Reminder: This is a player with only MLB qualification for the Rookie of the Year and can only view potential help for 2025.
It's a far distance, and it's the top prospect that can help you imagine your fantasy lineup this season.
1. Matt Shaw, 3B, Chicago cubs
2025 statistics: 24 g, .286/.409/.560, 5 hours, 5 sb, 17 bb, 11 so so s so s so s so s so s so s so y iowa; 18 g, .172/.294/.241, 1 hour, 0 SB, 10 BB, 18 So in Chicago (NL).
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Just as I started this post, it was announced that Shaw would be back to Chicago from Iowa before Monday’s game against the Marlins against the Marlins. The infielder struggled with his two-week-plus sample, but it was hard to be discouraged by such a small sample. Not as exciting as that. Shaw seems to have rediscovered his pop music in Triple-A, and even if you can't expect that kind of slipping mark at the highest level, he's far from Dink and-Dunk's batsman. He is also a rare third baseman who has the opportunity to offer brushing. Xiao deserves a second chance in the fantasy lineup as he is far from being far from the first player he meets in MLB action.
2. Roman Anthony, Boston Red Sox
2025 statistics: 41 g, .322/.446/.503, 5 hours, 3 SB, 35 bb, 37 so in Worcester.
Even though I knew Shaw was moving forward, I was still strongly considering keeping Anthony at the top. The ball still didn't cross the fence as he hadn't had a home run in May, but he's scored 36 in three doubles in his last 10 games. It's hard to complain about lack of production. So far, it's easy to complain that Anthony hasn't become a member of Red Sox, and although it should be soon, the fantasy manager has the right to be frustrated because he's "Thanks" among minors rather than Boston. Stay patient. It's coming soon.
3. Cole Young, 2B, Seattle Mariners
2025 statistics: 44 g, .250/.364/.423, 4 hours, 1 SB, 23 bb, 27 So on Triple-A Tacoma.
Welcome back to the list, Cole. Jordan Lawlar is now back in Arizona, with Young taking a place. The numbers above are not impressive on the surface, but they do not indicate how he has performed lately. In 16 games in May, he hit .349/.438/.698, with four home runs. The 2022 first-round draft pick has an easy plus hit-style tool, and he obviously has begun to exert his strength. Seattle is currently playing Leo Rivas, Miles Mastrobuoni and Dylan Moore in second base. Yes, there is an opening here, and if Young continues to do so, the system will be filled by one of the highest prospects in the system.
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Statistics for 2025: 9 g, 49.1 IP, 1.46 ERA, .151 BAA, 19 BB, 59 SO in Triple-A Nashville.
Misiorowski played seven innings in his final game, beating Triple-A Memphis once with only five strikeouts. It was a three-game winning streak for the right-hander at least six innings, and he hasn't exceeded one step in four of his last five games. The winemaker's potential appeal to Misiorowski remained so, but has mentioned that he is a potential "option" for rotation. Understandably, they are playing long-term competitions with the 23-year-old, but it's hard to imagine Misiorowski isn't making the brewers better now. It's hard to imagine that when Milwaukee came to this conclusion, he wouldn't make the fantasy lineup better.
5. BubbaChandler, RHP, Pirates of Pittsburgh
2025 statistics: 9 g, 37.1 IP, 2.17 ERA, .197 baa, 16 bb, 56 in Indianapolis Triple-A.
Chandler was the case at the end of the day as he gave up two runs while allowing seven hits in Sunday's 4 1/3 innings against Louisville. His first start since the last update, his first frameless and eight strikeouts have started. Against Louisville. Chandler was ready to go, and then some more, and the pirates were everywhere. Even if Pittsburgh restricts the situation, there are a lot of fantasies on his right arm. It's hard to see him not starting in the Grand Slam before 2025.
Around minors:
Pirate of choice Konnor Griffin With the ninth pick in the draft last year and based on early results, there may be some team regrets. Now, he hit .324 for Bradenton in 33 games with OPS of 0.920, and he's getting better lately. In the last 10 games, 18 of 37 shots were made with 5 additional hits and 5 steals. Griffin is an excellent athlete, speed plus speed and weapon level, and the Raiders have used him in both shortstops and outfields in 2025. His right-handed bat has potentially huge power, and the hit tool is higher than expected. Griffin has a chance to become a fantasy star in the coming years and can help Bucs by the end of 2027.
Louis Morales Track and field earned $3 million in 2023, which seems like a smart investment. After Lansing's first full professional season in High-A, he forged a 2.98 ERA in 42 1/3 innings, accompanied by a 53/15 k/bb ratio, whipping at 1.02 in eight starts. His last two starts have seen the 22-year-old boy. Knocked 11 innings in 13 innings, and only 3 innings were allowed. Morales has a quicker ball that can go into the high 90s and can go into the above-average slider, so Morales can be a mid-spin starter or higher, not the issue he can start for A by the end of 2025. He is definitely the name of this season and beyond.
There may be no prospect to see his stock improve more than Aoon Escobarhe spent a big night for Low-A Clearwater on Saturday. He played 5-5 with home runs and batsmen’s doubles and now he hits .328/.429/.573 in 33 games in the Florida State League. The 20-year-old dug out his well's above-average strength, and the ball jumped off the bat, giving him a chance to use above-average hit tool. He won't be the main basic threat to steal, but it's okay if other offensive tools can play out their abilities. Escobar is too good for Low-A, but the long-term upside room makes him a player who needs to be rostered in most goalkeeper formats.