We are in this kind of strange in-between limbo land when it comes to prospect rankings. It’s after the Draft but before the signing deadline (July 28), and we’ve historically not done any updates to our lists until after all the draftees are signed.
But at the same time, we’ve recognized that our rankings are a bit outdated in advance of the Trade Deadline (July 31). Yes, we’ve done “market corrections” to our Top 100 Prospects list a couple of times now, but the team Top 30s have been virtually untouched and we wanted to correct that, believing it will help provide more updated information and context if and when prospects get dealt over the next week.
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It’s not a full-on rerank -- that will come in August with the 2025 Draft class folded in -- it’s a freshening-up of all of the lists. We’ve reranked every team's top 10 and then made room for any players who deserved to jump up or move down 10 or more spaces on their respective team rankings.
With all of that in mind, here are the highlights of each update for every team.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
Blue Jays
There’s been a pitching revolution in the Toronto pipeline this season. Trey Yesavage’s entrenchment in the Top 100 is the headliner, but solid seasons by Johnny King, Khal Stephen, Kendry Rojas and Juaron Watts-Brown (with the stuff to match) have pushed each of those arms into or higher up the club’s top 10 list. Don’t sleep on Yohendrick Pinango and Victor Arias as breakout bats either. Top 30 list »
Orioles
You want to try to pump the brakes on guys who are at the lower levels, but it’s hard not to get excited about right-hander Esteban Mejia’s 100+ mph heat in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League and the all-around toolset that outfielder Nate George has been showing off at Single-A Delmarva, which is why both are debuting now in the top 10. Top 30 list »
Rays
After a rough first few months with Triple-A Durham, Carson Williams has turned things around with a .287/.391/.605 line and 11 homers in 36 games since June 1. The 22-year-old shortstop holds onto the top spot in the system as a result, while infielder Cooper Kinney, outfielder Colton Ledbetter and right-hander Jose Urbina are among those to jump 10 or more spots. Top 30 list »
Red Sox
Outfielder Roman Anthony remains the No. 1 prospect in baseball for now, but as of tomorrow, all three members of Boston's Big Three (Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer) will have graduated to the Majors. Their farm system still remains stocked, however. International signees Franklin Arias and Jhostynxon Garcia are the new headliners among the system's hitters, while 2024 draftees Payton Tolle (who recently joined the Top 100 after opening the season at No. 16) and Brandon Clarke (who just jumped from No. 26 to No. 5) have sparked a resurgence among mound prospects. Top 30 list »
Yankees
While shortstop George Lombard Jr. remains New York's best prospect, pitchers claim seven of the spots on our rearranged Yankees top 10. Right-handers Carlos Lagrange and Cam Schlittler began the year ranked 19th and 12th respectively in the system before recently barging into the overall Top 100. Left-hander Griffin Herring vaulted from No. 25 to No. 8 on the strength of a plus slider and a Minors-best 1.71 ERA. Top 30 list »
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
Guardians
Our Cleveland Top 30 is mostly unchanged at the top, with one notable exception. Toolsy outfielder Alfonsin Rosario, acquired in the Eli Morgan trade with the Cubs in November, is making much more contact this year at High-A and leaps from No. 23 to No. 10. Top 30 list »
Royals
It’s still all about backstops up top for Kansas City with Blake Mitchell, Carter Jensen and Ramon Ramirez taking up three of the top six spots in the club’s new-look top 10. That said, there are some interesting trends going on at the bottom rung of the organization’s ladder. 2025 international signee Kendry Chourio, who recently leaped onto the list into the top 10, is joined by fellow teenagers Warren Calcaño and Ramcell Medina (both shortstops) lower down. Top 30 list »
Tigers
This remains a top-heavy system with the Top 100 contingent of Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Bryce Rainer, Josue Briceño and Thayron Liranzo doing a lot of the heavy lifting. But they aren’t alone in having positive years. Right-hander Troy Melton, on the day of his MLB debut, climbs up a few spots in the top 10 after fanning 101 in 75⅓ innings between Double-A and Triple-A to start the year, and second baseman Max Anderson jumps into the same club as one of Double-A’s most productive bats. Top 30 list »
Twins
The big news here is the jump by outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez, who had a down year in 2024 -- his first with the Twins after coming over from the Mariners in the Jorge Polanco deal. Better swing decisions have led to much better results, including getting to his power more consistently, leading to him leaping from No. 17 up into the top 10. Young lefty Dasan Hill has also impressed enough to jump into that group with Gonzalez, up from No. 13. Top 30 list »
White Sox
First-round lefties Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith along with big league closer Grant Taylor garner most of the acclaim among Chicago's pitching prospects, more arms are on the way. Keep an eye on former fifth-rounders Christian Oppor (up from No. 15 to No. 7) and Tanner McDougal (No. 27 to No. 8). Top 30 list »
AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Angels
Ryan Johnson became the first player since 2020 to make his professional debut in the big leagues, pitching out of the Angels’ bullpen. When he struggled, the Halos sent him down to High-A Tri-City to develop as a starter and he’s been throwing very well (1.99 ERA, .201 BAA, 10.1 K/9), leading him to go from No. 7 on the previous Top 30 almost up to the top and putting him in Top 100 conversations. Top 30 list »
Astros
Two of Houston's best prospects were later-round picks in the 2024 Draft. Seventh-rounder Joseph Sullivan -- the grandson of 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Patrick Sullivan -- displays all-around promise and makes a mild jump from No. 11 to No. 8. Sixteenth-rounder Bryce Mayer, who posted a 6.58 ERA in his final college season at Missouri, already has ridden his fastball/curveball combination to Double-A and a move from No. 25 to No. 9. Top 30 list »
Athletics
While the A’s top 10 only has moderate changes to it, there is more dramatic movement a bit lower down the list. That action is headlined by Wei-En Lin jumping from the end of the list (No. 30) into the top 20. The 19-year-old lefty, who signed in June 2024, has pitched his way from Single-A to High-A with an impressive 3.59 ERA and .219 average-against, but it’s his 85/12 K/BB ratio over 62 2/3 IP that really stands out. Top 30 list »
Mariners
The Mariners have eight players in the Top 100, more than any team, and that isn’t changing now. But the order of that group is because 2024 second-round pick Ryan Sloan has been very impressive in his first season of pro ball. The big right-hander is missing plenty of bats (10.0 K/9) and walking almost no one (1.7/9) in the Single-A California League, so he's jumped up a few spots among this elite group of prospects. Top 30 list »
Rangers
There isn't much turnover in our Texas top 10 with polished left-hander Mitch Bratt thriving in Double-A and climbing from No. 18 to No. 9. Right-handers David Davalillo, David Hagaman and Caden Scarborough and shortstop Devin Fitz-Gerald all soared from the 23-27 range to 12-15. Top 30 list »
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
Braves
Did you see JR Ritchie start the Futures Game in what he hopes will be his future big league ballpark? We sure did! Though that’s far from the only reason why the right-hander has climbed nearly to the top of the Braves’ top 10. He’s clearly put his Tommy John surgery well behind him. His stuff is ticking back up and he just made his Triple-A debut at age 22. Top 30 list »
Marlins
There are two new names in Miami's top 10: left-hander Dax Fulton (No. 13 to No. 9), who's making a successful return from his second Tommy John surgery, and outfielder Jakob Marsee (No. 22 to No. 10), who's back to contributing across the board after a rough 2024 season. Right-hander Kevin Defrank, just 16 years old, is knocking on the door after climbing from No. 23 to No. 12. Top 30 list »
Mets
The Mets have among the most up arrows of any club in this update with Jacob Reimer, A.J. Ewing, Jack Wenninger, Will Watson and Anthony Nunez all jumping up 10 or more spots while Wellington Aracena debuts in the top 20. Even with a step back for preseason No. 1 Brandon Sproat, New York's Top 100 contingent of Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean and Carson Benge has strengthened its standing among the game’s best. Top 30 list »
Nationals
This list will get much more dynamic once we can mix in the Draft class of 2025, headlined by top pick Eli Willits. Until then, much of Washington’s group has held serve in this update with perhaps the most notable move being left-hander Jake Bennett’s jump into the top 10. Coming off Tommy John surgery, the 6-foot-6 hurler has dominated the lower levels in his return, setting up a first-time promotion to Double-A. Top 30 list »
Phillies
There are small changes up top with Aroon Escobar sliding ahead of Mick Abel among Philadelphia's Top 100 guys, and Gabriel Rincones and Jean Cabrera moving up from the 11-15 range into the top 10. The biggest move, though, comes from Hendry Mendez, leaping from the bottom of the list up to the top half thanks to a very solid showing with Double-A Reading at age 21. Top 30 list »
NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL
Brewers
The organization already boasts six Top 100 prospects, tied for the second-most in baseball. It’s keeping the wheel turning with breakouts from 2024 picks Marco Dinges and Tyson Hardin, each of whom jumps into the top 20 for the first time. No matter how you line it up, this could be the deepest farm system in the game right now. Top 30 list »
Cardinals
JJ Wetherholt’s dominating first full season and the presence of three catchers in the top five will be the main takeaways here, but it’s also notable that three of the big jumpers on this list (Ixan Henderson, Brycen Mautz, Andre Granillo) are on the pitching side. That’s much needed depth with top arms Quinn Mathews, Tekoah Roby and Tink Hence all spending time on the IL at various points this summer. Top 30 list »
Cubs
Infielder Pedro Ramirez and right-hander Ryan Gallagher were flying under the radar in a top-heavy system, but that's no longer case. Ramirez (No. 16 to No. 7) is challenging for the Double-A Southern League batting title at age 21, while Gallagher (No. 17 to No. 8) swiftly rose to the same level in his pro debut thanks to his fastball/changeup combo and strike-throwing ability. Top 30 list »
Pirates
Don’t get us wrong. We love Bubba Chandler and think he’s going to be very, very good. But right now, Konnor Griffin (.911 OPS between both levels of A ball) is just a bit better, so we have a new No. 1 on this list. And keep a very close eye on Edward Florentino, whose hit and power tools keep improving (to go along with better-than-expected athleticism and defense) even with a move from the Florida Complex League to Single-A Bradenton. He's another teenager making a big move, from No. 23 all the way into the top 10. Top 30 list »
Reds
We’ve put the Reds’ six Top 100 guys in a new order though Chase Burns still rules the roost. But Sal Stewart has moved ahead of Rhett Lowder and Alfredo Duno now stands in front of Chase Petty. Keep an eye on 2024 draftee Tyson Lewis, who is up a couple of spots and could be a Top 100 guy soon. Top 30 list »
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
D-backs
The top four names remain in the same order, but there are other some changes to the top 10 with infielder JD Dix, right-handers Cristian Mena and Daniel Eagen joining the party. Eagen -- Arizona’s third-rounder last year -- has laid waste to the High-A Northwest League with a 2.81 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 73⅔ innings while relying on his curveball and slider to keep the whiffs coming. Top 30 list »
Dodgers
It may be status quo with the same names and only some light shuffling of the top 10, though there are two brand-new names on the Top 30. Potential 20/20 center fielder Brendan Tunink debuts at No. 20, with live-armed right-hander Payton Martin right behind him at No. 21. Top 30 list »
Giants
San Francisco is very excited about its contingent of young international pitchers led by right-hander Argenis Cayama, who wasn't on the preseason Top 30, jumped onto the list at No. 12 after the Rafael Devers trade in mid-June and now sits at No. 8. Righties Keyner Martinez (No. 9) and Albert LaRoche (No. 16) and lefty Luis De La Torre (No. 20) crashed the Top 30 in this update as did Single-A California League batting leader Carlos Gutierrez (No. 17). Top 30 list »
Padres
San Diego’s farm system will be put under a microscope ahead of next week’s Trade Deadline. It’s an annual July tradition. Top two prospects Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas aren’t likely going anywhere, but teams may look at the Padres’ arms with pitchers taking up seven of the club’s top 10 prospect spots. Braden Nett, Ryan Bergert and Bradgley Rodriguez are some of the most notable climbers with the latter two already seeing time in The Show. Top 30 list »
Rockies
The Rockies have some bats with some real upward mobility. Kyle Karros, a 2023 fifth-round pick, has shaken off an injury and hit his way to Triple-A (.848 combined OPS) while playing stellar defense at the hot corner, so we moved him from No. 18 up into the top 10. Jared Thomas, a 2024 second-rounder, was already there, but he’s moved to the middle of that top third of the list after swinging his way to Double-A (.891 OPS). Top 30 list »