Nick Nastrini Claimed Off Waivers by the Marlins: The Miami Marlins claimed pitching prospect Nick Nastrini off of waivers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was with the Chicago White Sox organization and ranked No. 24 on the team's top prospect list, making nine appearances for the club last year, posting a 7.07 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and more walks (36) than strikeouts (26) in 35 2/3 innings pitched. The righty had made 20 appearances (six starts) at Triple-A Charlotte in 2025, recording a 7.51 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and a 4.3 percent K-BB%. The 6-foot-3 hurler has been assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville, and although the numbers don't look great, he's a former fourth-rounder and maybe a new environment will unlock his true potential. He's off the fantasy radar in all formats, though. - as of Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:34:05
Sal Stewart Selected to Play in All-Star Futures Game: Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has been selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park. The Reds' third-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season at Double-A Chattanooga, but has been on fire the last two weeks, going 20-for-46 (.435) with five home runs, 16 RBI, and 14 runs scored in his last 12 games. The 21-year-old is up to a .327/.390/.498 slash line for the season with 27 extra-base hits (nine home runs) and 13 stolen bases in 71 games for the Lookouts. The former 32nd-overall draft pick could see a big rise from MLB's No. 62 prospect the next time the list refreshes, and in all likelihood will be headed to Triple-A in the coming weeks. With solid hit, power, and run tools, he's one to keep an eye on in dynasty formats. - as of Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:44:14
Colton Ledbetter Earns Southern League Player of the Week Honors: Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Colton Ledbetter earned Southern League Player of the Week honors after a hot six-game stretch from June 23-29 for Double-A Montgomery. The 2023 second-round draft pick went 12-for-23 (.522) with three doubles, a home run, four RBI, eight runs scored, one steal, and a 5:4 BB:K. The outburst pushed his season-long slash line to .280/.362/.414 with 19 extra-base hits (five HR) and 22 steals over 64 games. The Rays' 25th-ranked prospect is striking out at an elevated rate of 26.1 percent on the year, but it's an improvement over last year's 28.3 percent at High-A, and somewhat offset by a better-than-average 10.9 percent walk rate. After a 16-homer, 34-steal campaign last year, the 23-year-old continues to show decent pop with some good speed, and could be an intriguing fantasy option when he makes it to the majors, which could be sometime later next year. - as of Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:29:06