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 from 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 West
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Chasles Davalan continues to show off impressive power from his smaller frame. The Dodgers selected Davalan 41st overall out of the University of Arkansas this past year. Davalan hit 14 home runs in his final collegiate season, but the concern was how much power his 5’9″ frame would provide at the professional level. So far, so good as Davalan has crushed six home runs. An SEC bat playing in High-A, production should be expected. However, with a strong hit tool and plus speed, any power development would significantly raise the ceiling of his prospect profile.
- The data on Jackson Ferris has been very disappointing. Ferris was sent to Triple-A to start the season. Not only have the results been bad (7.43 ERA, more walks than strikeouts), but the underlying pitch data is also underwhelming. Ferris’ four-seam fastball is averaging under 92 mph with only 11″ of iVB. In terms of PLV, the pitch is scored as a 4.22. The PCL is a tough environment to play in, but Ferris is looking less and less like a significant prospect for dynasty teams.
- Brendan Tunink spent some time on the IL, but has returned to game action. Tunink injured himself in the game on April 14 and returned to game action at the Complex League on May 7 and has since returned to Low-A. The extent of the injury is still unknown, but the hope is that this does not slow down his strong start. Tunink is a toolsy outfielder drafted in the eighth round back in 2024. He is a prospect worth keeping an eye on in 2026.
- The Dodgers are being careful with Zachary Root’s innings early on. Root threw 99 innings in his final season at Arkansas, but the Dodgers have yet to let Root work more than 3 innings in his first four starts. Root has an intriguing arsenal, which was on full display in this year’s Spring Breakout game. Commanding all four of his pitches will be the primary key. Hopefully, the Dodgers will loosen the harness on Root soon and give dynasty managers a look at what they can expect from Root in future seasons.
San Francisco Giants
- My former prospect breakout, Sabin Ceballos, is showing signs of life. What is the saying? Never wrong, just early. That just might be the case here. Ceballos was supposed to break out last season and hit .232 with only six home runs. Early on, Ceballos has already matched that total in home runs. Ceballos continues to spray line drives all over the park, but his ability to get to his pull side is what gives him home run upside. He has good plate discipline, solid contact skills, and is a sneaky add in deep dynasty leagues.
- The Giants have a lot of pitching prospects performing. Tyler Switalksi is quietly making a name for himself after being a 16th-round pick back in 2024. Switalski’s strikeout rate has jumped way up this year to 33%, although he has run into recent struggles. Jacob Bresnahan started the season on the IL, but has looked excellent over three starts. His fastball has been sitting in the mid-90s with great late life. He is a prospect to circle on lists.
- Parks Harber has returned to game action after a delayed start to the season. Harber was dealing with a hamstring strain earlier this season but returned to Double-A on April 24. After a hot AFL, Harber has carried that right into 2026. He is batting over .300 with a home run so far. Power is going to be the driving trait in Harber’s dynasty projection. He is on the older side (already 24), but is a name to keep tabs on throughout the season.
- Jesus Rodriguez earned a promotion to the Major Leagues. Looking for a spark on offense, the Giants shipped off Patrick Bailey and are now turning to Rodriguez. Known for his defensive woes, Rodriguez has flashed offensive upside in the Minor Leagues. He is off to a fast start, but dynasty managers should be wary of his high ground ball rate and aggressive plate approach. Both could cause issues for Rodriguez as Major League pitchers learn how to attack him.
San Diego Padres
- Bryan Balzer’s strong start has continued. Balzer joined the Padres from Japan back in 2023 and has struggled with inconsistencies. He appears to be turning a corner in 2025. Balzer features a high-90s sinker that gets great arm-side run. His money pitch is the slider, though that gets strong two-plane movement. Balzer is 21 years old and has yet to pitch above Low-A, but his performance to start 2026 is impressive nonetheless. His profile carries relief risk, but in a thin system, Balzer ranks as San Diego’s 10th-best dynasty prospect.
- 2025 breakout Miguel Mendez spent a short period of time on the IL. Mendez struggled in his start on April 23 before landing on the IL with a neck strain. He did not miss much time, though, as he returned to the Double-A rotation on May 12. Outside of that one start, Mendez has looked sharp to start the season. He owns a 3.24 ER and a 2.91 FIP. Mendez’s strikeout rate has been underwhelming up to this point, but he has the fastball/slider combination to see that number tick up as he settles into the season.
- Dynasty managers can remove Humberto Cruz from their prospect lists. Reports broke last week that Cruz self-deported back to Mexico amid human trafficking allegations. There is currently no timetable or plan for Cruz to return to the Padres organization at this time. He is a fine drop in all dynasty formats.
- Ethan Salas! I am sooooo glad that Martin gave me the opportunity to talk about why Salas still ranked so highly during an early-season episode of Destination Dynasty. The prospect fatigue on Salas was real. For a player who dealt with injuries, high expectations, and aggressive promotions, Salas never really got the chance to settle in. Since April 10, Salas is slashing .349/.424/.628. He is up to six homers, six steals, and is proving to be the best catching prospect in dynasty. The Salas hype is back, and it is every bit deserved.
Colorado Rockies
- Jared Thomas is yet to make his 2026 debut. Thomas had surgery on his hamate bone this off-season and still has not returned to game action. The duration of his recovery is growing a bit concerning, but hopefully, Colorado is just being cautious. Thomas is coming off a monster season in which he hit 14 homers, stole 33 bases, and hit .300.
- Sterlin Thompson continues to perform in Triple-A. Thompson’s dynasty value has never quite recovered after his disappointing 2024 season. Thompson posted a strong 118 wRC+ last season and is off to another fast start in Triple-A. His hit tool has been the biggest concern for him up to this point in his career, but he is chasing less than 20% of the time with a contact rate above 78%. He is an underrated prospect for dynasty managers. Expect to see Thompson make his Major League debut at some point this season.
- Cole Carrigg’s hit tool seems vastly improved. Quietly, Carrigg has been one of the best hitters in Minor League baseball this season. He has four homers, 26 steals, and a .366 batting average. Carrigg’s speed has been known, but the improvements to his hit tool have transformed his profile. Carrigg is another prospect on the fast track to the Major Leagues and has immense dynasty upside.
- Robert Calaz’s tools are not enough to overshadow his continued struggles offensively. Standing at 6’2″ with twitchy athleticism, Calaz caught the eye of dynasty managers after a strong DSL showing in 2023 and more success in 2024. However, as Calaz has advanced to face tougher competition, his numbers have declined drastically. This season, he is striking out 34% of the time with a contact rate of just 60.8%. His prospect value is decreasing rapidly, and it is fair to wonder if he will ever hit enough to become a dynasty-relevant asset.
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Carlos Virahonda is a dynasty name to know. Signed out of the DR back in 2023, Virahonda is a prospect gaining more intrigue. Scouts praise his defense behind the plate, and he has already hit eight home runs in 2026. Virahonda is an extreme fly-ball hitter with a suspect hit tool, but the power is enough to warrant attention moving forward this year.
- Ryan Waldschmidt has joined the Major League team! Waldschmidt was playing extremely well in Triple-A and will now get his chance in the Major Leagues. Waldschmidt blends upside and stability into an enticing dynasty profile. He lacks any standout tools, but combines strong contact skills and good plate discipline with enough power and speed to create substantial upside. He should play every day in Arizona, and is a prospect worth adding in redraft formats as well.
- Tommy Troy continues to get starts all over the diamond in Triple-A. So far this season, Troy has started games at second base, center field, left field, and right field. Troy is a strong athlete, and Arizona’s addition of versatility to his profile speaks to their desire to find a way to promote him. Troy’s batted ball data does not stand out, but he has excellent speed and a good enough hit tool to provide value in most fantasy formats.
- Kayson Cunningham is dealing with a concussion. This concussion interrupts what was a great start to his 2026 season. The one caveat is that it is still uncertain how much dynasty value his production will translate to. Cunningham has great contact skills, but he sells out for contact, reducing his power projection. Cunningham also does not have blazing speed and is just 2/4 on the bases this season. Diamondback fans should be excited about Cunningham’s potential, but he may turn into a better real-life prospect than a dynasty asset.
