Deep Dynasty League Targets: Triple-A Hitters

In deep dynasty leagues with a large number of prospects rostered, finding good players on the fringes is key. Being a step ahead on a few prospects can be a huge difference-maker in a season, especially when looking at prospects in the upper minors. These guys can contribute in the second half of the year and, of course, over the coming seasons.

The real-life trade deadline is approaching, which means fantasy baseball trade deadlines are approaching, too. Depending on your competition window, these types of guys could make interesting pieces in deeper leagues.

To be in the spirit of deep league finds, no one listed here is rostered in more than 30 percent of leagues on Fantrax. Many of these players could be available via the waiver wire. Even if some of the players are known commodities, their present stock is such that they may make good buy-low candidates moving forward.

Triple-A Hitters to Target in Dynasty Leagues

CLE 1B/OF C.J. Kayfus

It seems more and more like C.J. Kayfus is becoming the worst-kept secret in baseball. He’s still rostered in less than 30 percent of leagues on Fantrax, so now might be the best time to get in. Between Double-A and Triple-A this year, he’s been worth a 158 wRC+ with 13 homers. Since joining Triple-A, he’s hit 12 of those long balls while hitting .290. He’s striking out a bit more lately, but he’s in the midst of a great offensive season with a 12 percent walk rate on the season.

Kayfus has played first base and outfield almost equally in the minors this season. He has enough power to provide value to fantasy lineups, especially with his walk rates. His stock is on the rise, and will continue to only go up. Calling him a deep league target may be generous, but he fits the rostered percentage criteria as of right now.

C.J. Kayfus tees off for his 12th @CLBClippers homer, upping his Triple-A OPS to .946.

The @CleGuardians' fifth-ranked prospect has plated a run in 5 of his past 6 contests: pic.twitter.com/B98ZhKYZQz

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 10, 2025

TOR OF Yohendrick Pinango

After spending a couple of years trying to surpass Double-A with the Cubs, Yohendrick Pinango finally made that leap in 2024. A short time after, he was dealt to Toronto in the Nate Pearson trade. He was hitting .298 with a 171 wRC+ with eight home runs in Double-A before a promotion to Triple-A. Since the promotion, he’s hitting just .232, but has slugged five homers with a 13.2 percent walk rate.

With the outfield depth in Toronto, there doesn’t seem to be room for Pinango, especially unless he starts hitting more. The 23-year-old has the look of a power-hitting corner outfielder if he gets a shot. He has more value in OBP leagues, but his power and walks make him a potentially interesting player if a spot does open up with the Blue Jays.

Putting the BUFF in Buffalo 💪@BlueJays prospect Yohendrick Pinango hammers his first @BuffaloBisons homer 448 feet. pic.twitter.com/IOSpUAmbV7

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) June 5, 2025

SEA 1B Tyler Locklear

Between a lackluster MLB debut last season, where he was worth 58 wRC+ in 16 games, and a lack of power output to start this year in Triple-A, Tyler Locklear has lost some shine. He hit just three home runs through May. Since the start of June, Locklear’s power has increased, hitting 10 homers. On top of that, he’s hitting .296 with a 10.9 percent walk rate. It’s worth noting he’s hitting in the PCL and has a 50 percent groundball rate.

The uptick in power in the recent months is especially interesting because the Mariners have an opportunity at first base. Sooner or later, Locklear should get another chance at the job. If he can lift the ball consistently, his power will make him a solid fantasy first baseman. There is more opportunity than most of the others on this list, and he is rostered in 21 percent of Frantrax leagues.

TYLER LOCKLEAR UPPER TANK FOR THE LEAD! pic.twitter.com/ZRusEFBghW

— Tacoma Rainiers (@RainiersLand) June 25, 2025

BAL OF Dylan Beavers

Lost among the high-end hitting prospects is Dylan Beavers. Through 294 plate appearances in Triple-A, Beavers is hitting .315 with 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He’s cut his strikeout rate down to 17.3 percent, which is down six percent from last year. His walk rate is in the low teens, which is consistent with his career. This makes three seasons in a row where he’s reached double digits in both homers and steals.

Depending on how things go at the Trade Deadline, Beavers could see a spot open up. Even without any moves, he’s hitting so well they won’t be able to deny him. His defense is good, too, so that won’t be a reason to keep him down. If he’s able to get an opportunity, he can provide some power and speed for fantasy lineups, especially with his hot hitting lately.

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That's 10 homers on the year for Dylan Beavers#BirdLand pic.twitter.com/ge3NgFkmQI

— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) July 5, 2025

TB 1B Bob Seymour

The league leader in home runs, ahead of prospects like Owen Caissie and Samuel Basallo, is Bob Seymour with 22. Seymour had 28 home runs last season with a 30 percent strikeout rate, which he’s dropped to 25.4 percent so far this season. Power is the calling card for the 26-year-old first baseman, but that is something he has plenty of. His max exit velocity this season is 117.9 MPH.

Seymour is currently rostered in 0 percent of Fantrax leagues. His strikeouts are an issue, and with Jonathan Aranda holding down the position, there doesn’t seem to be an opportunity. Still, if he can be a consistent power threat, there could be a role for him to play in the Rays’ lineup. As his roster percentage implies, it does feel like a long shot. But the rate he is hitting homers this year is undeniable.

SEE YA

Bob Seymour CRUSHES a 4⃣4⃣1⃣-foot homer to extend our lead to 5-1! pic.twitter.com/lPEWdHU95C

— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) June 12, 2025