Fantasy Baseball Today FBT Express - 15 Prospects Coming Soon! Owen Caissie & Nolan McLean Promoted! (8/14 Fantasy Baseball podcast)
Aug 14, 2025
Owen Caissie and Nolan McLean are making their way to the majors, sparking excitement for their respective teams. The hosts dive into the stats of promising prospects like Robby Snelling from the Marlins and Bryce Eldridge, who could soon shine with the Giants. They also analyze others on the cusp of promotion, such as Bubba Chandler and Spencer Jones. Finally, the discussion touches on lesser-known talents, highlighting Justin Crawford and the uncertain future of several injured players. It's a thrilling look at the future stars of baseball!
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45-Day Cutoff Shapes Call-Up Strategy
- Teams delay promotions until 45 days left to preserve rookie eligibility and future draft pick value.
- That timing has become standard since the new CBA and affects many top prospects' call-ups.
Caissie Gets A Hometown Promotion
- Owen Caissie was promoted a day before the cutoff and may be sent back down to preserve rookie status.
- The Cubs gave him one game in Toronto partly because he grew up near there, a sentimental move from the club.
Caissie's June Surge Explains Promotion
- Owen Caissie has surged since June with big power and an .343 average across 49 games.
- That hot stretch (15 homers, 1.18 OPS) explains the Cubs' promotion despite roster logjams.