As Week 12 approaches in the 2025 MLB season, fantasy baseball managers are urged to consider top pitching prospects to stash for future gains. Jacob Misiorowski has already made headlines with a stellar no-hit debut. Among the prospects, Bubba Chandler of the Pittsburgh Pirates remains a favorite, despite recent struggles. His early season performance boasted a 2.03 ERA, indicating his potential. Meanwhile, Chase Burns of the Cincinnati Reds continues to rise quickly through the ranks, showcasing impressive control and strikeout ability. His 1.29 ERA in Double-A speaks volumes about his readiness. Andrew Painter, previously a top stash, has faced some challenges, yet still holds promise for the future. Lastly, Quinn Mathews of the St. Louis Cardinals is showing improvement post-injury and could be a valuable addition to any fantasy roster.

The New York Mets fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4, marking their first series loss at Citi Field since April. Tylor Megill's costly error extended a disastrous fourth inning that allowed four unearned runs, including a 409-foot home run by rookie Junior Caminero. Despite a strong start with a 2-1 lead, the Mets faltered after a five-run fourth inning by the Rays. Megill struggled, yielding six runs (three earned) before being booed off the field. Although the Mets made a brief comeback with home runs from Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty, defensive blunders continued to haunt them, including another error from José Castillo. With an upcoming game, the Mets aim to avoid being swept for the first time this season.

José Castillo made his much-anticipated return to the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it was a challenging outing. In the seventh inning, his first pitch resulted in a game-tying home run by Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, quickly followed by another homer from Max Kepler, pushing the Phillies ahead to a 3-2 victory. Castillo, who had been called up just a day earlier, struggled against the potent Phillies lineup, with only a few balls falling into the glove of the outfielders.

Conversely, the Phillies' bullpen showcased its resurgence, handling the Diamondbacks with authority. Matt Strahm, Tanner Banks, Jordan Romano, and José Alvarado teamed up to keep Arizona scoreless over the final frames, extending their scoreless streak to 11 innings. Alvarado's performance was highlighted by a spectacular catch from Johan Rojas, who made an impressive play at the wall. The game started slowly, but the Phillies' offense found its rhythm after the initial innings, which could spell trouble for upcoming opponents.