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.
Carson Benge moves inside the Top 20, possibly onto Mets’ Opening-Day roster
Benge’s steady climb reaches a new benchmark this week as the Mets outfielder jumps to No. 17 overall, cementing himself as one of the more bankable upper-minors bats in the game. Benge finished the 2025 season at Triple-A with a combined .284/.382/.487 slash line, 21 home runs, and 14 stolen bases, while continuing to show strong plate discipline against advanced pitching.
Benge has a chance to make the Opening Day roster, and he is already in Port St. Lucie after spending time during the offseason working on his hitting with the Jackson Holliday and Ethan Holliday at Oklahoma State.
Royals catcher Carter Jensen cracks the Top 25 and looks like a long-term fantasy asset
Jensen jumps up to No. 24 this week after cementing himself as one of the safest offensive catching prospects in baseball. In 2025, Jensen finished with a .272/.365/.452 slash line, 18 home runs, and a 124 wRC+ across the upper minors and the majors, production that stands out even more given the positional context. He consistently controlled the strike zone, posting a walk rate north of 10% while keeping his strikeout rate in a manageable range, reinforcing the idea that the bat will play immediately rather than requiring extended adjustment time.
From a fantasy perspective, Jensen’s appeal lies in floor plus role security. His chase rate remained well below league average, his contact quality improved against velocity, and the power plays to all fields rather than being pull-dependent—key traits for sustainable catcher production. With his MLB debut already behind him and a realistic path to regular at-bats in Kansas City, Jensen profiles as a potential top-10 fantasy catcher at peak, especially in OBP formats. While he may never lead the position in home runs, the combination of on-base skills, double-digit power, and everyday playing time makes his move into the Top 25 well-earned—and makes him one of the more valuable dynasty catching assets heading into 2026.
Phillies speedster Justin Crawford closing in on the Top 75 and a big-league job
Few prospects helped themselves more down the stretch than Crawford, who jumps to No. 78 overall after finishing a strong season at Triple-A. Crawford posted a .296 batting average, .365 OBP, and 52 stolen bases in 2025, while dramatically improving his quality of contact without sacrificing his elite speed.
The biggest development has been his batted-ball profile. Crawford raised his line-drive rate and showed more willingness to attack pitches early in counts, which helped stabilize his contact quality. While power remains fringe, his on-base skills and top-of-the-scale speed give him one of the safer everyday profiles among high-minors outfielders. With a clear path to an MLB debut in early 2026, Crawford is now firmly on the doorstep of the Top 75.
Padres lefty Kruz Schoolcraft jumps inside the Top 130 with his unique pitching profile
Schoolcraft makes one of the more eye-opening jumps in the rankings this cycle, pushing firmly inside the Top 130. The 2025 first-round pick (25th overall) has just one professional appearance on his résumé, yet evaluators are already buying into one of the most unique physical and pitch-shape profiles in the minors.
At just 18 years old, Schoolcraft stands 6-foot-8, 230 pounds and already features a fastball that touches 99 mph, paired with a devastating changeup that plays off the heater with elite deception and a double-digit velocity separation. He also mixes in a slider that flashes major-league break and is expected to sharpen quickly under San Diego’s development staff. Schoolcraft will open 2026 with Low-A Lake Elsinore, and if he sustains a strikeout rate in the 25% range, his ascent could accelerate rapidly. With his size, velocity, and swing-and-miss arsenal, a strong first half could push him toward the Top 50 prospects and put Double-A firmly in play before the season ends.
The Top 30 players in this week’s updated RotoProspects Top 700 Prospect Rankings
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| No. | Name | Pos | Team | B/T | Level | Age |
| 1 | Konnor Griffin | OF | PIT | R/R | AA | 20 |
| 2 | Jesus Made | SS | MIL | S/R | AA | 19 |
| 3 | Kevin McGonigle | 2B/SS | DET | L/R | AA | 21 |
| 4 | Walker Jenkins | OF | MIN | L/R | AAA | 21 |
| 5 | JJ Wetherholt | SS | SL | L/R | AAA | 23 |
| 6 | Leo De Vries | SS | ATH | L/R | AA | 19 |
| 7 | Sebastian Walcott | SS | TEX | R/R | AA | 20 |
| 8 | Samuel Basallo | C | BAL | L/R | MLB | 21 |
| 9 | Sal Stewart | 1B | CIN | R/R | MLB | 22 |
| 10 | Nolan McLean | SP | NYM | R/R | MLB | 24 |
| 11 | Max Clark | OF | DET | L/L | AA | 21 |
| 12 | Bubba Chandler | SP | PIT | S/R | MLB | 23 |
| 13 | Trey Yesavage | SP | TOR | R/R | MLB | 22 |
| 14 | Aidan Miller | 3B | PHI | R/R | AAA | 22 |
| 15 | Colt Emerson | SS | SEA | L/R | AAA | 20 |
| 16 | Thomas White | SP | MIA | L/L | AA | 21 |
| 17 | Carson Benge | OF | NYM | L/R | AAA | 23 |
| 18 | Joshua Baez | OF | SL | R/R | AA | 23 |
| 19 | Bryce Eldridge | 1B | SF | L/R | MLB | 21 |
| 20 | Jonah Tong | SPRP | NYM | R/R | MLB | 23 |
| 21 | Josue De Paula | OF | LAD | L/L | AA | 21 |
| 22 | Eduardo Quintero | OF | LAD | R/R | High-A | 20 |
| 23 | Edward Florentino | 1B/OF | PIT | L/R | Single-A | 19 |
| 24 | Carter Jensen | C | KC | L/R | MLB | 22 |
| 25 | Dylan Beavers | OF | BAL | L/R | MLB | 24 |
| 26 | Bryce Rainer | SS | DET | L/R | Single-A | 20 |
| 27 | Rainiel Rodriguez | C | SL | R/R | High-A | 19 |
| 28 | Travis Bazzana | 2B | CLE | L/R | AAA | 23 |
| 29 | Ryan Waldschmidt | OF | ARI | R/R | AA | 23 |
| 30 | Jett Williams | SS | MIL | R/R | AAA | 22 |
Coming next week: Preseason Top 700 Prospects will be finalized, then we begin rolling out position-by-position and team-by-team rankings
Next week marks a major milestone in our offseason coverage, as the Preseason Top 700 Prospects list will be officially finalized. This update will lock in all offseason movement, trades, debuts, and developmental gains across the minors and majors, setting the foundation for the 2026 fantasy season.
Once the Top 700 is published, we’ll immediately begin rolling out position-by-position fantasy baseball prospect rankings and team-by-team fantasy baseball prospect rankings, with a strong emphasis on fantasy impact, proximity, and organizational context. If you’re preparing for dynasty drafts, farm resets, or in-season planning, this is where the actionable work begins.