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.
The Stash List
Graduates/Call Ups
The latest top prospect to receive a promotion is Max Clark. The 21-year-old outfielder was promoted by Detroit and made his Major League debut on Friday. Clark was slashing .276/.368/.434 in Triple-A on the season, but was slashing .313/.419/.530 since June 18. For fantasy managers, Clark should produce strong on-base numbers with good stolen base rates. The power has been inconsistent throughout his professional career, but there is enough there to be excited about his potential.
Top 10 Hitting Prospects to Stash
1. Charlie Condon, 1B/OF – Colorado Rockies
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Right now, it seems like the Rockies are just waiting for the Trade Deadline to pass before rewarding Charlie Condon with a promotion. Condon has been nothing short of sensational as of late down in Triple-A. The big slugger is up to 20 home runs on the season, but has surprisingly not homered since July 1. This should be of no concern though as Condon is still batting .288 over that period. This ability to hit for average was the biggest concern for Condon as a prospect. The power is undeniable (45.9% hard hit rate, 10.5% barrel rate, 112.6 mph max EV), but could Condon hit enough to stick? That answer has been a resounding yes. His chase rate sits below 18% with a respectable 74.2% contact rate. Condon is never going to bat .300, but he is proving that he has what it takes to hit .250-.260 with 30+ home run potential.
There are a multitude of players that could be traded to open up a spot for Charlie Condon. Having played both outfield and first base this season, the team could move Mickey Moniak, TJ Rumfield, or Jake McCarthy to get Condon into the lineup. Condon could also just earn a promotion and get playing time over Troy Johnston, who is slashing .156/.255/.200 with a 18 wRC+ since the start of July. Condon’s upside, proximity, and clear path to the Major Leagues ranks him as the top stash in fantasy baseball.
2. Kaelen Culpepper, SS – Minnesota Twins
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Culpepper returned to the Triple-A lineup last Friday following another stint on the IL. Culpepper is one of the game’s top infield prospects. In 66 games this season, he has hit 14 home runs and stolen 16 bases. His power and speed upside are the tools that should attract fantasy managers. Culpepper has 20/20 upside, but his hit tool has also shined this season. His contact skills have continued to improve and now sits up over 80%. He is patient, controls both the zone and the barrel extremely well, and profiles as a five-category contributor.
The first key to stashing is upside. The only way that fantasy managers in redraft formats should be stashing prospects is if they have enough upside to be rostered if they were an everyday Major Leaguer. Culpepper checks that box. To rank as a high-priority stash, you also need to have a realistic path to a promotion. Culpepper also has that. To his credit, Ryan Kreidler has exceeded expectations this year. However, he owns a 99 wRC+ on the season and is slashing .169/.197/.271 since the start of July. Kreidler is 28 years old and is a career .187 hitter through 151 Major League games. The only thing keeping Culpepper in Triple-A right now is health. If he can prove he is healthy, he should find himself in Minnesota very soon.
3. Walker Jenkins, OF – Minnesota Twins
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Speaking of Twins prospects who are trying to stay healthy, enter Walker Jenkins at third on this week’s stash list update. Those in the dynasty community have been praying and hoping that Jenkins stays healthy for a full season. There is elite potential and upside in Jenkins’ 6’3″ frame. The good news for redraft and dynasty managers is that Jenkins is healthy now. Since returning to the Triple-A lineup on June 23, Jenkins is slashing .279/.340/.477. The thing that sets Jenkins apart from other high-ranking prospects is his polish. Jenkins has an extremely safe floor for fantasy managers. He combines excellent contact skills with great plate discipline and an innate ability to hit line drives to all fields. Jenkins profiles as an on-base monster with a skillset that should translate well to the Major Leagues.
Jenkins also has plenty of upside. He has posted a max EV of 112 mph this season and has plus speed when healthy. Although his raw power is yet to fully translate to game power, many scouts are confident it is coming. This is an added bonus of stashing Jenkins now. The Twins are likely to be sellers at the Trade Deadline. If Byron Buxton or any of their outfielders gets moved, Jenkins is a likely candidate to make his Major League debut in the final months of this season.
4. Leo De Vries, SS/3B – Athletics
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5. George Lombard Jr. SS/3B – New York Yankees
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There is a growing sense in the fantasy community that George Lombard Jr.could earn a Major League promotion soon. To be fair, it is easy to see why. The Yankees current shortstop options are simply not getting it done. Anthony Volpe has been better as of late, but continues to be disappointing overall. Jose Caballero has cooled off after a fast start and is better suited for a super-utility role. Meanwhile, Lombard is a great defender at shortstop but is also more than capable of playing third base. Ryan McMahon continues to struggle offensively and could be another option for Lombard in the future.
Stashing Lombard is a hope that the Yankees do not address the left side of the infield at the Trade Deadline. If they do not, Lombard could be a strong asset for fantasy managers in the final two months of the season. Lombard took some time to adjust to Triple-A pitching, but has been excellent as of late. Since June 4, he is batting .394 with five homers. The uptick in Lombard’s game power has been the most notable difference this season. While his hit tool can be suspect at times, Lombard’s glove could keep him in the lineup, and his power carries plenty of upside for fantasy managers. He is a strong stash consideration at this point in the season.
6. Joshua Baez, OF – St. Louis Cardinals
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In terms of raw tools, Joshua Baez has as much fantasy appeal as any prospect. Last season, Baez hit 20 home runs and stole 54 bases. This year, he has hit 31 home runs and stolen 15 bases. Even with the decline in stolen base rate, Baez has the tools to be a potential league winner down the stretch. However, Baez also has the risk that could result in him becoming an AAAA type player. Baez strikes out a lot. This year, his strikeout rate sits over 30% with a contact rate of just 67.8%. He frequently expands the zone and struggles with breaking pitches.
The ever-consistent motto of this series is that you stash for upside. That is why Baez ranks sixth. If he is promoted during one of his hot streaks, he could easily be a difference maker for fantasy managers. From May 26 to June 24, Baez hit .353 with 15 home runs. That kind of upside is rare. He is also batting .140 since then. With the Cardinals falling further out of playoff contention, they could look to sell players like Lars Nootbaar or others. This would almost certainly open up an opportunity for Baez at the Major League level.
7. James Tibbs III, OF – Los Angeles Dodgers
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There is no room on the Dodgers’ Major League roster for James Tibbs. Even though he has cooled off after his fast start, Tibbs has continued to have a strong season down in Triple-A. Power and on-base skills are Tibbs’ two best attributes. He is more than happy to take a walk, and has posted home run rates well above the league average. He is in a bit of a slump now, having not homered since June 27. However, that should not scare fantasy managers away.
Tibbs has two realistic paths to the Major Leagues. First, he gets traded to a rebuilding team. The Dodgers have a surplus of outfield prospects, and moving Tibbs makes sense. Second, Tibbs does not get traded, but a Dodgers’ current contributor gets injured. This seems less likely to work out for Tibbs given that he is not on the 40-man roster. In deeper fantasy formats, Tibbs is a solid stash option, but not a guarantee to debut this season.
8. Angel Genao, INF – Cleveland Guardians
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| AVG | HR | SB | BB% | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.294 | 11 | 8 | 14.3 | 15.5 |
Power was not projected to be a large part of Angel Genao’s game. He clearly did not get that memo. Genao has been hitting for more power than ever before following his promotion to Triple-A. He is already up to eight home runs there thanks to an increased ability to pull the ball. Genao has great contact skills, takes walks, and now is hitting for power. There are a couple of concerns, though. His stolen base totals have declined significantly over the past two seasons, and he is still running a ground ball rate well over 50%. A 22.1% fly ball rate does not typically translate to more than 5-10 home runs in a season.
A strong fielder with defensive versatility, Genao has plenty of paths to a Major League promotion. An injury to any of Travis Bazzana, Jose Ramirez, or Brayan Rocchio would put Genao first in line for a Major League promotion. The team could also turn to Genao in a super utility role even if all of them stay healthy. Travis Bazzana is batting .196 against lefties this season, and Chase DeLauter could get more time in the outfield opening up the DH spot in the lineup. Genao does not have the highest fantasy upside, but he is still a strong stash option as we head into August.
9. Seaver King, 2B/3B/SS – Washington Nationals
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Seaver King drops to ninth in stash list priority after suffering an oblique injury. The injury has kept King sidelined since July 1, and he remains without a firm timetable for a return. Prior to going down, King seemed on the verge of a Major League promotion. Now that Washington traded away Curtis Mead, a promotion would seem even more imminent. The Nationals’ current starting lineup features two of Jose Tena, Brady House, Jorbit Vivas, and Andres Chaparro. When healthy, King should get a chance to prove he belongs on the Major League roster.
10. Demetrio Crisantes, 2B/3B – Arizona Diamondbacks
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Demetrio Crisantes seems to be flying under the radar. Those in redraft formats may not have even ever heard of him. Crisantes was a fast-rising prospect before a shoulder injury derailed his 2025 season and a hamstring injury delayed the start of his 2026 season. Now healthy, Crisantes dominated Double-A to the tune of a .319/.413/.548 slash. This earned him a promotion to Triple-A, moving him one step closer to a Major League debut.
In the thick of a playoff race, Arizona is currently handing everyday at-bats to Adrian Del Castillo. This is the most likely path to playing time for Crisantes if his success continues at Triple-A. For fantasy managers, Crisantes has a solid blend of polish and upside. Coming back from his hamstring injury, he has not shown willingness to run this season, but at his peak he is a plus runner with 20+ stolen-base potential. He is an intriguing stash option down the stretch.
On The Bubble
Here are the next five hitters considered for inclusion on this week’s list in no particular order:
