Kade Anderson, SP, SEA (CBS: 40% rostered)
Is Kade Anderson the most exciting young pitching prospect not named Hernandez? I believe so, and his Double‑A numbers back it up. He’s carrying a 1.85 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts in 24 IP — and that includes a rough last outing where he allowed five earned runs. The 21‑year‑old has issued only five walks in his first seven starts. That’s good, right? It also might be good enough to spark a Mariners team that sorely needs one.
Franklin Arias, BOS (CBS: 15% rostered )
The 20‑year‑old Arias is the third‑youngest hitter at Double‑A, trailing only Jesús Made and Leo De Vries. He already has eight home runs and four steals, along with a .343 BA, .429 OBP, and .639 SLG at Portland. Trevor Story is on the IL with a sports hernia that could sideline him up to 10 weeks if surgery is required. The Red Sox aren’t contending in 2026, so why not give the future an early look?
Aaron Ashby, RP, MIL (CBS: 47% rostered)
Okay, who had Aaron Ashby leading baseball with eight wins heading into the third week of May? Nobody, right? Yet here we are. He’s also sporting a 2.17 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 29 IP. Go get him — and let memories of Scot Shields and those 25 wins from 2004–2006 dance in your head.
Henry Bolte, OF, ATH (CBS: 43% rostered)
Twelve homers, 17 steals, and a 1.076 OPS are grounds for a promotion — even in hitter‑friendly Vegas. But isn’t Sacramento much the same? In his first week with the A’s, he’s gone 5‑for‑13 with a stolen base. The power and speed are enticing, but that outfield is crowded. Let’s hope the A’s show patience with the 22‑year‑old and keep him up for the long haul.
Ben Brown, SP/RP, CHC (CBS: 41% rostered)
Reliever, starter, swingman — Ben Brown has done a bit of everything this year. Injuries to Matthew Boyd and Cade Horton have forced the Cubs’ hand, and in his last start against the Braves, Brown got up to 65 pitches over four shutout innings of one‑hit, seven‑strikeout ball. So far, so very good.
A.J. Ewing, OF, NYM (CBS: 58% rostered)
The Mets are going all‑in on the kids, promoting A.J. Ewing this past week. His 17 stolen bases in his first 109 at‑bats between Double‑ and Triple‑A reinforce the high‑end speed, and the contact skills won’t disappoint. If you need speed, spend big or go home.
Devin Fitz‑Gerald, SS, WAS (CBS: 3% rostered)
Breakout alert! Fitz‑Gerald is tearing up High‑A, showing a well‑rounded, fantasy‑friendly skill set that should be on every Dynasty manager’s radar. He’s now up to 11 homers and 11 steals with a 1.096 OPS in 135 at‑bats. Double‑A, here we come!
Let’s see what our fearless leader, Rich Wilson, has to say about the 20‑year‑old:
“I’ve highlighted Fitz‑Gerald’s breakout several times this season, and he just keeps producing. He’s now up to nine home runs and ten stolen bases, and while he has only 38 games above the Complex League, I don’t expect him to stay in High‑A much longer. And if he’s still sitting on your waiver wire, stop reading and go pick him up — seriously.”
Griffin Jax, SP/RP, TBR (CBS: 22% rostered)
What looked like a bullpen failure earlier in the season is quickly turning into a rotation success story. The Rays are stretching him out, and in his last outing against the Jays, he made it through five innings and 66 pitches. A successful transition would help ease the pain of losing Ryan Pepiot for the year.
Zebby Matthews, SP, MIN (CBS: 19% rostered)
In his last five starts at Triple‑A St. Paul, Matthews looked great. He got the call and promptly shut down the Marlins on four hits and one walk, striking out five over seven innings. Yes, it was against an anemic offense, but he got the job done and earned his first win of 2026. We’ve seen plenty of ups and downs — more downs than ups — but a small bid could land you a starter with decent upside. I’m tepidly all‑in.
Yohendrick Pinango, OF, TOR (CBS: 2% rostered)
Injuries to Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger gave him his first shot, and he hit well. Barger’s second IL stint gave him another opportunity, and he continues to hit — including his first home run yesterday against the Tigers. It’s time for the Jays to find a way to get that bat into the everyday lineup.
Keibert Ruiz, C, WAS (CBS: 6% rostered)
It feels like ages ago when Harry Ford was expected to rule the roost in Washington. He still might, but right now Keibert Ruiz is the catcher of choice. With three homers, 11 RBI, and a .321 average over the past two weeks, he deserves far more love than his current 6% roster rate.
Gavin Sheets, SDP (CBS: 14% rostered)
Gavin Sheets is on a heater. Over the past week, he’s gone 7‑for‑16 with two homers and even tossed in a stolen base for good measure. He’s now up to seven homers — which, for those counting, is seven more than Fernando Tatis Jr. Find a home for Sheets and ride the hot streak.
Kai‑Wei Teng, SP/RP, HOU (CBS: 3% rostered)
The Astros’ rotation has been both injured and ineffective. Could Teng provide some relief? In his last outing, he tossed five shutout innings of two‑hit ball. On the season, he has a 2.61 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a strikeout per inning. Injuries have forced teams to convert long men into starters, and along with Ben Brown and Griffin Jax, Teng joins that exclusive club this week.
Jack Wenninger, SP, NYM (CBS: 10% rostered)
I know Wenninger isn’t on the 40‑man roster and doesn’t have Jonah Tong’s prospect pedigree, but between the two pitchers vying for a call‑up, Wenninger is my preferred option. Tong has issued 24 walks in 38 IP and allowed eight home runs. Wenninger is also walking too many, but he’s allowed only one homer — at least he’s keeping the ball in the yard. Let the mob chase Tong; I’ll try to sneak in with a cheap bid on Wenninger.
Closer Report
Richard Lovelady, WAS (CBS: not rostered)
It’s definitely a committee in Washington, but Richard Lovelady is emerging as a challenger to Gus Varland for ninth‑inning duties. With two saves in his last five appearances, he’s walking the walk — literally — but he’s also sporting a 1.96 ERA and hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 17. Time to toss a small dart and hope for a bullseye.
