2026 Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Welcome to our annual Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects rankings. This is Year No. 22 of this exercise, and as per usual, is a snapshot of how we perceive these prospects prior to Opening Day. Here’s how things broke down in this latest edition…
This season, we’re down to 42 returnees, a drop of 10 from 2025; it’s a trend that suggests more volatility than usual.
This was borne out with the number of graduates rising from 26 to 29 and an even bigger increase in those dropping off the list (24 to 29). Newcomers were also up, rising 5.5 per cent from 55 to 58.
Graduating From Last Year’s Top 100
Last year’s rankings in parentheses.
Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox (1); Matt Shaw, 3B, Chicago Cubs (4); Coby Mayo, 1B, Baltimore Orioles (16); Dylan Crews, OF, Washington Nationals (17); Jasson Dominguez, OF, New York Yankees (19); Jac Caglianone, 1B/OF, Kansas City Royals (22); Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers (23); Cole Young, SS/2B, Seattle Mariners (29); Kyle Teel, C, Chicago White Sox (30); Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox (32); Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics (35); Kristian Campbell, 2B, Boston Red Sox (37); Jacob Misiorowski, SP, Milwaukee Brewers (40); Brady House, 3B, Washington Nationals (45); Chase Dollander, SP, Colorado Rockies (47); Dalton Rushing, C, Los Angeles Dodgers (52); Luke Keaschall, 2B, Minnesota Twins (53); Christian Moore, 2B, Los Angeles Angels (56); Jace Jung, 3B/2B, Detroit Tigers (59); Cade Horton, SP, Chicago Cubs (64); Agustin Ramirez, C, Miami Marlins (66); Zebby Matthews, SP, Minnesota Twins (71); Edgar Quero, C, Chicago White Sox (72); Jacob Wilson, SS, Athletics (75); AJ Smith-Shawver, SP, Atlanta Braves (78); Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles (80); Cam Smith, OF, Houston Astros (86); Luisangel Acuna, 2B, New York Mets (88); and Adael Amador, 2B, Colorado Avalanche (89).
Dropping Off the List
Last year’s rankings in parentheses.
Xavier Isaac, DH, Tampa Bay Rays (27); Tink Hence, SP, St. Louis Cardinals (33); James Triantos, 2B/OF, Chicago Cubs (34); Brayden Taylor, 3B/2B, Tampa Bay Rays (42); Rhett Lowder, SP, Cincinnati Reds (44); Noble Meyer, SP, Miami Marlins (48); Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres (50); Jaison Chourio, F, Cleveland Guardians (58); Jeferson Quero, C, Milwaukee Brewers (60); Brock Wilken, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers (65); Carson Whisenhunt, SP, San Francisco Giants (68); Kevin Alcantara, OF, Chicago Cubs (69); Jackson Ferris, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers (73); Cada Dana, SP, Los Angeles Angels (77); Drew Gilbert, OF, New York Mets (79); Ricky Tiedemann, SP, Toronto Blue Jays (81); George Klassen, SP, Los Angeles Angels (82); Deyvison De Los Santos, 1B/3B, Miami Marlins (84); Termarr Johnson, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates (85); Christian Scott, SP, New York Mets (87); Luis Baez, OF, Houston Astros (90); Tyler Black, OF, Milwaukee Brewers (92); Cam Collier, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds (93); Dustin Harris, OF, Texas Rangers/Chicago White Sox (94); Cole Carrigg, OF, Colorado Rockies (96); Dru Jones, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (97); Hector Rodriguez, OF, Cincinnati Reds (98); Quinn Mathews, SP, St. Louis Cardinals (99); and Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Chicago White Sox (100).
Are you done with the preamble? So are we. Without further ado, we present our…
2026 Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Last year’s rankings are in parentheses.
1. Konnor Griffin, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates (39): We were bang on when in last year’s rankings, we suggested that Griffin could make a massive leap, and look at that: he’s now the top prospect in the game. His sweet home run swing propelled him to 21 jacks, which — amazingly — he combined with 65 steals. Just think about that for a moment. Oh, and then throw in Griffin’s superb on-base skills and you can see why there’s no one above him. This kid is brimming with tools, so small wonder that the hype machine is in overdrive and the Pirates are thinking about giving him a crack at a big league job this season.
2. Kevin McGonigle, SS, Detroit Tigers (49): Injuries again affected McGonigle, but he continued to flash an elite batting eye in a highly productive campaign. An early season sprained ankle was surely behind the drop in steals, but he again hit over .300 in his best offensive showing yet. McGonigle’s ascension (among other left side of the infield prospects), is likely among the reasons Detroit opted against signing free agent Alex Bregman. McGonigle crushed it in the AFL; next stop, Detroit? He’ll be an NRI this spring, but we are expecting him to play a role in the bigs at some point in 2026.
3. Leo De Vries, SS, San Diego Padres/Athletics (18): What DeVries did as an 18-year-old in 2025 is mind blowing, so small wonder he tore up our rankings this season. Dealt to the A’s in the Mason Miller trade, De Vries got some fantastic experience at High-A and Double-A, racking up the total bases while flashing developing power, an improved batting tool and continued strong on-base skills. His addition to this organization and development into a top five prospect has probably driven Oakland’s minor league system into the top 10. De Vries’ upside is immense, and even though he’s not yet on the 40-man roster, he’s been invited to Spring Training.
4. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (NR): No prospect made a bigger jump this year than Made, going from unranked to fourth overall. In his first full season, he tore through Class-A and High-A, advancing all the way to Double-A while gaining a boatload of pro experience in the process. Made didn’t hit for as high a BA as he did at Rookie ball in 2024, but .285 over three levels at his age is nothing to sneeze at. Throw in the speed and patience and you’ve got an exciting package of tools here considering he didn’t turn 18 until May. Made will likely start out at Double-A again this season given that he wasn’t promoted until the final week, but after his huge success in 2025, we wouldn’t be shocked to see him make his big league debut at some point this year.
5. JJ Wetherholt, SS/2B, St. Louis Cardinals (21): Wetherholt showed some promising extra-base pop in his debut in 2024 and took that to another level last season. Splitting the campaign between Double-A and Triple-A, he hit even better as he moved up, and his power-speed potential is very enticing. The top prospect for the Cardinals had a simply perfect first full season, putting himself in position to be an impact player as early as 2026 for Fantasy purposes.
6. Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins (2): After tearing through the minors in 2024, Jenkins continued to progress, although his march was slowed a bit by injury. Still, the power is starting to come, and while his walk rate has dipped as he’s advanced, it’s still elite. Jenkins enjoyed a strong called strike rate, but his overall K rate was up substantially year over year, a big reason why he slid a bit in our rankings this time around. Still, there’s a reason why Minnesota’s top prospect went sixth overall in 2023 and we will likely get a chance to see him make his MLB debut this season.
7. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers (13): Walcott wasn’t quite the same extra-base machine last year that he’d been in 2024, but he compensated for that with an improved walk rate and more steals (although he was also caught more). He doesn’t look like he’ll be a high average hitter, but should be a real asset in OBP leagues and the fact that more of his hits found the seats last year was a promising sign. In fact, other than Walcott’s arm, power is his best asset, and in time, he may steal Jazz Chisholm‘s crown as the best Bahamas-born baseball player ever. Walcott will be at Spring Training this year.
8. Samuel Basallo, C, Baltimore Orioles (5): In October, we took a very close look at Basallo, determining he was a top 20 catcher for 2026. You can find a deeper look at him there, but suffice to say that Adley Rutschman better start looking over his shoulder now that Basallo is a big leaguer. Okay, Basallo didn’t tear it up from a BA perspective in his first taste of the Show, but his mark at Triple-A is much closer to what we’re ultimately expecting at the big league level. For what it’s worth, he’s less fat this year.
9. Nolan McLean, RHP, New York Mets (NR): The second highest newcomer is also our top pitching prospect for 2026. McLean proved way too advanced for Double-A after just five starts and continued to rack up the wins at Triple-A, earning a very impressive eight-start run in the bigs, where the wins kept coming. His bottom line results were so much better last season, and now he headlines a group of young pitchers the Mets hope can step up in 2026. With much better than average fastball velocity and solid extension numbers, McLean is well positioned to be a real Fantasy asset this year.
10. Max Clark, OF, Detroit Tigers (7): Clark is no longer Detroit’s top prospect, but that’s mostly because of McGonigle’s ridiculous breakout. In fact, Clark likely had his best season yet, split between High-A and Double-A, as he piled up the runs while seeing his doubles and triples turn into more homers. Best of all, he managed this while showing dramatic improvements in his batting eye, drawing more walks than he struck out. A huge part of the Tigers’ future, Clark is arguably the greatest prospect to ever come out of the Indiana high school system.
11. Josue De Paula, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (36): The word was that De Paula would ultimately shift to first base, but he continues to patrol the outfield even as he gets into the upper levels of the minors. He dealt with more injuries last year, so that affected his counting cat numbers while his BA and slugging regressed a tad. De Paula remains the gem of the Dodger system, but is he athletic enough to stick in the outfield? Dynasty league owners need to consider this, but the good news is it looks like he’ll develop above average power to pair with a strong hit tool. De Paula has been lauded for his advanced approach; now let’s see if that translates into his first taste of the bigs in 2026.
12. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (38): We predicted that Chandler could hold redraft league value last year, and once he finally got the call to the bigs in August, he delivered on that promise with a solid showing down the stretch. His performance at Triple-A last year wasn’t as dominant as what he did in 2024, but he still piled up some wins. And while Chandler was a bit more hittable, you have to love his workhorse potential. He’ll be part of the Pirate rotation from the get-go this season and as long as he throws strikes, he’s going to be a force thanks to fastball velocity in the 98th percentile.
13. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins (83): For the second straight season, White made great progress, this time taking his talents all the way to Triple-A. He was nearly unhittable, especially in his brief time at Triple-A, and saw a dramatic bounce back in his strikeout rate. A tall southpaw, White brings a dominant slider as his best offering, and the fact that the Marlins were able to get him 35th overall in 2023 may very soon look like a steal. He’ll be at Spring Training this season.
14. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (74): In mid-September, Yesavage was our waiver wire pick of the week, and he offered mixed results down the stretch before compiling a trio of strong starts in the playoffs. Of course, even before he was called up to Toronto, all he did was tear through four levels of the minors — in his first professional season. Yesavage is going to win a crapload of games and ultimately justify his position at the top of the Blue Jay prospect list. His stuff is already good enough that he managed to get a 55 per cent swing rate when locating pitches in the shadow zone — a full three percentage points above the MLB average.
15. Luis Pena, SS/2B, Milwaukee Brewers (NR): Yet another tender aged middle infielder, Pena flashed advanced on-base skills at Class-A before struggling to adjust at High-A over the final month of the season. His best skill is his speed, as evidenced by 44 thefts in 96 games last season, but he can hit a bit, too (a .393 mark in 2024 won him a DSL batting crown).
16. Bryce Eldridge, 1B, San Francisco Giants (55): If we were being cautious with Eldridge last year (slotting him 55th), we’ve set him free this time around. He actually didn’t hit quite as well last year, but we love that more of the doubles became homers and that he earned his first taste of the bigs. The one immediate issue is that he’s sort of blocked now that the Giants have added Rafael Devers, but these things do have a way of working themselves out. And with a barrel rate as prodigious as he flashed, Eldridge will assuredly find a role for himself.
17. Sal Stewart, 3B, Cincinnati Reds (62): If we liked Stewart a bit more than most last year, now we’re ready to build a statue of him. He hit extremely well in the minors, elevating his power and production numbers en route to forcing Cincinnati to promote him to the bigs, where he continued to bash dingers while posting a solid BA and a stupendous xwOBA of .400. Along the way, he became the youngest Red to ever start a postseason game.
18. Zyhir Hope, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Hope’s offensive performance has slowly regressed as he’s risen through the Dodger system, but he’s now moved high enough to really arrive as a legitimate prospect. He enjoyed a highly productive season to move within shouting distance of his first MLB shot. The Dodgers’ dynasty doesn’t seem to be in any danger of fading any time soon when their deep farm system keeps producing or trading for players like Hope. Power and a strong throwing arm will be his tickets to the Show and, really, with no marginal skills, he’s someone the Cubs may live to regret dealing, after they sent him packing in the Michael Busch trade a couple of years ago.
19. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (3): Bazzana again piled up the runs, but an injury cut into his first full season. We love his developing extra-base sock and the fact that his hit tool is starting to come along, but with plenty of room for improvement. Scheduled to appear for Australia at the upcoming WBC, Bazzana is most lauded for his hit tool (Cape Cod batting title in 2023), but it’s been a bit underwhelming so far; as a result, we’re hoping to see him make big strides in that department in 2026.
20. Andrew Painter, RHP, Philadelphia Phillies (10): When Zack Wheeler got hurt, we wondered whether we’d finally get to see Painter in the bigs, but alas, we’re going to have to wait until 2026. Painter returned healthy last season after being sidelined for two years thanks to TJS, and the rust showed as he struggled to rack up wins and gave up more homers than you’d like to see. But do not sleep on this kid, both as a redraft league and especially a dynasty asset. The Phillies are banking on Painter enjoying a major breakout in 2026 after he failed last year to build on his tremendous 2024 AFL showing that bagged him top prospect honours for the circuit.
21. Colt Emerson, SS/3B, Seattle Mariners (24): Emerson struck out slightly more often last year, but generally continued to flash the elite contact skills that caught our eye in our 2024 rankings. He managed to stay healthy last year, and while his basestealing success regressed, he hit much better to cap a season in which he mostly progressed. Emerson is yet another prospect on this list who is on recall watch; we know it will almost assuredly happen at some point this year… it’s just a matter of when. In fact, this kid probably won’t be able to take a legal drink before he’s taking on major league pitching.
22. Carson Benge, OF, New York Mets (NR): Based on his work in his first full season, Benge blasted his way into our rankings this year. The Mets’ first rounder (19th overall) in 2024 took a nice step forward last year with his extra-base sock and home run pop while continued to display very strong on-base skills. Some project Benge to win the CF job out of Spring Training this year, but realistically, he could use a bit more seasoning at Triple-A. He’s definitely an advanced hitter — hence his working his way through three levels last year — but 90 at-bats with a sub 600 OPS at Triple-A tells us he needs more reps.
23. Lazaro Montes, OF, Seattle Mariners (15): For the second straight year, Montes dominated at a lower level (this time High-A) before dealing with adjustments at a higher level (Double-A). Still, his experience last year at more advanced levels will stead him well. Montes’ power is exciting, but the strikeouts and declining BA are issues that need to be addressed before he reaches the bigs. We’ve seen his name bandied about in trade rumours, but Seattle would be wise to keep this kid. Once Montes make adjustments to Double-A, he will dominate the way he did at High-A.
24. Jonah Tong, RHP, New York Mets (NR): Another newcomer to the list this year, Tong was the Mets’ seventh rounder in 2022, but a tremendous breakout last season saw him push his way through the higher levels of the minors straight to the bigs. He won a ton of games thanks to a sub-1.50 ERA, and while he definitely took his lumps during five starts for the Mets, you can’t ignore how far he came. Tong has a chance to win a starting gig out of Spring Training, but even if he has to begin back in Triple-A, he’ll be factor at some point this season, especially if the plan to add to his arsenal pans out.
25. Eduardo Quintero, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Another newcomer rounds out the first quarter of our rankings in Quintero, who the Dodgers signed out of Venezuela in 2023. After a solid first season in North America in 2024, he really broke out last year, racking up the total bases at Class-A and High-A while continuing to excel at getting on base. Quintero is someone you’ll be hearing a lot more from in 2026. Sleeper alert.
26. Payton Tolle, LHP, Boston Red Sox (NR): The Red Sox took Tolle in the second round (50th overall) of the 2024 draft and he made quick work of the minors in his pro debut last year, working his way all the way to Boston. His record in the minors wasn’t great, but he enjoyed a strong ERA and did a good job of keeping the ball in the yard. The southpaw has very rapidly become an indispensable part of the team’s future plans (ideally not in the bullpen), and while we may like him a smidge more than others, his strikeout potential is so exciting.
27. Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies (NR): Yet another newbie to our rankings this year, Holliday went fourth overall to the Rox in 2025. His pro debut left something wanting in the speed and slugging departments, but it was a small sample size so weren’t not going to fret until we see what he does in full season ball. Let’s face it: Colorado fans haven’t had much to get stoke about lately, but watching the development of Jackson‘s baby bro gives them something to hold on to. We may be being a bit cautious here with his ranking, but as mentioned, if he excels in full season ball, he’ll shoot up this list next year.
28. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (28): Last year, Miller more or less maintained the power he started flashing in 2024, but it was his speed game that took the biggest step forward. He wasn’t quite as successful on the basepaths, but we can overlook that considering he flirted with 60 thefts. Miller’s overall offensive showing regressed somewhat, but the fact that he actually picked up his game after being promoted to Triple-A (small sample size alert) was a real positive. The Phils obviously love this kid, hence their refusal to move him in any deals, and while there’s no room for him in the bigs right now, things can change quickly. Dynasty league owners need to know that Miller may not wind up at shortstop.
29. Jett Williams, SS/2B/OF, Milwaukee Brewers (63): Williams slipped in our rankings last year thanks to injuries, but full health and a productive bounce back in 2025 shot him all the way back… and more. Not only did his power recover, but he actually raised it to a level we have yet to see from him. As expected, Williams — at the time the No. 4 prospect in the Met system — was used as a trade chip this winter, dealt to Milwaukee in the Freddy Peralta trade. Given that Williams saw reps last year at shortstop, second base and outfield, it’s not inconceivable that he could be a utility option for the Brewers, but first off he should get a crack to win the starting SS job this spring (although it’s worth noting that Milwaukee is flush with SS prospects).
30. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners (NR): Taken third overall in the 2025 draft, LSU product Anderson has yet to make his pro debut, but there’s great anticipation for this southpaw who is considered advanced enough to reach the bigs as soon as 2026. Expect him to start the season at Double-A after punching out a ridiculous 180 batters in just 119 frames over his final college campaign.
31. Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals (NR): The first overall pick in last year’s draft, Willits was plucked out of an Oklahoma high school by the Nats. The team believed him advanced enough to start his career at Class-A, and he clearly handled the challenge well, hitting superbly while showing decent productivity and astute basestealing skill. This experience will bear Willits well as he tackles full season ball this year as we wait to see how his power develops. The son of former big leaguer Reggie Willits got an $8.2 million signing bonus — the largest ever given to a high school kid.
32. Bryce Rainer, SS, Detroit Tigers (57): Rainer was inside our top 60 last year despite having yet to play a single professional game. And while he missed all but 35 games of his pro debut in 2025, he’s risen another 25 slots in the rankings thanks to flashing some nice extra-base power, an elite walk rate and splendid across-the-board skills. Rainer is a tremendous dynasty asset, but if you can buy low based on his limited experience, it would be a great move. There’s a reason his stock rose as we neared the 2024 draft, and this is the season when the world is about to find out why (assuming he can stay on the field).
33. Edward Florentino, OF/1B, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2024, Florentino took a massive step forward in his first season stateside, getting in a goodly amount of reps despite some minor injury issues. He piled up a ton of runs, stole a boatload of bases, showed improved power, hit for a sweet BA and flashed superb on-base skills, Really, things couldn’t have gone better for Florentino last year as he consolidated his strong showing at the DSL in 2024, when he recorded a 152 wRC+. No Pirate prospect enjoyed a bigger breakout last year than he did, and while he hasn’t had the buzz around him yet like fellow organization mate Griffin, you’ll be hearing a ton about Florentino over the next few months.
34. Owen Caissie, OF, Miami Marlins (31): For the second straight season, Caissie wasn’t as productive, but he compensated for that with a higher BA, more homers and an improved OBP, leading to his first taste of the bigs, where he struggled to get his bat going in limited chances. As the primary return in the Edward Cabrera trade, Caissie is expected to take over a starting job in Miami, but he may not have the longest leash should he fail to produce again. Still, Caissie remains a very good dynasty option because of his power and strong arm.
35. Robby Snelling, LHP, Miami Marlins (76): Snelling got cuffed around a bit as the youngest player for the Marlins at Spring Training, but he shook it off to enjoy a great bounce back season in the minors — especially after a promotion to Triple-A. He’s been durable throughout his career so far, and did a much better job of keeping the ball in the yard last year. With Snelling and White both top 35 prospects and Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez and Max Meyer in the bigs, the Fish have the makings of a great future rotation. The Padres may live to regret dealing Snelling.
36. Josue Briceno, C/1B, Detroit Tigers (NR): Detroit signed Briceno out of Venezuela in 2022, and he’s made slow but steady progress since, really making a move last year when he reached Double-A. He stayed mostly healthy in 2025 after dealing with serious injuries the previous season, and it showed as he piled up the runs and enjoyed a power breakout. The big issue with Briceno is that, while his bat will play, there are worries about his defensive play, so if he ultimately moves away from catcher it will likely affect his dynasty value. He remains among the most intriguing players in a very strong Tiger system, but his ceiling as a Fantasy asset may be capped if he’s going to play first base long-term.
37. Moises Ballesteros, C, Chicago Cubs (91): Ballesteros once again improved at the plate, enough so that he was recalled for his first crack at the Show. And while he mostly acted as the DH for the Cubs, he spent the majority of his time behind the plate at Triple-A, so it’s clear that the organization still views him as a catcher. Last year, Ballesteros swiped a few more bags than usual, but it was his improved on-base skills that really caught our eye, especially since it was even better in the majors. Elite bat-to-ball skills will take him a long way, and the fact that he delivered positive value in his brief taste of the bigs speaks volumes about what kind of future he has.
38. Chase Burns, SP, Cincinnati Reds (25): When we slotted Burns 25th last year prior to his pro debut, we talked about his control needing some work. Well, that wasn’t really an issue at all last year as he tore through three levels while doing a great job of limiting dingers en route to earning the call to the majors in late June. The wins were harder to come by in the Show and he dealt with an injury (ultimately shifting to the pen when he came off the IL), but while active, he did not look out of place. Burns can be a Fantasy asset this season thanks to his tremendous strikeout potential.
39. Braden Montgomery, OF, Chicago White Sox (54): Montgomery’s pro debut matched the hype as he hit well and flashed advanced on-base skills while burning through three minor league levels. We’re a bit concerned by how high his K rate rose as he reached the higher levels (almost 29 per cent at Double-A), but he’s still expected to make his MLB debut at some point this year. Could Montgomery be the real prize of the Garrett Grochet trade? We’ll have a clearer idea about that a year from now.
40. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals (NR): Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2024, Rodriguez is the next in line in the Cardinals’ catching machine. After dominating the DSL in 2024, he was moved aggressively last year, making it all the way to High-A by season’s end. Rodriguez’s power looks real and while he struck out more often, he still maintained very strong contact rates. He’s still so young, but given the progress he’s already made, he’s a superb dynasty asset. As alluded to, the Cards are loaded at catcher, both in the majors and minors, so Rodriguez could be a trade chip if he’s not viewed specifically as the catcher of the future in St. Louis.
41. Dylan Beavers, OF, Baltimore Orioles (67): Beavers gave the O’s a nice jolt upon his recall to the bigs in mid-August, and this, combined with his best minor league season yet, shot him up our rankings this year. He wasn’t as effective on the basepaths in 2025, but every other part of his game trended in the right direction, especially his OBP and slugging. Beavers opened eyes in the bigs immediately when he jacked a dinger in his first ever plate appearance in front of the Oriole faithful, making him just the sixth player to do that in franchise history. The rest of his work in the majors was less impressive, but the experience he gained should allow him to hit the ground running this spring. Beavers, called up the same day as Basallo, brings an intriguing mix of power and speed that could soon vault him into a top 100 dynasty league asset. B-More continues to be nicely set up for the future.
42. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): Heading into the 2025 MLB Draft, we thought Hernandez might go seventh overall to Miami, but he didn’t quite last that long as the Pirates grabbed him with the pick before. He has yet to make his pro debut, but his ceiling goes a long way towards improving the Pirate farm system. Hernandez’s best pitch is his fastball, an elite offering which hits 97-98 mph, but his curve and changeup are also plus-plus offerings while his slider is yet another above average option. Seeking a hurler who could easily be a top 10 prospect a year from now? Hernandez is your guy.
43. Alfredo Duno, C, Cincinnati Reds (NR): We’ve got yet another backstop on the list in Duno, penned by the Reds out of Venezuela in 2023. After spending most of 2024 sidelined, he really enjoyed a major breakout last season as his walk rate rebounded to super elite levels and he took a nice step forward with his power en route to taking home MVP honours in the FSL. Duno also has a hell of a rifle from behind the plate, gunning down 35 would-be basestealers in 81 games last season.
44. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (NR): Taken 31st overall in 2024, Waldschmidt took a big step forward in his first full season last year, racking up a ton of total bases at High-A before hitting even better in a very productive second half at Double-A. He also did a better job on the basepaths, and his combination of power, speed, patience and hitting should have him on the fast track to Arizona very soon, probably sometime this season. The Florida native showed even more base stealing prowess at the University of Kentucky, so he could ultimately be a great source of speed.
45. Charlie Condon, 1B, Colorado Rockies (11): When we slotted Condon 11th last year, we talked about power being his main attribute, and while he showed more of it in 2025, it wasn’t exactly an eye popping showing, hence him dropping on the list. He definitely made progress and isn’t far from reaching the Show (possibly even this year), but we’re hoping to see more from him in 2026.
46. Carter Jensen, C, Kansas City Royals (NR): Did we mention that there’s a plethora of catching prospects this year? Jensen was a third round pick in 2021 and has slowly but surely risen through the ranks, but his strides in each of the last two seasons have been noteworthy. In 2025, he posted some impressive counting cat numbers at Double-A before an even better showing at Triple-A, where he displayed incredible on-base skills with eye-opening power. To cap things off, Jensen hit very well after being recalled by the Royals in September. So we’re talking about a catcher with great extra-base pop, decent speed, a high average and strong on-base skills. Yes, please. Looking for a 2026 breakout candidate in redraft leagues? Here you go.
47. Michael Arroyo, 2B, Seattle Mariners (NR): Arroyo was signed out of Columbia in 2022, and he’s gradually climbed the ladder since, reaching Double-A last year, although he missed a good chunk of time with an injury and that restricted his counting cat numbers a bit. While he’s still considered a second baseman, the Mariners have a glut of infielders, so they tried him out in left field in winter ball, and if he can master that, he could ultimately be Randy Arozarena‘s replacement. At 5’10, 160, Arroyo is on the small side for an outfielder, but it’s been done before, so keep this in mind in dynasty formats.
48. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Minnesota Twins (NR): Culpepper was Minnesota’s first round pick (21st overall) in 2024, and he took a huge step forward in his first full season last year, showing more power and speed while maintaining his very fine walk rate. He struck out more often, but given the spike in pop, we can live with that, as his K rate remains strong. Assuming Culpepper maintains his 2025 level of play, there’s a slim chance he could see some action in the bigs by the end of the season. Minnesota may have a future star on its hands here.
49. Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays (6): Williams took a big fall on our list this year, as his extra-base pop regressed somewhat at Triple-A before almost disappearing in his first look in the bigs. His productivity also waned at Triple-A, so perhaps he needs a bit more time to adjust to this level. Williams is a tough sell for redraft leagues this year, but there is upside galore here — especially if he can cut down on his prodigious strikeout totals.
50. JoJo Parker, SS, Toronto Blue Jays (NR): Toronto’s first rounder last year, Parker won’t make his pro debut until this season. He has a ton of upside, but as a high schooler, it’s going to take him some time to reach Toronto, so this is a dynasty only asset at this point. This year, we will get to see why Parker was a top 10 draft choice.
51. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners (NR): Seattle selected Sloan in the second round (55th overall) in the 2024 draft, but he didn’t make his pro debut until last year. It was mostly worth the wait as he showed workhorse tendencies at Class-A before going winless in a tougher three-start stint at High-A. Still, we liked Sloan’s hit rates, his Ks and especially his control. The tall righty’s best current offering is his fastball, but his slider and splitter also project to ultimately develop into plus-plus pitches.
52. Mike Sirota, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Sirota was a third round pick in 2024, but did not make his pro debut until last year, actually being traded by the Reds before ever appearing in a game for the organization. And, despite some injury issues, it was one hell of a debut as he hit extremely well at Class-A, quickly getting bumped up to High-A, where he racked up the total bases and in short order proved he may be ready for another promotion. Really, the only quibble we have about Sirota’s first year is that he didn’t fare very well on the basepaths. Ultimately, he’s expected to be a power-speed player who struggles to hit for average, but that sure wasn’t an issue last year (.333 BA over 270 plate appearances).
53. George Lombard Jr., SS/2B, New York Yankees (NR): The start of the second half of our rankings sure brings quite a few newbies, doesn’t it? Lombard was the Yanks’ first rounder (26th overall) in 2023 and after a rough first full season in 2024, he made progress last year. He racked up a ton of total bases at High-A, quickly earning a promotion to Double-A, where they were tougher to come by. Still, Lombard showed improvement with his extra-base pop, continued to rack up a goodly amount of steals, and slightly increased his BA. It’s not inconceivable that he’ll see some time in the bigs this year, but we’re more of the belief he’ll need at least a few weeks to master Double-A before he’s ready for the next challenge. What excites us most about Lombard is his elite walk rate; he’s going to be a real OBP league asset in time.
54. Franklin Arias, SS, Boston Red Sox (NR): The BoSox signed Arias out of Venezuela in 2023 and he’s steadily climbed through the system, reaching Double-A for the final couple of weeks of the 2025 season. Last year, he quickly proved too good for Class-A, averaging nearly a run per outing, so was promoted to High-A, where he spent the bulk of the season, racking up plenty of total bases. Arias did even better in his brief time at Double-A from a total bases perspective, but overall the concern here is that he failed to come close to showing the on-base skills he flashed in 2024. That’s an area we’ll watch closely from him this season as he clearly could use another full year in the minors before Boston considers giving him a look in the Show. Still, given his age, Arias a very advanced fielder, so any concern that he’ll wind up somewhere besides shortstop is minimal.
55. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins (14): Rodriguez shot up our rankings last year, but gave it all back and more this year thanks to another injury-shortened season, this time not as effective as he’d been in 2024. He didn’t miss as much time last year, but these health issues are starting to stack up. To give you an idea of Rodriguez’s regression, he had fewer total bases last year despite seeing 18 more games of action. His elite walk rate also dipped a bit while his K rate rose every so slightly. Well, at least Rodriguez raised his steal total, and we’d love to see even more of that to pair with his OBP dominance. He remains an above average prospect offensively, but he’ll need to stay in the lineup to take advantage of his skills.
56. Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians (20): DeLauter is another strong OF prospect who dropped this year thanks to continued injury issues. His total base count dipped, but he made up for that with an improved OBP. Still, it’s all about the health for DeLauter as he’s only accumulated 504 at-bats in three pro seasons. Well, he’s healthy now and projected to be in the Guardian Opening Day lineup, and given his sky high potential, he could be an impact rookie if he can stay on the field. DeLauter projects to enjoy a strong walk rate with as many as 15 homers in his first big league season.
57. Spencer Jones, OF, New York Yankees (43): Yet another flyhawk who dipped in our rankings, Jones’ extra-base pop really shone through last year as the doubles turned into homers, big time. Depending on what the Yankees do this offseason, there’s a chance Jones factorS into their plans this year. What really excites us about hiM is the career-best walk rate he put up in 2025, but the strikeouts remain a concern.
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58. Jordan Lawlar, 2B/3B/SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (8): Lawlar took a tumble this year because of (a) injuries; and (b) the fact that he’s no longer just a shortstop and seems to be morphing into a utility infielder (at least that’s how he was deployed at Triple-A). It’s looking more and more unlikely that he’ll ever be a starting shortstop in the majors at this point, but at least he can still hit. Last year, Lawlar’s extra-base pop bounced back, although it did come at the expense of a higher strikeout rate. The speed remains intriguing and it was nice to see him get more action in the bigs, although in parts of two years in the Show, he has been highly unproductive. Note that Arizona may give Lawlar a look in the outfield as well in an effort to get him more PT this year. And while his wOBA dipped last year at Triple-A, it was still pretty damned impressive; his numbers in the bigs, however, were not.
59. Joshua Baez, OF, St. Louis Cardinals (NR): Baez was the Cards’ second rounder way back in 2021, finally staying healthy enough (and making enough contact) last year to enjoy a breakout campaign. Split between High-A and Double-A, he hit better than ever while showing more power and speed, vaulting himself near the top of the St. Louis prospect list. Hitting the ball on the ground more allowed Baez to take advantage of his wheels, but at the same time, a higher percentage of his flyballs left the yard.
60. Travis Sykora, RHP, Washington Nationals (NR): Sykora was a 2023 third round pick, and despite an injury plagued season, he made great progress through the system, reaching Double-A before being shut down and undergoing TJS. He could definitely use more work considering how few innings he’s accumulated as a pro, but this dude was absolutely unhittable last season while active (.120 BAA with a super low line drive rate). And while Sykora probably won’t pitch in a game again until 2027, we think highly enough of his long-term prospects to add him to the list, and it’s clear he’s quickly become of the most important prospects in the Washington system.
61. Jonny Farmelo, OF, Seattle Mariners (NR): Seattle took Farmelo 29th overall in 2023, and while he’s struggled with injuries in his short career so far, his power improvement last year was a promising enough sign to move him onto our list. His hit tool is worrisome, but we’ll reserve judgment until he can enjoy a stretch of good health. Farmelo remains raw, however, his five-tool potential gives him an extremely high ceiling. His defense also needs work, but in time should be at least MLB average.
62. Aiva Arquette, SS, Miami Marlins (NR): A top 10 pick in last year’s draft, Arquette made his pro debut at High-A, showing modest extra-base pop but extremely strong on-base skills. Miami’s top hitting prospect is likely to garner a lot more attention in his first full season, especially if he starts tapping into his tremendous raw power potential. As an aside, Oregon State is doing a great job of developing prospects these days.
63. Arjun Nimmala, SS, Toronto Blue Jays (NR): Nimmala was taken 20th overall in 2023, and has made steady progress, although he’s had issues adjusting as he’s risen through the system. He gained some valuable experience last year and posted some solid counting cat totals while showing advanced on-base skills. Okay, so Nimmala’s slash line isn’t going to blow you away, but his power-speed-OBP potential is so enticing. Toronto has plans for this kid, and while you’re likely playing the long game here as a Fantasy owner, his improved contact rate last year was a good first step.
64. Marcelo Mayer, 3B/SS, Boston Red Sox (9): For the second straight season, Mayer dealt with injuries that caused him to drop on our list, only this time the fall was far more precipitous. The good news is his extra-base sock at Triple-A remained more or less what he did at Double-A and he raised his walk rate. Better yet, Mayer made his MLB debut last year and held his own, accumulating some decent counting cat totals. For what it’s worth, he’ll switch to No. 11 this year (Rafael Devers‘ old number); could that portent a breakout? At Triple-A, Mayer saw first pitch strikes more often, but enjoyed the lowest swinging strike rate of his career, so we are seeing him trend into a more selective hitter.
65. Theo Gillen, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (NR): Tampa Bay’s 2024 first rounder made nice strides in his first full year, a couple of injuries notwithstanding. Gillen’s power began to emerge, and he dramatically reduced his K rate, to boot. Taken 18th overall out of a Texas high school, he has a long way to go to reach his ceiling, but should ultimately have a plus hit tool with above average speed.
66. Connelly Early, P, Boston Red Sox (NR): A fifth round pick back in 2023, Early has shown progress each year, but rode a major breakout performance last season all the way to his MLB debut. Between Double-A and Triple-A, he racked up tons of wins with a sweet ERA while continuing to develop into a potential workhorse who keeps the ball in the yard. While Early’s walk rate rose last year, it wasn’t an issue at all in the majors, where had a very impressive four-start stint. Boston has plenty of pitching, so perhaps he’ll be dealt to bring in another bat. Early’s stuff is decent, but he gets great results thanks to his ability to locate.
67. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics (NR): The A’s took Arnold 11th overall last year out of FSU, and he has yet to make his pro debut. We’ve heard his name in some trade rumours, but the A’s would be foolish to part with an arm that has this kind of upside. Arnold has a plus-slider, above average fastball and his changeup, in time, should also be above average.
68. Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies (51): We were more bullish on Crawford than most last year, but have dropped him back this year based on injuries. Still, there’s a lot to like here as he showed enough offensive progress at Triple-A last year that he’s expected to win a big league job this spring and perhaps even compete for NL ROY honours. Crawford cut down on his CSW% last year, helping improve his contact rate. A more advanced approach like that will stead him well in the majors.
69. Jhostynxon Garcia, OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): Boston signed Garcia out of Venezuela in 2019 and he gradually made his way through the system, reaching the majors last year before being shipped to the Pirates in December as part of the Johan Oviedo deal. Last year, Garcia showed modest progress at Double-A, but really took off at Triple-A, scoring a ton of runs to earn a cup of coffee in Boston, where he didn’t do much. Still, in the minors he was more productive than ever, earning his way onto our list. Last year, Garcia obviously didn’t really get much of a shot to deliver value in the bigs, but he did flash some defensive chops. However, he should benefit from the move to Pittsburgh, as depending on what else the Pirates do this winter, he’ll have a bigger opportunity in the majors this year.
70. Esmerlyn valdez, 1B/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (NR): Valdez was signed out of the Dominican Republic back in 2021, and while it’s been a slow grind through the system, he enjoyed a breakout last year, reaching Double-A in the process. He piled up the runs while flashing more power than ever — yet managed to reduce his K rate. The Pirates rewarded Valdez’s big year by adding him to the 40-man roster, so he’s closer to being an option in the bigs in 2026.
71. Caleb Bonemer, SS/3B, Chicago White Sox (NR): Bonemar was taken in the second round in 2024 out of a Michigan high school. He didn’t make his pro debut until last year, but it was a solid effort as he racked up a ton of total bases at Class-A before hitting nearly as well at High-A after a late-season promotion. All told, Bonemar was able to get some solid pro experience while flashing nice extra-base pop potential. Some believe he’s the top hitting prospect for the ChiSox, but we prefer Montgomery; still, it’s clear Bonemar will be an above average MLB bat. Bonemar committed to the University of Virginia way back in 2021, but opted to sign with the White Sox after being drafted out of high school.
72. Carlos Lagrange, RHP, New York Yankees (NR): The Yanks penned Lagrange out of the Dominican Republic in 2022 and while he was slow to progress for his first couple of years (injuries didn’t help matters), he took a big step forward last year, posting a decent ERA at High-A and then looking even sharper while spending most of the season at Double-A. It was great to see Lagrange stay healthy and rack up a good amount of frames considering how few he managed over his first three pro seasons. He was a beanpole at 6’7″, 195, but has since packed on 50+ more pounds, so this should help address his durability issues. Lagrange will need to sharpen his control before he’s ready for the next level, but he definitely put himself on the map in 2025, so don’t discount the idea that he may pitch in the bigs this year.
73. Liam Doyle, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals (NR): Taken fifth overall in last year’s draft, Doyle is a huge part of St. Louis’ rebuilding plans, and the southpaw sure looked to be on the fast track in his brief pro debut last year. He made two short starts (one at Class-A and one at Double-A) with nice results, but we’ll really get to see him shine this year. Doyle’s heater is elite and given how well he did in a tough SEC in college speaks to how advanced a prospect he is.
74. Eduardo Tait, C, Minnesota Twins (NR): The Phillies signed Tait out of Panama in 2023 and after making steady progress through their system, he was dealt to the Twins at the deadline last year as part of the Jhoan Duran trade. Tait immediately becomes the catcher of the future (in some combination with Enrique Jimenez) in Minnesota, although we do have some concern about how his offense has regressed as he’s moved up the ladder. Also, whatever modest speed Tait showed earlier in his career has dried up completely, not that owners tend to expect much out of their catchers in this regard. Still, it’s important to remember that this kid is just 19, so there’s a ton of runway for offensive growth.
75. Colby Thomas, OF, Athletics (70): Thomas was on the older side for a prospect last year, but it was impossible to ignore his breakout in 2024. He almost duplicated his minor league performance in 2025, earning his first taste of the majors, where he held his own in posting some decent counting cats while barely maintaining his prospect eligibility. The 2024 PCL Post-Season All-Star should be the A’s starting right fielder this season, and we expect decent pop, a sprinkling of steals and a solid BA with a strong OBP.
76. Emil Morales, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Morales was signed out of Spain in 2024, and has become the Dodgers’ best infield prospect, although he remains two to three years away from the bigs. While he couldn’t duplicate his video game like 2024 numbers at rookie ball, he still enjoyed a very productive stateside debut last year and continued to show impressive slugging potential. Morales is likely a top 325 asset for dynasty purposes heading into 2026, with plenty of room to grow.
77. Alex Freeland, SS/3B, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Speaking of Dodger infield prospects, Freeland was their third round pick (105th overall) in 2022 and he worked his way up to the majors last year. He’s a shortstop by trade, but in the Show, he only saw action at third and second. Freeland took a nice step forward at Triple-A last year, especially from an extra-base pop standpoint, but struggled to hit in his first taste of the bigs. Still, he’ll be in the mix for the starting second base job this spring.
78. Harry Ford, C, Washington Nationals (41): In moving up to Triple-A, Ford didn’t see as much action as he had in 2024, but he did wind up making his MLB debut last year before getting moved to Washington in the Jose Ferrer deal. Ford was blocked by Cal Raleigh in Seattle, so this move can’t help but make life easier for the youngster. We’re bullish on the progress Ford made in terms of slugging, and while a bit more seasoning may be in order, this kid is now the catcher of the future in Washington.
79. Jarlin Susana, RHP, Washington Nationals (NR): Originally signed out of the Dominican Republic by the Padres in 2022, Susana was packaged up that summer in the Juan Soto deal. No top prospect can bring the heat like Susana, who averaged 99.7 mph on his fastball last season. While he enjoyed a breakout year, moving up to Double-A in the process, it was also a tough campaign as he spent quite a bit of time sidelined with injuries. When active, however, Susana was virtually unhittable and racked up Ks at a prodigious rate. He has some wildness in him that will need to be reined in before he’s ready for the Show, but if he’s healthy, we could him debut in September.
80. Jonathon Long, 1B/3B/OF, Chicago Cubs (NR): Long was a ninth round pick (266th overall) in 2023, but after a strong season at Triple-A last year, he’s put himself well on the prospect map. Power is his calling card, but with below average speed, fielding and hit tool, he’ll need to bring plenty of pop. Last year, Long saw a ton of action, combining lots of dingers with a strong BA (although as alluded to, he isn’t expected to hit this well in the bigs). His bat is ready, but there’s nowhere for him to play on the Cubs at the moment (nor is he on the 40-man roster yet). The Cubs will soon have to make a decision how to handle this situation.
81. Cooper Pratt, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (NR): Another mid-range pick that’s made good, Pratt was plucked out of a Mississippi high school in the sixth round in 2023 and is now part of an impressive collection of young Brewer prospects capable of playing shortstop. In moving up to Double-A last year, he stayed healthy and reduced his strikeout rate, although he wasn’t quite as successful on the basepaths. Pratt offers great D, sweet speed and nice contact skills, but doesn’t bring much pop to the mix.
82. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves (NR): Atlanta took Caminiti 24th overall in 2024 and he enjoyed solid results in his first full campaign last year. Armed with one of the top sliders in the minors, he managed to log a goodly amount of innings last year, flashing strong hit rates, doing a good job of keeping the ball in the yard and racking up some sweet K totals. Consider Caminiti one of the top southpaw pitching prospects in the game; there’s some serious potential here.
83. Hagen Smith, LHP, Chicago White Sox (26): Smith’s first full season as a pro was highly anticipated, and while it had some great moments, his wildness was a big issue. A member of the AFL Fall Stars Game last year, he did miss some time in the regular season but was able to gain a good amount of valuable pro experience while posting a solid ERA at Double-A. As alluded to above, however, Smith will need to limit baserunners as he moves up or else he’ll find himself in a world of hurt. To wit: he walked four or more batters seven times out of 20 starts.
84. Angel Genao, SS, Cleveland Guardians (NR): Cleveland signed Genao for US$1.175 million out of the Dominican way back in 2021, and he’s slowly but surely risen through the system (although he did stall at Class-A for a while). Coming off a breakout 2024 campaign, he had trouble staying healthy last year and his power waned as a result. But what got our attention was that Genao upped his walk rate as that’s the skill (along with his speed) that’s going to push him to the next level. There’s some offensive upside here that will hopefully be unlocked by a run of good health.
85. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox (12): Like Smith at No. 83, Schultz is another ChiSox SP prospect who took a serious tumble in this year’s rankings. A year ago, Schultz was the top left-handed pitching prospect in the minors, but when he wasn’t dealing with a knee woe, he suffered too many losses last season while his ERA more than doubled and control became a bigger issue. Still, after reaching Triple-A last year, he could be a factor in the bigs at some point in 2026.
86. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP, Chicago Cubs (NR): A second round pick in 2023, Wiggins is an Oklahoma native armed with some great stuff, including a big-time heater. He moved up quickly last year, starting at High-A and ultimately reaching Triple-A in a hugely successful season. Wiggins is a big man, but at age 24, there may not be a ton of upside here; still, he’s just about ready to contribute in the majors.
87. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (NR): Cleveland’s first round in 2023, Velazquez is one of the top first base prospects in the game. Power is his calling card, but like many first base types, speed is not. Last year, Velazquez racked up the total bases, mostly at High-A and then over the final few weeks at Double-A, in an extremely productive campaign. He paired his power with a better BA — especially after moving up to Triple-A, which was very promising. Velazquez is one of the top offensive prospects of the 2023 high school draft class.
88. C.J. Kayfus, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (NR): Back-to-back Guardian first base prospects? Yup. Kayfus was taken in the third round of the same draft, but as a college player he was closer to the bigs, and sure enough, Cleveland summoned him to the Show in August. Almost the antithesis of Velazquez, Kayfus is more of a contact hitter rather than a power bat, however, he’s reportedly been working out this summer to add more strength with an eye towards building his pop. Last year, Kayfus hit very well in the minors, while flashing superb on-base skills, before struggling to maintain a high BA in his MLB debut. MLB pitchers mostly attacked him high and away:
89. Nate George, OF, Baltimore Orioles (NR): As a 16th round pick in 2024, George wasn’t expected to put himself on the prospect map so quickly — and prominently — but his first pro season was very impressive. Despite being the latest drafted player on our list, he showed developing power with elite speed (although he needs to be a bit more judicious about when he goes considering how often he was caught stealing). George will probably struggle to develop average MLB pop, but with his speed, glovework and decent hit tool, he could have a bright future.
90. Ethan Conrad, OF, Chicago Cubs (NR): The Cubs’ first rounder last year, Conrad is already in the top 10 when assessing 2026 first year players as he’s yet to make his pro debut. The Wake Forest product is a big kid who has a plus hit tool and speed, leading all Division I players in triples last season. His ceiling could be very high.
91. Tyson Lewis, SS, Cincinnati Reds (NR): In 2024, the Reds grabbed Lewis in the second round (51st overall) out of a Nebraska high school (the highest ever for a high schooler from the state) and he enjoyed a splendid pro debut last season. We probably like this kid a bit more than most, but what he did split between Rookie Ball and Class-A got our attention. Despite missing over a month with an injury, he was able to gain plenty of pro experience last year, piling up a ton of runs in the process. Speed will be Lewis’ calling card, but he’s at least MLB average across the board beyond that.
92. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics (NR): The A’s plucked Jump out of LSU in the 2024 competitive balance round B with the 74th overall pick. This is an advanced pitching prospect you will want to keep an eye on. In his pro debut last season, he looked way too good in a few starts at High-A, quickly earning a promotion to Double-A. Overall, Jump enjoyed splendid hit rates while posting a solid ERA and very impressive WHIP. His best offering is a plus-plus slider — one of the big reasons he was considered the top high school pitching prospect in California when he opted to go to college instead of signing with the Padres, who drafted him in 2021.
93. Brandon Sproat, P, Milwaukee Brewers (61): We were more bullish than most about Sproat a year ago, but he slid down our rankings after a meh season at Triple-A and a four-start stint in the majors in which he went winless. Sent to Milwaukee in the Peralta trade, Sproat could get some rotation time with the Brewers this season. The good news is that Sproat stayed healthy last season, and his control actually improved in the majors compared to what he showed in Triple-A, so that was a very promising sign.
94. Felnin Celesten, SS, Seattle Mariners (46): Celesten is another player we were higher on than most a year ago who did not justify our faith in 2025. After his splendid pro debut in 2024, we expected more in his first full season, but we’ll keep him in the top 100 for at least one more year. Celesten didn’t hit nearly as well last season, and his overall slash line regressed dramatically. Still, he has plus power and plus speed, so his potential ceiling remains very enticing.
95. Aidan Smith, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (NR): Originally a fourth round pick by Seattle in 2023, Smith was peddled to Tampa Bay in the Arozarena deal in 2024. The Rays have a few exciting outfield prospects, but for our money, Smith is one of the best, although his numbers at High-A last year suggest he will need a couple more years of seasoning. Still, his plus-plus arm and speed combined with a hit tool that’s much better than last year’s results indicate will ultimately drive this kid to the majors.
96. Ike Irish, OF/C/1B, Baltimore Orioles (NR): Irish was the O’s first rounder (19th overall) last year, and while his pro debut results were modest, there’s a lot to like here. For starters, there’s the power (only six Auburn players hit more career homers than him), and realistically how much can we judge him based on 20 pro games? Irish also has a much better hit tool than we saw; in fact, he might have been the best offensive talent in the 2025 college draft class, so be patient with this one.
97. Roki Sasaki, SP/RP, Los Angeles Dodgers (NR): Sasaki signed too late to make our list last year, but he would have been quite high in the rankings. One of several rotation options for the Dodgers this season, he failed to win a game at Triple-A and really had a rough go of it there. But Sasaki enjoyed better results once he was recalled to the bigs thanks to his superb extension and fine velocity.
98. Jacob Reimer, 3B, New York Mets (NR): Reimer was a fourth round pick back in 2022, but a breakout season last year has put him squarely on the prospect radar. And really, of all those on the list that are purely third basemen, there may not be a better option. Between High-A and Double-A last year, Reimer hit very well, flashing more extra-base power than ever and speed that seemed to come out of nowhere. With a plus hit tool and power, if this sudden stolen base prowess can stick, he could be a real asset in time.
99. Bo Davidson, OF, San Francisco Giants (NR): Davidson was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and all he’s done since is hit and hit some more (despite dealing with a hamstring woe in 2024). He was reportedly dangled as a trade chip this winter, but San Francisco may be glad the deal fell through after he racked up a ton of total bases between High-A and Double-A in a very productive season last year. With his plus-plus speed and tools that rank at least MLB average across the board, Davidson is proving to be a real find considering it cost just US$50,000 to sign him out of the summer Coastal Plains League.
100. Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF, New York Mets (95): Last year, we wondered whether Clifford’s emergence was behind the Mets’ hesitation to bring Pete Alonso back. And after an even better effort (mostly) in 2025, Clifford is right on the cusp, especially with Alonso now gone. Clifford’s walk rate dipped last year, but remains elite, and he more than made up for that with improved slugging. His speed and fielding are below average, but he has plus-plus pop that has allowed him to put up much better results than what was projected when he was drafted.
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