The Rockies need an infusion of youth. Not that their team is old, but they need impact players who are going to make a difference at the major league level. Last year, the team saw Chase Dollander, Kyle Karros, and Jordan Beck all make their major league debuts. This year, the team is hoping for more prospect promotions. The top prospect list below is filled with high-end offensive potential. The team’s first-round pick, Ethan Holliday, leads the way, but is followed closely by players who could turn into significant dynasty assets in the coming seasons. Here’s to hoping some of the names below finally click in Colorado.
This article is part of a series focusing on each MLB team’s Top 20 prospects for fantasy baseball heading into the 2026 season. Stay tuned for prospect breakdowns for all 30 teams throughout January here at Pitcher List, and be sure to check out all our published pieces in the series here.
Top Rockies Prospects
The Top Tier
1) Ethan Holliday – 3B/SS, 18 YO
2025 Stats (A): .239 AVG | .357 OBP | .380 SLG | 2 HR | 0 SB | 39.3 K% | 14.3 BB%
The third Holliday to make it to the major leagues lands in Colorado. Ethan Holliday, the brother of Jackson and son of Matt, was the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft. Unlike his brother, Ethan is massive. He stands at 6’4″ and has even more room to add muscle and strength. FanGraphs currently lists him as a shortstop, but the odds of him sticking there long-term are slim. Holliday projects as more of a third baseman, which will fit his skillset better from a fantasy perspective anyway.
When Holliday connects, the power appears effortless. His hands and body work in tandem with a big leg kick to give him easy plus pop. He has the ceiling to be a 30+ home run bat. The primary concern throughout the draft process was the translation of Holliday’s hit tool to professional baseball. His small 18-game sample proved that concern to be valid as Holliday struck out nearly 40% of the time. However, he also showed off a strong understanding of the strike zone and flashed that plus power. Holliday’s high ranking is a bet on his genes and athleticism. He is not as polished of a prospect as his brother was, but he has just as much upside and the benefit of his future home games being played in Coors Field. He is the top prospect in Colorado’s system entering 2026.
2) Jared Thomas -OF, XX YO
2025 Stats (A+/AA): .300 AVG | .398 OBP | .452 SLG | 14 HR | 33 SB | 27.2 K% | 13.1 BB%
With their second-round pick in 2024, the Rockies stuck with their recent mould of drafting projectable athletes. Jared Thomas spent two seasons at Texas before being selected by Colorado. The 6’2″ outfielder looks like a ball player. His pretty left-handed swing starts with an open stance and a big leg kick. He has an excellent blend of power and speed that gives him substantial dynasty ceiling. Thomas stole 33 bases last season and projects to maintain his speed well as he moves through their system. He gets to his pull side well while getting a good launch on the ball. If he hits enough, he should post above-average power numbers.
Thomas hitting enough is the key to everything. Thomas’ big left-handed swing has some definite holes in it. These holes have been exposed more and more as he has moved through Colorado’s system. Once promoted to Double-A, Thomas saw his contact rate drop to 66.4% and his strikeout rate jumped to 34.6%. That is certainly a concern moving forward. However, Thomas has as much upside as almost any prospect in baseball. There is true 20/20 potential here with a good walk rate and excellent line drive rates. The development of his hit tool will be the key to him reaching his ceiling.
3) Charlie Condon – 1B/OF, 22 YO
2025 Stats (CPX/A+/AA): .268 AVG | .376 OBP | .444 SLG | 14 HR | 2 SB | 25.9 K% | 12.0 BB%
Charlie Condon was viewed as the best power hitter in the 2024 MLB Draft. His falling to third overall and landing in Colorado only fueled the hype around him in dynasty leagues. Unfortunately, Condon struggled in his 25-game professional debut after being drafted. These struggles were amplified after Condon suffered a fracture in his wrist that forced him to miss the beginning of the 2025 season. Concerns over Condon’s hit tool and durability have sunk his perceived dynasty value. The pressure on his offensive production is increased when considering his future defensive home has shifted from third base/outfield to first base.
For dynasty managers, it has not all been bad. Condon played well once healthy last season. He finished 2025 with a 131 wRC+ and hit 11 home runs in his final 55 games last season. The power upside in Condon’s profile is significant. This is the same player who hit 62 home runs in two seasons while at the University of Georgia. Condon also hits a lot of line drives and gets to his pull-side well. The next steps in his development will be developing better pitch recognition and consistency. The move to first base is not ideal for his long-term dynasty value, but it is far from a death sentence. Condon still has the upside and potential to become an impact player in the near future.
4) Cole Carrigg – OF, 23 YO
2025 Stats (AA/AAA): .267 AVG | .358 OBP | .487 SLG | 25 HR | 22 SB | 18.6 K% | 11.1 BB%
Cole Carrigg seemed to piece things together quickly after being drafted 65th overall in the 2023 draft. In three seasons at San Diego State University, Carrigg showed off incredible defensive versatility. His athleticism allowed him to play everywhere from shortstop to catcher to center field. Since being drafted, Carrigg has primarily turned into a center fielder, which is where he projects to stick long term. In college, Carrigg showed off an impressive hit tool. However, his 6’2″ frame and good bat speed suggested there was more power to be unlocked. Colorado seemed to unlock this pop in 2024 as Carrigg hit 17 home runs, but he failed to add to that total last season. Against tougher competition, holes in Carrigg’s swing seemed to become more obvious, leading to doubt over his future dynasty value.
Carrigg still ranks fourth on this list due to his potential. The power Carrigg flashed in 2024 is still somewhere in his profile. He gets to his pull-side well from the left side and has the benefit of playing his future home games in Coors Field. Carrigg is also an excellent athlete with speed to steal 25+ bases at the major league level. 2026 marks a big year for Carrigg’s future value. His contact rate dropped to 72.1% in Double-A last season. If this continues, Carrigg’s profile could switch from a substantial dynasty asset to a future fourth outfielder. This ranking is a bet on Carrigg’s athleticism and his figuring it out in 2026.
5) Robert Calaz– OF, 20 YO
2025 Stats (AA): .237 AVG | .316 OBP | .394 SLG | 15 HR | 46 SB | 27.0 K% | 8.4 BB%
Heading into 2025, Robert Calaz was a popular breakout pick amongst those in the dynasty community. The 6’2″ Dominican-born outfielder was dominant in both the DSL and Complex League, leading to hope that success would continue in full-season ball. Calaz managed to hold his own in 99 games at Low-A. His 10 homers and .259 batting average are not bad by any means. However, it was still easy to feel disappointed by the output. Calaz will be 20 for the entirety of the 2026 season, giving him plenty of time to continue developing into a significant dynasty asset.
Calaz’s ranking comes from the offensive upside and potential. Standing at 6’2″, Calaz has a powerful swing. He utilizes only a small toe tap before letting his size and bat speed do the rest of the work. His big two-handed finish captivates viewers when he connects. He has 30+ home run raw power. The issue right now is getting to it consistently. Calaz’s approach needs some refinement as he swings a lot with below-average contact rates. This leads to too much weak contact and some ground ball issues. Calaz will need to make some adjustments in his approach to unlock his full potential.
6) Brody Brecht – SP, 23 YO
2025 Stats (A): 61.0 IP | 2.51 ERA | 36.1 K% | 13.3 BB%
The fair assumption is that Brody Brecht would rank higher on most prospect lists if he were not drafted by Colorado. Selected 38th overall in the 2024 draft, Brecht has the stuff to turn into an elite pitching prospect. His fastball sits in the upper 90s and has shown the ability to hit triple-digits. The pitch gets good arm-side run and works well at the top of the zone. His slider is also one of the filthiest breaking balls in all of baseball, generating significant two-plane movement. Brecht also mixes in a splitter, which is still a work in progress.
Watching Brecht, he lacks the standard mechanics you look for. His short-arm action does not generate much extension. Brecht struggled with walks in his first full professional season. These walk issues were amplified against lefties, who walked 16.5% of the time last season. His slider and fastball give him obvious upside in the strikeout department. However, the development of his splitter could hold the key to keeping lefties off balance and fueling success at upper levels of the minor leagues. Already 23 and yet to make it past Low-A, Brecht needs to prove he can find success against tougher competition before moving up this list.
7) Sterlin Thompson– OF, 24 YO
2025 Stats (AAA): .296 AVG | .392 OBP | .519 SLG | 18 HR | 12 SB | 20.9 K% | 10.3 BB%
Prospect fatigue has set in for Sterlin Thompson. Thompson was taken 31st overall back in 2022 and had high expectations early on in his professional career. The 6’3″ outfielder has obvious power from his large frame. He looked like a budding star following the 2023 season, in which he slashed .293/.376/.487. Then, Thompson had the worst season of his career in 2024, thrusting him way down on prospect lists. Now 24, Thompson is not viewed as a significant dynasty prospect in many circles. This creates a bit of value in deep dynasty formats as Thompson prepares to make his major league debut in 2026.
When he was drafted back in 2022, the dream was offensive upside in Coors Field. That dream started to come to life last season. Thompson hit a career-high 18 home runs last season with the highest HR/FB% of his professional career. With that, Thompson has continued to hit line drives at an extremely high rate. This is a huge plus for projecting his success at Coors Field. Thompson also posted good contact and chase rates last year. His below-average defense makes projecting a future home difficult and will put more pressure on his bat to adjust to the major league level quickly. That being said, if he does, Thompson could be a sneaky dynasty prospect.
Prospects Dynasty Managers Should Know
8) Zac Veen – OF, 24 YO
2025 MiLB Stats (CPX/AAA): .289 AVG | .359 OBP | .464 SLG | 11 HR | 15 SB | 20.3 K% | 9.2 BB%
2025 MLB Stats: .118 AVG | .189 OBP | .235 SLG | 1 HR | 1 SB | 37.8 K% | 5.4 BB%
Zac Veen slides out of the top seven prospects, but still should not be written off by dynasty managers. Veen’s hit tool continues to be a concern (and was exposed at the major league level), but he has excellent speed and has shown the ability to hit the ball hard with consistency. Veen’s contact rates were better in Triple-A, but he still showed an over-aggressive approach, which is likely to prolong his struggles at the major league level.
9) Blake Wright– 2B/3B, 23 YO
2025 Stats (A/A+): .277 AVG | .339 OBP | .404 SLG | 10 HR | 12 SB | 15.2 K% | 7.9 BB%
The team’s fourth-round pick from 2024 lacks the same flashy upside that garners other prospects more attention. However, Wright put up strong numbers in his first professional season with a solid all-around profile. He has a quiet stance at the plate, letting his hands and a leg kick do the damage. He makes good contact, drives line drives, and is good for a handful of stolen bases. Wright is a capable defender at both second and shortstop, which should help move him through the minor leagues quickly.
10) Braylen Wimmer – OF, 24 YO
2025 Stats (A+/AA): .296 AVG | .366 OBP | .466 SLG | 17 HR | 37 SB | 22.3 K% | 7.7 BB%
The prospect generating no buzz that needs more attention from the dynasty community is Braylen Wimmer. The big 6’3″ Wimmer has excellent tools and has flashed them consistently since being drafted in the eighth round back in 2023. His current swing is more designed to drive balls into the gaps to all fields, but his size gives him obvious power projection if he can learn to tap into it more. Wimmer is a strong runner with good baseball instincts. His aggressive approach limits his game power consistency and could result in struggles against more advanced competition, but Wimmer has the raw tools and projectability that dynasty managers should be targeting.
11) JB Middleton – SP, 22 YO
2025 MiLB Stats: DNP
When a pitching prospect gets drafted by the Rockies, it is always met with disappointment. JB Middleton would have been an exciting arm taken if it was not by Colorado. He showed significant improvements to his control in his final collegiate season at Southern Mississippi en route to being selected in the second round of last year’s draft. He has a mid-90s fastball, repeats his delivery well, and has a high-velocity slider/cutter, which is his best strikeout pitch. Monitoring how his control improvements translate to professional baseball is the biggest thing to watch in 2026.
12) Roldy Brito – 2B/OF, 18 YO
2025 Stats (CPX/A): .371 AVG | .444 OBP | .516 SLG | 4 HR | 35 SB | 18.9 K% | 9.9 BB%
Roldy Brito is one of the more intriguing bats in Colorado’s system. Brito put up big-time numbers at the Complex League and Low-A this season, showing off plus speed and great athleticism. He is a bit undersized, but his plus bat speed allows his power projection to play up. He can play both second base and center field and is a plus runner while on the bases. Brito is still raw. He is a free swinger with obvious holes in his swing, but the potential for a 15/30 bat is there. He is a player dynasty managers should keep close tabs on in 2026.
13) Sean Sullivan– SP, 23 YO
2025 Stats (A/AA): 104.0 IP | 2.94 ERA | 24.9 K% | 6.0 BB%
Sean Sullivan’s velocity has failed to increase since being drafted in the second round back in 2023. That is not to say Sullivan has not performed well, but he lacks the upside that dynasty managers tend to target. Sullivan commands the zone well with his 90 mph fastball, slider, and changeup combination. He has posted low walk rates, which have fueled success in his first two seasons. Sullivan may be the exact pitching mould that could find some semblance of success in Coors Field, but he is unlikely to be of much value to dynasty managers.
14) Max Belyeu– OF, 22 YO
2025 Stats (A+): .150 AVG | .244 OBP | .300 SLG | 4 HR | 3 SB | 35.6 K% | 10.0 BB%
The 74th overall pick from last year’s draft is as projectable as they come. Max Belyeu stands at 6’2″ with good athleticism and a pretty left-handed swing when everything is clicking. Belyeu fits the Rockies’ mold of drafting over the past several seasons. The issue is that they have been incapable of getting any of their recent picks to click and stick at the major league level. Belyeu’s power projection is significant, but he needs to make major improvements to his hit tool before turning into a dynasty-relevant prospect.
15) Ben Shields – SP, 26 YO
2025 Stats (A/A+/AA): 55.0 IP | 2.78 ERA | 29.5 K% | 8.9 BB%
Ben Shields turns 27 later this month, which caps how excited dynasty managers can truly get about his profile. However, Shields was dominant in five starts with the Rockies’ Double-A Hartford team after being acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline last season. Shields is really a two-pitch pitcher with a mid-90s sinker and a plus slider. He has significant relief risk, but has the two-pitch mix that dynasty managers should at least be aware of.
The Next Five
Although these prospects do not crack the top 15, dynasty managers should keep their eyes on these five players:
Wilder Dalis – 19 YO – A switch-hitting infield prospect who has decent pop but has a swing that gets too handsy at times, leading to strikeout issues and ground balls at times.
Roc Riggio – 23 YO – An undersized second base prospect who has decent pull-side pop, but a suspect hit tool and projects as more of a utility infielder than an everyday starter.
Ashly Andujar – 18 YO – An athletic shortstop prospect who has flashed decent tools but limited power projection and is yet to progress past the Complex League.
Jackosn Cox – 22 YO – A second round pick from 2022 with a whippy arm action returned to the mound after missing all of 2024 and found decent results behind a plus curveball.
Gabriel Hughes – 24 YO – Former first-round pick with mediocre fastball velocity and limited upside in terms of strikeouts. Projects as a back-end swing starter.
