2025 Fantasy Baseball: Minor League Infielders Updates

Catchers

Kyle Teel, Chicago White Sox

Teel has surged at AAA, hitting .302 (16-for-53) over his last 13 games with 10 runs, two home runs, 10 RBIs, and three stolen bases. Across AA and AAA from 2023-2024, he batted .281 over 545 at-bats, amassing 107 runs, 17 home runs, 97 RBIs, and 16 steals. Teel’s well-rounded skill set positions him as a promising catcher for the White Sox upon his call-up.

Dalton Rushing, Los Angeles Dodgers

Rushing, after a strong 2024 (.272, 26 HR, and 84 RBIs over 415 at-bats at AA/AAA), missed a Dodgers roster spot in spring training. He’s heated up at AAA, batting .400 (17-for-40) over his last 12 games with 11 runs, two home runs, six RBIs, and a 9:7 walk-to-strikeout ratio. With Austin Barnes struggling (.225, 13 K’s in 40 at-bats), Rushing is poised for a backup role soon.

First Basemen

Jac Caglianone, Kansas City Royals

Caglianone is pushing for a AAA promotion, hitting .462 (13-for-30) over his last nine starts with seven runs, four home runs, and 10 RBIs. Over his last 58 at-bats, he’s batted .419 with 15 runs, five home runs, 17 RBIs, and one steal. The Royals have used him at first base (22 games) and outfield (four games), showcasing his versatility.

Bryce Eldridge, San Francisco Giants

Sidelined early by a left wrist injury, Eldridge returned to AA on April 22, 2025. He’s hit .333 (13-for-39) over his last 10 games with six runs and four RBIs. His minor league career (.289, 23 HR, 91 RBIs, and six steals over 447 at-bats across four levels) before this season signals he’s the Giants’ first baseman of the future, with AAA looming as his power develops.

Second Basemen

Cooper Kinney, Tampa Bay Rays

In his fourth season (AA) in the minors, Kinney has excelled, batting .348 (32-for-92) over his last 92 at-bats with 17 runs, seven home runs, and 18 RBIs. Drafted 34th overall in 2021, Kinney’s recent production suggests he’s nearing a AAA promotion.

Jordan Lawlar, Arizona Diamondbacks

Lawlar has dazzled over 27 games at AAA, hitting .409 with 34 runs, six home runs, 30 RBIs, and 12 steals over 110 at-bats. However, he’s slumped recently, going 1-for-22 with seven strikeouts. His bat is major league-ready, awaiting an opportunity with the Diamondbacks.

Third Basemen

LuJames Groover, Arizona Diamondbacks

Groover has impressed in his first 26 AA games, batting .300 (30-for-100) with 17 runs, seven home runs, and 16 RBIs. His disciplined approach (38 walks, 45 strikeouts) builds on his prior minor league success (.284, 11 HR, 52 RBIs over 335 at-bats). Groover is emerging as a steady third base prospect.

Otto Kemp, Philadelphia Phillies

Kemp has been a standout at AAA, hitting .407 (24-for-57) over his last 14 starts with 14 runs, four home runs, 20 RBIs, and three steals. In 2025, he has 10 home runs and 36 RBIs over 139 at-bats. His 2024 season (.279, 16 HR, 65 RBIs, 21 steals over 455 at-bats) across four levels underscores his potential.

Shortstops

Ryan Ritter, Colorado Rockies

Heading into Thursday’s action, Ritter has turned things around at AAA after a slow start (.216 over 102 at-bats). He’s on a four-game hitting streak (5-for-16) with six runs, three home runs, and four RBIs, including homers in three straight games. His 2023 season (.281, 24 HR, 84 RBIs, and 19 steals) highlights his upside.

Marcelo Mayer, Boston Red Sox

Mayer remains a premier shortstop prospect, hitting .276 over 31 AAA games in 2025 with 21 runs, seven home runs, 35 RBIs, and one steal over 121 at-bats. His recent stretch (.348, 23-for-66) includes 13 runs, five home runs, and 25 RBIs. With 38 career stolen bases, Mayer’s speed and power make him a top Red Sox prospect.