A closer look at each team's Top 100 prospects

The MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospects list is out for another season, and the 2026 edition – released Friday night – is topped by shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates), Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) and Jesús Made (Brewers).

Twenty-nine of the 30 Major League farm systems have at least one representative on the Top 100, and 25 have multiple. The Mariners lead the way with seven total, followed by the Guardians with six and the Brewers, Cardinals, Dodgers, Marlins, Pirates and White Sox all with five.

For fans of individual organizations, here’s a look at each club’s Top 100 prospects for 2026:

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AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

Blue Jays (3)
12. Trey Yesavage, RHP (2026)
45. JoJo Parker, SS (2029)
77. Arjun Nimmala, SS (2028)
The defending American League champions land their highest-ranked prospect on a preseason list in four years, and of course it’s rookie postseason hero Yesavage, whose fastball-slider-splitter mix has already been effective on the game’s biggest stage. Fellow first-rounders Parker (2025) and Nimmala (2023) give the Jays some intriguing depth at shortstop with the former getting the leg up here for his superior hit tool.

Orioles (3)
8. Samuel Basallo, C/1B (2026)
69. Dylan Beavers, OF (2026)
93. Nate George, OF (2028)
With graduations and some trades, the Orioles’ system isn’t quite as robust as it once was, but there’s still plenty of offensive talent to be found. Both Basallo and Beavers touched Baltimore last year and should be given every opportunity to impact the big league lineup full-time in 2026. George is a super-athletic player the Orioles took in the 16th round of the 2024 Draft and went over-slot to sign who jumped on the scene during his debut, making his way to High-A Aberdeen in the process. More »

Rays (3)
63. Carson Williams, SS (2026)
76. Theo Gillen, OF (2028)
85. Brody Hopkins, RHP (2026)
Williams’ contact issues in Triple-A and the Majors lead to a drop in the Top 100 compared to recent years, but his mix of power, speed and defense still make him an intriguing prospect. Gillen dealt with myriad injuries in his first full season but was productive at the plate while transitioning to center field. Hopkins could be the Rays’ next pitching success story – a former two-way player in college who’s still finding the right balance from a diverse pitch mix.

Red Sox (4)
19. Payton Tolle, LHP (2026)
31. Franklin Arias, SS (2027)
56. Connelly Early, LHP (2026)
84. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP (2027)
The Red Sox boasted three elite position prospects (Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer) at this time a year ago, and now pitchers are the standouts in their system. Tolle and Early made huge jumps in 2025 and finished the season on Boston's playoff roster, while Witherspoon went 15th overall in the Draft last July. Arias' bat-to-ball skills and shortstop defense are quite advanced for a 20-year-old. More »

Yankees (4)
32. George Lombard Jr., INF (2027)
79. Carlos Lagrange, RHP (2026)
82. Elmer Rodríguez, RHP (2027)
94. Dax Kilby, SS (2028)
The Yankees have traded away more prospects than any club in the last calendar year but still have four Top 100 talents. Lombard and Kilby offer more offensive upside than most shortstops and both could reach New York before they turn 22. Lagrange (superior stuff) versus Rodríguez (good arsenal, more polish) is an interesting debate and both could get to the big leagues this season. More »

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

Guardians (6)
20. Travis Bazzana, 2B (2026)
46. Chase DeLauter, OF (2026)
66. Angel Genao, SS (2026)
89. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B/OF (2027)
95. Parker Messick, LHP (2026)
99. Cooper Ingle, C (2026)
Only the Mariners (seven) boast more Top 100 Prospects than the Guardians, and most of them should be able to help the defending AL Central champions this year. Bazzana and DeLauter could add some much-needed thump to the lineup, while Genao and Ingle are bat-to-ball guys who provide quality defense up the middle. Velazquez is on the verge of a breakout and could rank as baseball's best first-base prospect by midseason. Messick rode his changeup to a 2.72 ERA in seven starts with Cleveland down the stretch. More »

Royals (2)
18. Carter Jensen, C (2026)
75. Blake Mitchell, C (2027)
It’s a party behind the plate for Kansas City. Jensen has already ascended to the Majors by showing plus power, a balanced approach and improving defense, and he could be a Rookie of the Year candidate as he shares catching duties with Salvador Perez. Mitchell dealt with a broken hamate in 2025 that dulled much of his offensive projection, but as he showed in the Arizona Fall League, he can still produce top-end exit velocities and be a dexterous defender with a strong arm.

Tigers (4)
2. Kevin McGonigle, SS (2026)
10. Max Clark, OF (2026)
35. Bryce Rainer, SS (2028)
40. Josue Briceño, C/1B (2027)
Despite graduations and two straight postseason appearances, the Tigers still have plenty of top-end talent and are the only organization with multiple Top 10 overall prospects. McGonigle is the best hitting prospect of the 2020s so far, and Clark has a chance to be a five-tool talent in center field. Rainer’s season-ending shoulder surgery cut off his first full season, but the 2024 Draft's 11th overall pick could be a breakout talent when healthy in ‘26. More »

Twins (4)
14. Walker Jenkins, OF (2026)
52. Kaelen Culpepper, SS (2027)
65. Eduardo Tait, C (2028)
74. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF (2026)
The Twins have the makings of two-thirds of an exciting outfield… if they can stay healthy. Jenkins, the No. 5 overall pick in 2023, and Rodriguez, a big international signing in 2019, both have reached Triple-A, but haven’t played more than 100 games in a season. Culpepper was the team’s first-round pick in 2024 and jumped on a fast track by reaching Double-A in his first full season. The Twins got Tait from the Phillies in the Jhoan Duran trade at last year’s Deadline.

White Sox (5)
36. Braden Montgomery, OF (2026)
49. Noah Schultz, LHP (2026)
61. Caleb Bonemer, SS/3B (2028)
72. Hagen Smith, LHP (2026)
73. Billy Carlson, SS (2029)
After graduating three Top 100 hitters (Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero) to the big leagues a year ago, the White Sox have three more on the way in slugger Braden Montgomery, Single-A Carolina League MVP Bonemer and defensive wizard Carlson. No system has two lefties with frontline-starter upside like Schultz and Smith. More »

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

Angels (1)
81. Tyler Bremner, RHP (2026)
It might have been a bit of a surprise to some when the Angels took Bremner, the Santa Barbara standout, No. 2 overall in last year’s Draft. And yes, they saved a bunch of money by doing so. But they also really liked him and felt he would have gone shortly after them had they not selected him when they did. His fastball-changeup combination alone could get advanced hitters out and it shouldn’t be surprising to see him make a beeline to Los Angeles this year.

Astros (0)
For the third time in our last five preseason Top 100s, the Astros don't have a single representative, though Brice Matthews did rank highly among our Top 10 Second Basemen. Outfielder Kevin Alvarez and shortstop Xavier Neyens, both signed in 2025, could crack the Top 100 in the near future.

Athletics (3)
4. Leo De Vries, SS (2026)
41. Jamie Arnold, LHP (2027)
57. Gage Jump, LHP (2026)
There are exciting things happening with the A’s these days, with reigning AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson and other young position players ready to take the next step in the big leagues. De Vries, acquired from the Padres in the Mason Miller deal, is really young, but not far behind and they could get help from both of the lefties on this list, even though Arnold was their first-round pick last year and has yet to make his pro debut. More »

Mariners (7)
9. Colt Emerson, SS (2026)
21. Kade Anderson, LHP (2027)
33. Ryan Sloan, RHP (2028)
43. Lazaro Montes, OF (2027)
67. Michael Arroyo, 2B (2026)
78. Jonny Farmelo, OF (2028)
91. Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP (2026)
No one in baseball has more prospects on the Top 100 than the Mariners, and it could have been more had they not traded Harry Ford this offseason. That bodes well for a team that made it to the ALCS, with three of these prospects – starting at the top with Emerson – potentially helping out in Seattle this year. Anderson, their first-round pick in 2025 (No. 3 overall), should move quickly. Keep an eye on Sloan, who could be considered the top pitching prospect in the game a year from now. More »

Rangers (1)
7. Sebastian Walcott, SS/3B (2026)
While the Rangers may have just one Top 100 prospect, Walcott comes with 40-homer upside and has thrived against significantly older competition throughout his career. He's on course to arrive in Arlington this year at age 20. More »

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Braves (2)
68. Cam Caminiti, LHP (2027)
90. JR Ritchie, RHP (2026)
After a delayed start due to forearm tendinitis, Caminiti threw very well during his pro debut. The 2024 first-rounder is young, athletic and projectable, and if the gloves come off a bit this year, his pitchability could let him jump on a faster track. Ritchie has completely put Tommy John surgery in his rearview and is ready to contribute in Atlanta a year after throwing 140 total innings and reaching Triple-A.

Marlins (5)
17. Thomas White, LHP (2026)
39. Robby Snelling, LHP (2026)
42. Owen Caissie, OF (2026)
47. Aiva Arquette, SS (2028)
62. Joe Mack, C (2026)
The Marlins have had more success developing pitchers than hitters in recent years, and their top two prospects are nearly-ready southpaws White and Snelling. They bolstered their position-player group by trading for Caissie in January and drafting Arquette at No. 7 overall six months earlier. Mack is one of the game's better all-around catching prospects. More »

Mets (4)
6. Nolan McLean, RHP (2026)
16. Carson Benge, OF (2026)
48. Jonah Tong, RHP (2026)
97. A.J. Ewing, OF/2B (2027)
McLean enters 2026 as the game’s top pitching prospect after working as the Mets’ ace down the stretch, thanks to a high-spin and diverse pitch mix. Tong used his riding fastball and much-improved changeup to push for his Major League debut, while Benge is hoping to get his own as soon as Opening Day. The 2024 19th overall pick grades out as at least above-average in all five tools. Ewing was a popup prospect last season who barely misses on his swings against pitches in the zone and has plus-plus speed that plays on the basepaths and in center field. More »

Nationals (4)
13. Eli Willits, SS (2028)
54. Travis Sykora, RHP (2028)
71. Harry Ford, C (2026)
80. Jarlin Susana, RHP (2027)
Last year’s first overall pick Willits will still only be 18 for the duration of his first full season, but his hit, run, and fielding tools already look plus. If he gets to more power as he matures, his stock could go supernova. Ford was a nice pickup for lefty reliever Jose A. Ferrer this offseason and could be Washington’s catcher of the present, never mind future. Sykora (Tommy John) and Susana (lat) are both coming off big surgeries but have ceilings with high-octane stuff, especially the latter with his fastball up to 103.

Phillies (3)
23. Aidan Miller, SS (2026)
28. Andrew Painter, RHP (2026)
53. Justin Crawford, OF (2026)
All three of the Phillies’ Top 100 contingent should help in Philly this year, for a team that always expects to compete. Painter and Crawford will be given every chance to do so right out of the gate, with the potential to make the Opening Day roster. Miller could be a shade behind and get a bit more time in Triple-A after finishing the 2025 season there, but his offensive upside could help Phillies fans forget they didn’t win the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. More »

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NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

Brewers (5)
3. Jesús Made, SS/2B (2028)
26. Luis Peña, INF (2028)
51. Jett Williams, SS/2B/OF (2026)
64. Cooper Pratt, SS (2026)
100. Brandon Sproat, RHP (2026)
The Crew was already sporting a loaded group on the dirt with the hard-charging Made and Peña and the strong defender Pratt in the Top 100, and then it bulked up this group by picking up Williams and Sproat this week in the Freddy Peralta/Tobis Myers trade. Williams – a speedster with experience at short, second and center – is a good fit for the organization, and Sproat’s powerful arsenal and groundball tendencies could make him a backend starter candidate out of the gate with his new club. More »

Cardinals (5)
5. JJ Wetherholt, INF (2026)
34. Liam Doyle, LHP (2027)
37. Rainiel Rodriguez, C (2028)
87. Joshua Baez, OF (2026)
98. Leonardo Bernal, C (2027)
St. Louis fans rightly keeping a keen eye on the future should be excited by the appearance of five future Cards in the Top 100. Recent first-rounders Wetherholt (2024) and Doyle (2025) take the two top spots, and the former has the right combination of hitting for average and power to be a Rookie of the Year contender this summer. Rodriguez and Baez both bring plenty of pop to dream on, while Bernal is known best for his glove and arm behind the plate as a Minor League Gold Glove winner. More »

Cubs (2)
55. Moisés Ballesteros, C (2026)
58. Jaxon Wiggins, RHP (2026)
The Cubs tied for the lead with seven Top 100 Prospects a year ago, but Matt Shaw and Cade Horton graduated, Owen Caissie got traded and James Triantos, Kevin Alcántara and Jefferson Rojas saw their stock drop. That leaves the sweet-swinging Ballesteros, who still has to prove he can stay behind the plate, and Wiggins, who finally developed some polish to go with his electric stuff. More »

Pirates (5)
1. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF (2026)
11. Bubba Chandler, RHP (2026)
29. Seth Hernandez, RHP (2028)
50. Edward Florentino, OF/1B (2028)
96. Hunter Barco, LHP (2026)
It’s hard not to be excited about the upside of this group and if things go well, Pirates fans will see their top two prospects in Pittsburgh right from the jump. Griffin is one of the best No. 1 prospects we’ve had in the game and will play the 2026 season at age 20 while Chandler should be counted on to fill in right behind Paul Skenes in the rotation as one of the best pitching prospects in the game. Both Hernandez, the club’s first-round pick in 2025, and Florentino, a breakout prospect a year ago, have considerable ceiling as well. More »

Reds (4)
22. Sal Stewart, INF (2026)
38. Alfredo Duno, C (2028)
83. Steele Hall, SS (2029)
86. Rhett Lowder, RHP (2026)
There is no question that Stewart’s bat is ready for the big leagues; he showed that during his debut to the point that he was in the middle of the Reds’ lineup in the playoffs. His offensive potential makes him a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. Lowder had a lost year with injuries in 2025, but reports from Cincy are that he’s on a mission to get back to who he was pre-injury and impact the rotation this year. Duno is one of the best catching prospects in the game and Hall, the 2025 first-rounder, is a no-doubt shortstop with a ton of speed.

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

D-backs (1)
59. Ryan Waldschmidt, OF (2026)
The 2024 31st overall pick may be Arizona’s lone Top 100 representative, but he’s an intriguing one as an outfielder with above-average hit, power and run tools. Waldschmidt hit .289/.419/.473 with 18 homers, 29 steals and 96 walks over 134 games at High-A and Double-A in his first full season, and he could win a Major League job in the first half of ‘26. Kayson Cunningham, Slade Caldwell and Demetrio Crisantes, among others, could all join this list with in-season graduations, too.

Dodgers (5)
15. Josue De Paula, OF (2027)
27. Zyhir Hope, OF (2027)
30. Eduardo Quintero, OF (2028)
60. Mike Sirota, OF (2027)
92. Emil Morales, SS (2029)
The Dodgers are loaded with outfielders. De Paula could be the next Yordan Alvarez, Hope is built like a running back with the power and speed to go with it, and Quintero and Sirota are quality athletes coming off huge seasons. Morales is poised to fly up the Top 100 after slashing .322/.423/.568 with 28 homers and 23 steals in 135 pro games. More »

Giants (2)
25. Bryce Eldridge, 1B (2026)
44. Josuar Gonzalez, SS (2029)
Eldridge features more raw power than anyone on the Top 100 and blasted his way to San Francisco at age 20, making him the youngest hitter in the big leagues last year. Gonzalez rated as the best position player in the 2025 international class and looked like it in his pro debut.

Padres (1)
88. Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP (2029)
San Diego took Schoolcraft with the 25th overall pick as a Oregon prep pitcher last year, and the 6-foot-8 southpaw already intrigues evaluators as a project. He’s touched 99 mph since signing, and his upper-80s changeup already looks like a real weapon. A former first baseman, Schoolcraft played two ways all the way up to the Draft and could take off with a singular focus on the mound. Catcher Ethan Salas has dropped out of the Top 100 after a back injury limited him to only 10 Double-A games last season.

Rockies (2)
24. Ethan Holliday, SS (2029)
70. Charlie Condon, 1B/OF (2026)
It’s a big year for Condon, who had to deal with a broken wrist last spring that kept him from ever really finding his groove during his first full season of pro ball. If he can rediscover his power stroke and Holliday, their top pick last year, taps into his raw pop, this could be one of the most exciting power 1-2 prospect punches in baseball.