Fantasy Baseball: Checking in on some top MLB prospects so far (and Konnor Griffin gets the call-up!)
Top MLB prospects are already making their presences felt in fantasy baseball.
Every MLB season, we get new prospects making Opening Day rosters but this year feels different. The youth movement in 2026 has thrust some of baseball’s top prospects into the spotlight early on as we navigate the first full week of the season. As the season progresses, we’ll see more and more of these prospects called up.
We’re even seeing these players signing long-term contracts before even taking a step on an MLB field. And speaking of which, it was reported Thursday that the Pirates are already calling up (no, really) the No. 1 prospect in all of MLB , Konnor Griffin.
He’s expected to play in Pittsburgh’s home opener against the Orioles on Friday. What a world! As teams get smarter, bringing prospects up earlier, fantasy baseball managers also need to adjust — not just in dynasty leagues but in redraft leagues as well.
Think of it as a chance for a brand-new draft pick in the middle of the season. If a prospect is called up, you need to be ready to rush to the waiver wire to grab them, regardless of whether you think they’re good or not. Because just getting that chance could mean fantasy gold.
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