The 2026 fantasy baseball season is slowly winding down. As we approach the playoffs, many managers may take this time to tune out and decompress. Dynasty managers to not have that luxury. Prospect rankings are continually changing and staying up to date on the latest trends can help set your teams apart. The Top 150 prospect list below is updated following a slew of promotions as well as the debut of the 2026 MLB draftees.
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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, and boy do we have a lot: Max Clark, Joshua Baez, Hagen Smith, George Lombard Jr, Angel Genao, Hector Rodriguez, Tanner McDougal, Quinn Mathews, Kaelen Culpepper, and Kade Anderson. All would rank inside the top 150 if still eligible.
2026 Prospect List
Tier 1
- Josue De Paula just keeps on hitting. While De Paula feels like “just another Dodgers’ prospect”, there is really very little that actually separates him and popular top prospects Jesus Made and Leo De Vries. De Paula does everything that dynasty managers want to see. For starters, he is still showing the ability to steal bases. Although his speed grades out as below average, his strong baseball instincts should result in 15-20 steals a year. Beyond speed, it is difficult to find any flaws. His contact skills are phenomenal. His batted ball distribution is excellent. He hits line drives to all fields with enough raw power to drive any mistake out of the park. His ceiling is a .300 hitter with 30 homers and 20 steals. De Paula is an elite dynasty prospect, not “just another Dodgers’ prospect”.
Tier 2
- The promotion to Triple-A has given us dynasty managers an in depth look into some of the analytics behind Franklin Arias. There are a few major takeaways here. For starters, Arias’ hit tool is sensational. His right-handed swing is so smooth. He sprays line drives all over the field with excellent barrel control. He makes contact, does not chase, and is one of the safer prospects for dynasty managers to target. His barrel control helps him hit for more power than his exit velocities suggest. While he does not hit the ball the “hardest”, he does hit the ball consistently hard. Still only 20 years old, Arias is still figuring out how to maximize his game power. His 23 home runs this season should provide dynasty managers with more optimism for his long-term projection rather than his mediocre EVs providing pessimism. Even with the decline in his stolen base totals, Arias’ hit tool, proximity, and power upside land him inside of the top 10.
- Roch Cholowsky just feels like such a safe prospect. Cholowsky may not have the highest upside of any prospect. He does not run much, even though he does have solid speed. This is one area of his game with more upside than many realize. Even if his stolen base upside is capped compared to some other prospects, he is still one of the game’s top prospects. Cholowsky has a phenomenal hit tool with polish. He takes walks, understands the strike zone well, and can punish mistakes that pitchers make. He has all-fields power with a strong ability to get to his pull side. Everything in his approach and swing suggest that this is a profile that should translate well from college to the pros. Cholowsky is atop the FYPD board and just sneaks into the top 10 for his debut on the prospect list.
Tier 3
- The driving force behind trading away Arjun Nimmala is likely JoJo Parker. The team’s first-round draft pick from last year, Parker’s numbers do not jump off the screen. Prior to his recent promotion to High-A, Parker was batting .258 with 13 home runs and 22 stolen bases. However, the underlying metrics have been very good. In his first season, Parker is showing patience and maturity at the dish with a 15.8% walk rate. Although he is not hitting many fly balls, he hits for power when he does. His HR/FB rate is 23.2%, which is well above average. Parker has not garnered top-end attention from those in the dynasty community, but he ranks as a top-20 prospect on this list.
- Jacob Lombard is only one tier below Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson. How Lombard fell to 14th overall is beyond me. The 6’3″ prep shortstop is extremely athletic with raw tools. His swing can be a bit noisy with moving hands and a small leg-kick. There are some hit tool concerns as well. However, the upside here for dynasty managers is huge. Lombard is a plus runner who will be at least average once he fills out his frame. At 18 years old, he already has plus power with room for more as he continues growing. Lombard checks all of the boxes for a projectable high school shortstop. Dynasty managers should make it a priority to grab him in FYPDs.
Tier 4
- Ethan Salas looks really good since being promoted to Triple-A. The Salas resurgence has continued rolling this season. The most impressive part has been Salas’ hit tool. Yes, we already knew it was good. However, Salas is running a 92.9% contact rate as a 20-year-old in Triple-A. The plate discipline is also excellent and should help lead to very good on-base percentages. Salas also has added three home runs with an average EV of 90.5 mph and a 47% hard hit rate. Whenever Salas earns a promotion, his game power is likely to lag, but that does not lower his dynasty value.
- Three Giants’ prospects land in Tier 4. Josuar Gonzalez, Luis Hernandez, and recent draftee Jackson Flora all find themselves in this tier. Hernandez is already playing full-season ball at 17 years old. Yes, the numbers have been underwhelming since his promotion, but he is 17! There is plenty of time for his twitchy athleticism to develop into a dynasty standout. Gonzalez’s numbers have been more impressive since the promotion, but it is important to remember that Gonzalez is over a full year older than Hernandez. Meanwhile, Flora is the best pitching prospect from the 2026 draft. His fastball has the chance to be a plus-plus offering. The lazy comp for a tall lanky pitcher with a potentially elite fastball is Jacob Misiorowski. The comp does not fit exactly, but there is that much dynasty upside in his profile. Giants fans should be very excited about what the future has in store.
Tier 5
- Caleb Bonemer is making the adjustments that I wanted to see. For those following along, Bonemer ranked much lower on this list compared to many other major publications. The reasoning was concerns with his hit tool. Bonemer’s heavy air and pull approach combined with some suspect contact skills provided the reason for concern. After struggling initially in Double-A, Bonemer is making the necessary adjustments. Bonemer’s fly ball rate is down from 54% to 49.6% and his pull rate has decreased from 62.2% down to 57.4%. While both are still high, they create a bit more stability in his batting average projection. Since July 9, Bonemer is batting .271 and is now up to 33 homers on the season. The hit tool remains a concern, but Bonemer is a big riser in this month’s update.
- Ethan Conrad is finding his groove. First it was a torn labrum, then it was a back injury that delayed the start of Conrad’s professional season. With exceedingly high expectations set by the dynasty community, the slow start was disappointing to watch. Now, Conrad is starting to settle in and has recently earned a promotion to High-A. Over his last 18 games, Conrad is slashing .304/.368/.551. His ISO over that period is .246. For dynasty managers, Conrad has an enticing profile. Conrad is a good athlete who is at least average at everything. He has a smooth and powerful left-handed swing, which when paired with his 6’2″ frame, should generate plenty of pop. 2026 was somewhat of a lost season for Conrad. This could create a buy-low window this off-season.
Tier 6
- Tyler Bell ranks higher on this list than on some other lists following the MLB Draft. Part of the reason for slotting Bell into Tier 6 is his landing spot. Going to Colorado adds the obvious projection of playing future home games in Coors Field. Beyond that, there is still a lot to like. A switch hitter, Bell swings it well from both sides. He controls the barrel well, drives balls to all fields, and has more power projection than his surface stats suggest. His power is more likely to come from the left side. Bell’s underwhelming nine home run final collegiate season can be chalked up to a torn labrum he suffered at the beginning of the season. Once Bell recovers from shoulder surgery, dynasty managers should expect 20/20 upside with the Coors Field boost.
- Angeibel Gomez and Francisco Renteria are a tier above some other DSL bats. Gomez has seen the biggest rise in his dynasty stock. The 17-year-old outfielder slashed .361/.467/.653 with nine home runs and 15 stolen bases. Gomez’s mature approach, projectable frame, twitchy athleticism, and quick hands give him elite dynasty upside. The same can be said for Francisco Renteria, who slashed .379/.470/.682. The upside is elite, though there is a bit more swing-and-miss in his profile. Renteria has more power than Gomez but already has a more filled-out frame with less projectability. He ranks just below Gomez, but remains in the same tier.
Tier 7
- Brody Hopkins and Jaxon Wiggins both fall down to Tier 7. 2026 has been a major disappointment for both exciting young arms. The issue for both Hopkins and Wiggins has been walks. Hopkins is walking 21.7% of the batters he has faced while Wiggins’ walk rate sits at 18.3%. With walk rates that high, it is difficult to advocate for buying low in dynasty leagues. However, both pitchers still have substantial upside (thus keeping them right around the top 100). Pulling the PL Pitcher Card from Wiggins’ previous start, his fastball is still sitting in the mid-90s with over 17″ of iVB. The issue is his arsenal lacks consistent depth and he struggles with control. For Hopkins, all four of his pitches grade out as plus pitches according to PLV, but his inability to throw strikes has been his kryptonite. Hopkins ranks higher than Wiggins, but both pitchers have seen their relief risk increase substantially this season.
- Andrew Fischer keeps hitting home runs. Fischer is now up to 38 home runs on the season. The power is truly undeniable and creates substantial dynasty upside. Still, dynasty managers need to be concerned about Fischer’s hit tool. Since his promotion to Double-A, Fischer is striking out 34.9% of the time. His contact rate sits down at 65%. After posting a .402 BABIP in High-A, Fischer’s BABIP has dropped to .265 in Double-A. Many may be thinking, well his true BABIP is in the middle. That is wrong. Fischer is a heavy fly-ball and pull-side hitter. This batted ball tendency results in much lower BABIPs (see my qualms from earlier this season on Caleb Bonemer). The difference between Fischer and Bonemer is age and hit tool progression. Fischer is already 22 years old and comes from an SEC school. Fischer ranks lower on this list compared to others due to the high risk in this sort of profile. Fischer does not run, does not have a good hit tool, but his power could be difference-making.
Tier 8
- Tier 8 is home to a lot of recent draftees. AJ Garcia leads the way after being selected ninth overall. There is upside here, but I am skeptical as to how well his skill set will translate to dynasty value. Ace Reese is a power-hitting third baseman who is off to a fast start in Low-A wiht Seattle. Reese has 30+ home run upside if it all clicks. Justin Lebron has as much upside as any player from this draft, but he also carries a ton of risk in his hit tool. Daniel Jackson, Aiden Robbins, and Chase Brunson are three of my early favorites to target in FYPDs. Sawyer Strosnider landed in Milwaukee, which seems to develop every prospect they touch. Cade Townsend has an intriguing arsenal that the Cubs should be able to get the most out of.
- Mitch Voit has become a significant dynasty prospect. Voit flew under the radar for a while after being the Mets’ first round selection in last year’s draft. Voit lacks the projectability or elite traits that dynasty managers often cling to. However, Voit is quickly proving to be a very solid dynasty asset. Speed is his best tool, and he projects to steal 25+ bases in the future. Power is not Voit’s strong suit, but he has popped 13 home runs on the season and has 12-17 home run upside thanks to his ability to get to his pull side. That leaves his batting average. Voit is batting .321 since the start of July. He was batting .250 prior to that. His contact skills, plate discipline, and ability consistently hit line drives should give dynasty managers more confidence in a higher batting average. Voit is not the flashiest prospect to roster, but he should provide plenty of long-term value for dynasty managers.
Tier 9/Just Missed
- Albert Fermin, Santiago Solarte, and Johenssy Colome are all deeper-league DSL bats that dynasty managers need to know. Fermin is quickly becoming a shallow-league prospect to know. His twitchy athleticism, quick hands, and projectability have substantial upside. He needs to be added wherever available. Solarte and Colome just miss cracking the Top-150. Solarte is a huge 6’5″ and hit .339 with 10 homers and 42 stolen bases this season. He has the highest upside of all three of these prospects. However, his hit tool is the most suspect. Solarte is a very raw projectable prospect with infinite upside. Colome only played in 32 games due to injury, but still put up strong numbers. His polished approach and contact skills shined, while he also has enough speed and power projection to create intrigue. In a year where DSL bats are plentiful, these three are names to know beyond the obvious ones ranked higher.
- Murf Gray has slowed down following his promotion. Gray’s profile is somewhat similar to Andrew Fischer, just with less upside. Gray has plus power. He is extremely adept at getting to his pull side, where his big 6’3″ frame can do the most damage. He has continued to post above-average HR/FB rates which is a very sticky stat. The issue is Gray’s hit tool. Gray also is a collegiate prospect, making the jump to Double-A especially significant. In 28 games, Gray’s average has dropped down to .215. The batting average is not as concerning as the drop in contact rate is. Gray’s contact rate has dropped from 80.5% in Low-A, down to 77% in High-A, down to 71.7% in Double-A. Gray has a big swing and can struggle with pitch recognition at times. He slides down nine spots in this month’s update due to his recent struggles in Double-A.
