The regular season is nearly over, but prospect movement hasn't slowed down. Last week's stash list highlighted Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge and Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage, both of whom have since been called up to the majors. This week, I have six players who stand out as late-season stash options worth monitoring in redraft formats.
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Stats updated through the morning of Sept. 16. For more prospect coverage, check out our Top 400 MLB Prospects as well as our Top 20 prospects for each team.
Robby Snelling, SP, Marlins (#48, #8 P, #2 MIA)
Snelling's dominance has become routine at this point. He spun six innings of one-run ball Sept. 9, giving him a 1.38 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 10 starts and 58.2 innings with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 21-year-old has posted a career-best 11.4 K/9 at the level and hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start since June 11 at Double-A Pensacola. He doesn't necessarily fit the mold of a prototypical ace, but the results speak for themselves.
The Marlins don't have much to lose down the stretch, so creating space for him wouldn't be an issue. Ryan Weathers returned from a lat injury Thursday and both Eury Perez and Sandy Alcantara are healthy, but Janson Junk and Adam Mazur have struggled to solidify rotation spots. The fact he hasn't been promoted
The regular season is nearly over, but prospect movement hasn't slowed down. Last week's stash list highlighted Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge and Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage, both of whom have since been called up to the majors. This week, I have six players who stand out as late-season stash options worth monitoring in redraft formats.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to reach out in the comments or on X (@jerschneid14) with any questions or thoughts!
Stats updated through the morning of Sept. 16. For more prospect coverage, check out our Top 400 MLB Prospects as well as our Top 20 prospects for each team.
Robby Snelling, SP, Marlins (#48, #8 P, #2 MIA)
Snelling's dominance has become routine at this point. He spun six innings of one-run ball Sept. 9, giving him a 1.38 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 10 starts and 58.2 innings with Triple-A Jacksonville. The 21-year-old has posted a career-best 11.4 K/9 at the level and hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start since June 11 at Double-A Pensacola. He doesn't necessarily fit the mold of a prototypical ace, but the results speak for themselves.
The Marlins don't have much to lose down the stretch, so creating space for him wouldn't be an issue. Ryan Weathers returned from a lat injury Thursday and both Eury Perez and Sandy Alcantara are healthy, but Janson Junk and Adam Mazur have struggled to solidify rotation spots. The fact he hasn't been promoted yet may dim the odds of a late-season call-up, but Snelling has done everything in his power to earn it and remains firmly atop the stash list.
JR Ritchie, SP, Braves (#67, #18 P, #2 ATL)
JR Ritchie's scoreless streak came to an end Saturday, but he still logged a quality start with six innings of three-run ball and seven strikeouts. Since joining Triple-A Gwinnett, his numbers have only improved compared to his time in Double-A Columbus — he owns a 2.98 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 10 starts and 54.1 innings, better than the 3.49 ERA and 1.13 WHIP he posted in eight starts and 38.2 innings at his prior stop. It's impressive to think the 22-year-old opened the year in High-A Rome and is already knocking on the door of the majors.
Atlanta's 2025 season has been a disappointment, with rotation injuries and underwhelming performances playing a big role in the slide. Bryce Elder and Joey Wentz remain in the rotation despite shaky results, while Jose Suarez was just recalled for a spot start after sitting in the minors since early April. The Braves could play it safe and let Ritchie finish the year in Triple-A, but his progress and consistency have earned him consideration for a look in Atlanta before September wraps up.
Nelson Rada, OF, Angels (#184, #44 OF, #5 LAA)
Nelson Rada has quickly become one of the more exciting young prospects in the game, standing out for how polished he looks at such a young age. Having just turned 20 at the end of August, the outfielder has handled Triple-A Salt Lake with poise, slashing .326/.437/.428 with an .865 OPS, five doubles, three triples, a homer, 16 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 36 games. Power won't ever define his game, but the 5-foot-9 speedster has flashed enough gap pop to complement his excellent plate discipline, contact skills and top-of-the-scale speed.
In Anaheim, Jo Adell has battled vertigo and bounced in and out of the lineup, while Bryce Teodosio has gotten regular run in center field. Teodosio's defense and speed stand out, but his .579 OPS raises questions about his long-term fit. Rada, on the other hand, profiles as the kind of building block the organization should value. While it's not a given he gets the call this season, the Angels have a reputation for pushing their top prospects aggressively, so the door remains open for him to get a late look before 2025 wraps up.
Forrest Whitley, SP, Rays (NR)
Whitley was roughed up in his latest outing Thursday, giving up four runs in two innings, though all six of his recorded outs came via strikeout. Even with that stumble, he still sports a strong 2.70 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 12 appearances and 53.1 innings at Triple-A Durham. His deep pitch mix and experience at age 27 might not offer much long-term upside, but they make him well-positioned to contribute positively if given another look in the majors.
With Tampa Bay's postseason hopes essentially gone, the club could look to reinforce its pitching staff down the stretch. Drew Rasmussen is being kept on short pitch counts, Ryan Pepiot has shown signs of fatigue and Shane Baz has already nearly doubled his prior career-high workload. Should any of those arms get shut down or eased back, Whitley stands out as a logical option to pick up innings in September.
Quinn Mathews, SP, Cardinals (#120, #40 P, #5 STL)
Mathews has been uneven lately, issuing four walks in each of his past three starts and striking out just two in his most recent outing. Even so, the 24-year-old remains an intriguing arm, carrying a 3.90 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 21 starts and 90 innings. He's shown a knack for generating swings and misses in the zone, but inconsistent command and too many free passes continue to hold him back. Walk issues aren't always simple to correct, but they're often easier to rein in than teaching a young pitcher how to consistently miss bats.
The St. Louis' rotation hasn't changed much since last week, still intact but delivering mostly mediocre results. With the team out of the playoff hunt, there's a chance veterans could be scaled back and younger arms monitored closely down the stretch. If innings need to be filled, Mathews profiles as a logical candidate for a late-season look.
Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins (#8, #1 OF, #1 MIN)
The list wraps up with Jenkins, one of the premier prospects in baseball. A nagging ankle injury sidelined him for much of April and May, but he returned strong with a .913 OPS across 52 games at Double-A Wichita before moving up to Triple-A St. Paul at the end of August. His introduction to the level was uneven, though he's heated up in September, bringing his line to .246/.333/.420 with a .753 OPS, four doubles, a triple, two home runs, five RBI and two steals in 18 games. The raw numbers aren't overwhelming, but at only 20 years old, Jenkins is holding his own and flashing the five-tool talent that has made him a scout favorite. The outfielder has been prone to chase a tad, but he consistently produces hard contact and shows off plus speed.
Minnesota doesn't have playoff hopes to cling to down the stretch, focusing instead on player evaluation for 2026 and beyond. Austin Martin has settled into left field and played well, but that doesn't necessarily close the door on Jenkins, who projects as a cornerstone piece of the franchise. The Twins don't need to rush him, but letting their top prospect get a short taste of MLB action at the end of a lost season wouldn't be "out of left field" either.
