Most of the focus during All-Star Week goes to the Home Run Derby. However, tucked away on Sunday is the MLB Futures Game. This game gives dynasty managers the chance to get live looks at many of the game’s top prospects. Last season, the group was headlined by Konnor Griffin. This year, the game includes Leo De Vries, Jesus Made, Kade Anderson, and many more. If you missed the action yesterday, this article breaks down the impact performances and takeaways that dynasty managers need to know.
National League Prospects
The Top Dynasty Prospects
Jesus Made – SS, MIL
Is it fair to say that I walked away from the game disappointed in Made’s performance? This is not to say that Made is not one of the game’s top prospects; he is. However, there is still a lot of development required for Made to reach his dynasty ceiling. A lot of that development is physical. Made went 1/3 with a single and a 106.9 mph groundout. However, he got a hanging breaking ball from Ryan Sloan in the fifth inning and hit a lazy fly ball to right field. At 6’1″, Made has the physical projection to make pitchers pay for their mistakes. However, he has a lot of room to add muscle and continue developing his raw power. Made remains one of the best dynasty prospects in baseball; however, I would not count on valuable production until late in the 2027 or 2028 season.
Seth Hernandez – SP, PIT
Seth Hernandez was the second pitcher into the game for the National League. He threw a scoreless second inning with two strikeouts. Against some of the game’s best prospects, Hernandez proved that his fastball can simply overpower hitters. He averaged 99.5mph on the pitch and got three whiffs on five swings. In just one inning of work, we did not see much from Hernandez’s secondaries. Encouragingly, his changeup looked strong against lefties Blake Mitchell and Ike Irish. Those rostering Hernandez in dynasty should be very excited about his future potential.
Standout Performers
Luis Pena – 3B, MIL
After the health scares Luis Pena has faced early on this season, it was nice to see him put together a strong day at the plate. Yes, Pena went 0/3, but the outs were still encouraging. Pena hit a ball 368 feet off of Anthony Eyanson at 95.2 mph. He then followed that up with a 349-foot, 95.6 mph flyout against Ben Grable. In 32 Minor League games this season, Pena has hit only one home run. Seeing raw power shine today should encourage dynasty managers moving forward. Here’s to hoping Pena’s health scares are behind him for the second half of 2026.
Cam Caminiti – SP, ATL
Cam Caminiti had everything working in his one inning of work Sunday. Caminiti needed only nine pitches to set down the American League in a scoreless third inning. Lefties are not typically known for their velocity, but Caminiti’s fastball sat comfortably in the upper 90s. He mixed in a slider and a changeup that both looked like strong offerings. The slider is Caminiti’s go-to out pitch for lefties, while he relies on the changeup to combat righties. Caminiti’s first professional season has been inconsistent so far, but there is a lot of potential in his arm for dynasty managers to chase after.
Other Notable Takeaways
Kash Mayfield’s stuff was a bit disappointing. Mayfield has consistently ranked highly on the Prospect List thanks to a combination of upside and pitchability. He has excelled against lower-level competition, but struggled on Sunday. His fastball was underwhelming at 92mph and did not generate a single whiff. Lower velocity pitchers rely on location to produce results. Mayfield consistently fell behind batters before walking Ike Irish and serving up an RBI single to Theo Gillen. Sunday may have just been an off day for Mayfield, but this was still a disappointing showing.
Josiah Hartshorn went 0/2 on Sunday, but he looked like the real deal. Batting both times from the left side, Hartshorn showed off a smooth and impactful swing. He was the final out of the game and flew out on a 102.1-mph, 387-foot flyout. The results were not there on Sunday, but Hartshorn is a prospect to be excited about. He also posted bat speeds of 74.7 and 77.9 mph. Those are near elite numbers worth paying attention to.
American League Prospects
The Top Dynasty Prospects
Leo De Vries – SS/3B, ATH
Leo De Vries started the game off with a bloop single off of Gage Wood. He would later come around to score the first run of the game. De Vries looks like an athlete on the field. He is quick on the bases. His swing is consistent as he can hit for both power and contact. He only received two plate appearances on Sunday, but he showed enough for dynasty managers to be very excited about his future.
Kade Anderson – SP, SEA
Dynasty managers only got to see Kade Anderson for 10 pitches on Sunday. That was all he needed to set down the National League lineup in the first inning. The biggest question surrounding Anderson has been the shape and performance of his fastball. Clearly, he is having no issues in the Minor Leagues this season ( he owns a 1.36 ERA), but how this pitch will translate to the big leagues is a different question. Although Anderson did not allow any runs, his fastball did fail to generate any whiffs. None of the six swings against Anderson generated any whiffs. However, both his slider and changeup produced over 30″ of drop. His unique arm angle and release point make it possible for him to overcome his mediocre fastball shape. Anderson should be considered one of the game’s top dynasty prospects.
Standout Performers
JoJo Parker – SS, TOR
Those in very shallow dynasty leagues may not yet be paying attention to JoJo Parker. The Jays’ first-round pick from last year has had a mediocre start to his professional career. Parker is slashing .242/.381/.426. He entered Sunday’s game to replace De Vries and went 1/2 with an RBI double. Eight of the 11 pitches that Parker faced were fastballs, but he had no problem handling them. Parker features a pretty left-handed swing that should continue to improve as he matures. This is a prospect dynasty managers should be getting in on early, before it is too late.
Kendry Chourio – SP, KCR
Kendry Chourio has been on a meteoric rise in the dynasty community. Chourio is already pitching at High-A despite being only 18 years old. Sunday finally gave us a chance to get some statcast data on Chourio, and it was encouraging. His fastball averaged 98mph on the gun, while generating three called strikes/whiffs on ten pitches. His massive curveball generated over 57 inches of downward break and is a clear plus offering. Chourio flashed a changeup in his matchup with Josue De Paula, which is encouraging to see against lefty hitters, even if the pitch was a ball. The development of his changeup may be the biggest key to Chourio reaching his dynasty ceiling.
Other Notable Takeaways
Going up against the top pitching prospects in the National League is no small task. However, Ralphy Velazquez whiffing on 56% of his swings was still discouraging. Velazquez’s numbers have cooled off since his promotion to Triple-A, and there are more concerns surrounding his hit tool after Sunday. Velazquez whiffed on 4/5 sliders he saw. This aligns with his 39.7% whiff rate against that pitch in Triple-A. Velazquez will need to improve against spin to become a reliable dynasty asset.
Notably, Nathan Flewelling hit the only home run of the game. A two-run blast off of Wen-Hui Pan of the Phillies. Flewelling has turned into an intriguing dynasty prospect this season with 16 home runs across 73 games. His home run came off the bat at 96.1 mph with a bat speed of 74.6 mph.
