Preliminary Spring Breakout rosters announced

The third iteration of Spring Breakout is nearly here, and top prospects from across the baseball landscape will have their moment to shine across the diamonds of Arizona and Florida.

The showcase will run from March 19-22 and will include rosters stacked with talent. All told, 91 players on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, including 14 of the top 15, as well as 28 different club No. 1 prospects, 97 first-round Draft picks and players from 23 different countries and territories, have been named to preliminary rosters, giving the event a truly international flavor.

Here's a look at each team's preliminary 40-man player pool:

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST

Blue Jays
JoJo Parker (TOR No. 2/MLB No. 45) could be the premier player to watch for Toronto. The 2025 No. 8 overall pick is on the Blue Jays' preliminary roster along with 2024 first-rounder Arjun Nimmala (TOR No. 3/MLB No. 77) to form a strong shortstop core that could take center stage in the contest. More »

Orioles
The Baltimore farm system has consistently produced can’t-miss moments during the first two years of the prospect event, including perhaps the signature Spring Breakout matchup to date -- when then-No. 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday and Paul Skenes went head-to-head. In 2026, Baltimore’s prospect pool is peppered with interesting names that could once again make waves. First-rounder Ike Irish (BAL No. 6), who has impressed in limited spring at-bats, could anchor the lineup alongside 2025 Golden Spikes Award winner Wehiwa Aloy (BAL No. 7). Fans may also have the chance to see 19-year-old Nate George (BAL No. 3/MLB No. 93), who breezed through three Minor League levels in his first season. More »

Rays
Tampa Bay’s preliminary roster is loaded with talent at all levels. Shortstop Carson Williams (TB No. 1/MLB No. 63) and right-hander Brody Hopkins (TB No. 3/MLB No. 85) lead the contingent close to the Majors, while 2025 draftees Daniel Pierce (TB No. 5), Slater de Brun (TB No. 10) and Caden Bodine (TB No. 13) join Theo Gillen (TB No. 2/MLB No. 76) among the group of exciting young bats projected to start the year in the lower levels. More »

Red Sox
Last year's Red Sox Spring Breakout squad was highlighted by a trio of heavy hitters. This spring, the club’s crop of prospects on the preliminary roster is pitching rich, with five of the eight highest-ranked players in the pool being hurlers. Red Sox fans could have the chance to see promising young arms such as 2025 first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon (BOS No. 4/MLB No. 84), right-hander Juan Valera (BOS No. 5), newly acquired left-hander Jake Bennett (BOS No. 7) and '25 draftees Marcus Phillips (BOS No. 9) and Anthony Eyanson (BOS No. 10). More »

Yankees
George Lombard Jr. (NYY No. 1/MLB No. 32) mashed a leadoff moonshot off Garrett Crochet to open the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game on Wednesday, so imagine what he could do against his fellow prospects? The slick-fielding shortstop could be in New York's lineup, as could 6-foot-7 slugger Spencer Jones (NYY No. 6) and 19-year-old Dax Kilby (NYY No. 4/MLB No. 94). On the mound, Carlos Lagrange (NYY No. 2/MLB No. 79) and his triple-digit four-seamer could turn heads. More »

AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL

Guardians
When the Guardians drafted Jace LaViolette (CLE No. 9) in the first round in July, he was dealing with a hand injury that required two separate surgeries. Seven months removed from the second surgery, he could make his pro debut in Spring Breakout. The rest of the Cleveland lineup could include Top 100 prospects Angel Genao (CLE No. 3/MLB No. 66), Ralphy Velazquez (CLE No. 4/MLB No. 89) and Cooper Ingle (CLE No. 6/MLB No. 99). More »

Royals
Blake Mitchell (KC No. 2/MLB No. 75) is an exciting prospect behind the dish, and he could team up with right-hander Kendy Chourio (KC No. 3) to form a top-notch battery for the Royals in the prospect event. Mitchell is one of the best defensive catchers in the Minors, while Chourio is the highest-ranked arm in the organization at just 18 years old. More »

Tigers
The Tigers’ potential lineup alone makes their Spring Breakout game must-watch. Add in that it’s against the Pirates, and it’s almost a guarantee that something special will happen. Kevin McGonigle (DET No. 1/MLB No. 2), Max Clark (DET No. 2/MLB No. 10) and Josue Briceño (DET No. 4/MLB No. 40) could all be in the batters' box and on the diamond when Detroit takes the field. More »

Twins
The Twins have four Top 100 prospects on their preliminary roster in Walker Jenkins (MIN No. 1/MLB No. 14), though he's currently shut down with a hamstring injury, Kaelen Culpepper (MIN No. 2/MLB No. 52), Eduardo Tait (MIN No. 3/MLB No. 65) and Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN No. 4/MLB No. 74). Rodriguez has become a name to watch in big league Spring Training after leaving the yard in each of his first two contests. More »

White Sox
The White Sox Spring Breakout player pool is loaded with young talent on both sides of the diamond. Offensively, Braden Montgomery (CWS No. 1/MLB No. 36), Caleb Bonemer (CWS No. 3/MLB No. 61) and Billy Carlson (CWS No. 5/MLB No. 73) could lead a strong lineup for the South Siders. Carlson, a 2025 first-rounder who will be making his pro debut, could show off his 70-grade arm and glove behind highly touted left-handers Noah Schultz (CWS No. 2/MLB No. 49) and Hagen Smith (CWS No. 4/MLB No. 72). More »

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

Angels
The organization's lone Top 100 prospect could take the mound during the event. Tyler Bremner (LAA No. 1/MLB No. 81) was the second overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, and his debut is highly anticipated. Nelson Rada (LAA No. 3), who reached Triple-A at just 20 years old last season, is on the preliminary roster, as is teenager Joswa Lugo (LAA No. 7) and a host of pitchers, including Ryan Johnson (LAA No. 2), who made his big league debut last year, and Johnny Slawinski (LAA No. 4). More »

Astros
Kevin Alvarez (HOU No. 1) hit the ground running, posting a .874 OPS during his pro debut in 2025 in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. The 18-year-old is joined on the preliminary roster by Xavier Neyens (HOU No. 2) and Ethan Frey (HOU No. 3), as well as a trio of hurlers who land in the club's top 10. Bryce Mayer (HOU No. 6), Ethan Pecko (HOU No. 7) and Ryan Forucci (HOU No. 9) could all see action in the showcase. More »

Athletics
The roster is headlined by shortstop Leo De Vries (ATH No. 1/MLB No. 4), the premier prospect in a package from the Padres who was acquired at last year's Trade Deadline. The 19-year-old is joined by a pair of Top 100 prospects in southpaws Jamie Arnold (ATH No. 2/MLB No. 41), who will make his pro debut in 2026, and Gage Jump (ATH No. 3/MLB No. 57), who enjoyed a strong rookie campaign. More »

Mariners
Seattle has six of Top 100 prospects -- led by Colt Emerson (SEA No. 1/MLB No. 9), who is making a bid to crack the Mariners’ Opening Day roster -- on its preliminary roster. Joining the 20-year-old is last year's No. 3 overall pick Kade Anderson (SEA No. 2/MLB No. 21), mound mate Ryan Sloan (SEA No. 3/MLB No. 33) and plenty of other notable names. More »

Rangers
Sebastian Walcott's (TEX No. 1/MLB No. 7) injury took away the club's sole Top 100 prospect, but plenty of talent remains to be seen. Caden Scarborough (TEX No. 2) is on the preliminary roster after having offseason surgery for a malignant melanoma. Last year's second-rounder A.J. Russell (TEX No. 3) could be one of the highlights on the mound as he pushes toward his pro debut. More »

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Braves
Both of Atlanta's Top 100 prospects -- hurlers Cam Caminiti (ATL No. 1/MLB No. 68) and JR Ritchie (ATL No. 2/MLB No. 90) -- are on the Braves' preliminary roster. In fact, all of the club's top 10 pitchers are: Didier Fuentes (ATL No. 3), Owen Murphy (ATL No. 6), Briggs McKenzie (ATL No. 7) and Lucas Braun (ATL No. 9). Last year's first-rounder Tate Southisene (ATL No. 4) is the top position prospect on the roster. More »

Marlins
A suddenly loaded system will be present and accounted for as Miami's preliminary roster features a balanced and talented mix of pitchers and position players. An oblique strain will keep Thomas White (MIA No. 1/MLB No. 17) out of the showcase, but Robby Snelling (MIA No. 2/MLB No. 39) could try and pick up the slack. Newly acquired Owen Caissie (MIA No. 3/MLB No. 42) is the other Top 100 prospect on the Marlins' roster. More »

Mets
None of New York's top three prospects will be taking part, but A.J. Ewing (NYM No. 4/MLB No. 97), slugger Ryan Clifford (NYM No. 5), Jacob Reimer (NYM No. 6) and 2025 international signee Elian Peña (NYM No. 9) are all on the preliminary roster. On the mound, the Mets may showcase Jack Wenninger (NYM No. 7), who is taking part in his first big league camp after a strong 2025 campaign. More »

Nationals
Washington's No. 1 prospect (MLB No. 13) and the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s Draft, shortstop Eli Willits, highlights the preliminary roster as someone fans and rivals alike will be closely watching. The Nats are also including newcomers Harry Ford (WSH No. 3/MLB No. 71) -- obtained from the Mariners this winter -- and right-hander Luis Perales (WSH No. 6), who came over from the Red Sox. More »

Phillies
Though top prospect Aidan Miller (MLB No. 23) has been held out of baseball activities since Feb. 21 while dealing with recurring back soreness, and Andrew Painter (PHI No. 2/MLB No. 28) and Justin Crawford (PHI No. 3/MLB No. 53) are vying for Opening Day roster spots, all three are on Philadelphia's preliminary roster. And the Phillies have other notable prospects to watch on the roster, including RHP Gage Wood (PHI No. 4) and infielder Aroon Escobar (PHI No. 6). More »

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL

Brewers
The Brewers’ top four prospects are all shortstops, and they’re all on the preliminary roster, with Jesús Made (MIL No. 1/MLB No. 3) and Luis Peña (MIL No. 2/MLB No. 26) leading the way. The top-ranked pitcher on the roster is right-hander Bishop Letson (MIL No. 9), who is joined by southpaw and 2025 second-rounder J.D. Thompson (MIL No. 16). More »

Cardinals
A rejuvenated and deep system that features six Top 100 prospects is led by JJ Wetherholt (STL No. 1/MLB No. 5), who is on the preliminary Spring Breakout roster. Blaze Jordan (STL No. 27), who came over from the Red Sox at last year's Trade Deadline, is also on that roster. So, too, are a pair of notable pitchers -- newcomer Jurrangelo Cijntje (STL No. 5/MLB No. 91) and Quinn Mathews (STL No. 7). More »

Cubs
Moisés Ballesteros (CHC No. 1/MLB No. 55) leads Chicago’s preliminary roster for Spring Breakout amid his push for an Opening Day roster spot in the Windy City. Also on the list is Jefferson Rojas (CHC No. 5), who has impressed this spring. Jaxon Wiggins (CHC No. 2/MLB No. 58) tops the list of pitchers, which includes a pair of 2025 draftees in Kaleb Wing (CHC No. 13) and Dominick Reid (CHC No. 16). More »

Pirates
The Bucs' preliminary roster is headlined by none other than MLB's top prospect, Konnor Griffin. After blitzing through the Minors during his pro debut in 2025, the 19-year-old is aiming to become the first teenager to make an Opening Day big league roster since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. Former Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia (PIT No. 6) is another bat on the preliminary roster, while a pair of Top 100 prospects -- Bubba Chandler (PIT No. 2/MLB No. 11) and Hunter Barco (PIT No. 5/MLB No. 96) -- could dial things up on the mound. More »

Reds
Alfredo Duno (CIN No. 2/MLB No. 38) and Tyson Lewis (CIN No. 5) are a pair of the heavy hitters on the Cincinnati preliminary roster, and both will be players to keep close tabs on. On the pitching side of Spring Breakout possibilities, an exciting blend of talent pushing the upper levels of the Minors includes Chase Petty (CIN No. 9) and Jose Franco (CIN No. 12), along with two 2025 draftees in Aaron Watson (CIN No. 10) and Mason Morris (CIN No. 13). More »

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

D-backs
Last year's first-rounder Kayson Cunningham (AZ No. 2), who appeared in 11 games in 2025, is joined on the preliminary roster by top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt (MLB No. 59), who has impressed so far in big league camp both at the plate and in the outfield and represents the organization's lone Top 100 prospect. Headlining the pitchers is another 2025 draftee, Patrick Forbes (AZ No. 9), last year's 29th overall pick who will make his pro debut this season. More »

Dodgers
Four of the Dodgers' five Top 100 prospects on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list are outfielders, highlighted by Josue De Paula (LAD No. 1/MLB No. 15) and Zyhir Hope (LAD No. 2/MLB No. 27) -- both on the preliminary roster. And the talent pool goes far deeper than that. L.A.'s 40-man list includes River Ryan (LAD No. 6), who is competing for a big league spot, along with southpaws Jackson Ferris (LAD No. 7) and Adam Serwinowski (LAD No. 12) and RHP Christian Zazueta (LAD No. 10). More »

Giants
Slugger Bryce Eldridge (SF No. 1/MLB No. 25) could bring his prodigious power into the showcase as he simultaneously looks to make his first Opening Day roster. Josuar Gonzalez (SF No. 2/MLB No. 44), Luis Hernández (SF No. 3) and Jhonny Level (SF No. 4) are on the Giants' preliminary roster as well. San Francisco's pitching could be led by left-hander Jacob Bresnahan (SF No. 8), who earned California League Pitcher of the Year honors after logging a 2.61 ERA over 22 starts with Single-A San Jose in 2025. More »

Padres
Ethan Salas (SD No. 2) is the headliner for San Diego on the preliminary roster once again, and it’s worth a reminder that he’s still only 19 years old. Jorge Quintana (SD No. 7), who arrived from Milwaukee last summer, is also someone the club is very excited about. Kruz Schoolcraft (SD No. 1/MLB No. 88) -- the Padres' first-rounder last year -- could be joined by Miguel Mendez (SD No. 3) and Humberto Cruz (SD No. 5) among the pitching crop. More »

Rockies
Ethan Holliday (COL No. 1/MLB No. 24) could draw a majority of the attention, but he's not alone. Charlie Condon (COL No. 2/MLB No. 70) missed last year's Spring Breakout due to injury but is on the preliminary roster this time around. JB Middleton (COL No. 7) and Brody Brecht (COL No. 8) are both talented pitchers whom the organization is extremely high on. More »