Updated Top 100 MLB Prospect Rankings for 2025-26 Offseason
As we get set for another offseason of wheeling and dealing on the MLB trade market, it's time to reset Bleacher Report's Top 100 prospect list to provide some context to those forthcoming trades.
The following factors helped determine where each player fell in our rankings:
Potential: Potential trumps production a lot of the time, especially in the lower levels of the minors and with recent draft picks. Skill set and tools are often better indicators of what a player will become.
Talent: For prospects in the higher levels of the minors who are close to breaking into the big leagues, production and talent level were the determining factors since those players are viewed as more complete products.
Eligibility: A player must maintain rookie eligibility to be considered for inclusion. That means no more than 130 big league at-bats for position players, 50 innings for pitchers or 45 days on the active roster.
Let's get to it.
Nos. 100-91
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Nos. 100-91
100. C Thayron Liranzo, DET
99. SS Marek Houston, MIN
98. RHP JR Ritchie, ATL
97. SS Kayson Cunningham, AR
96. 2B Brice Matthews, HOU
95. OF Spencer Jones, NYY
94. RHP Jaxon Wiggins, CHC
93. SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje, SEA
92. OF Edward Florentino, PIT
91. 1B Cam Collier, CIN
-Right-hander JR Ritchie had not pitched above the High-A level entering the 2025 season, but he ended up closing out the year at Triple-A as he posted a 2.64 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 140 strikeouts in 140 innings over three levels. The 22-year-old could get a long look next spring, as the Braves have shown a willingness to be aggressive with their top pitching prospects.
-Despite hitting a lackluster .167/.222/.452 with 20 strikeouts in 47 plate appearances in his first taste of the majors, Brice Matthews still stands as the top prospect in a thin Astros system. He posted an .830 OPS with 17 home runs, 64 RBI and 41 steals in 112 games at Triple-A, and has little left to prove in the minors.
-The Pirates have had much better luck developing pitchers in recent years, but look to have a potential rising star in outfielder Edward Florentino. The 19-year-old started the year with his stateside debut in rookie ball, then hit .262/.380/.503 with 17 doubles, 10 home runs, 36 RBI and 29 steals in 54 games at Single-A.
Nos. 90-81
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Nos. 90-81
90. RHP Brandon Sproat, NYM
89. C Rainiel Rodriguez, STL
88. OF Dylan Beavers, BAL
87. LHP Cam Caminiti, ATL
86. SS Josuar Gonzalez, SF
85. SS Tyson Lewis, CIN
84. OF Jhostynxon García, BOS
83. RHP Logan Henderson, MIL
82. IF Caleb Bonemer, CWS
81. SS Kaelen Culpepper, MIN
-After a stellar run in the DSL in his pro debut, Rainiel Rodriguez continues to impress in his stateside debut, hitting .276/.399/.555 with 22 doubles, 20 home runs and 63 RBI in 84 games between rookie ball, Single-A and High-A. Still only 18 years old, he offers one of the highest offensive ceilings of any catching prospect.
-Outfielder Dylan Beavers made his MLB debut on Aug. 16, and he went on to post a 120 OPS-plus with five doubles, four home runs and 14 RBI in 137 plate appearances down the stretch. He looks like the current front-runner to start alongside Colton Cowser and Tyler O'Neill in the 2026 outfield.
-Josuar Gonzalez was widely regarded as the top international prospect in the 2025 class outside of Roki Sasaki, and the Giants landed him with a bonus just shy of $3 million. A potential five-tool talent, he hit .288/.404/.455 with 19 extra-base hits, 33 steals and more walks (37) than strikeouts (36) over 52 games in the DSL.
Nos. 80-71
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Nos. 80-71
80. RHP Ryan Sloan, SEA
79. OF Slade Caldwell, ARI
78. SS Jefferson Rojas, CHC
77. LHP Hunter Barco, PIT
76. C Blake Mitchell, KC
75. LHP Hagen Smith, CWS
74. OF Ryan Waldschmidt, ARI
73. RHP Tyler Bremner, LAA
72. SS Billy Carlson, CWS
71. LHP Robby Snelling, MIA
-After going No. 29 overall in the 2024 draft, Slade Caldwell delivered on his billing as an advanced hitter in his pro debut by posting a .408 on-base percentage with 91 walks and a 17.6 percent walk rate. The question is how much power he will develop in the coming years with an undersized 5'9" frame.
-It might have been a slight reach relative to most pre-draft big boards, but Tyler Bremner is more than capable of living up to being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft. The 6'2" right-hander has smooth mechanics, a fastball that regularly touches the upper 90s, and a terrific changeup. Durability and the development of a reliable breaking ball will determine his ceiling.
-After a disappointing 2024 season where the Padres sold low and included him in the Tanner Scott trade with the Marlins, left-hander Robby Snelling with a terrific 2025 campaign. The 21-year-old had a 2.51 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 166 strikeouts in 136 innings between Double-A and Triple-A, and he trimmed his walk rate from 8.9 to 7.1 percent.
Nos. 70-61
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Nos. 70-61
70. C Ethan Salas, SD
69. RHP Rhett Lowder, CIN
68. C Jeferson Quero, MIL
67. 1B Charlie Condon, COL
66. RHP Jarlin Susana, WAS
65. OF Chase DeLauter, CLE
64. C Carter Jensen, KC
63. RHP Travis Sykora, WAS
62. C Harry Ford, SEA
61. SS Cooper Pratt, MIL
-Despite the fact that he does not turn 20 years old until June, it still feels like Ethan Salas has something to prove. The hyped international prospect struggled at the High-A level in 2024, hitting .206 with a .599 OPS in 113 games, and injuries limited him to just 10 games this year. Can he regain his elite prospect status in 2026?
-Charlie Condon hit an absurd .433/.556/1.009 with 37 home runs in 60 games during his junior season at the University of Georgia before going No. 3 overall in the 2024 draft. He played primarily first base in his first full pro season, which puts a lot of pressure on his bat, but the early returns were solid with an .820 OPS and 14 home runs in 99 games while reaching Double-A.
-Carter Jensen was as impressive as any September call-up this year, posting a 161 OPS-plus with six doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI in 69 plate appearances after debuting on Sept. 2. With Freddy Fermin traded to San Diego at the deadline, he looks poised to split catching duties with Salvador Perez in 2026.
Nos. 60-51
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Nos. 60-51
60. C Eduardo Tait, MIN
59. C Joe Mack, MIA
58. IF Alex Freeland, LAD
57. SS Arjun Nimmala, TOR
56. 2B Michael Arroyo, SEA
55. RHP Kyson Witherspoon, BOS
54. OF Braden Montgomery, CWS
53. SS JoJo Parker, TOR
52. SS Carson Williams, TB
51. LHP Jamie Arnold, ATH
-The second-best prospect moved at the 2025 trade deadline behind shortstop Leo De Vries, catcher Eduardo Tait went from the Phillies to the Twins in the Jhoan Durán blockbuster deal. The 19-year-old split the season between Single-A and High-A, batting .253/.311/.427 with 32 doubles, 14 home runs and 71 RBI in 112 games while also throwing out 24 percent of base stealers.
-If the Dodgers decide to let veteran Miguel Rojas walk in free agency, Alex Freeland could fill his utility role on the bench in 2026. The 24-year-old batted .263/.384/.451 with 30 doubles, 16 home runs and 82 RBI in 106 games at Triple-A last year, and saw action at second base and third base in a 29-game cup of coffee after the All-Star break.
-Questions remain about whether Carson Williams can cut his strikeout rate down to a manageable level, and whiffing 44 times in 106 plate appearances in his big league debut did little to quell those concerns. However, his 60-grade power and elite glove at shortstop give him a high floor that should allow him a long runway to sort things out at the plate.
Nos. 50-41
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Nos. 50-41
50. OF Jonny Farmelo, SEA
49. OF Theo Gillen, TB
48. OF Eduardo Quintero, LAD
47. OF Mike Sirota, LAD
46. C Alfredo Duno, CIN
45. LHP Gage Jump, ATH
44. OF Owen Caissie, CHC
43. OF Emmanuel Rodríguez, MIN
42. C/OF Ike Irish, BAL
41. SS Angel Genao, CLE
-Left-hander Gage Jump made his pro debut in 2025 after going in the second round of the 2024 draft, and he already looks like one of the steals of his draft class after posting a 3.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 131 strikeouts in 112.1 innings between High-A and Double-A.
-With Kyle Tucker set to depart in free agency and the Cubs unlikely to make a serious push to bring him back, Owen Caissie could enter spring training as the favorite to break camp with the starting right field job. The 23-year-old has hit .281/.380/.507 with 41 home runs and 130 RBI in 226 games at Triple-A over the past two seasons.
-The Guardians have shown a knack for developing middle infield talent, and Angel Genao is shaping up to be their latest success story. He batted .259/.323/.359 with 23 extra-base hits in 77 games at Double-A in his age-21 season, and he stands out for his 60-grade hit tool and polished defensive game.
Nos. 40-31
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Nos. 40-31
40. OF Justin Crawford, PHI
39. SS Jett Williams, NYM
38. C/1B Josue Briceño, DET
37. LHP Liam Doyle, STL
36. SS Aidan Miller, PHI
35. SS Franklin Arias, BOS
34. RHP Jonah Tong, NYM
33. SS Aiva Arquette, MIA
32. LHP Payton Tolle, BOS
31. IF Sal Stewart, CIN
-It remains to be seen if he will stick behind the plate or wind up as a first baseman and designated hitter, but Josue Briceño can flat-out hit. After winning 2024 Arizona Fall League MVP honors, he posted an .883 OPS with 20 home runs and 76 RBI in 100 games between High-A and Double-A in his age-20 campaign.
-Payton Tolle has one of the best fastballs of any pitching prospect, and it has been unhittable at times, but he leans heavily on the pitch with a 64.1 percent usage rate in his limited MLB action. After mowing down minor league hitters, he will need to figure out how to utilize his full repertoire of pitches to find that same success in the majors.
-One of the more productive September call-ups, Sal Stewart logged a 121 OPS-plus with five home runs in 58 plate appearances after debuting on Sept. 1. He played exclusively the infield corners in the majors, but he has also seen action at second base in the minors. Don't be surprised if he hits his way into a regular role in 2026.
Nos. 30-21
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Nos. 30-21
30. C Moises Ballesteros, CHC
29. OF Carson Benge, NYM
28. LHP Noah Schultz, CWS
27. SS George Lombard Jr., NYY
26. SS Bryce Rainer, DET
25. 2B Travis Bazzana, CLE
24. SS Eli Willits, WAS
23. RHP Seth Hernandez, PIT
22. OF Lazaro Montes, SEA
21. OF Walker Jenkins, MIN
-Noah Schultz was hit hard in his first taste of Triple-A, allowing 23 hits and 17 earned runs in 16.1 innings over five starts, but the pieces are all still there for him to be a future frontline starter. Ironing out a spike in his walk rate from 6.7 to 13.8 percent will be the key to earning his first MLB call-up.
-With incumbent shortstop Anthony Volpe coming off a disappointing season, the development of George Lombard Jr. becomes even more of a focal point for the Yankees organization. He hit .329/.495/.488 in 111 plate appearances at High-A to earn a quick promotion to Double-A, where he took his lumps, but ultimately held his own as one of the youngest players in the Eastern League.
-The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Eli Willits got his feet wet after signing with a 15-game stint at Single-A where he hit .300/.397/.360 with two extra-base hits and two steals. His 60-hit, 60-speed profile should be on full display from the jump at full-season ball in 2026, and he does not turn 18 until December.
Nos. 20-11
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Nos. 20-11
20. LHP Kade Anderson, SEA
19. SS Luis Peña, MIL
18. OF Zyhir Hope, LAD
17. OF Max Clark, DET
16. SS Ethan Holliday, COL
15. OF Josue De Paula, LAD
14. RHP Andrew Painter, PHI
13. LHP Thomas White, MIA
12. SS Colt Emerson, SEA
11. 1B Bryce Eldridge, SF
-Left-hander Kade Anderson did not make his pro debut after he was selected No. 3 overall in the 2025 draft, but after going 12-1 with a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 180 strikeouts in 119 innings as the ace of the staff at LSU, it's not out of the question to think he could see the majors in 2026.
-For all the attention given to Jesus Made, and rightfully so, fellow 2024 international signing Luis Peña had a breakout season of his own playing alongside him in the Milwaukee farm system. He hit .308/.375/.469 with 26 extra-base hits and 41 steals in 71 games at Single-A, and saw 25 games of action at High-A all before his 19th birthday.
-Andrew Painter spent the year shaking off the rust of not pitching at all in 2023 or 2024 outside of a stint in last year's Arizona Fall League, finishing with a 5.26 ERA and 123 strikeouts in 118 innings between High-A and Triple-A. Still only 22 years old, he could be a factor in the team's rotation next year with Ranger Suárez set to depart, and he still has ace-caliber upside.
Nos. 10-1
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10. RHP Trey Yesavage, TOR
9. RHP Nolan McLean, NYM
8. C Samuel Basallo, BAL
7. SS JJ Wetherholt, STL
6. SS Leo De Vries, ATH
5. SS Sebastian Walcott, TEX
4. RHP Bubba Chandler, PIT
3. SS Jesús Made, MIL
2. SS Konnor Griffin, PIT
1. SS Kevin McGonigle, DET
-Despite logging 27.2 innings of work in the postseason, including starting Game 1 and Game 5 of the World Series, Trey Yesavage still holds prospect status after tallying just 14 innings of work in the regular season. He should open the year as one of the 2026 AL Rookie of the Year favorites.
-Nolan McLean also has more big league experience than the average prospect after making eight starts for the Mets down the stretch, but with 48 innings of work he is still below the prospect eligibility threshold. His 2.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 30.3 percent strikeout rate made him the team's best starter in September.
-It has become Sebastian Walcott and everyone else in the Rangers farm system, as he is their lone representative on this and almost any other Top 100 prospect list. The 19-year-old spent the entire 2025 season at Double-A, hitting .255/.355/.386 with 19 doubles, 13 home runs, 52 RBI and 32 steals in 124 games.
Team-by-Team Breakdown
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ARI (3): OF Ryan Waldschmidt (74), OF Slade Caldwell (79), SS Kayson Cunningham (97)
ATH (3): SS Leo De Vries (6), LHP Gage Jump (45), LHP Jamie Arnold (51)
ATL (2): LHP Cam Caminiti (87), RHP JR Ritchie (98)
BAL (3): C Samuel Basallo (8), C/OF Ike Irish (42), OF Dylan Beavers (88)
BOS (4): LHP Payton Tolle (32), SS Franklin Arias (35), RHP Kyson Witherspoon (55), OF Jhostynxon García (85)
CHC (4): C Moisés Ballesteros (30), OF Owen Caissie (44), SS Jefferson Rojas (78), RHP Jaxon Wiggins (94)
CWS (5): LHP Noah Schultz (28), OF Braden Montgomery (54), SS Billy Carlson (72), LHP Hagen Smith (75), IF Caleb Bonemer (82)
CIN (5): 3B Sal Stewart (31), C Alfredo Duno (46), RHP Rhett Lowder (69), SS Tyson Lewis (85), 1B Cam Collier (91)
CLE (3): 2B Travis Bazzana (25), SS Angel Genao (41), OF Chase DeLauter (65)
COL (2): SS Ethan Holliday (16), 1B Charlie Condon (67)
DET (5): SS Kevin McGonigle (1), OF Max Clark (17), SS Bryce Rainer (26), C/1B Josue Briceño (38), C Thayron Liranzo (100)
HOU (1): 2B Brice Matthews (96)
KC (2): C Carter Jensen (64), C Blake Mitchell (76)
LAA (1): RHP Tyler Bremner (73)
LAD (5): OF Josue De Paula (15), OF Zyhir Hope (18), OF Mike Sirota (47), OF Eduardo Quintero (48), IF Alex Freeland (58)
MIA (4): LHP Thomas White (13), SS Aiva Arquette (33), C Joe Mack (59), LHP Robby Snelling (71)
MIL (5): SS Jesús Made (3), SS Luis Peña (19), SS Cooper Pratt (61), C Jeferson Quero (68), RHP Logan Henderson (83)
MIN (5): OF Walker Jenkins (21), OF Emmanuel Rodriguez (43), C Eduardo Tait (60), SS Kaelen Culpepper (81), SS Marek Houston (99)
NYM (5): RHP Nolan McLean (9), OF Carson Benge (29), RHP Jonah Tong (34), SS Jett Williams (39), RHP Brandon Sproat (90)
NYY (2): SS George Lombard Jr. (27), OF Spencer Jones (95)
PHI (3): RHP Andrew Painter (14), SS Aidan Miller (36), OF Justin Crawford (40)
PIT (5): SS Konnor Griffin (2), RHP Bubba Chandler (4), RHP Seth Hernandez (23), LHP Hunter Barco (77), OF Edward Florentino (92)
SD (1): C Ethan Salas (70)
SF (2): 1B Bryce Eldridge (11), SS Josuar Gonzalez (86)
SEA (8): SS Colt Emerson (12), LHP Kade Anderson (20), OF Lazaro Montes (22), OF Jonny Farmelo (50), 2B Michael Arroyo (56), C Harry Ford (62), RHP Ryan Sloan (80), SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje (93)
STL (3): SS JJ Wetherholt (7), LHP Liam Doyle (37), C Rainiel Rodriguez (89)
TB (2): OF Theo Gillen (49), SS Carson Williams (52)
TEX (1): SS Sebastian Walcott (5)
TOR (3): RHP Trey Yesavage (10), SS JoJo Parker (53), SS Arjun Nimmala (57)
WAS (3): SS Eli Willits (24), RHP Travis Sykora (63), RHP Jarlin Susana (66)
