Joshua Báez Fantasy Stats

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has enjoyed an incredible stretch at the plate at Triple-A and is on the verge of earning the call to the big leagues. Through 64 total games with the Memphis Redbirds, the outfielder has held a dominant .275/.343/.628 line with 24 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Over his last 14 contests (since June 2), the outfielder has been even more impressive at the dish, launching eight of these home runs with a .368/.381/.877 line. On June 16, Baez made headlines across the minor leagues, slugging four long balls in a single game. However, despite this level of play, the Cardinals have yet to turn to him. Even though Lars Nootbaar and Nathan Church are both back in action, Baez's current production should pave the way for him to join the MLB roster before the end of the month, especially if they remain in the Wild Card race. He remains an elite prospect to stash in all standard leagues ahead of Week 13.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continues to rake at Triple-A Memphis while pushing towards a debut in the big leagues in 2027. In a 12-5 win over the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on Tuesday, Baez went 4-for-5 at the plate with four home runs and seven RBI to boost his season batting average to .282 and his OPS to .976. The 22-year-old former second-round pick in 2021 is now hitting .282/.345/.631 with 23 home runs, 58 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 52 runs scored in 62 games and 281 plate appearances with Memphis in 2026. It's hard to ignore what the 6-foot-3, 220-pound outfielder has done in the minors this year after hitting 20 bombs a year ago. Baez has been especially hot lately, clearing the fences 12 times in his last 18 games played. Per MLB Pipeline, he's St. Louis' No. 3 prospect, behind left-hander Liam Doyle and catcher Rainiel Rodriguez. Baez's raw power and 30-homer potential at the big-league level make him an obvious stash candidate now, perhaps even in mixed redraft formats.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains one of the top bats to stash in fantasy for his multi-category potential whenever he makes it to the major leagues. The Cardinals' third-ranked prospect is hitting .370 (17-for-46) in June, with five doubles, three home runs, and a stolen base through 11 games this month. For the season, the former second-round draft pick is slashing .271/.337/.579, and his 19 home runs are tied for the Triple-A lead, while he's added 12 steals as well. The 6-foot-3 slugger is coming off a 2025 season in which he blasted 20 home runs and stole 54 bases in 117 games between High-A and Double-A. One area that needs improvement is his strikeout rate, which currently stands at 31.5 percent, and one would figure that would not improve at the major league level. Still, while the strikeouts may limit his batting average whenever he gets the call, the 22-year-old could still be a four-category contributor, and given the likelihood of a call-up within the next month or so, he is one of the few "must-stash" bats in most fantasy leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has been flashing his elite raw power over the past month at Triple-A and is now firmly on the verge of making his MLB debut. Even with Lars Nootbaar and Nathan Church returning from their injured list, Baez has shown more than enough upside at the Triple-A level to join the MLB roster and take on a starting role. Over his last 22 games with the Memphis Redbirds, the slugging outfielder has launched an impressive 10 long balls with seven doubles, two triples, and four stolen bases while carrying a .326/.390/.787 line. The lone knock on his profile has been the hefty 30.0% K% he has maintained over this power surge. While his high swing and miss tendencies hurt his profile in points leagues, he is one of the few prospects in the minors who possesses immense upside across the five standard categories, making him a top stash target ahead of his debut.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power surge on Tuesday, slugging his 18th home run of the season. Over his last 12 games, the Cards' third-ranked prospect is 23-for-58 (.397) with five doubles, two triples, and seven home runs. The former second-round draft pick hasn't shown off his wheels during this hot stretch, but perhaps that is because many of his hits are going for extra bases, and he isn't drawing many walks (three). For the season, the 6-foot-3 slugger is slashing .274/.346/.591, and on top of his 18 home runs, he has 11 steals. With the power comes a high strikeout rate of 32.1 percent, but it was better during the recent 12-game span, down to 25.9 percent. The power and ability to steal bases (he had 54 steals in 2025) are enticing for fantasy, and it is what should earn him a debut by the All-Star break. With multi-category upside, the 22-year-old remains a must-stash in most leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains on the verge of his MLB debut and holds a high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Through his first 56 games at the Triple-A level, the outfielder has flashed both power and speed upside, hitting 17 home runs and stealing 11 bases. Overall, he carries a .276/.349/.587 line with a stellar .936 OPS. He has looked even more comfortable as of late, carrying a dominant 1.160 OPS with 10 of his home runs over his last 22 games. Last summer, Baez split his time at High-A and Double-A and held a .287/.384/.500 line with 20 home runs and 54 stolen bases. Even with Lars Nootbaar back in action, Baez has a path to carving out a role in the St. Louis offense in the near future, given how well he has performed at the top club in the minor leagues. His five-category upside makes him a priority target in all standard leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez is enjoying a remarkable power surge at the Triple-A level and is now firmly on the radar for an immediate promotion to the major leagues. Over his last 18 games with Triple-A Memphis, the outfielder has launched nine home runs while carrying a .320/.400/.787 slash line with a 1.187 OPS. Prior to this surge at the dish, Baez carried a .229/.308/.450 line with seven home runs and six stolen bases over his first 33 games of the campaign. During this 2025 season, the No. 67-ranked prospect in the sport (per MLB.com) hit 20 home runs, stole 54 bases, and held a stellar .884 OPS through 117 games shared between High-A and Double-A. With the St. Louis Cardinals dealing with many injuries in their current outfield, Baez's name could be called before the end of June, making him a must-stash prospect in all standard leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez continues to swing a dominant bat at Triple-A, and he has emerged as a must-stash prospect in many fantasy baseball leagues. Through 47 minor league games this year, Baez is slashing .257/.338/.578 with 16 homers, 11 stolen bases, an 8.1% walk rate, a 31.9% strikeout rate, and 130 wRC+. The power is undeniable, and we're impressed that he has showcased decent speed on the basepaths, too. Now, Baez just needs to crack down on strikeouts. While we expect some whiff from a power bat, a 31.9% strikeout rate in Triple-A likely translates to 35% or higher in the majors, which is something Baez needs to avoid. Once he cuts down on strikeouts, he'll likely get his call to the show, marking another key chapter in the development of the 2021 second-round pick. Baez ranks #5 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, and he's still available in 98% of fantasy baseball leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power display at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, belting two home runs in a 4-for-6 effort, giving him six home runs in his last 12 games and 13 on the season. The Cards' third-ranked prospect is still striking out way too much with a 33.0 percent K%, which has limited him to a .247 average, but an 8.0 percent BB% shows the 6-foot-3 slugger has a decent eye at the plate, too. Once on base, the former second-round draft pick uses his wheels, swiping 11 bags so far this season after a 54-steal campaign in 2025. His combination of power and speed is what makes him intriguing for fantasy, and with the power surge he has been on, an MLB debut could be just around the corner. The 22-year-old is a top hitter to stash for home runs and stolen bases, just know that he may not offer much in the way of batting average when he gets to the majors.

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains a top hitting prospect to stash, thanks to his elite five-category potential. Even though Baez has seen his contact skills drop at Triple-A this season, he has continued to flash high-end power and elite speed when on the field. Through his first 44 games at the top club of the St. Louis system, the young outfielder has launched 11 long balls while swiping 11 bags. However, his modest .233 AVG has limited his overall upside. He was given a serious opportunity to break camp in spring training despite not even taking a single Triple-A at-bat ahead of the 2026 season, but ultimately fell short in the competition. Even though he was optioned to the minor leagues, he is on the verge of a promotion, especially if he can continue to hit for power. If Baez can continue to turn the corner, he could debut in the coming weeks. His elite five-category skill set makes him a top stash target in all standard category leagues ahead of Week 9.