Prospect ranking season never ends around these parts. MLB Pipeline released its Top 100 Prospects list and positional Top 10 lists in January, and our team Top 30 Prospects lists are rolling out this week.
The release kicked off with the American League and National League East teams on Monday, followed by the Central Division teams on Tuesday. The West Division teams will round out the rankings on Wednesday.
MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra work with MLB.com club reporters to create rankings for each team, using a combination of in-person looks, video, stats and feedback from the industry. Of course, these lists will continue to evolve during the season as prospects graduate and are traded, and we'll have a full in-season rerank to account for how their value shifts across several months of play.
It's worth noting that -- for these purposes -- prospects are players with no more than 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched or 45 days on a Major League roster, with one major exception. Foreign professionals -- players who are at least 25 and have been professionals in a foreign league for at least six seasons -- do not count, so you will not see offseason signings such as Tatsuya Imai or Kazuma Okamoto in these rankings.
Without further ado, here is a look at the top prospects and storylines from teams playing in the East and Central Divisions.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays
Toronto's farm system has done a great job recently of developing pitching prospects. Look no further than postseason hero Trey Yesavage, the club's top prospect who figures to play a prominent role again in 2026. The Blue Jays had to trade several young arms at the deadline to bolster their World Series run, but this remains a talented farm system even after thinning out a bit. More »
1. Trey Yesavage, RHP (MLB No. 12)
2. JoJo Parker, SS (MLB No. 45)
3. Arjun Nimmala, SS (MLB No. 77)
Complete Top 30 list »
Orioles
As usual, the top of the Orioles' farm system is full of talented bats. Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers ended the year in Baltimore and figure to graduate soon, leaving center fielder Nate George as the club's likely next top prospect. But a key development for the O's farm system has been the rise of many talented pitchers, including southpaw Luis De León and Trey Gibson. More »
1. Samuel Basallo, C/1B (MLB No. 8)
2. Dylan Beavers, OF (MLB No. 69)
3. Nate George, OF (MLB No. 93)
Complete Top 30 list »
Rays
What the Rays lack in top-end talent -- their three Top 100 prospects are in the back half of the list -- they make up with exceptional depth. Tampa Bay has added a ton of talent in the past 12 months, as 14 of the 30 players were not in the organization a year ago. Four of its top 10 prospects arrived via trade this offseason: outfielders Jacob Melton and Slater de Brun and right-handers Anderson Brito and Michael Forret. More »
1. Carson Williams, SS (MLB No. 63)
2. Theo Gillen, OF (MLB No. 76)
3. Brody Hopkins, RHP (MLB No. 85)
Complete Top 30 list »
Red Sox
Boston's farm system remains in a strong position, even if trades and graduations have given the club's Top 30 Prospects list a particularly different look than a year ago. The club is flush with arms from the Draft as southpaws Payton Tolle and Connelly Early are Major League-ready and 2025 draftees Kyson Witherspoon, Marcus Phillips and Anthony Eyanson have considerable stuff. Meanwhile, infielders Franklin Arias and Dorian Soto and outfielders Justin Gonzales and Enddy Azocar lead a burgeoning group of international signings. More »
1. Payton Tolle, LHP (MLB No. 19)
2. Franklin Arias, SS (MLB No. 31)
3. Connelly Early, LHP (MLB No. 56)
Complete Top 30 list »
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Yankees
The Yankees have used their prospect depth to acquire key contributors for playoff pushes in recent years, which has taken a toll on their farm system. Still, strong drafting at the end of the first round -- particularly shortstops George Lombard Jr. and Dax Kilby -- and keen trades give New York four Top 100 prospects, three of whom spent the second half of last season at Double-A and could help in the Majors before long. More »
1. George Lombard Jr., INF (MLB No. 32)
2. Carlos Lagrange, RHP (MLB No. 79)
3. Elmer Rodríguez, RHP (MLB No. 82)
Complete Top 30 list »
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
Guardians
Cleveland got a taste of the future when outfielder Chase DeLauter made his big league debut in the playoffs last season. More Top 100 prospects are on the way in 2026, including second baseman Travis Bazzana, shortstop Angel Genao and catcher Cooper Ingle. There's plenty of pitching too, including 2025 rookie contributor Parker Messick and 2019 first-rounder Daniel Espino, who should see his first consistent playing time in four years. More »
1. Travis Bazzana, 2B (MLB No. 20)
2. Chase DeLauter, OF (MLB No. 46)
3. Angel Genao, SS (MLB No. 66)
Complete Top 30 list »
Royals
Homegrown -- and hometown -- catching prospect Carter Jensen made a strong impression last fall and retains his prospect eligibility, making him a strong candidate to win the American League Rookie of the Year award this year. Beyond him, the Royals’ farm system is young but filled with upside. Major investments in the international market are especially paying dividends at the lower Minors. More »
1. Carter Jensen, C (MLB No. 18)
2. Blake Mitchell, C (MLB No. 75)
3. Kendry Chourio, RHP
Complete Top 30 list »
Tigers
Top 10 overall prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark rightfully get plenty of attention as youngsters who could impact the playoff-hopeful Tigers in 2026. But there are many more prospects on the way to Comerica Park this year as well. Infielders Max Anderson and Hao-Yu Lee and slugging catcher/first basemen Josue Briceño and Eduardo Valencia could provide even more hitting depth. More »
1. Kevin McGonigle, SS (MLB No. 2)
2. Max Clark, OF (MLB No. 10)
3. Bryce Rainer, SS (MLB No. 35)
Complete Top 30 list »
Twins
Moves at last year's Trade Deadline bolstered an already strong system with prospects like catcher Eduardo Tait, southpaw Kendry Rojas and outfielder Hendry Rojas. Still, the biggest name at the top remains the same as 2023 first-rounder Walker Jenkins is back after ending the year at Triple-A. He’s one step away from the Majors, alongside fellow outfielders Emmanuel Rodriguez and Gabriel Rodriguez, plus lefty Connor Prielipp. More »
1. Walker Jenkins, OF (MLB No. 14)
2. Kaelen Culpepper, SS (MLB No. 52)
3. Eduardo Tait, C (MLB No. 65)
Complete Top 30 list »
White Sox
After rookies played a key role in the White Sox improving from 41 to 60 wins last year, more young players are on their way to the South Side. Three of Chicago's four Top 100 prospects -- outfielder Braden Montgomery and left-handers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith -- are scheduled to arrive this summer, as are other notable players in the upper Minors such as righty Tanner McDougal and infielder Sam Antonacci. More »
1. Braden Montgomery, OF (MLB No. 36)
2. Noah Schultz, LHP (MLB No. 49)
3. Caleb Bonemer, SS/3B (MLB No. 61)
Complete Top 30 list »
AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Coming Wednesday, March 4
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
Braves
The Braves developed the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year in catcher Drake Baldwin, and now many of their top prospects are poised to throw to him in the near future. The strength of this system remains pitching, with southpaw Cam Caminiti and righty JR Ritchie on the Top 100 and several more right-handers close behind. Didier Fuentes made a cameo in the Majors last year, and Lucas Braun and Blake Burkhalter could debut in 2026. More »
1. Cam Caminiti, LHP (MLB No. 68)
2. JR Ritchie, RHP (MLB No. 90)
3. Didier Fuentes, RHP
Complete Top 30 list »
Marlins
The Marlins' farm system is at its strongest point in years, in part thanks to key acquisitions over the past 12 months. Not only did they bring in two major international signings and a strong Draft class led by Aiva Arquette, but they also landed Owen Caissie and Cristian Hernandez from the Cubs and Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones from the Yankees. There's plenty of impact talent at the top too, with four of their five Top 100 prospects expected to reach Miami in 2026. More »
1. Thomas White, LHP (MLB No. 17)
2. Robby Snelling, LHP (MLB No. 39)
3. Owen Caissie, OF (MLB No. 42)
Complete Top 30 list »
Mets
Nolan McLean is already a household name after a strong end to the season in Queens, but he's far from the only impact prospect heading to Citi Field soon. The Mets have a quartet of Top 100 prospects and several more -- slugger Ryan Clifford, third baseman Jacob Reimer and right-hander Jack Wenninger -- who could join them. Plus, with consecutive years of top international signings, this is truly system loaded with top-end talent. More »
1. Nolan McLean, RHP (MLB No. 6)
2. Carson Benge, OF (MLB No. 16)
2. Jonah Tong, RHP (MLB No. 48)
Complete Top 30 list »
Nationals
The Nationals are in the midst of a rebuild, and new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has quickly put his fingerprints on the team. A majority of the prospects on the team's Top 30 are new to the club since last July, including catcher Harry Ford, right-hander Luis Perales and infielders Gavin Fien and Devin Fitz-Gerald, all of whom arrived via trade in the offseason and rank in the Nats' top 10. More »
1. Eli Willits, SS (MLB No. 13)
2. Travis Sykora, RHP (MLB No. 54)
3. Harry Ford, C (MLB No. 71)
Complete Top 30 list »
Phillies
The Phillies are poised to be the rare team competing for a World Series that will have a pair of Top 100 prospects on their Opening Day roster. Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford have every chance to earn a rotation and starting center-field spot respectively, and their top prospect, shortstop Aidan Miller, should be up at some point during the season. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski hasn't been afraid to deal a prospect or two for veterans, but now he has a dynamic group of youngsters to add to his veteran core. More »
1. Aidan Miller, SS (MLB No. 23)
2. Andrew Painter, RHP (MLB No. 28)
3. Justin Crawford, OF (MLB No. 53)
Complete Top 30 list »
NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL
Brewers
After acquiring middle infielder/outfielder Jett Williams and right-hander Brandon Sproat in the Freddy Peralta trade, Milwaukee is up to six Top 100 prospects, and more could be on the way soon. Two other players (righty Logan Henderson and Jeferson Quero) spent time on the Top 100 last year, and 2025 first-rounder Andrew Fischer just missed the list. This organization has had all kinds of player development successes, including breakout years from shortstops Jesús Made and Luis Peña in their first forays into full-season ball. More »
1. Jesús Made, SS/3B (MLB No. 3)
2. Luis Peña, INF (MLB No. 26)
3. Jett Williams, SS/2B/OF (MLB No. 51)
Complete Top 30 list »
Cardinals
St. Louis' farm system has been overhauled quite a bit heading into Chaim Bloom's first season as president of baseball operations. Twelve players on the team's Top 30 are new to the organization since last July, including Top 100 pitchers Liam Doyle and Jurrangelo Cinjtje. Still, holdover bats bring plenty of value, including infielder JJ Wetherholt and a bevy of catchers (Rainiel Rodriguez, Leonardo Bernal and Jimmy Crooks). More »
1. JJ Wetherholt, INF (MLB No. 5)
2. Liam Doyle, LHP (MLB No. 34)
3. Rainiel Rodriguez, C (MLB No. 37)
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Cubs
A year ago, the Cubs were tied with the Mariners for the most Top 100 prospects. After graduations, trades and some lost luster, that number is down to just two: catcher Moisés Ballesteros and right-hander Jaxon Wiggins. However, strong drafting over the past two years gives hope that this farm system will once again be on the rise. More »
1. Moisés Ballesteros, C (MLB No. 55)
2. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP (MLB No. 58)
3. Ethan Conrad, OF
Complete Top 30 list »
Pirates
The talk around Pirates camp rightfully surrounds Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball who can do it all at just 19. But don't let his impending superstardom take away from other great developments in Pittsburgh's farm system. Bubba Chandler and Seth Hernandez may form the best pitching prospect duo in the game, and outfielder Edward Florentino had one of the biggest breakouts of 2025. More »
1. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF (MLB No. 1)
2. Bubba Chandler, RHP (MLB No. 11)
3. Seth Hernandez, RHP (MLB No. 29)
Complete Top 30 list »
Reds
Cincinnati's farm system is stacked with hitting prospects once again. Right-hander Rhett Lowder, who was on pace to graduate in early 2025 if not for a series of injuries, is the only pitcher in the team's top eight, and all of those hitters have spent time in the Top 100 in the past year. This is a deep system that features more players acquired from the international market (13 of 30) than any previous Reds Top 30. More »
1. Sal Stewart, INF (MLB No. 22)
2. Alfredo Duno, C (MLB No. 38)
3. Steele Hall, SS (MLB No. 83)
Complete Top 30 list »
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
Coming Wednesday, March 4