We’re close to T-minus 45 days before the conclusion of the 2026 regular season, notable for a specific reason. It marks the point where players can be called up and retain rookie status, which could allow MLB teams to receive a draft pick through the PPI program (assuming that stays in place beyond 2026). So, let’s take a look at five prospects doing well as mid-August approaches, and who could be interesting for fantasy baseball players.
Joshua Baez
Joshua Baez‘s name remains one to watch in fantasy, even though he’s obviously not sustained the wild home run pace he produced at the beginning of the season.
Baez hit five home runs over the last month, which put him at 33 for the season, most among all Triple-A players. Plus, the outfielder is up to 20 stolen bases on the season. All good numbers for those who are looking for a high-value pickup late down the stretch.
The only question is whether the Cardinals feel inclined to think that Baez, at this point, would be better served in an outfield that includes Nathan Church & Jordan Walker. Or, keep him down in Triple-A in the interim.
Ryan Gallagher
Minnesota acquired pitching prospect Ryan Gallagher, a soft-tossing righty with great advanced numbers, last summer for Willi Castro. And over the last month, Gallagher has pitched at arguably his best in Triple-A this season.
Across his last four starts, Gallagher struck out 24 over 21.2 IP and walked only seven batters. That number is notable, given that Gallagher walked 44 overall over 91 innings, averaging close to one walk every other inning.
Unlike Baez, the Twins don’t have Gallagher on the 40-man roster. He won’t be Rule 5-eligible, either, this coming fall, so there’s no real rush to add him unless the Twins believe he is ready for the jump. Out of the five on this list, he’s the least likely to play in the Majors from this point onward.
Parks Harber
Late last season, the Giants gave Bryce Eldridge a brief cameo in the Majors after a strong overall season in the Minors. Now, one must wonder whether Parks Harber will get a look after his strong 2026 campaign.
It’s been a standout season for Harber, now in Triple-A Sacramento. Across his first 88 contests between Double-A and Triple-A, the 24-year-old corner infielder slashed .297/.380/.519 with 17 home runs and 42 extra-base hits. And over the last month, Harber hit five home runs and posted a .954 OPS for Sacramento.
While Harber has 22 games in Triple-A at this point, the bat is legit at this point. He’s been able to make solid contact at every level Harber has played at, including in the AFL last year. It’s also worth noting that the Giants have given him a lengthy look in the outfield, particularly in left.
Cooper Ingle
Out of the five on this list, Cooper Ingle is the only player here to have Major League experience. But he’s here for a very simple reason: he’s been highly productive at Triple-A.
Ingle, across the last month, had 30 hits over 20 games, the most among all players in the International League. Plus, five home runs and 13 walks over those contests.
For some time, it’s been clear as to what his strengths are: getting on base and making contact. He’ll get a chance back in the Majors at some point. But for now, he’s been locked into shuttling between work behind the plate, DH, and the outfield.
Lazaro Montes
Lazaro Montes‘ numbers have been excellent over the last month.
The 21-year-old had six home runs and 14 extra-base hits over his last 21 games with Tacoma, giving him 32 on the season. And while he showed a lot of swing-and-miss down in the upper Minors, it hasn’t affected the batting average as one would think, at least at the Triple-A level. Over the last month, Montes hit .329 with the Rainiers.
Seattle will have to add Montes to the 40-man roster before the Rule 5 lock date in November, which does lead to some intrigue as to whether the club will promote him before then — at least for a look. He’s one of the true plus-plus power hitters in the Minors, making his fantasy upside far higher than most prospects in Triple-A.
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