The latest wave of fantasy baseball buzz centers on three emerging talents whose recent performances are catching the eye of both seasoned managers and newcomers alike.
Spencer Steer’s Unexpected Surge
Spencer Steer, the Cincinnati Reds outfielder, has posted a .320/.404/.500 line over his last 28 games, including four home runs. Underlying metrics reveal he has been unlucky, as his expected slugging percentage (.550) outpaces his actual .454 mark, suggesting a continued rise in production.
Dylan Crews Returns with Power and Speed
After a stint in Triple‑A, Dylan Crews has rejoined the Washington Nationals roster and immediately added a new dimension to his game. He is batting .258/.345/.432 with five homers and seven steals in 41 Triple‑A appearances, and his average exit velocity has climbed to 94.7 mph, up from 89.5 mph in the majors.
River Ryan’s Fastball Revival
Right‑hander River Ryan, a Los Angeles Dodgers prospect, has shown promising signs after recovering from Tommy John surgery. In his most recent outing he topped 100.9 mph on the radar gun while pitching four innings of one‑run ball, and he has walked only three batters across three Triple‑A starts this season.
Short‑term streaming options such as Austin Martin and Kyle Manzardo are also worth monitoring. Martin is hitting .303/.425/.387 through 146 plate appearances for the Minnesota Twins, while Manzardo is posting a .295/.367/.591 line this month with a .428 xwOBA, indicating a blend of contact and power that could translate into fantasy value.