MLB Prospects Report For Fantasy Baseball 2025 - Roki Sasaki, Kristian Campbell

As the 2025 fantasy baseball season kicks into gear, the MLB prospects report is buzzing with potential game-changers.
MLB Prospects Report For Fantasy Baseball Ahead Of Week 3
From MLB-ready talents making waves to high-upside youngsters climbing the ranks, these top 10 prospects—ranked per MLB Pipeline entering the season—are must-know names for dynasty leagues and redraft players alike.
Let’s dive into the early performances from fantasy baseball prospects, outlooks, and fantasy impacts as of April 9, 2025.
Roki Sasaki, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
The consensus top prospect entering 2025, Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut with the Dodgers has been a rollercoaster. After a rocky start—nine walks and just five strikeouts over 4.2 innings in his first two outings—the Japanese phenom showed signs of settling in with a four-inning, one-earned-run gem, fanning four.
Pitch count restrictions remain a hurdle, likely capping him at 80-90 pitches per start for now. Sasaki’s elite stuff makes him a high-upside SP3 with SP1 potential, but the early control issues and innings limit temper immediate expectations. Stash him in dynasty leagues; he’s a mid-tier starter in redraft until he stretches out.
Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox (AAA)
Roman Anthony burst onto the Triple-A scene with two homers in his second game, but he’s cooled off since, managing just two hits in his next five contests. A 34% strikeout rate is concerning, though a robust 25% walk rate and an unlucky .182 BABIP suggest better days ahead.
Anthony’s five-tool profile screams future star, but the whiffs could delay an early-season call-up. He’s a top-tier dynasty stash with 20/20 upside; redraft players should monitor his progress for a midseason boost.
Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins (AA)
Walker Jenkins, still just 20, has started slowly at Double-A, going 1-for-8. After a strong 2024 (.282 AVG, .833 OPS over 82 games), his plus-hit and plus-power tools remain tantalizing.
No one’s blocking his path in Minnesota’s outfield, but he’ll need a breakout to force a 2025 MLB debut. Jenkins is a dynasty darling with 25 HR/15 SB potential long-term. Redraft players can ignore him for now—he’s at least a year away barring a torrid stretch.
Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers (MLB)
Jackson Jobe earned a spot in Detroit’s Opening Day rotation and has flashed promise despite command woes—seven walks in nine innings across two starts. A 44% ground-ball rate hints at his ability to limit damage.
Jobe’s rotation spot is safe, making him an instant fantasy asset. He’s a SP4 with upside in redraft leagues, thanks to his strikeout potential and GB tendencies. Dynasty owners should expect growing pains but a bright future.
Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers (High-A)
The No. 3 pick in the 2023 draft, Max Clark is off to a sizzling start in High-A: 5-for-15 with six walks, six strikeouts, four runs, and six RBI. His 60-grade hit, 50-power, and 70-run tools mark him as a future star, though he’s years from Detroit’s big-league roster.
Clark’s early stats scream 20 HR/30 SB potential down the line. He’s a dynasty gem but irrelevant for 2025 redraft leagues.
Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF, Boston Red Sox (MLB)
Kristian Campbell, the 2024 Minor League Player of the Year, has taken the AL by storm. After hitting .330 with a .997 OPS and 20 HR/24 SB across three levels last year, he’s batting .351 with a 1.079 OPS to start his MLB career as Boston’s starting second baseman.
He’s the odds-on favorite for AL Rookie of the Year. Campbell’s five-category production makes him a top-10 fantasy 2B right now. He’s a must-start in all formats and a dynasty cornerstone.
Andrew Painter, SP, St. Louis Cardinals (High-A)
After missing 2023 and 2024 due to Tommy John surgery, Andrew Painter is back. His 2022 dominance (1.56 ERA, 155 K’s in 103.2 IP) showcased his ace potential, and a healthy return could see him rocket through the minors.
Painter’s a high-risk, high-reward dynasty stash. If he regains form, he’s a 2026 SP2; redraft players can wait until he hits Double-A.
Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (AAA)
Carson Williams’ power bat (60-grade power) is his calling card, but his 45-grade hit tool has shown early cracks—.185 AVG with 12 strikeouts in 27 at-bats.
A likely 2025 Rays debut looms. Williams offers 25+ HR upside with middling average, ideal for dynasty owners needing middle-infield pop. Redraft players should wait for the call-up.
Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (AA)
The 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Travis Bazzana, is tearing up Double-A, hitting .438 over four games. With a 70-grade hit tool, stolen-base juice, and emerging power, he could reach Triple-A by May and Cleveland soon after.
Bazzana’s fast start screams 2025 relevance. He’s a dynasty prize with .300/15 HR/20 SB potential; redraft players should scoop him if he nears the majors.
Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (AAA)
Jordan Lawlar’s .250 AVG and four steals in 10 AAA games are solid, but Arizona’s choice to keep him down despite Ketel Marte’s injury has raised eyebrows.
His 2023 (20 HR, 36 SB) and 2024 (.318 AVG in 23 games) campaigns highlight his upside. Lawlar’s power-speed combo makes him a dynasty stud. Redraft owners should watch for a promotion—he could be a top-15 SS upon arrival.
Player News
Cubs re-signed RHP Caleb Kilian to a minor league contract.
The 27-year-old hurler was released last weekend after being designated for assignment, but after exploring the open market he has decided that a reunion with the Cubs made the most sense. Kilian will continue to function as extra rotation depth at Triple-A Iowa for the time being.
Corey Seager went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk to help the Rangers take down the Angels 5-3 on Thursday.
Seager had a bad first week and a half while dealing with a calf strain, but he’s collected 14 hits, including three homers, in his last eight games, putting him at .306/.368/.516 overall. Alas, it’s produced just six RBI, mostly because the Rangers are getting terrible production from the ninth and first spots in the order.
Kumar Rocker recorded his first MLB victory after pitching seven innings of three-run ball and striking out eight Thursday against the Angels.
Rocker walked none and surrendered just one double and four singles. Unfortunately, all five hits came in the first and fifth innings, resulting in three runs between them. Still, Rocker was terrific in needing just 78 pitches to get 21 outs. It’s the kind of performance that suggests he might offer mixed-league value at some point. We just wouldn’t trust him quite yet. His next start will come in Sacramento against the A’s.
Robert Garcia picked up his first save of the year with a perfect ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Garcia got the call tonight with Luke Jackson having pitched the previous two days and retired the Angels on five pitches. Even though he’s the better reliever of the two, he’ll likely resume taking a backseat to Jackson on Friday.
Jack Kochanowicz gave up four runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Rangers on Thursday.
The surprising and misguided decision to pick Kochanowicz over Reid Detmers for a rotation spot at the end of the spring isn’t working out for the Angels. The team might reverse course soon, but Detmers hasn’t been used as a long guy and isn’t stretched out to start right away. Kochanowicz is now 1-2 with a 6.20 ERA, but at least he gets the Pirates next.
Joc Pederson went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Thursday, dropping his average to .060.
It’s mostly been hard grounders and routine flies from Pederson thus far, but given that his bat speed is unchanged from last year, we don’t have big concerns here yet. That said, this might not be the weekend he turns it around, given that the Rangers are set to face the Dodgers.