Fantasy baseball: Andrew Painter and other prospects on the rise

The Philadelphia phillies Boast One of the Top Pitching Rotations in the Major Leagues, so they can afford to be patio with Rhp Prospect Andrew painter. Well, perhaps Not too Patient. Phillies president of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, Never One to Hold Prospests Back, has Made It Clear That Pain will be handled carefully this season, famously calling his Pending Debut AROUND “July -iss.” Fantasy managers Dream of Potential Aces, and Painter, With A Repertoire Including A 100-Mph Fastball and Power Slider, Might Be One. He is aeared rostered in the nearly 3% of Espn Standard Leagues.

Painter, 22, Made His Triple-A Debut Last Week, Striking Over Three Three Scoreless Innings, And Team Officials Came Geo Listed and Excited for The Future. After all, they have seen of painter, a 2021 first-round picture, in actual games. Elbow Woes Led to Tommy John Surgery, Costing Him Both The 2023 and 2024 Minor League Seasons. He dominated the Arizona Fall League Late in 2024. The big-ligue club is conting. A HELTH PAINTER SHOULD HAVE A ROOLE Summer, But It May Be Problematic For Fantasy Managers.

With RHPS Zack wheeler And Aaron Nola JOINED BY LHPS Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo And Ranger suarezThe rotation is full. Rhp Taijuan walkker Already serves as swingman. Philadelphia’s Bullpen Lacks Right-handed Leverage Options. Hmm. The Phillies Claim Painter, with a Starter’s Build and Stuff, is 100% a Starter – as he should be. Be careful, fantasy managers. Painter May be Awesome, this year or even, but it is hard to rely on some (despite his skills), on this type of innings/pitch count limit. Even when he starts, the starts may be brief. Those in redraft forms Might Wish to Invest in More Immediate Help.

Rising Stock

Jacob MisiorowskiRHP, Milwaukee brewers: Misiorowski, 23, used to be held in High Esteem by Proop Evaluators, But Year of Control Issues Have Left His Future Role in Doubt. Painter, also checking in at Around 6-foot-7, overpowers hitsters and issues Few walks. Misiorowski Walked 60 Across 97⅓ Innings at Two Minor League Levels Last Season, Adding in 15 Wild Pitches. He struck out 127. Misiorowski has a 1.49 era and an 0.92 whip in 42⅓ innings.

Perhaps His ultimate role is as a Future Reliev/Closer But, for now, He’s Still Starting. The brewers, have demoted RHP Tobias myers On Monday, Need Help. Promotion Seems Imminent, Thought as with painter and all Young Starters, Remember that Young Hitters are Far Safer and Reliable.

Moises ballesterosC, Chicago cubs: Ballesteros, 21, has hammed triple-a pitching at a .372/.420/.526 Pace. He Earned a promotion on tuesday with Ian Happ (oblique) hitting the Il. Not known for his defensive acumen boyhind the plate, the cubs figure to dh ballesteros, with Seiya Suzuki Moving to the outfield. Ballesteros, listed at 5-foot-8, 200 pounds, showed Both Power and Plate Discipline Across Two Minor League Levels Last Season. For fantasy purposes, it does not matter where the cubs use him. He is Catcher-Alligible All this Season. Never assume a promotion is a short-term one, as ballesteros Might Stick Around if he hits so much that he forces to play him.

Dalton rushingC/of, Los angeles dodgers: Newcomer Michael Conference Entered Tuesday Hitting Just .153 with a .537 Ops. Perhaps the Dodgers Can Cruise Into October Carrying Sever Underachieving Regulars Like and 3b Max Muncybut rushing and if Alex freeland Both Seem Ready for the Major Leagues. Rushing, 24, is hitting .304/.421/.490 at triple-a oklahoma city. He Boasts Power and Plate Discipline and some Experience in Left field. Freeland, 23, is a shortstop who can play second base and Third Base, too. He has a .781 ops at triple-a. The dodgers can be patent, because their top hits are outageously productive, but they can get/muncy for six months with these numbers. Of Zyhir hope Lurks for 2026.

Brady house3B, Washington Nationals: House, 22, Received His first promotion to triple-a rochester last season, and he hit only .250 with a 3% walk rate over 54 games and 236 pa. It was a setback. This season, house is up to a 9.2% walk rate for the red wings. Ok, so house do not project as a Future battting champion or 30-hr option, but for many of us in deep fantasy leagues, comment playing time would be suffice. Third base is open for the nationals, as is a spot in the mental of the lineup. House Seems Likely to Claim these spots at some point this summer.

Stock falling

Coby May3B, Baltimore orioles: It still feels premature and unfair to refer to mayo, 23, as merely a quad-a player-someone who produces big numbers in triple-a but cannot capitalize at the mlb level. The orioles Promoted Mayo With Jordan westburg And Ramon Urias Injured and presented Him all of Four Starts and 13 Pa. Now he’s back at triple-a norfolk again, have hit just just .094 in his very brief stay in baltimore. Mayo is 5-for-53 (All Singles) with 28 Strikeouts in the Major Leagues. Life isn ” Mayo is better than this, of course, but the orioles are in last place, and anythrough but patent. Perhaps mayo needs a new home, Like Kyle stowers And Connor Norby Before Him. Regardless, it’l be tough to rely on mayo for fantasy in 2025.

Tink henceRHP, St. Louis cardinals: Hense, 22, who Earned Notice By Striking Out 109 Hitters Over 79⅔ Innings for Double-A Springfield Last Season, Remains on the Il for Triple-A Memphis Due to a rib Cage Strain. He has yet to debut this season. He entered 2025 at a career crossroads despite intriguing numbers, as arm and short injuries keep holding Him Back. Hence He has Yet to Reach 100 IP in any season as a professional, and things are not looked great for this year, either. With his slight frame and lack of durability, the bullpen may be in his future.

Harry FordC, Seattle Mariners: Ford, the no. 12 Pick in the 2021 Draft, Continues to Reach Base at A High Clip at Triple-A Tacoma. However, Just Five Extra-Base Hits Over 26 Games and 118 Pa Does Not Impress. Ford appears to fantasy managers in dynasty leagues because he is a catcher who steals myriad bases – a valuable skill for sure. Yet he isn providing power, and his defense remains problematic. Oh, and there’s this Cal raleigh Fellow in the way. Ford can help the Mariners – or Another Organization – By Moving Away from Catching, But there’s Little Indication He will be helping fantasy managers only.