Future Fantasy Baseball Rotation Help? Triple-A Pitchers Making Noise in 2026

After looking into Triple-A hitters who have excelled this season, let's now go over some Triple-A pitchers who have delivered big.

Again, we will look at players age 25 or younger.

Here are articles on top-100 hitters and pitchers who are excelling this season.

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Brycen Mautz - St. Louis Cardinals

Mautz is the Cardinals' No. 20 prospect. The 24-year-old lefty was drafted in the second round in the 2022 draft.

He appeared in a big league game earlier this season, but is in Triple-A now. Mautz has a 2.55 earned run average over 12 Triple-A starts. He has covered 53 innings and has 59 strikeouts.

Mautz should get another crack at the big leagues at some point this year, so be ready for that possible call up. He remains a better dynasty asset, and should be in the MLB full time in the seasons to come.

Mitch Bratt - Arizona Diamondbacks

Bratt is the team's 14th-ranked prospect. The 22-year-old lefty was a fifth-round pick in 2021, and he has a 2026 ETA.

Bratt has made 11 starts, covering 44 1/3 innings. He has 42 strikeouts to his name, and has a 2.84 ERA.

Bratt has a pretty solid chance at cracking the big leagues this year, but injuries might need to happen to get him up there and to stick in the rotation. Expect him to be a better fantasy asset in seasons to come, so that makes him a better dynasty asset.

Max Rajcic - St. Louis Cardinals

Rajcic isn't a top-30 ranked prospect for the Cardinals right now. The 24-year-old righty was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft.

Rajcic has a 2.88 ERA over 26 appearances this season. He's covered 40 2/3 innings, and has struck out 46 batters along the way. Rajcic has earned five saves and three holds, while having a 4-2 record.

Rajcic should get to the big leagues at some point this season, but if he's used as a long reliever, there's likely not too much fantasy value to take advantage of. He could return as a starter in years to come, at which point his fantasy value could go back up, so don't lose track of him - but for now, don't be expecting major fantasy production out of Rajcic.

Ty Johnson - Tampa Bay Rays

Johnson is the No. 18 prospect in the Rays' system. He is 24 years old, was drafted in the 15th round of the 2023 draft and has a 2027 ETA.

Johnson has a stellar 1.85 ERA over seven starts and 34 innings. He's also struck out 38 batters along the way.

Johnson might be projected for a 2027 MLB ETA, but I think there's a chance he gets called up in 2026. He might not be a starting pitching option, but injuries could help his cause. I see him being a bigger fantasy asset in 2027, but at least keep tabs on him for a possible 2026 call up.

Tyson Hardin - Milwaukee Brewers

Hardin is the team's No. 16 prospect. He was a 12th-round pick in 2024, and the 24-year-old righty has a 2026 ETA.

Hardin has six starts under his belt this season, and he's covered 33 1/3 innings. He's struck out 36 batters along the way.

The Brewers have a ton of starting pitching options, so Hardin's path to the big leagues is a bit blocked. He's got a better dynasty outlook, but I could see him making a few starts, or at least relief appearances, with the MLB team yet in 2026, so keep tabs on him.

Ben Peoples - Chicago White Sox

People's is not a ranked prospect in the White Sox' system right now. The 25-year-old righty was a 22nd-round pick in 2019.

Peoples has made 25 appearances, and he's 4-1 with four saves, two holds and a 2.20 ERA. He has pitched 32 2/3 innings, striking out 38 batters.

He isn't a big-time prospect, but with good numbers in the minor leagues, Peoples has a chance to get called up at some point in 2026. He's likely to just be a reliever, and unless he's earning holds, saves or wins, there's not a lot of fantasy value to take advantage of. Keep tabs on him, but he's not likely to ever be a really big fantasy asset.