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The Stash List Week 6: Top 10 Pitching Prospects to Stash in 2026

Top 10 pitching prospects to stash in redraft league.

John Villavicencio
Dynasty 2 Hours Ago

The Pitcher Edition of the Stash List highlights the 10 best pitching prospects likely to make an impact during the 2026 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 2026 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 2026. Keep reading to find out the top ten pitchers you should stash in your redraft leagues.

 

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 and roster percentages will be updated weekly.
  • Stats will be updated weekly for all players through Thursday’s games.

 

Top 10 AAA & AA Starting Pitchers in Strikeout Rate through April 29, 2026 (minimum 3 starts & 60 batters faced)

 

 

The Stash List

Graduates/Call-Ups

The following prospects joined the big league clubs over the last week:

JR Ritchie ATL pitched so nice, he got to do it twice. Unfortunately, the kitchen sink was a bit broken as Ritchie lost the feel for his pitches at times. The four walks are not unfamiliar to his starts, but there was hope that he could adjust better in the game. Nevertheless, he did keep the Tigers out of larger scoring results and went into the sixth inning. The expectation should be for innings rather than major strikeouts.

Didier Fuentes ATL was also recalled to bolster the bullpen. He pitched two innings in relief of Martín Pérez, a great change of pace and pitcher. Fuentes kept the splitter in the locker room as he went heavy on the fastballs and sliders.

Congratulations to Elmer Rodríguez NYY, for persevering and earning the Major League promotion on Wednesday. Elmer managed to keep a clean slate until the fifth inning, despite a bases-loaded jam in the second inning. A poor 53% strike rate signals that he was nervous, as he is usually at 63%. Rodriguez lines up for a rematch against Texas at home in a potential two-start week if he were to stay up with the Major League club.

Note: There have been multiple innings during various Minor League games where Statcast data has not been gathered. In some instances, this absence of data significantly affects the overall marks of some pitchers due to the small number of pitches at the start of the season.

 

Top 10 Pitching Prospects to Stash

 

1. Logan Henderson, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers

2026 AAA Stat line: 17.2 IP | 1.02 ERA | 35.6 K% | 12.3 BB%

2026 MLB Stat line: 2.0 IP | 3.60 ERA | 33.3 K% | 11.1 BB%

 

It is still difficult to stash Henderson in April and May if he is capped at 70 pitches. On the other hand, these four inning appearances could mean that he is more likely to go 5+ innings “when it counts” in the Major Leagues. You can decide how to roster him, but know that his debut is not imminent, unless an injury pops up for Milwaukee.

And guess what? That opening may have occurred as a result of Brandon Woodruff leaving his start early. Woodruff’s velocity was way down, a potential indicator of arm issues. There is no need to rush Woodruff back, so why not let Gasser, Crow, or better yet, Henderson cook on a team with major playoff aspirations?

When the Brewers delivered the news about a strict pitch limit for Logan Henderson to Rick Sweet, the Nashville manager, they may have also provided additional instructions. For the first time this season, Henderson threw more cutters than changeups. If he can work that third pitch into the mix, then perhaps he will fare much better in his next Major League stint. Maybe they also gave him the green light to ramp up the velocity as the four-seamer was up a tick in his bulk bullpen outing against Charlotte. Like many of his fastballs in the game, his final pitch of the ninth inning hit 95 mph. That pitch racked up eight strikeouts on only three whiffs, but ten called strikes. Henderson finished out the win with nine strikeouts, one walk, one earned run, and five hits across five innings.

In 2025, Henderson was allowing too many long balls before he succumbed to injury in August. Apparently, the two-pitch combination wasn’t as much of a mystery. Nevertheless, he didn’t have a negligible difference between lefties and righties. Fast forward to this season, and not much has changed. Henderson has allowed only one extra base hit, a double. He is being challenged with lefty-heavy lineups, but not with any major negative effects so far. His success is likely due to games like this past outing, where he is landing the four-seamer for a strike 75% of the time. That pitch is in the top five of whiff rates amongst Statcast-tracked levels. The low release height, combined with an above-average induced vertical break, is helping it cause havoc amongst opposing lineups.

 

2. Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins

2026 AAA Stat line: 24 IP | 2.25 ERA | 37.2 K% | 14.9 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 136 IP | 2.51 ERA | 30.3 K% | 7.1 BB%

 

Robby Snelling has not been as sharp as he was at the end of 2025. The Friday night starter did not come out blazing against Gwinnett, throwing 55% of his pitches for strikes, as well as landing only 57% first pitch strikes. He allowed five walks across a high number of throws. Perhaps the Stripers were just more patient or lucky, as there were at least three pitches that could have been called strikes. Either way, they only swung and missed on six occasions, while mostly putting the ball on the ground besides a José Azócar home run on a low curveball. The spin rate was down a bit on the breaker, but given that there was no pattern in his walks allowed, this five-inning outing is a minor speed bump on the path to his debut.

Through five starts, there are no obvious split concerns for Snelling. He uses the dynamite fastball-curveball combination against both sets of hitters. He reserves the changeup for righties and the slider for lefties. The sinker is his least-used pitch over the last two seasons, and is only used against lefties for now. There is no difference in how either hitter sees him, as strikeouts, walks, hits, and power metrics are nearly identical in 2026. Last season, lefties had a little more fortune on the power side, but it is fairly insignificant(.359 SLG v LHB and .314 SLG v RHB). Overall, Snelling has neutralized all hitters across the board for one of the lowest averages against marks in all of Minor League baseball. This is an exciting mark for someone with as much strikeout upside as Snelling has.

Chris Paddack is the obvious spot open for replacement if the Marlins choose to go that route. They have options on the 40-man roster in Braxton Garrett, Dax Fulton, and maybe Ryan Gusto. Garrett is the primary candidate who is earning high whiff rates on his slider, cutter, and changeup. Therefore, Snelling has some obstacles that will need to be overcome by a string of dominant performances. Let’s see how Snelling does on Friday night at Durham.

 

3. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins

2026 AAA Stat line: 18.2 IP | 2.41 ERA | 39.2 K% | 13.5 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 89.2 IP | 2.31 ERA | 38.6 K% | 13.6 BB%

 

Thomas White is an exciting player with major strikeout upside, who threw the highest pitch count since being delayed at the start of the season with an oblique injury. The 87 pitches were spread across a somewhat inefficient outing, where he sparsely gave up hits and only one walk. Along with the high pitch count, the four-seamer was hitting 97 mph and sitting 95.6 mph, new highs for this season. The fastball is still his most reliable weapon, earning him three strikeouts on eight whiffs against Durham. Overall, it was a fairly blasé start for White of 4.2 innings with two earned runs allowed. He went to ball three on nine of the 19 hitters he faced. We can hope for more fireworks each time out as he goes deeper into games with more confidence in his health.

On the bright side of having such a high walk rate is that White has been extremely stingy with the long ball throughout his entire career. He only allowed two home runs across 21 games in 2025, but has reached that number in only four games this season. It could be a minor warning sign that nudges him to continue nibbling on the outer edges of the strike zone rather than attack the middle. Yet, it’s more likely that he loses the feel for some of his pitches as opposed to a conscious decision on location. The changeup scatter plot is particularly spread out, showing that one of his primary weapons against right-handed batters is unreliable. There was a minor difference between how righties hit him in 2025 (.541 OPS vs RHB, .467 vs LHB), which are still low rates overall. Fortunately, White is more precise with his most-used pitch, the fastball. He uses it as a putaway pitch so the strikeouts and walks are high. Even so, he may want to consider fading its use over time if he can’t develop more velocity or more vertical break. His four-seamer has fairly average movement, so Major League batters will likely sit on it and spit on the breaking stuff. He did allow two hard hits on that pitch in a Spring Training game against Toronto.

The Miami Marlins are flush with options right now, so White is not an immediate call-up candidate. He represents a strikeout upside arm who has been near 40% strikeout rate and 18% swinging strike rate for his last few Minor League stops.

 

4. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners

2026 AAA Stat line: 18.2 IP | 0.48 ERA | 44.1 K% | 5.9 BB%

2025 NCAA Stat line: 119.0 IP | 3.43 ERA | 37.4 K% | 7.3 BB%

 

It is all systems go for Kade Anderson at the start of 2026. The 6’2″ lefty is throwing strikeouts, generating weak contact, and racking up a good amount of whiffs. Through his first four professional starts, he has 30 strikeouts to only four walks with a 70% strike rate. He is also showing a competitive spirit that speaks to a level of competitive fire that should help him “win” at-bats through all of the levels.

On Friday night, Anderson fired a ball deep into the night after the Arkansas Travs game was postponed due to rain, one out shy of reaching five innings. Before the fifth inning, when the rain began, Anderson had a perfect game going with nine punch-outs. This swing-and-miss tendency is highlighted by a swinging strike rate over 18%. He leads with the offspeed and breaking stuff, before attacking upstairs with the 93-94 mph heater. His delivery is not too effortful, mainly relying on a change of speeds to keep hitters off balance. He throws a lollipop curveball adjacent to a tighter slider, while giving righties the changeup on the outside corner. The four-seamer is not a burner, but he does strategically mix it in and often places it up and away from hitters.

On the season, he has only given up one extra-base hit. In a small sample, lefties are hitting him “better” to the tune of .235, whereas righties are at a paltry .105. Once Anderson starts reaching a lineup three times through the order, we may see a new pattern, but for now, he is dominating lineups handily. At LSU, he allowed 16 home runs, but none so far in Double-A. Until he reaches the next level, the question will remain if he can continue inducing weak contact with a low 90s fastball. Of course, he could always counter with a bit more velocity, too. The possibilities are exciting.

The path to a Major League is not clear at the moment, but it is free of obstacles. There are currently no major left-handed pitching prospects in the Seattle organization. As for workload concerns, Anderson threw 119 innings last season, so there is no reason to believe that he needs to be held back. Furthermore, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryan Woo, Emerson Hancock, and Bryce Miller all spent little to no time in Triple-A before their Major League debuts. It’s possible Seattle doesn’t want its prospects marinating in the Tacoma aroma for too long and is quite content to horde their best arms for the big club.

 

5.  Jake Bennett, LHP, Boston Red Sox

2026 AAA Stat line: 21 IP | 0.86 ERA | 20.3 K% | 3.8 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 75.1 IP | 2.27 ERA | 21.5 K% | 6.4 BB%

 

With Garrett Crochet going to the injured list, the Boston Red Sox now have an entire six-man rotation unavailable. This transaction leaves a spot for either Eduardo Rivera or Jake Bennett to be recalled to the squad. Bennett is the lefty acquired in a prospect pitcher swap with Washington back in December. Bennett boosted his value with tremendous performance during the Arizona Fall League, where he pitched 20 innings with 25 strikeouts, 5 walks, a 1.25 WHIP, and 4.50 ERA. That’s when people began taking stock of his above-average extension, solid command, and imagining the starter potential with his physical presence on the mound.

The 6’6″ lefty operates with three fastballs, a changeup, and a curveball. He uses a deliberate delivery from a low three-quarters slot, driving down the mound to release the ball with over 7.2 feet of extension. He isn’t putting high effort into each pitch, so the fastball velocity is topping out at 93-94 mph. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in the mechanical consistency of his pitches, giving hitters the same look whether it is offspeed, a breaker, or the harder stuff. This repeatability has allowed him to keep his walk rates at 8% or lower over the last few seasons. The exciting part is when he could merge the command with better stuff to strike out more batters.

In his most recent start for Worcester, Bennett completed 4.2 innings on 68 pitches to strike out three batters and walk only one. Syracuse did put a lot of balls in play, but mostly on the ground, with only one being hit hard enough for a double. In fact, opponents have not hit for average against him this season (.162 avg) while putting over 65% of balls on the ground. Bennett appears set to go deep into the game with his deep arsenal, solid mechanics, and a penchant for getting quick outs. If he does get the call for his Major League debut, don’t expect a lot of strikeouts or for him to go beyond five innings.

 

6.  Brody Hopkins, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays

2026 AAA Stat line: 27.2 IP | 4.88 ERA | 24.2 K% | 20.2 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 116 IP | 2.72 ERA | 28.7 K% | 12.2 BB%

 

Brody Hopkins is one of the most dynamic and athletic arms on this list. His delivery achieves a deep drop and drive toward home plate. It is impressive for him to achieve a fairly low release height considering his 6’4″ frame, a 3/4 arm slot, and average extension. The main issue is repeating these mechanics and avoiding the overthrowing of his fastballs. The four-seamer and cutter each have a walk rate over 20% coming into this week, something that Tampa’s one-target philosophy should remedy.

If Hopkins isn’t striking out or walking batters, he is giving up more hard-hit balls than one would expect. His barrel rate and hard-hit rate are bottom tier, despite having a batting average and slugging percentage that resemble his marks from 2025. In addition, righties are squaring him up a bit more than lefties. One culprit could be his cutter, which has a poor whiff rate, a high walk rate, and is getting smacked around. That 91 mph cutter gets an average grade, possibly for generic movement that lands it in the center of the plate. His cutter doesn’t have the movement of a “fast slider” to skirt past bats, but rather, it appears to apply brakes and park itself directly in the middle of the strike zone. This was exemplified by ninth-place righty, Jesús Bastidas, planting a first pitch cutter over the wall on Wednesday night. He may want to reduce its frequency while increasing the use of the curve or sweeper as his secondary weapons against right-handed hitters. The 90 mph changeup is his best weapon against lefties with its 15 inches of horizontal break, earning him a 50% whiff rate on the pitch. Overall, Hopkins has a strong arsenal that needs some refinement to support the high-power four-seamer.

Tampa Bay is currently receiving unexpected God-like performances from their 3-4-5 starters. Jesse Scholtens, Steven Matz, and Nick Martinez are succeeding now, but that won’t always be the case. Ryan Pepiot was transferred to the 60-day injured list and is now out for the season after undergoing hip surgery. Therefore, Hopkins really needs to step up and lock down the command if he wants to be in serious consideration for a rotation spot. Historically, Tampa has not moved quickly on its prospects, so Hopkins will have to win over their trust with a string of positive outings. He has the athleticism, strong fastball, and historical swing-and-miss stuff to be a successful Major League starter. Yet, it’s all up to him to control the walks.

 

7.  Carlos Lagrange, RHP, New York Yankees

2026 AAA Stat line: 24 IP | 3.75 ERA | 28.0 K% | 13.1 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 120 IP | 3.53 ERA | 33.4 K% | 12.3 BB%

 

There appears to be a lot of in-game coaching when it comes to Carlos Lagrange. With all of his scintillating stuff, he sometimes loses the feel for his pitches, giving up walks or hitting batters. Lagrange made it to the fourth inning without walking a batter before walking three of the final nine batters he faced. The 55% strike rate is a far cry from the highs of the previous game, so the inconsistency is a detriment to his starter value. Nevertheless, Lagrange has transitioned to using the slider more frequently, featuring the four-seamer as a support pitch. Against Buffalo, he allowed two runs on three hits and three walks, while racking up four strikeouts on 11 whiffs. Like Thomas White, we will have to see if more exciting outings come as Lagrange settles into a new pitch mix.

Carlos Lagrange knows that the pressure is on for him to throw strikes if he wants to be considered for a starting role with the Yankees. In his April 23rd start against Rochester, he took that to heart and went out to throw a solid game with a 69% strike rate and only one walk. That made two games in a row with a solo free pass, something he did only three times in 2025. When Lagrange is throwing strikes like this, he will be a force. In addition, he benefited from fading the use of his four-seamer, which is counterintuitive given that he hits triple digits regularly. However, the pitch has been getting crunched by hitters and has not been getting strikeouts or whiffs as one would think. In this game, he used more of a surprise rather than a feature, helping him rack up four strikeouts and six whiffs.

The Yankees have a few star pitchers returning soon, so Lagrange has a grace period to remedy the issues that are keeping his amazing stuff from flourishing.

 

Long Shots

As the stash list targets thin out from a great number of graduations, we will explore a trio of prospects who have an opportunity to grab a rotation spot on the Major League team. Consider these recommendations as an exploration of the internal options already within the organization.

 

8.  Ethan Pecko, RHP, Houston Astros

2026 AAA Stat line: 11 IP | 0.82 ERA | 50.0 K% | 2.4 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 80 IP | 3.83 ERA | 28.7 K% | 8.2 BB%

 

Ethan Pecko was rated as the Dynasty Team’s number ten prospect entering the 2026 season. An injury hampered his start, and he started out with High-A until this past weekend, when he made his season debut with Triple-A Sugar Land. He only reached 80 innings in 2025, so he will be on a strict pitch count for a while before he becomes a serious consideration for his Major League debut. He is returning from an unknown severity of thoracic outlet syndrome. Tread lightly. Nevertheless, Pecko has five pitches that achieved a greater than 25% whiff rate at the end of last season.

In his initial Sugar Land start, he went three innings with six strikeouts, one walk, and two hits allowed. The fastball was at their previous movement and velocity of 94 mph. Although he utilizes average extension on delivery, he has a fairly low release height that helps play up the speed and movement of his pitches. His motion aids deception, as it is slower and more deliberate than most pitchers. With his ability to align all of his pitches and the likelihood that he can throw any of them at any time, he will frequently have hitters guessing. Once he begins eclipsing 60-70 pitches per game, his stock should rise.

This recommendation for Pecko comes on the heels of seeing the Astros being forced to start Kai Wei Teng this week. Miguel Ullola would be the obvious choice as the next glove up, but his control issues are surfacing again. They could obviously turn to JP France or Colton Gordon, but we have already seen them. And it’s probably too early to consider Bryce Mayer or James Hicks (who did feature well in the 2025 Arizona Fall League). Therefore, we could see Pecko up earlier rather than later, given the lack of exciting options. Let’s see how Pecko does on May 1 in Reno.

 

9.  Andry Lara, RHP, Washington Nationals

2026 AAA Stat line: 23.0 IP | 3.52 ERA | 30.4 K% | 4.3 BB%

2025 MLB Stat line: 14.1 IP | 8.79 ERA | 12.8 K% | 10.3 BB%

 

Andry Lara was a starting pitcher for Washington back in 2024 when he put up 134.2 innings across 25 starts in High-A and Double-A.  He was initially deployed as a starter when promoted to Triple-A the following season, before making his Major League debut as a reliever across 14.1 innings. Lara is now back on the bump from the announcing of “play ball” and appears ready to work deep into games. It’s been a good decision as he is posting some of the best results at his level, totaling 28 strikeouts to four walks in five appearances.

In the start that put him on my radar, Lara went seven strong innings with the aid of an aggressive opponent. The Scranton Wilkes-Barre lineup gave him a three-pitch first inning that he happily banked in a very efficient outing. Despite the mediocre stuff, Lara struck out nine batters and allowed only two hits. His second most utilized pitch is the four-seamer, which is up a tick to 95 mph with solid two-plane movement. The slider is his number one pitch, and it mimics the release of his splitter, but with obviously different movement patterns. The success of this outing may be due to a swing-happy lineup, but Lara has demonstrated a higher level of command while getting the ball past hitters with more consistency than in previous years. It could be a blip, so monitor for sustained progress.

The Nationals are currently relying on a trio of bottom-tier pitchers, so rotation spots are wide open for the taking. In addition, they are missing three of their highest-rated prospect pitchers, who are each not likely to appear this season (Jarlin Susana, Travis Sykora, and Alejandro Rosario). Riley Cornelio was not given much of a chance in his first big league experience, so he may be back up soon. Unfortunately, he gave up two home runs and five walks. This puts Lara closer to a return, especially given that Washington is not unfamiliar with him. This time, he should return as a starter.

 

10.  Nestor German, RHP, Baltimore Orioles

2026 AAA Stat line: 24.2 IP | 5.11 ERA | 26.7 K% | 14.7 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 123.2 IP | 3.93 ERA | 28.0 K% | 9.0 BB%

 

Baltimore’s rotation still has a few soft spots—and help could come from within. Despite not being on the 40-man roster, Nestor German brings an intriguing mix of deception and pitch diversity. His delivery features a catapult-like arm action from a high slot, allowing him to attack hitters vertically throughout the zone. His four-seamer now sits at 93 mph with nearly 19 inches of vertical break, while his curveball shows over 62 inches of drop. Even his splitter falls sharply, diving almost straight down.

German doesn’t rely on premium velocity to succeed. Instead, he works effectively across three velocity bands—76–82 mph, 88 mph, and 93 mph—keeping hitters off balance. While most of his pitches grade as average, the splitter is emerging as a true weapon, flashing a top-five whiff rate. The curveball hasn’t been featured yet early this season, but it posted a 42% whiff rate last September, reinforcing its potential impact.

The biggest obstacle for German in 2026 has been a sudden loss of command. Even when removing a five-walk outing, his strike rate remains below 60%. Given that his splitter and curveball are his best offerings, some inconsistency is expected, but the primary issue appears to stem from the slider and cutter. Adjusting how those pitches—and the four-seamer—are deployed could help him regain control. Encouragingly, he has shown no meaningful platoon splits, with negligible differences in performance against righties and lefties over the past two seasons.

German has also done a solid job generating ground balls, though his .411 BABIP suggests he’s been on the wrong side of some poor luck that could normalize soon. He’s not prone to giving up home runs, and his 2.19 FIP in 2026 points to significant positive regression from his inflated 5.66 ERA. Ultimately, his success will hinge on limiting walks while continuing to suppress hard contact.

With the Orioles once again hovering around playoff contention in a competitive division, they’ve settled into the middle of the pack in key pitching metrics like K%, BB%, FIP, ERA, and WHIP. They’ll need a boost to separate themselves. German may not offer the upside of a Trey Yesavage or Nolan McLean, but he provides a steady, innings-eating option who can keep the ball in the park. There’s also some modest strikeout upside as the organization waits for Cade Povich, Trey Gibson, Levi Wells, or other lower-level arms to distinguish themselves.

 

Injured, but not forgotten. Tanner McDougal, RHP, Chicago White Sox

2026 AAA Stat line: 23 IP | 3.13 ERA | 27.4 K% | 13.7 BB%

2025 MiLB Stat line: 89.2 IP | 2.31 ERA | 38.6 K% | 13.6 BB%

 

Tanner McDougal left his most recent start with what we hoped would be residual hamstring tightness from his previous early exit. Unfortunately, it was announced that he experienced forearm tightness. Given the tendency for those kinds of arm injuries to become serious setbacks, McDougal will need to be cleared and pitching again before becoming a stash. Hold until further clarification of the diagnosis. Early reports suggest a flexor strain. Tear drop :(……

 

On The Bubble

Here are the next several pitchers that were in consideration for inclusion on this week’s list: Jamie Arnold ATH, Gage Jump ATH, Chase Petty CIN, Eduardo Rivera BOS, River Ryan LAD, Hagen Smith CHW, Jonah Tong NYM, Miguel Ullola HOU, Jack Wenninger NYM, and Jaxon Wiggins CHC. There are so many more interesting injured list options than interesting prospects at the moment. Consider Jared Jones, Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole, Nick Lodolo, Bryce Miller, Braxton Garrett, and a few others before stashing some of these prospects.

 

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