Week 12 Call‑Up Candidates
The twelfth week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season is shaping up as a pivotal moment for a handful of top prospects eager to earn a spot on major‑league rosters.
Pitching Rotations in Flux
Carson Whisenhunt is slated to receive a spot start on Wednesday night, giving managers a chance to gauge his readiness after a solid spring.
Meanwhile, Hagen Smith will be sidelined for at least four weeks after a left‑shoulder impairment, opening a vacancy in the rotation that several arms are looking to fill.
Bats Heating Up
Luis Lara’s recent 10‑day stretch shows a .171 average, yet his disciplined approach at the plate suggests a breakout could be imminent.
Kaelen Culpepper is heating up, batting .368 over the same span with two homers and three stolen bases, positioning him as a high‑upside stash.
River Ryan’s latest outing saw eight earned runs allowed, a setback that may delay his promotion despite earlier promise.
Joshua Baez erupted for four home runs on Tuesday night, a performance that could force a roster decision in the coming days.
Yohandy Morales already boasts 15 season homers, a .330 average and a .982 OPS, making him one of the most compelling power threats in the pipeline.
Stash Candidates to Watch
Karson Milbrandt, who struck out seven in his second Triple‑A start, Max Clark, who has reached base safely in eight of his last ten games, Jackson Kent, who holds a 4.07 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 24.1 innings at Triple‑A, and Kade Anderson, dominating Double‑A with a 1.13 ERA and 82 strikeouts, could provide valuable depth for fantasy lineups.