Introduction
Every fantasy manager knows the names at the top of prospect rankings.
The harder part is identifying the next wave before everyone else.
Rather than focusing on overall prospect status, I wanted to look at one of the best indicators of underlying offensive performance: Triple-A xwOBA .
Using Prospect Savant's expected metrics, I filtered for hitters 24 years old or younger with at least 100 plate appearances in Triple-A during 2026. The goal wasn't simply to find the best prospects—it was to identify hitters whose underlying quality of contact suggests they're ready for the next step.
Of course, talent alone doesn't earn promotions. Opportunity matters just as much.
Here are five hitters whose production, underlying metrics, and organizational situations make them worth monitoring in dynasty and deep fantasy leagues.
Statcast and expected hitting data courtesy of Prospect Savant.
Drew Cavanaugh (San Francisco Giants)
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If you're looking for the biggest stash on this list, it's probably Drew Cavanaugh.
His Triple-A profile has been outstanding.
• .415 xwOBA
• .524 xSLG
• 165 wRC+
• 96th percentile xwOBA
• 95th percentile xBA
Even more encouraging is how complete the profile looks. Cavanaugh controls the strike zone, barrels baseballs consistently, and owns one of the better expected offensive profiles among young Triple-A hitters.
The path to playing time is also there.
San Francisco's catching situation has been underwhelming, with Joey Bart long gone and neither Carson Susac nor Eric Haase firmly locking down the position. If the Giants decide they need more offense behind the plate, Cavanaugh could quickly force the conversation.