The Pitcher Edition of the Stash List highlights the 10 best pitching prospects likely to make an impact during the 2025 season.
Prospects are often thought of as only holding value in dynasty formats. However, knowing which prospects hold value for the current season can help set you apart in redraft leagues. Several have a 2025 ETA, and getting ahead of the curve on rostering these prospects is a key part of roster management. Last year, we saw more pitching prospects make their debut than ever before, and there is no reason we should expect to see anything change in 2025. Keep reading to find out the top ten pitchers you should stash in your redraft leagues.
I have the opportunity to fill in for John this week who is taking a well-earned week off. While the list may look a little bit different this week, the general idea will remain the same. My thought process is to prioritize upside. While the likelihood of a promotion for some of the names on this week’s list may be lower, the odds that they contribute if called up are high. Keep reading for my top 10 stashes for the remainder of the 2025 season!
Ground Rules
- The Stash List is for your redraft leagues and does not consider impact beyond 2025.
- 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 and roster percentages will be updated weekly.
- Stats will be updated weekly for all players through Thursday’s games.
The Stash List
Graduates/Call-Ups
The following prospects got the call to the major leagues within the last week:
Top 10 Pitching Prospects to Stash
1. Mick Abel, RHP, Minnesota Twins
2025 MiLB Stat line: 79.0 IP | 2.16 ERA | 27.3 K% | 10.6 BB%
2025 MLB Stat line: 25.0 IP | 5.04 ERA | 19.4 K% | 8.3 BB%
The move from Philadelphia to Minnesota opens up even more opportunities for Abel to succeed. No longer stuck behind one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, Abel should find himself back in the Major Leagues sooner rather than later. Abel’s first start in the Twins’ organization went about as well as anybody could have hoped. He fired five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Abel did walk two, but that did not impact his overall line. The Twins have stated they want Abel to work on tweaking his pitches down in the Minor Leagues, so let’s dive in and see if there were any differences after one start.
As far as his pitch mix and frequency, there were not many changes to take away from Abel’s first start. He leaned heavily on his four-seam fastball, throwing that 50% of the time, followed by his curve and slider. The changeup and sinker remained distant tertiary offerings that Abel did not use much. Digging into the pitch metrics, Abel’s fastball spin rate in his first start did jump nearly 100 RPM. He also lost about an inch of arm-side run. Similarly, the Twins also increased the spin rate on Abel’s curve while lowering his release point by 0.3″. The full outcome of working with Minnesota’s pitching staff remains to be seen, but things are off to a good start. Abel remains an excellent stash option and should be pitching in the Major Leagues before long.
2. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates
2025 MiLB Stat line: 92.2 IP | 3.69 ERA | 28.0 K% | 11.4 BB%
The hope was that when the Pirates traded away Bailey Falter, that would open the door for Bubba Chandler to make his Major League debut. Unfortunately, that has not been the case. The Pirates continue to play things slow with Chandler, who has been stuck in Triple-A for the entire season. Whether it is fatigue or simply boredom, Chandler has been struggling on the mound as of late. Over his last four starts, Chandler owns a 6.98 ERA. After giving up just three home runs through his first 18 starts, Chandler has given up five in his last four. His recent struggles on the mound could push his debut into September.
Even with his struggles, Chandler is still the cream of the crop when it comes to pitching prospects. His arsenal features a four-seamer that sits at 98 with over 17″ of iVB. The combination of his changeup and slider gives him two plus secondary offerings as well. All three of his main pitches are generating whiff rates north of 28% in Triple-A. Make no mistake, this is an elite pitching prospect. If promoted to the Major Leagues, he will be highly sought after on the waiver wire. He is still the second-best stash in Minor League baseball.
3. Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins
2025 MiLB Stat line: 100.0 IP | 3.06 ERA | 29.2 K% | 6.6 BB%
Robby Snelling deserves more attention from both the dynasty community and the redraft community. Snelling started the season in Double-A, where he made 14 starts with a 3.61 ERA. He has been even better since his promotion to Triple-A. Snelling has made five Triple-A starts. He owns a 1.63 ERA, a 2.99 FIP, a 32.1% strikeout rate, and a 4.7% walk rate. He has struck out 11 batters in two of his last three starts. On paper, the Marlins do not have an obvious opening in their rotation, but Cal Quantrill should not be the guy who stands in Snelling’s way. Quantrill owns a 5.21 ERA and got hit hard for seven runs in his most recent start. Snelling has all of the momentum on his side and could be a candidate to jump into Miami’s rotation soon.
Snelling has leaned on a deep arsenal of pitches to help him find success. His four-seamer sits in the mid-90s and grades out with a 5.83 according to PLV. That would be an elite fastball. Both his curveball and changeup profile as plus offerings, and his slider helps keep opposing batters off balance. Snelling is a pitcher built for Major League success. Once promoted, he will have the added benefit of playing his home games in a pitcher-friendly park down in Miami. With every dominant showing, the case for a Snelling promotion becomes clearer. Grab him now before it is too late.
4. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies
2025 MiLB Stat line: 83.1 IP | 4.75 ERA | 23.3 K% | 8.4 BB%
Andrew Painter’s slight slide down to fourth has nothing to do with his overall dynasty value. Painter remains one of the game’s best pitching prospects. After missing two full seasons, Painter’s stuff still grades out incredibly well. His fastball is excellent and he has the secondaries to turn into a front-line starter at the Major League level. That being said, this article is meant to help fantasy managers succeed in 2025. A season in which it is becoming less and less likely we see Painter make his debut. The Phillies’ pitching staff has been excellent. Even Taijuan Walker threw six shutout innings in a game last week. Add on the fact that Aaron Nola is rehabbing and close to a return, and the path for Painter to make it to the Major Leagues grows even tougher.
The other part of this is that Painter has not exactly looked unstoppable in the Minor Leagues. Painter’s ERA since the start of July sits at 5.68. His start this past week was especially rough as he gave up five earned runs in just four innings of work. The strikeout rate for Painter has also been slightly disappointing at just 19.3% over his previous six outings. If you roster Painter in dynasty, you should not press the panic button. PLV still gives out excellent grades to his offerings. The only knock on his fastball has been consistent command and control. His upside still makes him a valuable stash, even if the likelihood of his debut continues to decline.
5. Nolan McLean, RHP, New York Mets
2025 MiLB Stat line: 109.2 IP | 2.46 ERA | 26.7 K% | 10.4 BB%
The Mets have three pitching prospects in the upper levels of their Minor Leagues. Jonah Tong is still in Double-A. Brandon Sproat has pitched better as of late with increased fastball velocity, but still finds himself down in the honorable mentions section. Nolan McLean is my highest rated of the three and ranks fifth in this week’s update. McLean has pitched well all season, but has been especially strong over his last three starts. He has worked at least 5.2 innings in all three, with 19 strikeouts and just four earned runs. A surprisingly mediocre 26.7% strikeout rate this season is the only thing causing any concern over his future fantasy value.
As the Mets continue their push toward the playoffs, they are clearly going to need pitching reinforcements. Clay Holmes has had a nice first season with the team, but he has nearly doubled his season high in innings pitched for his career. Frankie Montas Jr. is healthy again but owns a 6.68 ERA through seven starts this year. With McLean pitching well in Triple-A, do not be surprised if the Mets give him a shot down the stretch.
6. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays
2025 MiLB Stat line: 75.2 IP | 2.97 ERA | 41.9 K% | 10.1 BB%
The cover player for this week’s edition! While making a guest writing appearance, getting Yesavage into this article was priority number one. Yesavage certainly falls into the category of “upside stash.” Pitching in his first full professional season, Yesavage has dominated across three different levels. In 18 starts, he owns a strikeout rate of 41.9%. His ERA has jumped up a bit since his promotion to Double-A, but the season-long number of 2.97 is more than respectable. Things have also been a lot better over his last two starts. In those starts, Yesavage has struck out 14 batters across eight innings while allowing just one earned run.
Not only is Yesavage’s upside as high as any pitching prospect, but he has even earned the respect of his future manager. According to Jays’ reporters, Yesavage was included on the short list of names mentioned as depth options should Toronto need another starter this season. Yesavage is unlikely to be an option unless one of the Jays’ current starters were to go down with injury. In the event that were to happen, Yesavage would have instant fantasy value in 2025. If you have a deep bench with nothing to lose, throw Yesavage onto the back of it and reap the reward should he get promoted.
7. Parker Messick, LHP, Cleveland Guardians
2025 MiLB Stat line: 86.0 IP | 3.24 ERA | 29.3 K% | 11.2 BB%
Parker Messick just feels like a Guardians pitcher. The 6’0″ lefty has found success in Triple-A this season. He owns a 3.24 ERA across 18 starts while striking out 29.3% of batters. After the trade of Shane Bieber, there was some consideration to move him up. However, Messick just feels unexciting. His fastball sits at 92 mph with decent movement. He has relied on the pitch over 50% of the time this season, which gives some reason for concern. An underwhelming offering being overused is never a great start. His changeup is his best offering and is generating a whiff rate of 45% down in Triple-A. Outside of that, though, none of his secondaries profile as above-average pitches.
Messick has continued to pitch well as the season has moved along. He owns a 1.50 ERA over his last three starts with 22 strikeouts and just three walks. The Guardians are making a late-season push toward the playoffs, and there are openings in their starting rotation that Messick could fill. His proximity makes him a solid stash option, although he profiles as more of a streamer than a reliable starter.
8. Didier Fuentes, RHP, Atlanta Braves
2025 MiLB Stat line: 57.0 IP | 4.58 ERA | 29.8 K% | 6.7 BB%
2025 MLB Stat line: 13.0 IP | 13.85 ERA | 17.4 K% | 8.7 BB%
After a failed first stint at the Major League level, Didier Fuents feels like a forgotten prospect. Yes, the first stint was really bad. Fuentes made three starts at the Major League level earlier this season, posting a 13.85 ERA. This is not the first time that the Braves have aggressively pushed pitching prospects through the Minor Leagues and watched it blow up (Ian Anderson and AJ Smith-Shawver). Even still, Fuentes deserves some love from the dynasty and fantasy community. At just 20 years old, Fuentes started the season in High-A. He pitched only 13 innings at that level and only 21.2 innings in Double-A prior to making his Major League debut. Now, he is dominating in Triple-A. Across five starts, Fuentes is striking out 32.6% of batters with a sub-five percent walk rate. He has struck out 16 batters and allowed only one earned run over his last two starts.
Most importantly, Fuentes has a solid base to build off of. According to PLV, his four-seam fastball is well above the league average. The pitch sits in the upper 90s and generates good movement. His sweeper generated a whiff rate of 34.3% in the Major Leagues this season. The issue was just controlling it consistently, which will come with more seasoning. Fuentes remains a strong stash due to the depleted Braves’ rotation. Four of the team’s starters are Erick Fedde, Joey Wentz, Bryce Elder, and Carlos Carrasco. There is no reason that Fuentes should not get another shot at the Major League level at some point this season.
9. Kendry Rojas, LHP, Minnesota Twins
2025 MiLB Stat line: 46.2 IP | 3.09 ERA | 34.7 K% | 5.8 BB%
Kendry Rojas was already a fast-rising prospect in the dynasty community prior to the trade deadline. Then, the Jays sent Rojas packing as part of the package for reliever Louis Varland. Now in Minnesota, Rojas has seemingly very little in his way of making his Major League debut this season. Signed out of Cuba, Rojas had shown flashes throughout his Minor League career, but he had never shown the kind of upside and consistency he is showing this season. Injuries delayed the start of his 2025 season, but Rojas has moved quickly through the system, posting a 3.46 ERA through his first 10 starts. His 37.1% strikeout rate and 5.4% walk rate should catch the eye of fantasy managers.
Rojas’ quick ascent through the Minor Leagues is exciting, but can also lead to some unwarranted hype. The strikeout rate has been fantastic, but his fastball profiles as more of an average pitch. Coming from the left side, Rojas hides the ball well, but the fastball only sits in the mid-90s. His slider does not have a ton of movement to it, but it is a solid pitch to lefties. The biggest question is whether or not his secondary offerings will play at the Major League level. The Twins traded away most of their Major League pitching staff, which should open the door for Rojas to pitch at the Major League level this season. His high strikeout rate and low walk rate make him a strong stash list candidate.
10. Jarlin Susana, RHP, Washington Nationals
2025 MiLB Stat line: 39.2 IP | 3.63 ERA | 33.9 K% | 13.6 BB%
For the Nationals, the Juan Soto trade is the deal that keeps on giving. Not only are James Wood and MacKenzie Gore two studs, but they also have top pitching prospect Jarlin Susana moving quickly through the Minor Leagues. At the time the Nats acquired Susana, he was nothing but a fireball-throwing 18-year-old who was still learning how to pitch. He struggled with command in his first full season of professional ball, but everything is starting to click as of late. Susana made massive strides in his command late last season and was looking to carry that forward this season. An arm injury put a pause on that plan, but Susana has been on fire since returning to the mound. In three starts since returning, Susana has struck out 44.4% of the batters he has faced. More importantly, he has only walked 5.6% of batters.
Strikeouts have never been an issue for Susana. His fastball routinely sits in the triple digits. His slider is also among the best in all of Minor League baseball. If he can keep the walk rate at a manageable level, the sky is the limit. While a promotion to the Major Leagues may seem aggressive, I would not put it out of the question. The Nationals are clearly rebuilding, and after the injury to Travis Sykora, there is not much depth ahead of Susana. As mentioned at the beginning of this article, you stash for upside. Susana has as much upside as anybody on this list. The likelihood of a promotion is low, but he is worth a stash on the back of your bench just in case.
On The Bubble
Here are the next five pitchers that were in consideration for inclusion on this week’s list:
Noah Schultz (CWS), Brandon Sproat (NYM), George Klassen (LAA), Payton Tolle (BOS), & Quinn Mathews (STL)
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