Joshua Baez headlines top fantasy baseball waiver wire candidates
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
On June 19, CBS Sports highlighted Joshua Baez of the Cardinals as the top fantasy prospect to stash. Baez has had a standout minor-league season, hitting 23 home runs in 63 games, including a four-homer game recently. Alongside him, Luis Lara of the Brewers is noted for a breakout season at Triple-A with a.319 average, while Karson Milbrandt of the Marlins is a potential call-up due to team needs. These players represent promising options for fantasy managers as injuries impact the current MLB.
- •Joshua Baez has hit 23 home runs in 63 Triple-A games this season.
- •Luis Lara signed a $31 million contract extension with the Brewers.
- •Karson Milbrandt has a 35.1% strikeout rate across two levels this season.
- •Other notable players include River Ryan and Yohandy Morales.
- •Injuries to stars like Aaron Judge and Jose Ramirez complicate roster decisions.
- 1:25 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Joshua Baez leads this week's top stash candidates
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