
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top Minor-League Call-Ups for Week 24
A deep dive into the most promising minor‑league players who could reshape fantasy lineups before the season ends.
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A deep dive into the most promising minor‑league players who could reshape fantasy lineups before the season ends.

A look at the top prospects heating up in the minors, their recent stats and the roster dynamics that could push them into major‑league action this month.

With less than 45 days left in the season, several top prospects are poised to make their major‑league debuts, offering fantasy owners fresh talent to consider.

With just over a month until the first wave of call-ups, players like Kade Anderson, Walker Jenkins, Ralphy Velazquez and Ethan Salas are poised to make immediate impacts for their clubs and fantasy owners.

In a deadline‑day shocker, the San Francisco Giants traded away Robbie Ray to acquire teenage shortstop Joniel Hernandez, a $1.4 million signing whose early DSL numbers have already turned heads.

A rundown of the most impactful players on the waiver wire, from returning starters to emerging relievers, as the trade deadline approaches.
Ethan Salas, a highly touted catching prospect, was promoted to the Triple‑A El Paso Chihuahuas on July 29. His debut featured three hits, a walk and a display of power that underscores a family tradition of minor‑league play and a promising future in the Padres' system.

Baseball America's latest ranking places the San Diego Padres at the bottom of MLB's farm system, exposing a strategy that trades away depth for immediate impact. With key prospects showing promise but lacking support, the club's long‑term outlook remains cloudy.

The newest top 100 prospects list highlights 111 players graded 50 FV or better, showcasing a mix of power hitters, dominant arms, and intriguing risks.

Top prospects delivered standout performances at the 2026 Futures Game in Philadelphia, offering scouts a glimpse of the next generation of baseball stars.

Six Texas-based players, including major league stars Yordan Alvarez and Jacob Latz, will wear the Lone Star State’s colors at the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia, highlighted by a showcase of rising talent in the Futures Game.

With the season half‑way through, fantasy baseball enthusiasts are eyeing a fresh wave of prospects who could reshape rosters in the second half.

The latest ZiPS midseason updates highlight dramatic changes in projected 2027 OPS+ and WAR, spotlighting breakout performances, injury recoveries, and surprising slumps across the league.

With a 4.25 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season, Sandy Alcantara is a coveted asset as the August trade deadline approaches, sparking interest from the San Diego Padres and a cascade of prospects entering the conversation.