukee Brewers
2026 MiLB numbers
The top prospect in baseball continues to defend his status with another solid 15-game stretch. Jesus Made has put up a .305/.364/.508 slash line, two home runs, 11 RBI, stole three bases, walked six times, and struck out 12. Made has also earned himself a nod to the MLB Futures Game in Philadelphia next week.
The Nashville Sounds infield has struggled to hit over the past two weeks, with Jett Williams being the only infielder hitting over .200, with a .313/.450/.438 slash line over his last 32 at-bats. Promoting Made could provide a spark in the Triple-A lineup, especially since the teenager has held his own at Double-A all season, and bring him a step closer to seeing the Majors before his 20th birthday.
4. Joshua Baez, OF – St. Louis Cardinals
2026 MiLB numbers
5. Seaver King, SS – Washington Nationals
2026 MiLB numbers
Coming off a red-hot May, Seaver King performed decently in June, putting up a .256/.323/.389 slash line, three home runs, 13 RBI, a 6.1% walk rate, 19.2% strikeout rate, and stole a couple of bags.
The Nationals prospect is still going to be a while with stiff competition ahead of him in the majors, but if he can get his numbers closer to where they were in May as the calendar soon flips to July, he’ll be in good shape to see a call-up post-trade deadline.
6. Leo De Vries, SS – Oakland Athletics
2026 MiLB numbers
The last eight games for Leo De Vries have been a mixed bag, as he’s shown a better stretch of pop with three extra-base hits, but has seen a drastic increase in strikeouts with a 28.2% strikeout rate over 39 plate appearances.
Even amidst the colder stretch, De Vries is going to the MLB Futures Game to represent the A’s, and it’s a clear sign of the talent he has to bring to the game down the road. It may be a bit longer before he joins Triple-A Las Vegas, but De Vries is heading in the right direction for an end-of-season call-up.
7. Max Clark, OF – Detroit Tigers
2026 MiLB numbers
Max Clark has been hot and cold all season, but he’s at least been consistent over his 10 games, putting up a .262/.354/.405 slash line, 10.4% walk rate, 12.5% strikeout rate, and stole three bases.
While the results at the plate have been inconsistent, the speed on the basepaths has been reliable all year, with 17 stolen bases over 71 games. Clark is likely looking forward to the upcoming all-star break for a reset, and if all goes well for him, he could come back in the second half as a new and refreshed player.
8. Walker Jenkins, OF – Minnesota Twins
2026 MiLB numbers
| AVG | HR | SB | BB% | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.307 | 5 | 7 | 13.7 | 14.9 |
Walker Jenkins has still been on a build-up plan in his second week back with the Saints from the injured list. He’s put up a .323/.364/.613 slash line, with one home run, three RBI, and a couple of stolen bases.
This upcoming week on the road against the Iowa Cubs should have Jenkins cleared for a full week of games, especially with the All-Star break coming up. However, he will miss at least two of the games next week as Jenkins replaced Kaelen Culpepper as the Twins prospect to represent the org at the Futures Game.
Still, Jenkins has worked himself into a good spot to see a call-up to the Majors post-trade deadline, but much of that will depend on how the Twins choose to proceed as either buyers or sellers.
9. George Lombard Jr., SS – New York Yankees
2026 MiLB numbers
George Lombard Jr. has been out since June 16 with a pair of sprained fingers on his left hand. It comes at a bad time, as he was finally finding his swing in Triple-A, putting up a .306/.426/.571 slash line, 14.8% walk rate, 21.3% strikeout rate, and stole a couple of bases over 14 games in June.
Even with the IL stint, Lombard Jr. was selected as one of the Yankees’ representatives for the upcoming Futures Game in Philadelphia. He has catapulted himself up the Yankees farm system rather quickly, and he’s in a good position to potentially make the Majors before the season is over. He just needs to get healthy sooner rather than later to make that dream a reality.
10. Angel Genao, SS – CLE
2026 MiLB numbers
While the Guardians have already called up their top infield prospect, Travias Bazanna, who earned himself a nod to the All-Star Game as a rookie. Another top infield prospect may not be far behind him, as Angel Geano has put up a solid performance in Triple-A Columbus over recent weeks.
Over his last 18 games, Genao has put up a .381/.487/.540 slash line, with two home runs, 10 RBI, two stolen bases, and a 175 wRC+ for the Clippers. While the Guardians’ infield has been strong of late, minus Jose Ramirez, who has been out with a broken hamate bone, Genao may be waiting in the wings for a bit longer before the Guardians call him up. Still, if you’re looking for a scrappy middle infielder with strong plate discipline and plenty of contact, Genao is your guy to stash.
On The Bubble
Here are the next five hitters considered for inclusion on this week’s list in no particular order.
Ryan Waldschmidt, OF – ARI
Luis Lara, OF – MIL
Jett Williams, 3B/SS/OF – MIL
Ralphy Velazquez, 1B – CLE
Max Anderson, 2B/3B – DET
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