Welcome to the Prospect List. Two months in, and we have seen a ton of prospect promotions, dealt with injuries, and witnessed breakouts nobody saw coming. Prospect value continues to change, making the updates to this list even more critical. Keep reading for the updated ten-tier ranking of the top 150 prospects for dynasty baseball.
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Rules
Before we start, here are a few rules/regulations that guide this list. For starters, this list is made up entirely of prospects who have yet to make their major league debut. Once they debut, they are removed from the list. Secondly, only two primary positions are selected for those prospects who play multiple positions. These are, in my opinion, the two most likely long-term positions for each prospect.
Call Ups
This section is reserved for those prospects who would rank in the top 150 but were promoted to the major leagues within the past month. The following prospects made their major league debut in the past month: LuJames Groover, Gage Jump, Tommy Troy, Esmerlyn Valdez, Cole Carrigg, Braden Montgomery, and Cooper Pratt. All would rank inside the top 150 if still eligible.
2026 Prospect List
Tier 1
- Jesús Made and Leo De Vries have separated themselves as the lone Tier 1 prospects. Both prospects have elite dynasty potential. They combine tools with performance and could find themselves in the major leagues as early as next season. Made is slashing .280/.353/.432 while De Vries is slashing .286/.379/.400. Both prospects have 21 steals and six home runs.
Tier 2
- Kaelen Culpepper has to be nearing a Major League promotion. Culpepper has shown all that he needs to down in Triple-A. He is up to 14 homers and 15 steals on the season. Dynasty managers should project Culpepper easily as a 20/20 player with upside for more. He is lifting the ball in the air more than ever before, which will be the key to his future success.
- The dynasty community should be all in on Eli Willits. Some were surprised that the Nationals took Willits at number one overall last year, but that is quickly looking like the perfect pick. The switch-hitting shortstop has done a little bit of everything this season. He is hitting for average, showing great plate discipline, stealing bases, hitting line drives, and driving the ball out of the park. Watching Willits play, he has all the makings of a future star with five-category upside. He moves up to sixth overall in this month’s update.
Tier 3
- The Dodgers add yet another outfield prospect to Tier 3 in Mike Sirota. There really has not been a flaw in Sirota’s offensive profile since joining the Dodgers’ organization. The only thing critics could point to is his age-to-level production. As a college bat, he should play well in the lower levels of the minor leagues. However, Sirota has done more than just play well, and he is still doing it in Double-A. He is up to 10 homers and 10 steals while showing off elite plate discipline. Dynasty managers will want to see Sirota’s swing rate jump over 40%, but besides that, he is showing off elite fantasy upside.
- Thomas White slides down to Tier 3 following his injury. Unfortunate news for yet another Marlins pitching prospect, as White will miss the remainder of the 2026 season with a shoulder sprain. White, who has as much upside as any pitching prospect in baseball, was likely to make his major league debut this season prior to the injury. For dynasty managers, White should still remain ranked amongst the top pitching prospects in baseball. This injury, along with the continued control concerns, pushed him down to 22nd.
Tier 4
- Elian Peña’s ranking is based on projection, not production. Peña’s numbers do not jump off the screen. A .265 average and three homers are not anything special. However, there is a ton of upside for dynasty managers to be excited about. Peña does all of the little things right. He controls the zone well, has good pitch recognition, and sprays line drives to all fields. His floor is as stable as they come, but there is more than just a high floor. Peña’s athleticism and raw tools are excellent. While his power does not project as game-changing, he still has good bat speed and room to grow into 20+ home runs. Peña is also a plus runner with 30+ stolen base potential. He is a great buy-low target and still ranks as a Tier 4 prospect.
- Kendry Chourio will start facing tougher competition. Chourio is on his way to Double-A after earning a much-deserved promotion. Still only 18 years old, Chourio is years beyond his age as far as his pitching ability. He has excellent command of a four-pitch arsenal that should get dynasty managers excited. Even though the strikeout rate is only 25.7% this season, there is plenty of upside. His fastball already sits in the mid to upper 90s with room for more velocity as he continues growing. His changeup and curveball can be thrown in any count, and he commands both pitches well. The slider is the worst of the bunch, but still gives him another out pitch against righties. Chourio has a bright future. He should be considered one of the game’s best pitching prospects.
Tier 5
- Lazaro Montes‘ power projection is enough to land him inside Tier 5. The hit tool is a concern here as Montes is running a contact rate down at 64.5%. However, the fact that he is already up to 21 home runs carries him up this ranking list. Montes has true 70-grade power. He can drive the ball out to all fields effortlessly and has 40+ home run upside. Since the start of June, Montes is slashing .302/.405/.762. The Mariners player development team needs to refine his hit tool, but at 21 years old, Montes’ power is a difference-making tool that dynasty managers should value.
- This Luis Hernandez could look way too low one month from now. The Giants were aggressive in their assignment of Hernandez to the Complex League. So far, Hernandez has been fully up for the challenge. Hernandez does not look like a 17-year-old who just came to the States from Venezuela. Instead, he looks like a rising star. He is doing a little bit of everything with an average over .300, six homers, and three stolen bases. His right-handed swing is smooth and effortless. The sample size is small, and Hernandez is still at least 2-3 years away from the Major Leagues. Thus, the ranking in Tier 5. However, he could continue to move up quickly if the Giants remain aggressive with him and these results continue.
Tier 6
- Tyler Bremmer has been incredibly impressive in an organization that has struggled to develop pitching prospects. Bremmer has pitched only 24.2 innings so far this season due to an illness that sidelined him for a month in May. However, in those eight starts, Bremmer owns a 2.19 ERA and a 37.4% strikeout rate. His changeup and fastball are plus offerings, and the slider certainly has plus potential. At its best, the pitch gets good two-plane movement, although the shape and consistency of the pitch lack. Bremmer is not a finished product, but he is flashing considerable upside for dynasty managers to be aware of.
- The ceiling of Luke Adams needs to be discussed more in dynasty circles. Nobody seems eager to be in on Luke Adams, yet he continues to rank inside the top 100 on this list. Adams possesses a combination of power and base-stealing abilities that are rare for corner infielders. Since returning from a shoulder injury on May 26, Adams is batting .300 with seven homers and four stolen bases. The low batting averages throughout his professional career are not indicative of his contact skills or ability to drive line drives. He can be overly patient at times, but this is a prospect that deserves more attention.
Tier 7
- Ralphy Velazquez has slowed down since his promotion to Triple-A. Having just turned 21, the Guardians have been aggressive with their promotions of Velazquez. His impressive power was enough to mask some of the flaws in his hit tool against lower levels of competition, but that has not been the case so far in Triple-A. Better pitchers are attacking Velazquez with better secondary offerings, and he is struggling to keep up. His whiff rate on non-fastballs is well over 50%, and his overall contact rate has dropped to 63.3%. Now is not the time to panic, as Velazquez is still a strong prospect for dynasty managers, but he may be a bit further away from a major league promotion than it seemed one month ago.
- The relief risk with Carlos Lagrange is growing more significant. Command and control have been the two issues for Lagrange throughout his professional career. The stuff is undeniable, but inconsistent locations and walks create significant relief risk. Lagrange’s last three appearances in Triple-A have all come out of the bullpen. Granted, they are multi-inning appearances, but it is still notable. His electric fastball and plus slider keep him inside the top 100 prospects on upside alone. We have seen what can happen with pitchers like Jacob Misiorowski. However, dynasty managers need to keep in mind that the floor for Lagrange is not as high as other prospects ranked ahead of him.
Tier 8
- Hayden Alvarez is putting everything together. Last year, Alvarez showed off great contact skills and speed, but his 6’3″ frame did not produce any game power. This year, he has made adjustments to get the ball in the air more, while also posting the highest pull rate of his career. The result has been a career-high six home runs already. Oh, and he is still showing off the elite hit tool and plate discipline we saw last year. He is a major prospect buy in dynasty leagues.
- The Jaison Chourio hype is back. Speaking of prospect buys, Chourio is near the top of that list. Similarly to Alvarez, Chourio is now hitting for power. His ground ball rate is still high, but his swing looks notably stronger and faster. He is also up to a career-high six home runs. Chourio also has 14 steals, a 15.9% walk rate, and a contact rate of over 80%. Chourio and Alvarez are very similar prospects with projectable tools that could push them quickly up prospect lists.
Tier 9
- Chase Harlan looks like the next Dodgers’ breakout prospect. The Dodgers selected Harlan in the third round back in 2024, and he is finally coming into his own. Still just 19 years old, Harlan’s hit tool has shown dramatic improvement this season, fueling a breakout. Harlan has found more consistency in his swing, resulting in more consistent hard contact and line drives. Harlan’s setup is simple, his hands are quick, and there is clear plus power in his profile. Harlan is a prospect to know and add if he is still available in your dynasty leagues.
- Marek Houston’s production is flying under the radar. The 16th overall pick in last year’s draft, Houston has looked excellent in High-A this year. A collegiate shortstop producing in High-A should be expected, but his raw tools present significant dynasty upside. At 6’3″, Houston is an imposing presence and a strong athlete. He runs very well for his size and has already stolen 20 bases this year. Despite his size, his swing is not designed for home runs, although an increased pull rate is helping Houston get to some. He has 15-20 homer upside. That is not elite, but when you pair that with 25+ steals and a contact rate above 80%, you get a player who is pushing for a spot inside the top 100 prospects. For now, he ranks just outside in Tier 9.
Tier 10
- Karson Milbrandt is one step away from the major leagues. The Marlins promoted Milbrandt to Triple-A following a dominant showing in Double-A. Milbrandt’s path through the minor leagues has been slow and steady since being drafted back in 2022. For dynasty managers, Milbrandt deploys a four-pitch mix. His four-seamer sits in the mid-90s, while his slider is the most consistent secondary he has. The couple of concerns are how he is going to handle lefties and if he can keep the walk rate in check. He is rising up prospect boards quickly and lands at 137 in this month’s update.
- Brady Ebel is a prospect to get in on before the hype catches up. The 32nd pick in last year’s draft is not making many waves in dynasty circles yet. However, we should expect that to change very soon. Ebel is a 6’3″ projectable shortstop with big raw tools. He is a plus runner on the bases with substantial stolen base upside. Considering he was in high school a year ago, Ebel is showing off impressive maturity at the plate and demonstrating a level of stability in his hit tool. He hits a ton of line drives with hard contact and strong swing decisions. The power is starting to show up (two homers and a .194 ISO since June 6) and should continue to flourish as he develops. There is five-category upside in Ebel’s profile, and he is a great prospect to buy into before the hype catches on.
