Top fantasy baseball prospects: Bryce Eldridge heating up, Leo De Vries making early impression

A quick reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2026. That out of the way, here’s a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season. 1.

Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners 2026 stats: 13 G, . 265/. 321/.

409, 1 HR, 2 SB, 2 BB, 17 SO at Triple-A Tacoma. Emerson’s first two weeks of play have been a bit of a mixed bag, but the good news is that after suffering an injury scare last weekend, he didn’t miss a game. The 20-year-old has had slow starts in the past, so it’s hard to be too concerned about numbers that aren’t exactly ghastly to look at, either.

The Mariners’ infield is currently full and Cole Young has been excellent to begin the year, but it’s just a matter of time until Seattle turns to the player they signed to an eight-year, $95 million extension last week. He’s the one fantasy player I’d have on my roster right now still in the minors, and that’s why he gets this top spot. 2.