In the last article that was published, Edwin Arroyo got the call-up for the Reds and is looking to keep his foot on the gas at the big-league level. It is now time for a new set of players to keep an eye on for your dynasty team.
Yohandy Morales, 3B/1B, Washington Nationals
While he is currently ranked as the No. 28 prospect in the Nationals organization according to MLB Pipeline, Yohandy Morales is putting together a breakout campaign that deserves far more attention. The 24-year-old is hitting .340 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI at Triple-A Rochester while posting an outstanding 161 wRC+, making him one of the most productive hitters in the International League this season.
The biggest difference has been the quality of contact. Morales has increased his barrel rate from 7.9% in 2025 to 11.6% this season, while also posting modest gains in his exit velocity metrics. Those improvements have translated into more impactful contact and a noticeable jump in power production. After struggling through much of his first full season at Triple-A, he’s looked far more comfortable against upper-level pitching in 2026.
What makes Morales particularly intriguing is that the underlying metrics support the production. The improved barrel rate suggests the power surge is more than just a fortunate stretch, and his overall offensive profile has taken a meaningful step forward. He has also spent more time at third base this season, potentially increasing his path to regular major-league playing time.
This is shaping up to be a legitimate breakout season for the 24-year-old. Morales may not receive the same attention as some of the Nationals’ higher-ranked prospects, but his performance is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Between the improved quality of contact, growing power output, and elite run production, Morales is forcing his way onto the major league radar and could soon outperform his prospect ranking. For dynasty managers looking beyond Washington’s headline prospects, Morales is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing upper-level bats in the system.
Zac Veen, OF, Colorado Rockies
Few players at Triple-A are blending pedigree and production quite like Zac Veen. The former top-10 pick and current No. 13 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline is hitting .320/.421/.518 with a .939 OPS this season at Triple-A Albuquerque, adding seven home runs and 13 stolen bases while reminding dynasty managers why he was once viewed as one of the premier outfield prospects in the sport.
What stands out most is the direction of his approach at the plate. Veen has paired an excellent 14.9% walk rate with a manageable 21.3% strikeout rate, a meaningful step forward in his ability to control the zone. That improved on-base skill set has helped him tap into his athleticism more consistently and impact the game in a variety of ways.
The power-speed blend that made him such an intriguing draft prospect is still very much intact. Veen has continued to flash impact tools, including max exit velocities that have reached over 113 MPH, while also contributing double-digit stolen base production on the season. That combination of impact contact and speed gives him a profile that remains highly valuable in fantasy formats. When healthy, he has always had the tools to contribute across multiple categories, and now the production is starting to match the talent.
This season is shaping up as an important step forward for the 24-year-old outfielder. The underlying plate discipline gains are real, the production is strong, and the athletic traits that fueled his prospect status are still evident. After making his major league debut in 2025, Veen is building a strong case for another opportunity in Colorado.
For dynasty managers, the appeal remains clear. Veen still offers a rare blend of on-base ability, speed, and developing power that could translate into meaningful fantasy value with consistent playing time. If this version of him sticks, he has a real chance to re-emerge as a long-term piece in both the Rockies’ outfield and dynasty lineups.
Creed Willems, Catcher/ First Base, Baltimore Orioles
Creed Willems continues to quietly build a compelling dynasty case in the Orioles’ system, and the underlying growth in his profile is starting to match the surface-level production.
Across his current run, Willems is slashing .283/.370/.511 with an .881 OPS, a line that reflects a well-rounded offensive skill set rather than just raw power carrying the profile. The step forward in plate discipline stands out most. His walk rate has climbed from 8.8% last season to a solid 10.6%, signaling more controlled at-bats and improved pitch recognition as he climbs the minor league ladder.
There is still a legitimate thump in the bat as well. Willems has already launched 13 home runs, and the quality of contact backs it up. He is running a 39.7% hard-hit rate, which sits comfortably above average and suggests the power is not accidental or streak-driven. Importantly for dynasty managers, his 74.4% contact rate has held steady even with each promotion step, easing some concern about whether the hit tool would erode against better pitching.
The path to consistent major league playing time is not straightforward. Baltimore’s roster structure creates a crowded environment, with Adley Rutschman entrenched at catcher and a broader logjam across the first base and designated hitter mix, limiting immediate opportunity unless Willems forces the issue or shifts defensive value. That said, profiles like his tend to find at bats eventually if the bat continues trending upward.
And lately, the arrow is pointing in the right direction. Over his last five games, Willems has gone 5 for 19 with two home runs, a reminder of the impact potential that keeps him relevant even when the hit tool goes quiet in shorter stretches.
For dynasty managers, Willems fits the classic patience-with-payoff mold. Improved approach, steady contact skills, and real in-game power give him a profile that becomes much more playable if the current plate discipline gains hold.
Eli Willits, Shortstop, Washington Nationals
Eli Willits, the #1 overall pick, is already validating the hype in a big way despite being just in A ball to start his professional career. Ranked as the #4 overall prospect in baseball by MLB.com, he has quickly positioned himself as one of the most advanced young hitters in the minor leagues this season.
Through his early pro run, Eli Willits is slashing .300/.418/.500 with a .918 OPS, a line that reflects both polish and projection. The hit tool is clearly ahead of schedule with a well-above-average grade, and the underlying approach has been just as impressive. He has shown a strong ability to work deep counts with a 16.5% walk rate, consistently forcing pitchers to come into his zones rather than expanding his own.
The impact side is starting to catch up with the on-base skills. Willits already has six home runs on the season, and in his last five games, he has added two more home runs, signaling that the in-game power is beginning to show up more consistently as he adjusts to professional pitching.
What separates him even further in dynasty formats is the complete athletic profile. He brings well above average speed and has already swiped 29 stolen bases this season, giving him a rare combination of on-base ability, speed, and developing power that is extremely difficult to find in a player this young.
At just 18 years old for the entire season, Willits is still in the earliest stages of his development, but the trajectory is clearly pointing upward. A promotion to High-A ball feels more than likely before the year is over if this production continues. If the growth path stays on track, it is not unrealistic to think we could see Willits in a Washington Nationals uniform before his 21st birthday.
The tools are already loud, the performance is backing them up, and the overall profile is exactly why he went number one overall.
This group of prospects represents a strong cross-section of impact talent rising through different stages of development, but all trending in the right direction for dynasty managers. Yohandy Morales and Zac Veen are knocking on the door of major league opportunity with more refined offensive profiles and near-term pathways, while Creed Willems continues to build a steady, power-driven case despite roster blockage at the big-league level. At the same time, Eli Willits stands out as the highest upside name in the group, already producing like an advanced hitter at just 18 years old.
Taken together, this is a reminder that dynasty value is not only about proximity but also about growth signals. Whether it is improved plate discipline, developing power, or athletic impact translating into production, each player here is showing meaningful progress that could soon carry over to the major league level.
