X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Kyle Manzardo, Zebby Matthews, Trey Sweeney

Kyle Manzardo - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Prospects Waiver Wire, Draft Sleepers

As we head into the final weeks of the season, some teams are calling up prospects to give them a taste of the big leagues in order to prepare them for next season, while this exercise gives teams a better idea as to whether or not some of these players will be included in their future plans.

Fantasy managers are looking around to see who can help solidify their lineups as we hurtle toward the fantasy playoffs and prospects can offer an untapped offensive resource. While we've seen numerous prospects make their debuts this season, there are still more on the way.

I wanted to highlight three fantasy baseball prospects who could potentially make a case for a spot on your roster. I included the availability of each player in Yahoo leagues with each breakdown, so let's check out who these guys are!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball draft tools and resources:

 

Kyle Manzardo - OF, Cleveland Guardians

Current Level: Triple-A Columbus
Availability: 3% rostered
2024 MLB stats: 30 G, .207/.241/.329, 0 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB
2024 AAA stats: 71 G, .269/.397/.554, 17 HR, 42 RBI, 55 R, 3 SB

Kyle Manzardo began the season at Triple-A and slashed .303/.375/.642 with nine home runs over 29 games, prompting a promotion to the big league club. The 30-game cameo did not go as hoped, slashing .207/.241/.329 with zero home runs, and resulted in a subsequent demotion.

Since returning to Triple-A, the 24-year-old is hitting just .243, but he's logged more walks than strikeouts (36:31 BB:K), leading to an elite .412 OBP in the 42 games since his return.

The left-handed hitter is putting bat-to-ball better as of late, going 6-for-19 (.316) with a double and two home runs over his last five games. He's now got 17 homers in 71 games, the third consecutive season he's reached that threshold.

Josh Naylor currently blocks Manzardo at first base on the big league club and 2024 All-Star David Fry had been blocking him at DH. However, Fry has not had a multi-hit game since July 26, and since that day Fry has gone 9-for-52 (.173).

While the 28-year-old Fry has had four home runs during that stretch, three of them have been the solo variety. If the Guardians want more from their DH as they make a final push for the postseason and potentially the top seed, they may have to turn elsewhere.

Manzardo's keen eye should translate in the majors, although it didn't in his first go-round, walking at just a 3.4% rate. He owns a career 14.4% BB% and 17.4% K% in the minors, both of which are well above average.

Look for an improved approach the next time he gets the call to the Show. When he does, the former second-round draft pick should offer solid on-base skills and decent pop.

 

Zebby Matthews - SP, Minnesota Twins

Current Level: MLB
Availability: 14% rostered
2024 MLB stats:  1 GS, 1-0,  5 IP, 3.60 ERA, 3.77 FIP, 1.00 WHIP, 25.0% K%, 0.00% BB%
2024 A+/AA/AAA stats: 17 GS, 6-3, 2.60 ERA, 2.31 FIP, 0.87 WHIP, 30.5 K%, 1.9% BB%

As the Twins' eighth-round selection back in 2022 and the 234th pick overall, Zebby Matthews quickly outperformed his draft slot, expeditiously moving through the organization and culminating with his major league debut in August.

The tall righty quickly showed strikeout stuff, pitching to a 28.7% K% during his minor league career, however, he made a name for himself for having impeccable command.

This season, the 24-year-old famously began the season striking out 49 batters before issuing his first walk. Over 37 minor league starts Matthews walked just 2.7% of the batters he faced, posting a ridiculous 22:232 BB:K.

Although he has just one start under his belt for the Twins, Matthews carried the strong command over to the majors and did not walk a batter in his major league debut while striking out five.

He figures to get a few more starts before the season is out and makes for a worthwhile pickup for those teams looking to make a fantasy playoff push as he has the potential to help with Ks while lowering WHIP and not crushing your ERA along the way.

He looks like a strong fantasy newcomer heading into next season, so hopefully he can end on a high note and ride the momentum into 2025.

 

Trey Sweeney - SS, Detroit Tigers

Level: MLB
Availability: 1% rostered
2024 AAA stats: 107 G, .267/.345/.450, 15 HR, 71 RBI, 74 R, 20 SB

Trey Sweeney was drafted by the Yankees in 2021 but came to the Tigers by way of the Jack Flaherty trade that sent the pitcher to the Dodgers at the trade deadline. Sweeney spent just 11 games with Triple-A Toledo before the Tigers decided it was time for his big league debut, even collecting a hit in his first game.

The 24-year-old brings a .254 career batting average in the minors with decent power, as he tallied double-digit homers each of the past three seasons, and speed as well with 20-plus steals in three consecutive seasons while averaging 106 games played per season.

Free-swinging Javier Baez is signed through 2027, but the Tigers may want to see what they have in Sweeney, so they'll give him a look here at the end of the season.

The former first-round draft pick walks at a slightly above-average rate, but he'll need to keep hitting for power to make the 26.7% K% he had in Triple-A this season palatable, which one would expect to rise at the major league level.

Sweeney is already taking a seat in his second game with the Tigers, so managers interested in rostering him will likely want to see regular at-bats before adding him, but if he does and he gets on a roll, the left-handed hitter is still available in nearly all Yahoo leagues.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!



More Fantasy Baseball Prospects and Rookies




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Mike Conley24 mins ago

Won't Play On Thursday
AJ Green31 mins ago

Listed As Questionable For Friday
Khris Middleton35 mins ago

Probable To Play Friday
Jerami Grant39 mins ago

Ruled Out Against Orlando
Giannis Antetokounmpo42 mins ago

Likely To Play On Friday
Bobby Portis47 mins ago

Remains Out On Friday
Steven Adams49 mins ago

Available On Thursday, Will Start
Alperen Sengün55 mins ago

Alperen Sengun Out On Thursday Night
Ja Morant59 mins ago

Ruled Out For Thursday
Josh Green1 hour ago

Expected To Play Versus The Clippers
Mark Williams1 hour ago

Out Again On Friday Night
LaMelo Ball1 hour ago

Ruled Out Versus The Clippers
Ja Morant2 hours ago

Doubtful On Thursday
Sam Merrill2 hours ago

Available Versus Hawks
Jaxson Hayes3 hours ago

Starts On Thursday
Rui Hachimura3 hours ago

Good To Go Against Wizards
Jamal Shead3 hours ago

Questionable For Friday Versus Chicago
LeBron James3 hours ago

Cleared For Action Thursday
Gabe Vincent3 hours ago

Remains Out Thursday
Dorian Finney-Smith3 hours ago

Out Against Wizards
Trae Young3 hours ago

Upgraded To Available Thursday
Kaan Ofli3 hours ago

Looks For First UFC Win In Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Naimov3 hours ago

Opens Up UFC Saudi Arabia Main Card
Jairzinho Rozenstruik3 hours ago

A Big Underdog At UFC Saudi Arabia
Sergei Pavlovich3 hours ago

Looks To Snap Losing Streak At UFC Saudi Arabia
Shara Magomedov3 hours ago

Puts Undefeated Record On The Line At UFC Saudi Arabia
William Karlsson3 hours ago

To Miss Upcoming Road Trip
Michael Page3 hours ago

Moves Up To Middleweight At UFC Saudi Arabia
Cole Sillinger4 hours ago

Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup
Owen Tippett4 hours ago

Will Not Play On Thursday
Mikael Granlund4 hours ago

Ready To Face Kraken
Alexander Wennberg4 hours ago

Out On Thursday
Max Scherzer4 hours ago

Signs One-Year Deal With Toronto
Mattias Ekholm4 hours ago

Good To Go Thursday
Charlie McAvoy4 hours ago

Returns To Action Thursday
Dallas Goedert5 hours ago

Being Rested Again On Thursday
DeVonta Smith5 hours ago

Misses Practice Again On Thursday
Sebastian Aho6 hours ago

Questionable For Thursday
Ryker Evans7 hours ago

Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Andrei Vasilevskiy7 hours ago

Viewed As Game-Time Decision On Thursday
Linus Ullmark7 hours ago

Will Not Suit Up On Thursday
Miro Heiskanen7 hours ago

Deemed Week-To-Week
Mason Marchment7 hours ago

Hopes To Return Before International Break
Justin Tucker7 hours ago

Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Dylan Cease8 hours ago

Cubs A Team To Watch On Dylan Cease
Dylan Cease13 hours ago

Mets Showing Interest In Dylan Cease, Michael King
Filip Gustavsson14 hours ago

Sharp In Victory Over Toronto
Sidney Crosby14 hours ago

Lifts Penguins To Victory
Quinn Hughes14 hours ago

Extends Point Streak On Wednesday
Matthew Tkachuk14 hours ago

Scores Goal, Adds Two Assists On Wednesday
Jake Allen14 hours ago

Shuts The Door On Wednesday
Owen Tippett14 hours ago

Exits Early On Wednesday
Ja'Marr Chase1 day ago

Extension A Priority For Bengals This Offseason
Matthew Stafford1 day ago

Plans To Play In 2025
Dallas Goedert1 day ago

Sits Out With Ankle Injury
DeVonta Smith1 day ago

Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Carlos Estévez1 day ago

Carlos Estevez Signing With Kansas City
Dakota Joshua1 day ago

Rejoins Canucks Lineup Wednesday
Dylan Guenther1 day ago

Upgraded To Day-To-Day
Max Scherzer1 day ago

Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Max Scherzer
Ha-Seong Kim1 day ago

Agrees With Rays, Expected To Return In May
Ryan Pressly1 day ago

To Compete For Ninth-Inning Role In Chicago
Michael King2 days ago

Cubs Have Shown Interest In Michael King
Andrew Novak2 days ago

A Value Play At Pebble Beach
Stephan Jaeger2 days ago

A Risky Option At Pebble Beach
Adam Scott2 days ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Play At Pebble Beach
Sahith Theegala2 days ago

Looking For Bounce-Back At Pebble Beach
Russell Henley2 days ago

In Great Form Heading Into Pebble Beach
Tony Finau2 days ago

Struggles Continue Ahead Of Pebble Beach
Will Zalatoris2 days ago

Back In Action At Pebble Beach
Jason Day2 days ago

A Course Horse At Pebble Beach
Sam Burns2 days ago

In Great Form Ahead Of Pebble Beach
Hideki Matsuyama2 days ago

Looks To Stay Hot At Pebble Beach
NFL2 days ago

Mike McCarthy Won't Coach In The NFL In 2025
New Orleans Saints2 days ago

Kellen Moore In "Strong Position" To Become Saints Head Coach
Marcelo Mayer2 days ago

Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer Invited To Spring Training
Jazz Chisholm Jr.2 days ago

Expected To Play Second Base In 2025
Justin Thomas2 days ago

Eyeing Victory At Pebble Beach
Detroit Lions2 days ago

Lions Hire John Morton As New Offensive Coordinator
Washington Commanders2 days ago

Kliff Kingsbury To Stay With Commanders
Cleveland Browns2 days ago

Browns Not Interested In Trading Myles Garrett
Collin Morikawa2 days ago

A Reliable Pick At AT&T Pro-Am
Scottie Scheffler2 days ago

Making Season Debut At Pebble Beach
Davis Thompson2 days ago

Treading Water Heading Into Pebble Beach
Nick Taylor2 days ago

Trending Way Up For Pebble Beach
Justin Rose3 days ago

Cannot Be Counted Out At Pebble Beach
Taylor Moore3 days ago

Attempts To Put Torrey Pines Behind Him
Shane Lowry3 days ago

Tries To Rebound After Torrey Pines
PGA3 days ago

Sungjae Im Can Contend Again At Pebble Beach
Ben Griffin3 days ago

A Bit Of An Unknown For Pebble Beach
Josiah Gray3 days ago

Begins Throwing Program, Targeting Late-Season Return
Matt Fitzpatrick3 days ago

An Intriguing Option For Pebble Beach
Russell Wilson3 days ago

Steelers Unlikely To Re-Sign Both Russell Wilson, Justin Fields
Josh Allen3 days ago

Picks Up Wrist Injury In AFC Championship Loss
A.J. Brown3 days ago

Finds The End Zone In Strong Outing
Saquon Barkley3 days ago

Posts Three-Touchdown Performance
Jalen Hurts3 days ago

Leads Explosive Offense To Super Bowl Berth
Ben Joyce4 days ago

Expected To Open Season In Closer Role
James Cook4 days ago

Scores Two Touchdowns In Loss To Chiefs
Xavier Worthy4 days ago

Leads Receivers In AFC Championship Win
Chicago Bears4 days ago

Bears Hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle For Coordinator Roles
Jose Altuve4 days ago

Willing To Move To Outfield
Ryan Pressly4 days ago

Traded To Cubs After Waiving No-Trade Clause
Seattle Seahawks4 days ago

Seahawks Hiring Klint Kubiak As Offensive Coordinator
Carlos Correa5 days ago

Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training
Cristian Javier5 days ago

Targeting Return After All-Star Break
Alex Bregman5 days ago

A "Long Shot" To Return To Houston
Brandon Nimmo5 days ago

Still Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis
Lance McCullers Jr.5 days ago

Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr. Will Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Noah Schultz6 days ago

Invited To Spring Training
Max Scherzer6 days ago

Mets Have Interest In Reunion With Max Scherzer

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Dak Prescott - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Five Veterans To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

Managers who only play in redraft fantasy football leagues have packed it up for the season. Those who also participate in dynasty leagues know there is no offseason. Whether we're looking at the incoming rookie class, concocting trade offers, or planning for the 2025 rookie draft, we are always trying to improve. If you're in […]


Rashee Rice - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL wr, Draft Sleepers

Five Wide Receivers To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

While the 2025 fantasy football season is still months away from redraft players, dynasty players work year-round to build a winning roster. Many dynasty players fall off the radar after the regular season until the rookie draft. However, now is the perfect time to make league-winning trades. Everyone loves buy-low trade targets. Yet, sometimes, fantasy […]


Isiah Pacheco - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News

Five Running Backs To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

The great thing about competing in dynasty fantasy football leagues is that managers can make moves all offseason. Whether you are trying to compete in 2025 or entering a rebuild, making different trades in the coming months is almost a must. That's the single best way to upgrade your team for the future.  In this […]


Tucker Kraft - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Five Quarterbacks/Tight Ends To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

Our Super Bowl LIX matchup is set. That means we are just about done with the 2024-25 NFL season. For dynasty fantasy football leagues, this is a slower time of year until the NFL Draft and rookie draft season are upon us in a few months. However, dynasty gamers are in a prime position to […]


Cam Ward - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

Early 2025 NFL Draft Rankings – Top 10 Quarterback Prospects

Several high-end quarterbacks, such as Jayden Daniels from LSU and Bo Nix from Oregon, were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft class. These quarterbacks have already established themselves as franchise players. However, this class does not have as many high-end options as last season, but it does have some intriguing Day 2 and Day 3 options that […]


Tetairoa McMillan - College Football DFS Lineup Picks, NCAA CFB, NFL Draft Prospect

2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 - Pre-Senior Bowl Mock for First Round (Matt Donnelly)

With the Senior Bowl here, the NFL Combine just a few weeks away, and the 2025 NFL Draft closing in, it's time to get our mock on and predict where some of the top players in college football will be taking their talents to in 2025 The 2025 draft class is deep and talented, with […]


Will Howard - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

Five Fantasy Football Sleepers To Target In Dynasty Rookie Drafts

With just one football game left in the season, fans of 30 of the 32 teams in the NFL have already turned their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft. Dynasty fantasy football sickos have already been focused on the draft since midseason, but it is just about time for everyone else to start paying attention. […]


Justin Jefferson - Fantasy Football rankings, NFL DFS, Injury News

Very Early 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings with Rookies and Tiers - Top 230 for Redraft Leagues

The 2024 NFL regular season just ended, but that doesn’t mean fantasy football has to. At least not totally. If you play in a dynasty or keeper league, or maybe you’re just consumed by fantasy football and cannot get enough, these 2025 fantasy football rankings should get you thinking about next season. Anytime you’re doing […]


Tyreek Hill - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Who is the Best NFL Wide Receiver Since 1990?

With the increased popularity of receivers in fantasy football and the advancement of data and film study (colossal shout-out to Reception Perception), the average football fan or fantasy football manager has more data and information at their fingertips than ever. That increased knowledge leads to more intense debates. Who is the best receiver? We could […]


Tyler Warren - College Football Rankings - NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Early 2025 NFL Draft Rankings – Top 5 Tight End Prospects

The 2024 NFL Draft class had arguably the best tight end prospect in decades, if not ever. While Brock Bowers was a superstar as a rookie, the rest of the tight end class failed to make an impact. However, there is still hope for the rest of the class. Thankfully, the 2025 NFL Draft class […]


Marvin Harrison Jr. - Fantasy Football Rankings, WR, Waiver Wire, NFL DFS, Rookies

Should I Buy or Sell Marvin Harrison Jr. in Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues?

When the Arizona Cardinals drafted wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, all fantasy managers believed Harrison was going to put up elite numbers right away. He was tabbed as a generational prospect and landed in one of the best situations. However, Harrison had his ups and […]


Video: Bold First-Round Predictions for 2025 - Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Draft Preview

With the matchup for the Super Bowl set and the biggest game of the year just over a week away, it's a fun time to start putting together thoughts on 2025 fantasy football drafts! RotoBaller's LaQuan Jones breaks down his thoughts on 2025 in this Way-Too-Early Draft Preview. What are his bold predictions for the […]


Brian Thomas Jr - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Top Buys For Dynasty Fantasy Football – Offseason Trade Targets

The 2025 fantasy football season is still months away for redraft players. However, the game never stops for dynasty fantasy players, as the offseason is anything but slow. Now is the perfect time for fantasy players to explore the trade block and make deals ahead of free agency and dynasty rookie drafts. Everyone loves acquiring […]