Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: Joshua Baez Shines as a Must-Stash Candidate
As injuries plague stars like Aaron Judge and Jose Ramirez, the latest Fantasy baseball waiver wire analysis highlights key prospects to target this week. Joshua Baez, an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, leads the list of must-stash candidates. Baez recently showcased his power with a four-homer game, bringing his season total to 23 homers in 63 games at Triple-A, while hitting .277/.343/.621. Despite a concerning 30.8% strikeout rate, the Cardinals might call him up soon, given their competitive standing and Baez's potential as a power hitter. Other notable prospects include: Luis Lara, OF for the Milwaukee Brewers: Following a $31 million contract extension, Lara is hitting .319/.431/.460 at Triple-A and is seen as a strong candidate for promotion. Karson Milbrandt, SP for the Miami Marlins: With a need for starting pitchers, Milbrandt's improved control and strikeout rate make him a prime candidate for a call-up. Scott White's analysis also touches on prospects like River Ryan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yohandy Morales of the Washington Nationals, who are on the radar for Fantasy players. Additionally, two prospects with uncertain major league paths but notable performances are: Charlie Condon, 1B for the Colorado Rockies: With a .264/.392/.523 line, Condon's future remains uncertain, but he could see action in the second half. Josiah Hartshorn, OF for the Chicago Cubs: Hartshorn is hitting .316/.436/.578 and could be promoted to Double-A soon. In Thursday’s MLB action, waiver-wire targets include: Mick Abel, SP for the Minnesota Twins Gage Jump, SP for the Oakland Athletics Sean Burke, SP for the Chicago White Sox Shane Baz, SP for the Baltimore Orioles Matt Shaw, 3B for the Chicago Cubs Christian Moore, OF for the Los Angeles Angels Standout performances from Thursday include Bryan Woo and Ryan Weathers, both of whom delivered impressive outings, indicating potential value for Fantasy managers.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-06-19