Week 7 of the MLB season is here, and fantasy baseball managers are on the hunt for the next impact call-up. This week's prospect watch zeroes in on two names that should be on every stash list: Jackson Holliday and Jordan Lawlar. These elite young talents are knocking on the door, and savvy managers know that timing is everything when it comes to adding future stars to their rosters.
But before we dive into the top prospects, let's address a growing frustration in the fantasy community: the lack of clear updates on injured minor leaguers. A prime example is White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel. He left a spring training game on March 10th with a hamstring issue, and the initial timeline suggested a four-to-six-week recovery, pointing to an early May return. Fast forward to now, and updates have been murky at best. There's been no clear date for his return to game action, leaving fantasy managers in the dark. The best intel we have is that his hamstring wasn't fully healed in late April, though he's been catching and hitting without issues. A weak report suggests a rehab assignment could come at the end of next week, but realistically, don't expect Teel back with the White Sox until after the third week of May. The two months of rest should put this injury behind him, but setbacks are always a concern.
On a brighter note, the Giants called up infielder Rodriguez this week, and he wasted no time making an impact. Over his first three games, he went 4-for-9 with a run, a home run, and two RBIs. Even more impressive? No major league pitcher has struck him out yet. Rodriguez brings a strong track record from Triple-A, where he hit .321 with 95 runs, nine home runs, 71 RBIs, and 23 steals over 561 at-bats. In 2026, he's off to a hot start, slashing .330 with 20 runs, two homers, 14 RBIs, and four steals in his first 100 at-bats. His plate discipline has been a standout, with more walks (12) than strikeouts (11) in the minors this season.
As one of the few fantasy voices championing Rodriguez, I've been tracking his progress closely. Over his last 50 at-bats at Triple-A, he's hitting .340 with nine runs and seven RBIs, and he's drawn 13 walks against just nine strikeouts over his previous 16 games. The power hasn't fully arrived yet, but his approach and contact skills suggest the home runs will come as he adjusts to big-league pitching.
For fantasy managers, the message is clear: keep an eye on Holliday and Lawlar as potential difference-makers, and don't sleep on Rodriguez if he's still available. The prospect pipeline is loaded, and being proactive could give you the edge you need down the stretch.