2026 MLB Dynasty Prospect Team Rankings Update

Prospect rankings are constantly changing! Updating the article series released in January, the Pitcher List dynasty staff worked hard to update each team’s top 15 prospect rankings. Check them out below and head over to the PL Dynasty page for all the latest content and news.

NL East

Philadelphia Phillies

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Andrew Painter	SP	23
2	Aidan Miller	SS/3B	21
3	Aroon Escobar	2B/3B	21
4	Justin Crawford	OF	22
5	Gage Wood	SP	22
6	Francisco Renteria	OF	17
7	Moisés Chace	SP	22
8	Matthew Fisher	SP	20
9	Gabriel Rincones Jr./td>	OF	25
10	Cade Obermueller	SP	22
11	Dante Nori	OF	21
12	Dylan Campbell	OF/2B	23
13	Ramon Marquez	SP	20
14	Alex McFarlane	RP	24
15	Jean Cabrera	SP	24

Gage Wood is lighting up the box score in Low-A. In two starts and 7.1 innings, Wood has struck out 15 batters while allowing only one run. Many are quick to thrust Wood up their prospect ranking lists. Dynasty managers need to be wary of the hype. Yes, the stuff and results are exciting. However, he is primarily a two-pitch guy and relies on his four-seam fastball well over 50% of the time. This adds pressure on his command to be perfect and adds significant relief risk to his long-term outlook.
Speaking of relief risk, Alex McFarlane is destined for a high-leverage role. McFarlane was never able to demonstrate enough durability to stick in the starting rotation. However, McFarlane still ranks in the Top-15 for Phillies’ prospects. The team has officially put McFarlane in the bullpen, where he is thriving early on this season. He has six strikeouts in three innings of work. His fastball and slider both profile as plus offerings, and he should be pitching out of Philadelphia’s bullpen by the end of 2026.

New York Mets

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Carson Benge	OF	23
2	AJ Ewing	OF/2B	21
3	Elian Pena	SS	18
4	Wandy Asigen	SS	16
5	Jonah Tong	SP	22
6	Jack Wenninger	SP	24
7	Jacob Reimer	3B/1B	22
8	Mitch Voit	2B	21
9	Ryan Clifford	1B	22
10	Chris Suero	C	22
11	Eli Serrano III	OF	22
12	Jonathan Santucci	SP	23
13	Nick Morabito	OF	22
14	Zach Thornton	SP	24
15	Peter Kussow	SP	19

So far, two starts in Triple-A have not phased Jack Wenninger. The dynasty community has jumped onto the hype train, and it is warranted. Wenninger lacks any truly elite offerings that some other starters offer, but his deep five-pitch mix gives him plenty of options to throw. His four-seamer generates over 18″ of vertical break and his changeup is a clear plus secondary offering. Wenninger is worth stash consideration for 2026 leagues and is firmly in top-100 prospect consideration for standard dynasty formats.
Chris Suero is striking out a lot so far in Double-A. However, he is also crushing baseballs and is already up to three home runs. Prior to the AFL, Suero was one of my breakout picks. He proceeded to crush five home runs and hit .283. Suero has significant on-base ability, has 20+ home run upside, and is likely to contribute in the stolen base category as well. While his 55.8% contact rate is certainly a red flag, Suero is worth paying attention to in dynasty leagues.

Atlanta Braves

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Owen Murphy	SP	22
2	Cam Caminiti	SP	19
3	Didier Fuentes	Sp	20
4	JR Ritchie	SP	22
5	John Gil	SS	19
6	Garrett Baumann	SP	21
7	Alex Lodise	SS/2B	22
8	Tate Southisene	SS	19
9	Diego Tornes	OF	17
10	Connor Essenberg	OF	19
11	Dixon Williams	2B	22
12	Briggs McKenzie	SP	19
13	Landon Harper	SP	25
14	Derek Vartanian	RP	22
15	Drue Hackenberg	SP	24

JR Ritchie has a sparkling 1.72 ERA through his first three starts in Triple-A. This, combined with a strong Spring Training, has his dynasty stock rising. However, there is still reason to be skeptical. Ritchie may have a strong Major League career, but he lacks much upside for dynasty managers. He is a sinker ball pitcher who relies on his command to induce weak contact. Ritchie has never posted strong strikeout rates in the Minor Leagues and this is unlikely to change at the Major League level
Derek Vartanian is a name not many dynasty managers know about. The Braves’ weak farm system gives him a chance to break into the top 15. Signed as an undrafted free agent back in 2024, Vartanian is just now making his professional debut after spending 2025 rehabbing. He struck out seven in his first outing, showing off a fastball sitting in 93-94, a sweeper that gets significant horizontal break, and a changeup that works against both lefties and righties. He is not worth adding yet, but could be a surprise breakout as the 2026 season moves along.

Washington Nationals

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Eli Willits	SS	18
2	Jarlin Susana	SP	22
3	Gavin Fien	SS/3B	19
4	Travis Sykora	SP	21
5	Seaver King	2B/SS	22
6	Harry Ford	C	23
7	Devin Fitz-Gerald	SS/2B	20
8	Luke Dickerson	SS	20
9	Landon Harmon	SP	19
10	Angel Feliz	2B/SS	19
11	Alejandro Rosario	SP	24
12	Miguel Sime Jr.	SP	18
13	Alex Clemmey	SP	20
14	Luis Perales	SP	23
15	Ronny Cruz	SS	19

Seaver King was my favorite breakout pick heading into 2026. Not because of what he did in 2025, but because of the adjustments to his approach he showed off in the AFL and Spring Training. So far, that approach has stuck early on in 2026. After walking only only 32 times all year, King has already walked 11 times this year. He has added a home run and stolen two bases. More patience will give King more consistent pitches to hit. There is 15/30 upside in King’s profile, and we are now seeing him put the pieces together.
The delivery is erratic, the control has not been good, but the strikeouts are worth talking about. Miguel Sime Jr. is electric. His triple-digit fastball and big slider have tremendous upside. The profile is similar to fellow Nats’ prospect Jarlin Susana, and the upside is similar. Sime has struck out nine batters in just 4.1 innings of work (9 of 13 outs have been via the K). Sime also walked six in his last start. He is a high-risk, high-reward profile for dynasty managers.

Miami Marlins

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Robby Snelling	SP	22
2	Thomas White	SP	21
3	Aiva Arquette	SS	22
4	Kemp Alderman	OF	23
5	Andrew Salas	2B/SS/OF	18
6	Joe Mack	C	23
7	Noble Meyer	SP	21
8	Cam Cannarella	OF	22
9	Kevin DeFrank	SP	17
10	Karson Milbrandt	SP	21
11	Santiago Solarte	SS	17
12	Drew Faurot	2B/3B	22
13	Liomar Martinez	SP	20
14	PJ Morlando	OF	20
15	Andres Valor	OF	20

In devastating news, Cam Cannarella suffered a broken wrist following an outfield collision last week. This is disappointing for Cannarella, who was off to a fantastic start to the 2026 season. A near elite hit tool with plus speed, the biggest question was how much power Cannarella would get to. Early on in 2026, he was lifting the ball with more consistency and had already hit a home run. He is a name to watch once healthy again later on this season.
Robby Snelling will not be in Triple-A for long. In his most recent start, Snelling struck out 12 batters in just five innings. Snelling’s curveball is generating a whiff rate of 41.6%. Snelling should be considered the best left-handed pitching prospect in baseball. If you still have the opportunity to stash or acquire him, now is the time to do it.

NL Central

St. Louis Cardinals

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	JJ Wetherholt	SS	MLB
2	Rainiel Rodriguez	C	A+
3	Joshua Baez	OF	AAA
4	Liam Doyle	P	AA
5	Jurrangelo Cijntje	P	AA
6	Jesus Baez	SS/3B	A+
7	Quinn Mathews	P	AAA
8	Deniel Ortiz	1B/3B	AA
9	Jimmy Crooks	C	MLB
10	Leonardo Bernal	C	AAA
11	Tanner Franklin	P	A+
12	Blaze Jordan	1B	AAA
13	Ryan Mitchell	OF	A
14	Yhoiker Fajardo	P	A+
15	Brycen Mautz	P	AAA

The rebuilding Cardinals are finally getting the best version of Jordan Walker and now have JJ Wetherholt to add additional star power. On the cusp are catcher Rainiel Rodriguez and OF Joshua Baez, along with a pair of intriguing arms, Liam Doyle and Jurrangelo Cijntje. But the key player to watch is lefty Quinn Mathews. Mathews had an impressive season in 2024, but an early injury and significant command issues made 2025 a rough year. The 6’5″ lefty is looking to bounce back in what is his age-25 season, but that’s a tough ask given how much the walk rates have spiked. If Mathews can get back into control, he still offers incredible upside and could be a top-of-the-rotation arm.

Chicago Cubs

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Moises Ballesteros	C	MLB
2	Jefferson Rojas	2B/SS	AA
3	Ethan Conrad	OF	ROOKIE
4	Jonathon Long	1B	AAA
5	Jaxon Wiggins	P	AAA
6	Kevin Alcantara	OF	AAA
7	Pedro Ramirez	3B	AAA
8	Kane Kepley	OF	A+
9	Angel Cepeda	SS	A+
10	Josiah Hartshorn	1B	A
11	Owen Ayers	C	A+
12	James Triantos	2B/OF	AAA
13	Juan Tomas	SS	ROOKIE
14	Kade Snell	OF	A+
15	Juan Cabada	2B/3B	ROOKIE

Admittedly, I’m a little late to the party on Jefferson Rojas. Rojas, a 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic, made waves in MLB camp this spring, mashing four homers in 19 games. Although he lacks the typical body and build of a future superstar, the tools Rojas shows make up for his smaller stature. In 2025, he had 11 homers and 19 steals across two levels, while posting outstanding walk and strikeout rates.

Milwaukee Brewers

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Jesus Made	SS	AA
2	Luis Pena	SS	A+
3	Andrew Fischer	3B	A+
4	Cooper Pratt	SS	AAA
5	Logan Henderson	P	AAA
6	Jeferson Quero	C	AAA
7	Josh Adamczewski	SS	A+
8	Jett Williams	2B/SS/OF	AAA
9	Luke Adams	1B	AAA
10	Marco Dinges	C	A+
11	Braylon Payne	OF	A+
12	Blake Burke	1B	AA
13	Bishop Letson	P	AA
14	Luis Lara	OF	AAA
15	Brock Wilken	3B	AAA

What a luxury of riches for the Brewers to have two Top 10 prospects, including the future #1 overall, plus a total of eight inside the Top 100. Jesus Made is on a collision course to be #1 once Griffin and McGonigle graduate, and it may be unanimous. Made, who won’t turn 19 until May, reached Double-A to close out last season and has a realistic shot to make his MLB debut at some point this season. Once he does, the Brewers will be loaded with high-end infield talent, including Made, Brice Turang, and eventually both Cooper Pratt and Luis Pena. It will be rather interesting to see who leaves that group, but it won’t be Pratt. The Brewers already signed him to a multi-year extension earlier this season, just days into his time at Triple-A.

Cincinnati Reds

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Sal Stewart	1B/2B	MLB
2	Alfredo Duno	C	A+
3	Hector Rodriguez	OF	AAA
4	Steele Hall	SS	ROOKIE
5	Tyson Lewis	SS	A
6	Cam Collier	1B/3B	AA
7	Rhett Lowder	P	MLB
8	Chase Petty	P	AAA
9	Mason Neville	OF	A
10	Edwin Arroyo	SS	AAA
11	Aaron Watson	P	ROOKIE
12	Sheng-En Lin	P	A
13	Mason Morris	P	A
14	Adolfo Sanchez	OF	ROOKIE
15	Leo Balcazar	2B	AA

What Sal Stewart is doing at the MLB level is no surprise after the 21-year-old crushed at every level of his MiLB journey. But Stewart is set to graduate, leaving behind a very talented group of positional players. Alfredo Duno is one of the best offensive catchers we’ve seen over the last half-decade. Playing exclusively at Class A last season, Duno hit .287 with 18 homers and more walks than strikeouts. I do have some concerns about the size of his frame and whether it will affect his ability to stick behind the plate. But the bat is more than capable of carrying him to the next level regardless of his defensive home.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Konnor Griffin	SS	MLB
2	Bubba Chandler	P	MLB
3	Edward Florentino	OF	A+
4	Seth Hernandez	P	A
5	Esmerlyn Valdez	OF	AAA
6	Jhostynxon Garcia	OF	AAA
7	Hunter Barco	P	MLB
8	Wyatt Sanford	SS	A+
9	Termarr Johnson	2B	AAA
10	Khristian Curtis	P	AA
11	Rafael Flores	1B	AAA
12	Tony Blanco Jr./td>	1B	A+
13	Thomas Harrington	P	AAA
14	Sammy Stafura	SS	A
15	Callan Moss	1B	AA

Now that Konnor Griffin and Bubba Chandler have reached the Majors (and will ultimately graduate), the focus shifts to Edward Florentino. No single prospect had a bigger rise in 2025 than Florentino, who opened the season at the Complex and finished as a consensus Top 25 prospect. In his age-18 season, he slashed .290/.400/.548 with 16 homers and 35 steals, including 10HR/29SB in just 54 games at Class A. Florentino is currently sidelined with an ankle injury and has yet to play in 2026.

NL West

Los Angeles Dodgers

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Eduardo Quintero	OF	20
2	Josue De Paula	OF	20
3	Emil Morales	SS	19
4	Zyhir Hope	OF	21
5	Mike Sirota	OF	22
6	Jackson Ferris	SP	22
7	James Tibbs III	OF/1B	23
8	Christian Zazueta	SP	21
9	Zach Ehrhard	OF	23
10	Zack Root	SP	22
11	River Ryan	SP	27
12	Marlon Nieves	SP	20
13	Chase Harlan	3B	19
14	Kellon Lindsey	SS	20
15	Brendan Tunink	OF	20

Dynasty managers really need to know the name Brendan Tunink. Tunink was the team’s eighth-round pick back in 2024 and spent all of last season at the Complex League. Maybe we should have paid more attention to his .300 average with five homers and nine stolen bases. Tunink is already up to three homers, two steals, and is batting .357. There is hit tool risk in Tunink’s powerful left-handed swing, but his combination of age, power, and speed give him the upside dynasty managers crave. He could be the next Dodgers’ prospect to break out.
A lot of time was spent on Destination Dynasty’s latest episode, evaluating the legitimacy of James Tibbs III’s hot start. Tibbs’ power output has been impressive, but he still ranks only seventh on this list. Tibbs is striking out a lot, has platoon concerns, is not going to steal many bases, and lacks a defensive home. He is a Top-100 prospect, but he is far from a can’t-miss prospect. He has cooled off significantly since his torrid start and dynasty managers should be wary of pushing him too high up ranking lists.

Colorado Rockies

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Ethan Holliday	3B/SS	19
2	Jared Thomas	OF	22
3	Charlie Condon	3B/1B	23
4	Cole Carrigg	OF	23
5	Robert Calaz	OF	20
6	Brody Brecht	SP	23
7	Sterlin Thompson	OF/3B	24
8	Wilder Dalis	SS/3B	19
9	Roldy Brito	2B/SS	19
10	Max Belyeu	OF	22
11	Braylen Wimmer	OF	25
12	Zac Veen	OF	24
13	Blake Wright	3B/2B	24
14	JB Middleton	SP	22
15	Sean Sullivan	SP	23

Red Sox prospect Anthony Eyanson is the only prospect who might be moving faster up my rankings list than Wilder Dalis. Dalis signed out of Venezuela back in 2023 and spent two seasons in the DSL putting everything together. He broke out at the Complex League last season, and that success has carried over into 2026. He is a twitchy athlete with a simple approach and quick hands. Dalis has continued to show off a great understanding of the strike zone, rapidly improving contact skills, and has hit three homers in nine games. He is more likely to land at third base than shortstop long-term, but dynasty managers should still be excited by his potential.
The biggest gripe about Max Belyeu coming out of the University of Texas was his hit tool. Could Belyeu hit enough to find success at the professional level? The sample size is small, and the competition level is still below that of the SEC, but Belyeu’s contact rate currently sits over 75% on the season. Belyeu’s raw tools are loud. He is a plus runner with 25+ stolen base potential and significant raw power. If the contact rate improvements stick, he is likely to shoot up prospect ranking lists. Dynasty managers should keep their eyes on Belyeu as the season progresses.

San Diego Padres

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Kash Mayfield	SP	21
2	Ethan Salas	C	19
3	Kruz Schoolcraft	SP	18
4	Miguel Mendez	SP	23
5	Michael Salina	SP	22
6	Joniel Hernandez	SS/3B	17
7	Jorge Quintana	SS/3B	19
8	Ryan Wideman	OF	22
9	Ty Harvey	C	19
10	Humberto Cruz	SP	19
11	Bryan Balzer	SP	21
12	Romeo Sanabria	1B	23
13	Kale Fountain	1B	20
14	Jagger Haynes	SP	23
15	Jaxon Delena	SP	24

While it remains unclear when Michael Salina will return to the mound, he is still worth knowing in dynasty leagues. Salina was turning into a star pitching prospect at St. Bonaventure before being forced to undergo Tommy John Surgery last season. The Padres still saw enough upside to take him in the fourth round, and dynasty managers should keep tabs on how his rehab is progressing. Prior to the injury, Salina’s fastball was sitting in the upper 90s, and his slider projected as a true plus strikeout offering.
A rarity, Bryan Balzer signed with the Padres as an amateur free agent out of Japan back in 2023. Balzer has moved slowly through San Diego’s system, but is off to a strong start in Low-A this year. His sinker sits in the upper 90s with significant break and works nicely with his slider. Command issues and a relatively shallow pitch mix add

San Francisco Giants

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Bryce Eldridge	1B	21
2	Jhonny Level	SS	19
3	Josuar Gonzalez	SS/3B	18
4	Luis Hernandez	SS/3B	17
5	Argenis Cayama	SP	19
6	Jesus Rodriguez	C/3B	23
7	Gavin Kilen	2B/SS	22
8	Bo Davidson	OF	23
9	Daniel Susac	C	24
10	Parks Harbor	1B	24
11	Carson Whisenhunt	SP	25
12	Diego Velasquez	SS/2B	22
13	Jacob Bresnahan	SP	20
14	Hunter Dryden	SP	23
15	Joe Whitman	SP	24

Most of the Giants’ prospect hype goes to Josuar Gonzalez. However, Jhonny Level may deserve even more praise. Signed out of Venezuela back in 2024, Level has done nothing but his since moving to professional baseball. That has continued in 2025 as he is already up to two homers and three stolen bases. Level has an extremely high floor thanks to a plus hit tool and good speed. A bit undersized at 5’8″, there are questions over how much game power Level will get to as he progresses.
Despite being the 13th overall pick in 2025, Gavin Kilen has not been highly regarded in the dynasty community. Many (including myself) point to his lack of fantasy appeal, but that has not stopped him from getting off to a hot start in 2026. Kilen is already up to two home runs while boasting impressive contact rates. His aggressive approach and lack of speed remain concerns, but the fast start is encouraging. If this power output continues, Kilen will look like a steal in FYPDs.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Ryan Waldschmidt	OF	23
2	LuJames Groover	3B	23
3	JD Dix	2B	20
4	Demetrio Crisantes	2B	21
5	Tommy Troy	SS/3B	24
6	Patrick Forbes	SP	21
7	Kayson Cunningham	SS/2B	19
8	Daniel Eagen	SP	23
9	Druw Jones	OF	22
10	Mitch Bratt	SP	22
11	Slade Caldwell	OF	19
12	David Hagaman	SP	22
13	Kohl Drake	SP	25
14	Jose Fernandez	1B/OF	22
15	Ivan Melendez	1B	26

LuJames Groover has been a Prospect List favorite. Nobody should be shocked that he has continued to dominate opposing pitching early on in 2026. Groover has one of the safest profiles in all of Minor League baseball with great plate discipline and a plus hit tool. While the power output has been modest to start, he is capable of hitting 15-20 home runs. The hope is that Groover gets to his pull side more and becomes a dominant dynasty force at third base for years to come.
Kayson Cunningham’s hit tool is shining. Throughout the off-season, I was skeptical of Cunningham’s long-term projection, but he is batting .385 on the young season. The concern remains figuring out how much power he will produce. His swing is designed to make contact at all costs and places no emphasis on pulling the ball. This will put pressure on his hit tool and speed to produce to achieve dynasty relevance.

AL East

New York Yankees

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Elmer Rodriguez	P	AAA
2	George Lombard Jr.	SS	AA
3	Dax Kilby	SS	A
4	Carlos Lagrange	P	AAA
5	Spencer Jones	OF	AAA
6	Ben Hess	P	AA
7	Chase Hampton*	P	AA
8	Pico Kohn	P	A+
9	Thatcher Hurd	P	ROOKIE
10	Richard Matic	3B	DSL
11	Bryce Cunningham	P	A+
12	Kyle Carr	P	AA
13	Kaeden Kent	SS	A+
14	Core Jackson	2B	A+
15	Henry Lalane	P	A

So much of the success of this current system rides on the talents of 19-year-old shortstop Dax Kilby. Kilby was the team’s first-round pick last summer and has already become a very big riser. Part of that was a .353 batting average with four extra-base hits and 19 steals in his 18-game debut following the draft. Kilby is currently on the MiLB IL with a hamstring injury, which will surely set him back, but Kilby has the skills to become a legitimate Top 25 prospect.

Boston Red Sox

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Connelly Early	P	MLB
2	Payton Tolle	P	AAA
3	Kyson Witherspoon	P	A+
4	Anthony Eyanson	P	A+
5	Franklin Arias	SS	AA
6	Justin Gonzales	OF	A+
7	Jake Bennett	P	AAA
8	Henry Godbout	2B	A+
9	Jedixson Paez	P	AA
10	Yordanny Monegro*	P	AA
11	Miguel Bleis	OF	AA
12	Mikey Romero	2B/SS/3B	AAA
13	Juan Valera	P	A+
14	Dorian Soto	SS	ROOKIE
15	Marcus Phillips	P	A+

Pitching. Pitching. Pitching. Even once Connelly Early graduates later this season, the trio of Payton Tolle, Kyson Witherspoon, and Anthony Eyanson is poised to carry the torch. Eyanson has been one of the biggest risers early on. The 2025 third-rounder from LSU saw some notable velo gains from his time at LSU to his pro debut this spring and has dominated High-A early on. Given his SEC experience, his ability to command his four-pitch mix, and his sudden increase in velocity, Eyanson’s rapid ascent will be a big storyline for the organization over the next few months.

Toronto Blue Jays

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Trey Yesavage	P	MLB
2	JoJo Parker	SS	A
3	Juan Sanchez	SS/3B	ROOKIE
4	Arjun Nimmala	SS	A+
5	Gage Stanifer	P	AA
6	Johnny King	P	A+
7	Tim Piasentin	3B	ROOKIE
8	Blaine Bullard	OF	A
9	Victor Arias	OF	AA
10	Jake Cook	OF	ROOKIE
11	Charles McAdoo	3B	AAA
12	Ricky Tiedemann	P	AAA
13	RJ Schreck	OF	AAA
14	Yohendrik Pinango	OF	AAA
15	Josh Kasevich	SS	AAA

An early injury has Trey Yesavage on the mend, but once he graduates, a pair of talented teenagers will emerge to lead this system. The first is JoJo Parker, the 8th overall pick in last year’s draft. The 19-year-old pairs the physicality and power of a 6’2″, 200lb frame with the hit tool to become a high-impact bat on many levels. Parker is also instinctual enough to cause a stir on the basepaths. The other half is Juan Sanchez, an ultra-strong 17-year-old who obliterated the DSL last season. Sanchez is already flashing plus raw power, producing top-of-the-scale exit velocities, including 116mph last season. He’s still very raw, but you don’t have to squint to see a future Top 10 prospect.

Baltimore Orioles

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Esteban Mejia	P	A
2	Wehiwa Aloy	SS	A+
3	Ike Irish	C/1B/OF	A+
4	Trey Gibson	P	AAA
5	Nestor German	P	AAA
6	Nate George	OF	A+
7	Luis de Leon	P	AA
8	Joseph Dzierwa	P	A
9	Enrique Bradfield Jr./td>	OF	AAA
10	Aron Estrada	2B/OF	AA
11	Victor Figueroa	1B	A+
12	Juaron Watts-Brown	P	A+
13	Creed Willems	C	AAA
14	Boston Bateman	P	A+
15	Tyson Neighbors	P	AA

With the graduations of both Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers, we have a new name atop the team rankings: Esteban Mejia. Mejia is still in Class A, but has shown early skills that make him a consensus Top 100 fantasy prospect with some significant upside. Across 52 innings last season, Mejia racked up 67 strikeouts thanks to a 17.2% strikeout rate. There are some underlying concerns with his command, but he just turned 19, has premium stuff, and has shown outstanding mound presence for a teenager.

Tampa Bay Rays

Rank	Player	POS	Level
1	Theo Gillen	OF	A+
2	Brody Hopkins	P	AAA
3	Jacob Melton	OF	AAA
4	Daniel Pierce	SS	A+
5	Santiago Suarez	P	AA
6	Michael Forret	P	AA
7	Ty Johnson	P	AAA
8	Brendan Summerhill	OF	A
9	Xavier Isaac	1B	AA
10	Slater de Brun	OF	A
11	T.J. Nichols	P	AA
12	Aidan Smith	OF	A+
13	Taitn Gray	C	A
14	Caden Bodine	C	A
15	Nathan Flewelling	C	A+

Theo Gillen is a player that I’m all-in on for 2026 and beyond. As a 19-year-old at Class A last season, Gillen slashed .267/.433/.387 with five homers, 12 doubles, and 36 stolen bases. His 19.8% walk rate reflected his patience at the plate, but so did a 23.1% strikeout rate. The problem with Gillen is that he’s almost too passive, swinging less than 35% of the time in 2025. In a small sample to open 2026, his approach is getting a bit more aggressive and has already generated four homers in just eight games.

AL Central

Detroit Tigers

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Kevin McGonigle	SS/2B	21
2	Max Clark	OF	21
3	Bryce Rainer	SS	20
4	Josue Briceno	C/1B	21
5	Hao-Yu Lee	2B/3B	23
6	Jordan Yost	SS	19
7	Cris Rodriguez	OF	18
8	Malachi Witherspoon	SP	21
9	Thayron Liranzo	C	22
10	Andrew Sears	SP	23
11	Max Anderson	2B	24
12	Jake Miller	SP	24
13	Franyerber Montilla	2B/SS	21
14	Jude Warwick	SS/2B	20
15	Grayson Grinsell	SP	22

Max Clark is putting his spring training antics behind him with a stellar .969 OPS in Triple-A so far this season. The Tigers’ outfield has somehow been worse than Kansas City’s at the plate this season, so more sweet swinging from him could bring him to The Show sooner rather than later. We are still waiting for the first look at Josue Briceno this year, and I am the eternal Hao-Yu Lee fan. Malachi Witherspoon is a pitcher that I am coming around to, and his first two starts in Low-A make him a prospect to track at the very least.

Cleveland Guardians

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Travis Bazzana	2B	23
2	Chase DeLauter	OF	24
3	Cooper Ingle	C	24
4	Angel Genao	SS	21
5	Ralphy Velazquez	1B	20
6	Juneiker Caceres	OF	18
7	Khal Stephen	SP	23
8	Braylon Doughty	SP	20
9	Kahlil Watson	SS/3B	23
10	Jaison Chourio	OF	20
11	Jace LaViolette	OF	22
12	Joey Oakie	SP	19
13	Welbyn Francisca	SS/2B	19
14	Alfonsin Rosario	OF	21
15	Dauri Fernandez	2B/SS	19

The Cleveland Guardians are in a solid spot prospect-wise, considering Chase DeLauter is an AL Rookie of the Year favorite after his electric start. Cooper Ingle is having one of the better starts to the season in Triple-A, thanks to passivity-to-a-fault at the plate. The concerns regarding Jace LaViolette moving to professional ball have been realized thus far, with a 50.0% strikeout rate and 68 wRC+ so far in his seven High-A appearances.
Khal Stephen has been the surprising pitching prospect through his first two starts this season. The former Toronto Blue Jays prospect was a quick riser and solid performer at Low-A and High-A in his first professional season, but he is walking batters left and right, and his .450 BABIP in 7.2 innings is only hurting his stat line further.

Chicago White Sox

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Braden Montgomery	OF	23
2	Caleb Bonemer	3B/SS	20
3	Hagen Smith	SP	22
4	Noah Schultz	SP	22
5	Tanner McDougal	SP	23
6	Sam Antonacci	2B/3B	23
7	Billy Carlson	OF	19
8	Jaden Fauske	OF	19
9	Christian Oppor	SP	21
10	William Bergolla Jr.	SS/2B	21
11	George Wolkow	OF	20
12	Jacob Gonzalez	SS/2B	23
13	Max Banks	SP	22
14	Blake Larson	SP	20
15	Samuel Zavala	OF	21

Caleb Bonemer is living op to the offseason hype and then some to start off the season. The 20-year-old is tearing the cover off the ball in High-A, with three home runs and double-digit totals in runs scored (11) and RBI (12) in 10 games so far. His walk-to-strikeout ratio is not as clean as it was last season, but he has been a very exciting player to watch early this season.
Noah Schultz made his long-awaited MLB debut, taking the loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing three earned runs on three hits and four walks in 4.1 innings pitched. It wasn’t a banner outing, but now he can get the monkey off his back in MLB while Hagen Smith stays in Triple-A. Keep an eye on Jacob Gonzalez, with his .261/.404/.522 line and three home runs in Triple-A this season.

Kansas City Royals

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Carter Jensen	C	22
2	Blake Mitchell	C	19
3	Kendry Chourio	SP	18
4	David Shields	SP	21
5	Josh Hammond	SS/3B	19
6	Sean Gamble	2B/OF	19
7	Ramon Ramirez	C	20
8	Carson Roccaforte	OF	24
9	Asbel Gonzalez	OF	20
10	Yandel Ricardo	SS	19
11	Luinder Avila	SP	24
12	Drew Beam	SP	23
13	Brooks Bryan	C	21
14	Michael Lombardi	SP	22
15	Felix Arronde	SP	22

Blink, and Carter Jensen will lose his prospect status after breaking camp with the Royals and getting plenty of playing time (and success). Kendry Chourio has been meeting expectations as a darkhorse for the next best pitching prospect in baseball. The Venezuelan is riding a 9.2 inning scoreless streak and 15 strikeouts in 12.2 innings pitched. Josh Hammond and Brooks Bryan have been “mashing in the heart of the Columbia Fireflies lineup,” best put by Just Baseball’s Jared Perkins.

Minnesota Twins

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Walker Jenkins	OF	21
2	Kaelen Culpepper	SS	23
3	Emmanuel Rodriguez	OF	23
4	Connor Prielipp	SP	25
5	Charlee Soto	SP	20
6	Eduardo Tait	C	19
7	Marek Houston	SS	22
8	Riley Quick	SP	21
9	Dasan Hill	SP	20
10	Kendry Rojas	SP	23
11	Gabriel Gonzalez	OF	22
12	Brandon Winokur	3B	21
13	James Ellwanger	SP	21
14	Eduardo Beltre	OF	19
15	Matt Barr	SP	20

Minnesota Twins‘ top prospect is unquestionably Walker Jenkins, but the 21-year-old is off to a sluggish start in Triple-A St. Paul. His .646 OPS and one extra-base hit in 11 games are far from Jenkins’ norm. I am a big fan of Charlee Soto, and dynasty managers should watch his impending return closely. James Ellwanger has really been a pitcher to watch this year, sporting a 0.71 WHIP and .120 batting average allowed in his first two professional starts.

AL West

Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers

Rank	Name	Position	Age
1	Sebastian Walcott	3B	20
2	AJ Russell	SP	21
3	Caden Scarborough	SP	21
4	Josh Owens	SS	19
5	Jose Corniell	SP	22
6	Elian Rosario	OF	17
7	Izack Tiger	SP	25
8	David Davalillo	SP	23
9	Yolfran Castillo	SS	19
10	Dalton Pence	SP	23
11	Leandro Lopez	SP	23
12	Jack Wheeler	3B	19
13	Dylan Dreiling	C	22
14	Paxton Kling	OF	22
15	Seong-Jun Kim	SS/SP	18

The Texas Rangers system takes a hit with Sebastian Walcott sidelined for the season, but his long-term outlook remains strong. Still just 20 years old and already at Double A, Walcott possesses elite tools and developing power that project well at the next level. Assuming a healthy return, he remains on track to make an impact for Texas as early as 2027, and dynasty managers should not lose sight of his upside.
While the system has thinned out following recent graduations of Jack Leiter, Wyatt Langford, and Evan Carter, there are still intriguing arms developing. AJ Russell and Caden Scarborough both offer significant projection, each standing 6’5” or taller. Russell, in particular, stands out with a 38.5 percent strikeout rate and a 16.9 percent in-zone whiff rate, showing an ability to attack hitters and generate swing and miss within the strike zone. His fastball, which sits 93 to 96 mph, grades as his best pitch and gives him a strong foundation as a developing starter.
Another name to watch is Dalton Pence. Currently profiled as a reliever, Pence has been dominant, posting a 41.8 percent strikeout rate with just a 2.8 percent walk rate. If he can continue refining his arsenal, there is a path for him to transition into a starting role. From a fantasy perspective, his strikeout ability alone makes him an intriguing arm to monitor for a potential impact role in 2026 or 2027.

Houston Astros

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Kevin Alvarez	OF	18
2	Ethan Frey	OF	22
3	Xavier Neyens	SS	19
4	Bryce Mayer	SP	24
5	Ethan Pecko	SP	23
6	Walker Janeck	C	23
7	Miguel Ullola	SP	23
8	Albert Fermin	SS	17
9	James Hicks	SP	24
10	Zach Cole	OF	25
11	Ryan Forcucci	SP	23
12	Anthony Millan	OF	17
13	Joseph Sullivan	OF	23
14	Jackson Nezuh	SP	24
15	Lucas Spence	OF	23

Kevin Alvarez stands out as a high-upside bat to monitor. At 6’3” and 184 pounds, the left-handed hitter offers significant physical projection and the potential to grow into 25 to 30 home run power. His offensive profile is built on advanced plate discipline for his age, highlighted by a 12 percent walk rate and a 9.9 percent strikeout rate in the DSL. The combination of bat-to-ball skills, zone awareness, and developing power gives him the foundation of a future middle-of-the-order hitter. For dynasty managers, Alvarez is a longer-term investment, but one with a well-rounded offensive ceiling.
On the pitching side, Bryce Mayer brings an intriguing mix of stuff and strike-throwing ability. He operates with a four pitch mix, led by a fastball that sits 92 to 94 mph and touches 96. His ability to miss bats is evident, as shown by a 14.3 percent swinging strike rate. In 2025, he recorded 112 strikeouts over 87.2 innings while maintaining a strong 7.2 percent walk rate, pointing to a solid foundation of command. The next step in Mayer’s development will be refining his secondary pitches to consistently put hitters away. If that progression comes, he profiles as a potential mid-rotation starter with strikeout upside. From a fantasy perspective, that gives him value as a future rotation piece who can contribute in both strikeouts and ratios.

Los Angeles Angels

Rank	Name	Position	Age
1	Tyler Bremner	SP	21
2	Nelson Rada	OF	20
3	Gabriel Davalillo	SP	18
4	Jason Swalinski	C	19
5	George Klassen	SP	24
6	Joswa Lugo	SS	19
7	Chase Shores	SP	21
8	Denzer Guzman	SS	22
9	Trey Gregory-Alford	SP	19
10	CJ Gray	SP	19
11	Dylan Jordan	OF	20
12	Hayden Alvarez	SS	19
13	Talon Haley	SP	20
14	Jeyson Horton	OF	17
15	Raudi Rodriguez	SS	22

The Los Angeles Angels farm system may lack depth, but it features some intriguing upside, headlined by 2025 No. 2 overall pick Tyler Bremner. Bremner looks the part of a frontline starter, featuring a polished three pitch mix with the potential for all three offerings to grade as plus. His changeup stands out as his best pitch, generating late fade and consistently disrupting hitters’ timing. Early in 2026 at High A, he was dominant, throwing six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. Given the Angels’ tendency to promote aggressively, Bremner could move quickly through the system and project as a future impact arm at the top of the rotation. From a fantasy perspective, his strikeout upside and fast track to the majors make him a name to prioritize.
Another arm to watch is Trey Gregory-Alford, currently ranked ninth in the system. The 6’5”, 235 pound right hander, a fourth round pick in 2024, brings elite velocity, with a fastball that sits in the upper 90s and can reach triple digits. He posted a 2.86 ERA across 16 starts last season and has yet to allow a run through 10 innings in 2026. While his strikeout numbers (68 in 78 innings in 2025) leave room for growth, continued development of his secondary pitches will be key. If that comes, he has the potential to develop into a reliable mid-rotation arm, making him a worthwhile target for dynasty managers over the next few seasons.

Seattle Mariners

Rank	Name	Position	Age
1	Colt Emerson	SS	20
2	Kade Anderson	SP	21
3	Ryan Sloan	SP	20
4	Lazaro Montes	OF	21
5	Johnny Farmelo	SS	21
6	Michael Arroyo	2B	21
7	Yorger Bautista	OF	18
8	Luke Stevenson	C	21
9	Felnin Celesten	SS	20
10	Teddy McGraw	SP	24
11	Nick Becker	SS	19
12	Griffin Hugus	SP	22
13	Korbyn Dickerson	OF	22
14	Juan Rijo	OF	17
15	Mason Peters	SP	22

Colt Emerson sits at the top of that group. The 20 year old shortstop is knocking on the door of his MLB debut and is widely regarded as one of the best pure hitters in the minor leagues. Emerson’s offensive profile is built on advanced bat-to-ball skills, a disciplined approach, and the ability to make consistent hard contact. He has posted a 39.4 percent hard hit rate early this season, and in 2025, he averaged a strong 91.5 mph exit velocity. While his strikeout rate has spiked to 31.5 percent in the early going this season, his track record suggests that number should normalize. In 2025, he paired an 11.8 percent walk rate with a much more manageable 17.5 percent strikeout rate, reinforcing his profile as a balanced and disciplined hitter. For dynasty managers, Emerson offers high-end upside as a potential impact bat at a premium position, with a 2026 debut firmly in play.
On the pitching side, the Mariners continue to develop elite talent, highlighted by Kade Anderson. The 2025 third overall pick is quickly emerging as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. Through his first outings in Double A, he has yet to allow a run across nine innings and delivered an 11 strikeout performance in just his second start of the season. Anderson features a polished four pitch mix, with multiple offerings projecting as plus pitches. His combination of command, swing and miss ability, and overall polish gives him the look of a future frontline starter. From a fantasy perspective, he carries significant strikeout upside and could rise quickly, with a potential MLB debut as early as July if his current trajectory continues.

Athletics

Rank	Player	Position	Age
1	Leo De Vries	SS	19
2	Jamie Arnold	SP	22
3	Gage Jump	SP	23
4	Braden Nett	SP	23
5	Wei-In Lin	SP	20
6	Henry Bolte	OF	22
7	Tommy White	1B	23
8	Johennsy Colome	SS	17
9	Joshua Kuroda- Grauer	SS	23
10	Devin Taylor	OF	22
11	Shotoro Mori	SS/SP	19
12	Henry Baez	SP	23
13	Edgar Montero	SS	19
14	Steven Echavarria	SP	20
15	Kade Morris	SP	23

The Athletics farm system is headlined by elite prospect Leo De Vries, who at just 19 years old is already producing at a high level in Double A. A consensus top 10 prospect, De Vries has lived up to the hype with a 170 WRC+. More importantly, his underlying approach is improving, with his walk rate increasing from 12.3 percent to 14.2 percent and his contact rate jumping from 78.6 percent to 80.6 percent. Those gains point to a more advanced offensive profile, as he continues to refine his approach and make more consistent contact. From both a scouting and fantasy perspective, De Vries is trending toward becoming a well-rounded impact bat and could push for a late season promotion.
Another name dynasty managers should monitor is Edgar Montero. One of the top international signings in 2024, Montero brings an intriguing blend of skills as a switch hitting shortstop with both power and contact ability. He hit .313 with a 1.061 OPS and nine home runs in 55 DSL games in 2025, and notably walked more than he struck out. That combination of plate discipline and offensive upside makes him a strong long-term target, with the potential to rise quickly with continued development in 2026.

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