Now that we have reached the month of May, there have been a ton of prospect promotions and graduations. In the National League East alone, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, Andrew Painter, and Justin Crawford have all graduated off of prospect lists. For those dynasty sickos out there, that just means more room on the lists for new prospect names. In the article below, the prospect rankings for each of the five teams are given a refresh, and important dynasty notes on key prospects and performances are shared.
Check out the AL East and AL Central lists already updated and up on the PL Dynasty page.
NL East
- Aidan Miller still has not resumed baseball activities. Miller was doing fielding drills for a short period of time before being shut down due to his lingering back issues. He remains without a timetable to return, clouding his value for 2026. For dynasty managers, Miller remains an elite prospect. He has the speed, power, and hit tool to become a five-tool contributor. The fear is that the lingering back injury impacts his power output once he returns. Miller slides down a bit in overall prospect rankings, but dynasty managers should remain patient as he is only 21 years old.
- Alirio Ferrebus needs to be on dynasty radars. Ferrebus signed with the Phillies out of Venezuela back in 2023 and is breaking out this season. Standing at 6’2″, Ferrebus packs a powerful swing from the right side. His setup is simple, relying only on a small leg kick and his quick hands to generate pop. He gets to his pull side extremely well and is up to five home runs in just 26 games this season. His aggressive approach and poor pitch recognition get him in trouble at times, but Ferrebus has significant long-term dynasty appeal. His future home is more likely to be at first base than at catcher, but he has the power to be an asset at either position.
- Bryan Rincon has added game power to an already enticing hit tool. Up to this point in his professional career, Rincon has been known for his contact skills and glove. A silky defender at short, Rincon has shown consistent polish and a mature approach at the plate from a young age. This season, the power has joined the party. Rincon is getting the ball in the air more than ever before while still getting to his pull side consistently. Rincon is also swinging more than ever before, and his selective aggression is paying off. This added power transforms Rincon’s dynasty outlook. His glove should earn him playing time, and he is now showing 10HR, 30SB upside. He is an intriguing deep-league flier to take and moves into 12th on this month’s update.
- Second-round pick Cade Obermueller has yet to make his professional debut. Obermueller is on Clearwater’s IL, but has not had any further information released. Obermueller was an intriguing prospect coming out of the draft with a deceptive delivery from the left side. Until more information is released or he makes his professional debut, he is nothing more than a “wait and see” kind of prospect.
- AJ Ewing is turning into a rising star. Ewing’s name was starting to generate some buzz prior to the season, but his start has been far beyond anything anybody expected. Ewing is doing everything well and has already earned a promotion to Triple-A. Ewing’s hit tool has always been his best attribute. He is continuing to post elite contact rates while controlling the zone extremely well. Along with his contact skills are plus-plus speed that translates to 40+ stolen base potential. Power has been the biggest question mark, but that is more a product of his approach than indicative of his raw power potential. Ewing consistently hits the ball hard and has been getting it in the air more since arriving in Triple-A. At his floor, Ewing is projected as a .280 hitter with 10 homers and 40 steals. That is more than enough to get dynasty managers excited. Ewing was promoted to the Major Leagues on Monday night. He is a priority add in all keeper formats.
- Camden Lohman is going to be the next Mets pitching prospect to break out. The Mets have excelled at pitching development in recent years. They selected Lohman in the eighth round of last year’s draft and signed him for just under $800k. Throwing from the right side, Lohman’s has a smooth and athletic delivery on the mound. From a stuff perspective, he already has the tools to turn into a dynasty-relevant prospect. His fastball sits in the mid-90s with two intriguing breaking balls. FanGraphs only lists his curveball, but his breaking pitches have two distinct shapes. One being more curve-esque and the other a sharp gyro slider with good two-plane movement. Lohman is relatively unknown now, but that could change quickly. He moves up to 12th on this month’s prospect update.
- Randy Guzman’s intriguing power is overshadowing a concerning hit tool. Guzman is up to seven home runs on the season. Standing at 6’4″, his power is obvious. When Guzman gets to his pull side, the home runs are massive. However, Guzman does not get the ball in the air consistently. On top of that, Guzman struggles to make contact. He punishes mistakes, but chases routinely and struggles to make contact on breaking pitches. These issues are amplified when considering that he is 21 years old and only in Low-A. Guzman remains outside of the Mets’ top-15 on this list.
- Lefty, Zach Thornton has worked his way to Triple-A. Thornton’s best attribute is his control. He has a high floor, but lacks much upside. Through five starts this year, Thornton owned a 3.60 ERA. His walk rate has remained below 10%, but his strikeout rate sits at just 25.7%. His dynasty outlook is more of a streaming option rather than a reliable starter for teams.
- The Braves are getting production out of recent draft picks Tate Southisene and Dixon Williams. Southisene was not a popular pick when Atlanta selected him at 22nd overall, but he is quickly working to prove the doubters wrong. Already up to 20 steals, the speed is not coming as a surprise. The biggest surprise has been Southisene’s five homers and polished approach at the plate. Southisene is moving up rankings, as is everybody from the underrated 2026 draft class.
- Speaking of the 2026 draft class, fourth-round pick Dixon Williams is off to a fast start. Atlanta has normalized Williams’ stance a bit, and he is finding significant success. He is crushing the ball with five homers and nearly as many walks as strikeouts so far. A college bat, Williams’ success in High-A should not be a surprise, but his performance is worth taking note of.
- Briggs McKenzie has still not made his professional debut. The rumor is that McKenzie is still working in extended Spring Training, but there has not been an official timetable as to when he will join a full-season affiliate. A prep pitcher, McKenzie generated some buzz when Atlanta was able to pull him away from his LSU commitment. The lanky lefty has intriguing breaking stuff, but will need to bulk up and develop more velocity on his fastball to turn into a relevant dynasty asset.
- John Gil’s tools are turning into consistent production. Gil started to piece things together last season and has not slowed down at all in 2026. Going back to High-A, Gil is up to 20 steals and four home runs early on this year. An excellent all-around athlete, Gil has the twitchy style that grabs dynasty managers’ attention. He has continued to pull the baseball this year with the lowest ground ball rate of his career. Over his last 63 games, Gil is batting .302 with 10 homers and 35 stolen bases. That is a 21/72 pace over 600 PA.
- Yeremy Cabrera’s tools are extremely loud. After hitting only nine home runs all of last season, Cabrera is already up to seven this year. This, paired with elite center field defense and plus-plus speed, makes Cabrera a prospect to buy high on early this season. Still only 20, Cabrera’s profile is still a bit raw. There is swing and miss present, but the profile is not as alarming as some other prospects. Cabrera has a strong understanding of the strike zone and is more than willing to take his walks. He profiles as a high OBP guy with 30+ steal potential. If he can keep the strikeouts in check, his lightning-quick hands provide plenty of power upside. I am all in on Cabrera moving forward.
- Ronny Cruz’s hit tool needs to be discussed. The dynasty community is buzzing about Cruz right now. To be fair, six homers, 19 steals, and a .342 average is worth talking about. However, Cruz is far from a guarantee to become elite. He has a 62.4% contact rate this season, a 20.4% swinging strike rate, and a swing rate over 54%. So yes, the raw tools are very loud here. He has plus power and plus speed. However, the hit tool is not good, regression is coming, and there is a chance his speed declines as his frame fills out. Cruz is a fast-rising dynasty prospect, but managers should proceed with caution.
- Gavin Fien is still dealing with a wrist injury. Fien has played in just four games this season and has been sidelined since April 7. While just about every other Nationals’ prospect is flourishing this season, the perception of Fien is decreasing with this time off. Now is a great time for dynasty managers to buy the former first-round pick before he gets back on the diamond. He has the tools and projection to be a great player. Washington’s player development team deserves a lot of credit for what they have been able to accomplish already this season, and dynasty managers do not want to miss out on this prospect.
- Eli Willits looks like the real deal. Willits is doing a little bit of everything so far down in Low-A. He is showing off excellent plate discipline, walking over 18% of the time. When pitchers do come across the plate, he has good barrel control and drives the ball to all fields. His raw power has shown up in his four home runs, and his speed is on full display with 21 steals. Most high school bats lean toward upside over polish. Willits combines both into a tantalizing profile for dynasty managers
- Robby Snelling made his Major League debut last Friday. Snelling was dominant in six starts down in Triple-A before earning his Major League promotion. He gave up three runs in the first inning before settling in and throwing four scoreless to follow. He is primarily a three-pitch pitcher relying heavily on his excellent curveball. He is the best left-handed pitching prospect in baseball and should settle in nicely to Miami’s rotation for the remainder of 2026.
- Aiva Arquette is healthy again and off to a fast start in High-A. A groin injury delayed the start of Arquette’s 2026 season, but he returned on April 28. Since the draft, Arquette has always felt underrated. A great athlete with substantial physical projection, Arquette has everything dynasty managers look for. The power upside is obvious, he runs well and should add consistent stolen bases, and has a polished hit tool for a player with his size. Arquette should rise quickly up ranking lists as he gets more professional games under his belt. Dynasty managers should be excited to see him develop this season.
- Exciting righty Kevin DeFrank has a bicep injury with no timetable for a return. DeFrank flashed tantalizing stuff at 16 years old in the DSL last season. Unfortunately, this injury makes it unlikely that DeFrank will pitch in a game this season. The good news for dynasty managers is that DeFrank only turns 18 in August. There is still plenty of time for him to develop. The bad news is that his dynasty value is certain to decrease during this missed time.
- Joe Mack has taken over as the team’s Major League catcher. Heralded for his defensive abilities, Mack has flashed significant power over the course of his Minor League career as well. The concern is whether or not Mack will hit enough to provide consistent fantasy production. His glove should keep him in the lineup regardless, making him a valuable asset in two-catcher dynasty leagues.
