The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books, and with it comes the launch of our 2027 First-Year Player Draft Rankings, featuring the top 100 names fantasy managers and dynasty league owners need to know. The FYPD rankings represent the most comprehensive look yet at how this year’s draft class stacks up in terms of long-term fantasy value, future grades, and development timelines.

Our latest update to the Top 700 fantasy baseball prospect rankings infuses the fresh blood into the system, integrating the top incoming amateur talent alongside all of the other minor leaguers. This class offers a fascinating mix of ultra-advanced college performers at the very top, followed by an incredibly high-upside wave of high school shortstops and dynamic prep arms.

The Elite Tier: Clean sweeps and West Coast vibes

1. Vahn Lackey, C, Minnesota Twins (Georgia Tech)

• Future Grades: 55 Hit / 50 Power / 50 Speed / 60 Fielding
• The Outline: Lackey takes the crown as our early #1. A dynamic, athletic catcher who bucks the traditional slow-moving profile at the position. With a 55-grade bat and rare 50-grade speed behind the dish, he’s a potential multi-categorical monster in fantasy formats.

2. Drew Burress, OF, Athletics (Georgia Tech)

• Future Grades: 50 Hit / 55 Power / 50 Speed / 55 Fielding
• The Outline: Keeping it in the Yellow Jackets family, Burress slots in right behind his college teammate. He brings a slightly louder power profile (55-grade) to the grass and projects as an impact, everyday run-producer who won’t kill your average or chip-in speed categories.

3. Roch Cholowsky, SS, Chicago White Sox (UCLA)

• Future Grades: 55 Hit / 60 Power / 50 Speed / 65 Fielding
• The Outline: Cholowsky (pictured above) boasts perhaps the highest floor-to-ceiling combo among the top three. His 60-projected power from the shortstop position makes him a premier dynasty asset, and his elite defensive traits (65 fielding) ensure his bat will get every opportunity to sink or swim in the upper minors.

2027 FYPD trends to watch

• The Prep Shortstop Wave: If you miss out on the top college bats, the high school shortstop market is loaded. Tyler Bell (#4), Grady Emerson (#5), and Jacob Lombard (#7) represent elite tier-two targets with massive ceiling if you can afford to wait on their 2028/2029 ETAs.
• Speed Demons: Looking for pure wheels to anchor your roster? Keep an eye on Eric Booth (#6), who boasts an elite 80-grade speed tool, and Tre Broussard (#60) with a blazing 70-grade.
• High-Octane Fastballs: If you want to gamble on pure velocity in the mid-tiers, Brody Bumila (#53) and Carson Wiggins (#83) both carry an astronomical 80-grade fastball.

A quick look at the Top 20 players

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The midsummer heat wave is officially here, and the minor league landscape is hitting a chaotic, exciting sweet spot. Not only are we tracking massive breakouts and aggressive big-league call-ups, but the 2027 First-Year Player Draft Rankings has officially arrived!

Our latest update to the RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect fantasy baseball rankings infuses fresh blood into the system, integrating the top incoming amateur talent alongside veteran prospects who are tearing the cover off the ball. Let’s break down the most impactful names shaking up the board this week.

Class is in session: Three 2026 MLB Draft debuts in the Top 25

Vahn Lackey, C, Tigers — The Premium Backstop Blueprint

Standard draft boards were high on Lackey (pictured above), but our dynasty-first model absolutely adores him. Sliding right inside the Top 20 overall, Lackey features a highly advanced 55-hit, 50-power toolset that profile beautifully as a high-floor, everyday fantasy catcher. He couples an exceptional understanding of the strike zone with raw barrel skills that translate into immediate, heavy gap-to-gap damage.

Drew Burress, OF, Athletics — The five-tool outfield engine

The Athletics land an absolute cornerstone asset. Burress enters our top 25 carrying an electric, fantasy-friendly profile highlighted by above-average power projection and a highly stable hit tool. He has a compact, fast-twitch swing engineered to handle high-velocity professional arms. In Oakland’s system, expect a fast-tracked developmental timeline.

Roch Cholowsky, SS, White Sox — The premium dirt master

Immediately flanking Burress on the board is Cholowsky, a hyper-athletic shortstop with a flawless 65-grade defensive foundation that ensures he will play every single day. For fantasy purposes, his 55-hit tool and 60-power ceiling give him true elite multi-category upside on the left side of the infield.

More interesting draft names landing in the rankings

• Tyler Bell, SS, Rockies (No. 31): A switch-hitting middle infielder landing in a Colorado ecosystem built for raw power translation.
• Grady Emerson, SS, Rays (No. 36): Backed by a pristine 65-grade hit tool, Emerson is an advanced pure pure-contact wizard who could explode in full-season ball.
• Eric Booth, OF, Orioles (No. 40): An absolute athletic freak carrying an elite 80-grade speed engine that will make him a fantasy stolen-base darling.
• Jacob Lombard, SS, Marlins (No. 51): An incredibly projectable 18-year-old infielder showcasing dynamic athleticism and big-league bloodlines.

Tearing Up the Charts: Major Summer Risers

Esmerlyn Valdez, OF, Pirates — ‘The Magician’ is Sizzling in the Steel City

• The Noise: A historic, logic-defying MLB rookie tear.
• The Dynasty Take: Earlier updates preached caution with Valdez’s 40-grade hit tool, but he has flipped the script by simply refusing to stop punishing major-league pitching. Earning the nickname “The Magician,” Valdez put together a single-day doubleheader performance for the ages on July 11 against the Brewers, launching three home runs across two games—including a go-ahead solo shot and a catastrophic grand slam. He has swatted 10 home runs with a massive .713 slugging percentage through his first 28 big-league games, single-handedly carrying the Pirates’ offense through heavy injury slumps. The surface power is so immense that he forces a heavy, aggressive vault right into our Top 15.

Cam Cannarella, OF, Marlins — From Double-A Dominance straight to Triple-A

• The Noise: Earning a rapid-fire promotion to Triple-A Jacksonville.
• The Dynasty Take: Cannarella spent just six weeks with Double-A Pensacola, but he treated the level like an absolute playground. He slashed a blistering .344/.453/.607 with 9 home runs and 8 stolen bases in just 34 games. Fully recovered from the torn labrum surgery that slowed his debut season, he has unlocked a brand-new level of over-the-fence power. Combining a legendary collegiate batting eye with dynamic, everyday center-field tools, he is establishing himself as Miami’s franchise outfielder of the future.

Christian Zazueta, RHP, Dodgers — Double-A Tulsa’s Unhittable Strikeout Weapon

• The Noise: Masterclass performances following a high-profile promotion.
• The Dynasty Take: Acquired from the Yankees in the Caleb Ferguson trade, the 21-year-old right-hander has taken off like a literal rocket. Rushed up to Double-A Tulsa, Zazueta turned in a jaw-dropping debut: 5 scoreless, one-hit innings with 8 strikeouts and zero walks. He followed that up with another 8-strikeout gem in his second start. Anchored by a 60-grade, 97 mph flat-approach fastball and a 60-grade fading changeup, he is missing upper-minor bats at an elite, frontline rate. He jumps into our Top 55 today.

The Top 25 players in this week’s updated RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect Rankings

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Welcome to the #16 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending July 12. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors—and this week’s trio at the top is stacked with rising stars who are soaring up the fantasy baseball rankings and even knocking on the MLB door. 

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A quick look at the Top Three

1. Ryan Burrowes (SS, Chicago White Sox)

The Verdict: A true five-tool explosion in High-A that demands roster attention.

Burrowes (pictured above) takes our crown this week after putting together an absolutely mesmerizing six-game stretch. The 21-year-old shortstop did a little bit of everything for his High-A squad, hitting .423 (11-for-26) with 4 home runs, 6 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. What stands out even more is the advanced approach: he matched his 5 strikeouts with 5 walks, fueling an elite 1.439 OPS. If Burrowes can continue to pair this level of power and speed with refined plate discipline, he is going to skyrocket up dynasty boards.

2. Jirvin Morillo (C, Arizona Diamondbacks)

The Verdict: A teenage complex-level offensive force with a sky-high walk rate.

It is time to pay close attention to the Arizona Complex League. The 19-year-old backstop went on an absolute tear last week, logging an incredible 2.067 OPS. Morillo went 8-for-15 (.533 AVG) with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs. Even more impressive for a young power-hitting catcher: he walked 5 times while striking out just 5 times. Catcher depth is tough to find in dynasty leagues, making Morillo an incredibly enticing target.

3. Daniel Dickinson (2B, Milwaukee Brewers)

The Verdict: The Brewers’ player development engine has found another gem.

Dickinson has hit the ground running in High-A, putting on a clinic in speed and base-path aggression. Over his last 20 at-bats, he racked up 9 hits (.450 AVG) while blasting 3 home runs and driving in 9 RBIs. The real kicker? He swiped a massive 7 bags in just a single week. Backed by a high-OBP approach (7 walks to 6 strikeouts), his 1.593 OPS highlights a profile that is moving incredibly fast.

Elite Pitching Performances: “Zero-ER” Club

While hitters are enjoying the warm July air, these starting pitchers put up absolute zeros:

• Zach Root (LAD): The Dodgers’ pitching lab does it again. Root dominated High-A over 6 innings, allowing just 1 hit and walking 2 while striking out 11.
• Julio Mendez (MIA): Mendez carved through Single-A lineups, throwing 7 scoreless frames with a 10-to-3 K-BB ratio and a 0.86 WHIP.
• Evan Siary (TEX) & Peyton Olejnik (Reds): Both arms turned in masterclass command performances. Siary threw 6 scoreless frames (3 hits, 10 K, 0 BB), while Olejnik matched him with 5 scoreless frames (3 hits, 10 K, 0 BB) at High-A.
• Wande Torres (MIL): Torres was virtually untouchable out of the bullpen and in spot starts, yielding just 1 hit over 7 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts and zero walks.

Notable Risers & Heavy Hitters

• The Teen Power Outbreak: Oliver Guerrero (TEX) is absolutely tattooing the ball in the Dominican Summer League. The 18-year-old hit 4 home runs with 9 RBIs and a 1.886 OPS in just 14 at-bats last week.
• Upper-Level Speed-Power Threats: Jansel Luis (ARI) crushed Double-A pitching to the tune of a 1.644 OPS (3 HR, 2 SB), while Royals shortstop Jack Pineda (KC) collected 13 hits and swiped 2 bags at Double-A.
• High-A Power Surge: High-A was home to some massive power displays. Blake Mitchell (KC) logged a 1.613 OPS with 3 homers, and Dodgers prospect Emil Morales (LAD) hit .500 (9-for-18) with 2 home runs and a 1.571 OPS.
• Four-Homer Barrage: In addition to those mentioned above, a big group of additional prospects tied for the minor league lead with 4 home runs last week:
  • Jose Anderson (MIL) (Single-A, 1.368 OPS)
  • Rafe Perich (TEX) (Double-A, 1.464 OPS)
  • Sammy Stafura (PIT) (High-A, 4 HR, 10 RBIs)
  • Beau Ankeney (DET), Ryland Zaborowski (LAA), Jeremiah Jenkins (SF), and Lisbel Diaz (SF) all cleared the fences 4 times in Single-A.

The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report

From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top 10 prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).

As we roll out our latest update to the RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect fantasy baseball rankings, let’s dive into the key updates surrounding the top-ranked prospects this week.

Bryce Rainer of Tigers jumps up near the Top 50

The Tigers’ promotion of Rainer (pictured above) to High-A West Michigan originally raised some eyebrows due to early-season strikeout issues, but he has completely erased those doubts. He hit .360 out of the gate in July, punctuated by a ridiculous 5-for-5 performance featuring a home run, two doubles, and five RBIs. Statcast metrics show his exit velocities are elite, with all five hits in that game eclipsing 109 mph (maxing out at 113 mph). He projects as a high-impact, long-term answer at shortstop with plus power and speed.

Yankees’ Henry Lalane shatters Low-A, jumps up inside the Top 150

The towering 6-foot-7 southpaw has been completely unhittable, earning Florida State League Pitcher of the Week honors before the Yankees rightfully promoted him to High-A Hudson Valley. Over his final two Low-A starts, Lalane spun 14 scoreless innings, giving up just four hits, zero walks, and a mind-boggling 23 strikeouts. Lalane has refined his command, whittling down early-season noise to lower his ERA to 2.74 with 81 strikeouts in 62.1 frames. His fastball-changeup combo is deadly, and his massive ceiling is turning him into a premier trade-deadline target.

Cubs’ Owen Ayers nearing the Top 100 with incredible pop-up season

A 19th-round pick out of the 2024 draft, Ayers has put together one of the most spectacular pop-up seasons in baseball. He blasted his 22nd home run of the season (16 of which have come across 62 games since climbing to Double-A). Slashing .317/.429/.649, Ayers is a legitimate middle-of-the-order force from the catcher position. He is right on the precipice of jumping into the universal Top 100.

Red Sox teenager Franklin Primera up inside the Top 200 with plate discipline

Signed for a mere $10,000 out of Venezuela, Primera has quickly become the bargain of the year. He completely pulverized the Florida Complex League, leading all qualified hitters in batting average (.427), OBP (.549), slugging (.718), and OPS (1.267) before capturing a well-deserved promotion to Low-A Salem. He boasts a microscopic 9.7% strikeout rate paired with a 16.4% walk rate. His combination of plate discipline and raw power makes him an essential add in deeper formats before his price tag gets too high.

The Top 25 players in this week’s updated RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect Rankings

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Welcome to the #15 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending July 5. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors—and this week’s trio at the top is stacked with rising stars who are soaring up the fantasy baseball rankings and even knocking on the MLB door.

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A quick look at the Top Three

1. Henry Lalane (SP, New York Yankees)

The Verdict: Back-to-back dominant frames lock him in as an elite dynasty cornerstone.

For the second consecutive week, Lalane (pictured above) secures our number one spot. The 22-year-old southpaw continues to make Single-A look entirely unfair. He tossed 7 more shutout frames, striking out 11 batters without issuing a single walk and finishing with a pristine 0.43 WHIP. Over his last 14 innings, Lalane has racked up 23 strikeouts to zero walks. The command profile has completely caught up to his massive physical ceiling—he is a forced buy in every format.

2. Leanders Matos (SS, Milwaukee Brewers)

The Verdict: A spectacular teenage complex-league phenom.

If you play in deep dynasty leagues with massive farm system spots, drop everything and check your waiver wire for Matos. The shortstop absolutely destroyed Dominican Summer League pitching, putting up a cartoonish 2.021 OPS. He blasted 5 home runs and drove in 13 RBIs while going 9-for-17. It is incredibly rare to see this kind of game power from a middle infielder this young.

3. Sammy Stafura (SS, Pittsburgh Pirates)

The Verdict: High-A is proving no match for this surging infield profile.

Stafura was an absolute run-producing engine for his High-A affiliate this past week. Over 24 at-bats, he racked up a massive 13 hits (.542 AVG), leaving the yard 4 times and driving in a minor-league-high 16 RBIs. Toss in 2 stolen bases and a 1.667 OPS, and you have a category-stretching middle-infield performance that demands your immediate attention.

The “Zero-ER” Club: Pristine Mound Work

The summer heat is favoring the hitters, but these premium arms kept the scoreboard clean last week:

• Colton Shaw (SEA): Shaw was nearly perfect over 6 innings at High-A, logging an 11-to-0 K-BB ratio and a microscopic 0.17 WHIP.
• David Hagaman (ARI): An absolute workhorse performance, Hagaman fired 7 shutout frames with 9 strikeouts and zero walks (0.29 WHIP) at High-A.
• Lucas Braun (ATL): Taking the longevity crown this week, Braun carved through Double-A lineups over 8 scoreless innings, giving up just two hits while walking zero.
• Keyner Martinez (SF): Splendid execution in Single-A, dealing 6 innings of shutout ball with an 11-to-2 K-BB ratio.

Notable Risers & Heavy Hitters

• The Power & Patience King: Ryan McCoy (TB) matched the weekly lead with 5 home runs at High-A. What makes his 1.509 OPS look even better is the elite patience, drawing 6 walks over the frame.
• Upper-Level Riser: Cody Morissette (MIA) is quietly making plenty of noise at Triple-A. He carried a 1.600 OPS for the week, hammering 4 home runs in just 16 at-bats.
• Five-Tool Showcases: Josue De Paula (LAD) stuffed the stat sheet with 2 homers and a week-high 5 stolen bases at Double-A. Meanwhile, Austin Overn (TB) showed off his high-end power-speed blend with 3 homers and 4 stolen bases at Double-A.
• Hit Machines: Zyhir Hope (LAD) and Jaron Elkins (LAD) each collected a massive 14 hits over the week for their respective affiliates, proving the Dodgers’ hitting developmental machine remains fully operational.

The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report

From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top 10 prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required). 

As we roll out our latest update to the RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect fantasy baseball rankings, let’s dive into the key updates surrounding the top-ranked prospects this week.

Cole Carrigg jumps up near the Top 40 after his promotion to the Rockies

Carrigg’s lightning-fast ascent reached its apex when he was selected to the 40-man roster and called up to the big leagues on June 9. The dynamic switch-hitter (pictured above) tore apart Triple-A to start the year (.338/.414/.529, 30 stolen bases in 57 games) and has adjusted quickly to Major League pitching, flashing his elite 60-grade speed and carrying a highly respectable .269 average with 3 home runs through his first few weeks in the majors.

Cardinals’ Joshua Baez mashing his way into the Top 10… and maybe a callup soon?

Báez is authoring one of the most explosive development stories in baseball. After turning heads with a 20-50 season across High-A and Double-A last year, he hasn’t missed a beat following a promotion to Triple-A Memphis. He wrapped up a memorable stretch by blasting his 25th home run of the year in late June and just took over the MiLB home run lead following his fourth multi-homer game of the season on July 2. With a massive 65-grade power tool, the 23-year-old is knocking on the door of St. Louis.

Rockies’ Charlie Condon jumps up near the Top 40 and might beat Baez to the majors

If you haven’t been checking the Triple-A Albuquerque box scores lately, you are missing a absolute demolition derby. The former Georgia standout completely owned the month of June, slashing .337/.462/.814 with 10 homers and 31 RBIs in 23 games. He carried that red-hot momentum straight into July, launching two more solo shots on July 1 to give him five home runs over a three-game stretch. Now sitting on 20 long balls and a 1.030 OPS over 72 games this year, Condon is an elite fantasy stash expected to see Coors Field right after the All-Star break.

Andrew Fischer of the Brewers leaps into the Top 30 with his own laser show

The 2025 first-rounder has done nothing but mash since entering professional ball. After pasting a .298/.443/.675 line with 20 home runs in 54 games at High-A Wisconsin, the Brewers wasted no time promoting the 22-year-old third baseman to Double-A Biloxi on June 15. Fischer celebrated the end of June by turning in a spectacular multi-homer performance for the Shuckers, bringing him to six home runs in his first two weeks of Double-A action. Across both levels, he finished June with 26 homers and 60 RBIs in just 65 games.

Juneiker Caceres, up inside the Top 75, is looking like a great find for the Guardians

The Guardians look like they’ve unearthed another international gem. Signed out of Venezuela for a modest $300,000 in January 2024, the 18-year-old left-handed outfielder is making Single-A look easy. He displayed his growing over-the-fence power by launching his 8th home run of the season on June 28 into right-center field. What makes Caceres such a fascinating dynasty target is the marriage of his elite natural barrel skills with a high-end data profile. Even as a 16-year-old, he was flashing a 90th-percentile exit velocity of 108 mph.

The Top 25 players in this week’s updated RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect Rankings

The Top 50 can be found HERE (no subscription required). For the complete list, CLICK HERE (subscription required).

Welcome to the #14 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending June 28. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors—and this week’s trio at the top is stacked with rising stars who are soaring up the fantasy baseball rankings and even knocking on the MLB door.

Fantasy baseball owners, take note. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).

A quick look at the Top Three

1. Henry Lalane (SP, New York Yankees)

The Verdict: The absolute gold standard of pitching development.

Lalane (pictured above) didn’t just turn in a quality start this past week; he manufactured pure art on the mound. The 22-year-old southpaw dismantled Single-A bats over 7 flawless innings, allowing exactly one lone hit while registering a 12-to-0 K-BB ratio. Lalane’s massive frame and effortless velocity extension make this look way too easy, confirming that his 2028 ETA is a very safe floor.

2. Ryan Weingartner (SS, St. Louis Cardinals)

The Verdict: A middle-infield power explosion.

Weingartner set the entire Florida State League on fire over the last seven days. The 21-year-old shortstop put on an absolute clinic in run production, blasting a minor-league-high 5 home runs and adding 14 RBIs. Finishing the frame with a stellar 1.504 OPS, Weingartner is aggressively proving that his raw pop can carry a dynasty profile from the shortstop position.

3. Charlie Condon (1B, Colorado Rockies)

The Verdict: The mid-2026 arrival is officially imminent.

If you were waiting for the confirmation that Condon is ready for Coors Field, here it is. The 23-year-old slugger absolutely torched Pacific Coast League pitching last week, hitting .500 (10-for-20) with 3 home runs and 9 RBIs. Condon posted an elite 1.783 OPS while showing advanced approach metrics with 3 walks against just 6 strikeouts. Stash him immediately in all standard and dynasty redraft formats before the Rockies make the call.

The “Zero-ER” Club: Total Mound Dominance

While Lalane stole the show, a wave of elite pitching prospects refused to let a single earned run cross the plate this week:

• Dylan Brown (BOS) & Brady Smith (LAD): Both arms were utterly exceptional over long outings. Brown fired 7 scoreless frames at High-A with an 11-to-0 K-BB ratio (0.29 WHIP), while Smith matched him with 6 clean innings and an 11-to-0 K-BB ratio (0.17 WHIP) in Single-A.
• Carson Laws (MIA): Laws was completely unhittable over 6 hitless frames at High-A, logging 9 strikeouts with a tiny 0.17 WHIP.
• Devin Futrell (BOS): Delivering a masterpiece of his own at High-A, Futrell spun 6 shutout frames with a 12-to-1 K-BB ratio and a 0.50 WHIP.

Notable Risers & “Others” to Watch

• The Double-A power-speed surge: Bo Davidson (SF) put together an incredibly loud fantasy week at Double-A, launching 3 home runs while weaponizing his elite wheels to swipe 4 stolen bases and drawing 8 walks (1.317 OPS).
• The High-A RBI machine: Second baseman Jay Harry (TOR) was a literal one-man wrecking crew, going 13-for-28 (.464) while racking up 14 RBIs and 3 long balls.
• The teen phenoms: 17-year-old Manny Almonte (ARI) mashed 4 home runs and swiped 3 bags in the Dominican Summer League, while 19-year-old Xavier Neyens (HOU) showed an elite eye in Single-A, mashing 3 homers and drawing an incredible 9 walks to fuel a 1.400 OPS.
• Power from the corners: Ruben Ibarra (CIN) matched the weekly lead with 5 home runs at Double-A, while Miguel Bleis (BOS) showed high-end impact at Double-A by clubbing 4 home runs of his own.

The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report

From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top 10 prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required). 

As we roll out our latest update to the RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect fantasy baseball rankings, let’s dive into the key updates surrounding the top-ranked prospects this week.

Nationals’ Eli Willits jumps into the Top 15 after successful promotion

The Nationals didn’t want to wait around, pushing their 18-year-old shortstop phenom up to High-A. How did the youngest player in the South Atlantic League respond? By turning his debut week into an absolute clinic. Willits has displayed jaw-dropping, elite bat-to-ball skill and highly advanced zone awareness for his age, already collecting multiple multi-hit performances while maintaining a pristine walk-to-strikeout ratio. His 60-grade speed and projectable 50-grade power from both sides of the plate have him looking like a foundational dynasty pillar.

Theo Gillen of Rays up inside the Top 20 after making the jump to AA

Gillen (pictured above) has had an explosive summer surge, reaching its apex this week when the Rays aggressively pushed him up to Double-A. The 20-year-old lefty bat absolutely forced their hand by obliterating High-A pitching over the last month with an optimized swing path. Armed with an elite 60-grade hit tool and highly dynamic 60-grade speed, Gillen is moving at an elite developmental pace. He’s no longer just a high-upside name—he is a top-20 dynasty asset.

Cubs’ Josiah Hartshorn soars into the Top 40 after promotion to High-A

Since his promotion to High-A South Bend, Hartshorn has kept his foot firmly on the gas pedal. The 19-year-old switch-hitter is flashing monstrous analytical metrics, showing a rare blend of premium 55-grade game power and highly disciplined zone control from both sides of the plate. He is generating immense line-drive authority and avoiding the standard punch-out traps that catch most teenagers in the upper minors. He is a high-conviction buy.

Charlie Condon of Rockies mashing his way closer to the Top 50

He is slashing an incredible .342/.400/.697 in June alone, crushing seven home runs over that span—including a majestic 407-foot blast off a rehabbing Cristian Javier. Even more encouraging for his long-term fantasy floor is his dramatically improved plate discipline, managing a near-even 17:14 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his last few weeks. The 70-grade raw power is translating perfectly against advanced pitching, making him an elite stash ahead of a potential post-deadline call-up to Coors Field.

Cooper Ingle of Guardians nears the Top 75, receives a callup to the majors

The Guardians shook up the catching landscape by calling up the 24-year-old left-handed hitting backstop. Ingle has been an absolute on-base machine in the upper minors, carrying a beautiful 55-grade hit tool that relies on microscopic chase rates and exceptional barrel control. While he doesn’t possess massive over-the-fence power, his ability to hit for a high average and log heavy OBP percentages makes him a priority add in all two-catcher formats and deeper dynasty setups looking for immediate plate appearances.

The Top 25 players in this week’s updated RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect Rankings

The Top 50 can be found HERE (no subscription required). For the complete list, CLICK HERE (subscription required).

Welcome to the #13 installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week ending June 21. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors—and this week’s trio at the top is stacked with rising stars who are soaring up the fantasy baseball rankings and even knocking on the MLB door.

Fantasy baseball owners, take note. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).

A quick look at the Top Three

1. Joshua Baez (OF, St. Louis Cardinals)

The Verdict: The mid-2026 ETA is a flashing red light.
Baez (pictured above) didn’t just have a good week; he staged an absolute assault on Triple-A pitching. The 23-year-old outfielder blasted a minor-league-high 6 home runs and added 13 RBIs, including an incredible four-home run night. Baez has completely adjusted to upper-level offspeed stuff, and his signature light-tower power is now on full display. If your dynasty squad needs an immediate injection of elite power, this window is closing rapidly.

2. Brandon Compton (OF, Miami Marlins)

The Verdict: A true, five-tool fantasy cheat code.
Compton turned in what can only be described as a masterpiece of a fantasy baseball stat line. In High-A, he combined thunder and lightning by crushing 4 home runs and swiping a staggering 5 stolen bases. He balanced that aggressive style with incredible plate discipline, drawing 8 walks to finish the week with a 1.740 OPS. When an outfield prospect pairs that level of power-speed upside with elite on-base skills, you buy everywhere you can.

3. Brandon White (SP, Miami Marlins)

The Verdict: Surgical execution knocking on the big-league door.
The Marlins system claims a second consecutive spot in our top three, this time on the pitching side. White turned in 7 masterclass innings at Triple-A, posting a perfect 0.00 ERA and a cartoonish 0.14 WHIP. He allowed a single, lonely hit while registering an 11-to-0 K-BB ratio. White’s command is completely maximized right now, and he looks entirely ready to handle major league bats by late summer.

The “Zero-ER” Club: Total Mound Dominance

The bats generated historic volume this week, but these stellar pitching prospects completely built a brick wall around home plate:

• Seth Hernandez (PIT): Showing elite stuff at High-A, Hernandez threw 6 scoreless innings, giving up just 1 hit while striking out 8 on a tiny 0.33 WHIP.
• Kade Anderson (SEA): A regular feature on our weekly report, Anderson was flawless again at Double-A, logging 6 shutout frames with 8 strikeouts and an elegant 0.50 WHIP.
• Christian Zazueta (LAD): Zazueta pulled off actual perfection for his High-A affiliate, throwing 5 perfect innings with 7 strikeouts and a 0.00 WHIP.
• Jacob Odle (STL): Odle matching his organizational mate’s dominance, firing 6 shutout frames of his own while giving up zero hits and striking out 8.

Notable Risers & Major Run Producers

• The Triple-A Masterclass: Tommy White (ATH) look completely revitalized, punishing Triple-A arms for a 1.956 OPS, launching 4 home runs and driving in 10 in just 15 at-bats.
• Lower-Level Teen Prodigies: Catching prospect Luis Puello (NYY) made a mockery of Single-A pitching with a 2.114 OPS and 4 home runs, while Alejandro Blasco (CLE) matching that pop in the complex league with 4 homers and 11 RBIs of his own.
• The Run-Production Machines: Jack O’Dowd (COL) and Garrett Pennington (DET) absolutely carried their respective lineups in High-A, driving in 12 RBIs apiece while showcasing extra-base thunder.
• Speed Demons: Cody Miller (AT)L single-handedly engineered entire rallies in Single-A, pairing a massive 9 walks with a week-high 6 stolen bases. Jose Alpuria (ARI) followed closely behind, weaponizing his legs to swipe 5 bases to pair with a .579 average.

The Top 10 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report

From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top 10 prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).