MLB teams promote top prospects to active rosters for September stretch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Major League Baseball organizations have utilized September roster expansions to call up several prospects, including Lazaro Montes of the Mariners and Ethan Salas of the Padres. These additions, while high-profile, are expected to see limited roles as teams evaluate talent for future seasons. Montes debuted with a 407-foot home run for Seattle, though his high strikeout rate remains a focal point for scouts. Salas enters the Padres organization as the youngest catcher to reach the major leagues since 1991, though he is currently designated for depth roles. Meanwhile, Yohandy Morales earned a spot with the Nationals and saw immediate playing time as a designated hitter. Fantasy managers are advised that despite the individual talent, most of these prospects offer minimal immediate contribution for the remainder of the season due to inconsistent playing time.
- •Lazaro Montes hit a 407-foot home run in his major league debut with the Mariners.
- •Ethan Salas joins the Padres as the youngest catcher to play in the majors since 1991.
- •Yohandy Morales recorded three hits for the Nationals in his first appearance.
- •Most September call-ups are unlikely to serve as primary starters for fantasy rosters.
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Roster Expansions: What to expect from Lazaro Montes, Ethan Salas, more
- 1:40 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Ranking the 10 best September call-ups, led by Lazaro Montes, Ethan Salas
"They may not all be worth adding but the top September call-ups offer enough upside to warrant monitoring for the Fantasy stretch run
"Eric Samulski breaks down the noteworthy baseball players who were called up this week
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:29 PMMLB Roster Expansions: What to expect from Lazaro Montes, Ethan Salas, more
Eric Samulski breaks down the noteworthy baseball players who were called up this week
- CBS SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:40 PMFantasy Baseball Prospects Report: Ranking the 10 best September call-ups, led by Lazaro Montes, Ethan Salas
They may not all be worth adding but the top September call-ups offer enough upside to warrant monitoring for the Fantasy stretch run
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