Welcome to the ninth installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week of May 19-25. We’re back with this week’s top performers making waves across the minors!
From dominant arms to scorching-hot bats, here are the Top Five prospects below who turned heads and boosted their stock. CLICK HERE to check out the full list of 55 players, with ETAs and updated statistics (subscription required).
1. Keiner Delgado – SS, Pirates (High-A)
Delgado has been on a tear for High-A Greensboro, boasting a 1.581 OPS with 4 home runs, 10 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases over the past week. After a challenging 2024 season, he’s rebounded impressively in 2025 with an .868 OPS, 8 home runs and 12 stolen bases so far this season.
2. Chase Burns – SP, Reds (AA)
Burns, the Reds’ top prospect, has a 1.86 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and a 45-3 K-BB for Double-A Chattanooga this season. Known for his high-velocity fastball and elite slider, Burns is quickly ascending through the ranks and is on track for a potential MLB debut in the near future.
3. Jac Caglianone – 1B, Royals (AAA)
Caglianone (pictured above) continues to impress with his power-hitting prowess, leading the Texas League with 23 RBIs before his recent promotion to Triple-A Omaha. Then he crushed five home runs in his first six games in Triple-A.
4. Brennan Milone – 1B/2B, Athletics (AA)
Milone has been a consistent offensive force, boasting a 1.564 OPS with 5 home runs and 11 RBIs in his recent games. His performance is a bright spot in the Athletics’ farm system, and continued success could accelerate his path to the majors.
5. Dillon Lewis – OF, New York Yankees (Single-A)
Lewis has been a standout for the Tampa Tarpons, recording a 1.304 OPS with 3 home runs, 9 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases over the past week. His offensive contributions have been pivotal in the Tarpons’ recent victories, including a notable performance against the Dunedin Blue Jays.
The Top 15 in the Weekly Hot Prospects Report
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | B/T | Level | Age |
| 1 | Keiner Delgado | SS | PIT | S/R | High-A | 21 |
| 2 | Chase Burns | SP | CIN | R/R | AA | 22 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone | 1B | KC | L/L | AAA | 22 |
| 4 | Brennan Milone | 1B/2B | ATH | 1B | AA | 24 |
| 5 | Dillon Lewis | OF | NYY | R/R | Single-A | 22 |
| 6 | Leonardo Bernal | C | SL | S/R | AA | 21 |
| 7 | Gage Jump | SP | ATH | L/L | AA | 21 |
| 8 | Ryan Ritter | SS | COL | R/R | AAA | 23 |
| 9 | Kyle Teel | C | CHW | L/R | AAA | 23 |
| 10 | Zach Thornton | SP | NYM | L/L | AA | 23 |
| 11 | Luis Morales | SPRP | ATH | R/R | AAA | 21 |
| 12 | Grant Umberger | SP | CHW | R/L | Single-A | 23 |
| 13 | Griffin Herring | SPRP | NYY | L/L | Single-A | 22 |
| 14 | Jesus Baez | SS/3B | NYM | R/R | High-A | 20 |
| 15 | Heriberto Hernandez | OF | MIA | R/R | AAA | 25 |