Injuries have sidelined seven of the top eleven preseason ADP picks, leaving fantasy owners scrambling for production. With Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and others on the IL, managers need viable replacements now. ESPN’s Tristan Cockcroft flags three high‑ceiling players who could fill the void and boost lineups.

First up is Jac Caglianone, the Royals’ raw power prospect. Though he has only five homers in 37 games, his Statcast profile ranks top‑20 in exit velocity (93.6 mph), barrel rate (14.8 %) and hard‑hit percentage (57 %). A .422/.509/.689 slash line in June suggests he may finally translate talent into runs.

Next, Samuel Basallo offers a catcher with rare power metrics: 91.9 mph exit velocity, 12.9 % barrel and 47.5 % hard‑hit rate, placing him among the elite at his position. A sluggish .143/.211/.257 start could make him a trade target, especially if Baltimore eyes a future beyond Adley Rutschman. Finally, Grant Taylor emerges as Chicago’s potential ninth‑inning arm. He posts a 35.6 % strikeout rate and a 1.80 FIP, ranking sixth and eighth among qualified relievers, respectively, making him a strong candidate for a closer role.