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Here’s a link to the Top 50 Prospects For Dynasty Fantasy Baseball.

Team Position Player | Age on 4/1/2025 | Highest Level Played | ETA 

51. Rangers RHP Alejandro Rosario | 23 | A+ | 2025

At 6’1” 182 lbs, Rosario throws some of the easiest 100 mile-an-hour heat you can find. He mostly lives between 94 and 98, and the balance throughout his simple, from-the-stretch delivery allows all of his offerings to look the same, something that’s particularly devastating when paired with his 90 mph splitter. He can spot the slider well enough to bury or steal, and I’m not sure he’s going to find much resistance at Double-A after posting WHIPs of 0.87 and 0.99 at Low and High A ball.

 

52. Twins OF Luke Keaschall | 22 | AA | 2025

Here’s what I wrote about Keaschall for last year’s Minnesota list:

“I’ve come to like the phrase “hitting is the easy part” to describe guys like Keaschall who have always produced and never really struggled with strikeouts. The Twins selected the 6’1” 190 lb righty out of Arizona State in the second round and sent him to the complex for three games, then to Low-A for 20 and finally to High-A for eight games. He slashed .288/.414/.478 with three homers and 11 steals. He’ll probably open the season back in High-A but seems pretty close to ready for the bright lights.”

And ready for the bright lights Keaschall seemed to be, slashing .303/.420/.483 with 15 home runs and 23 steals in 102 games across High-A and Double-A. The only hang-up here is Minnesota’s ability to accumulate hitters in need of major league playing time, but these things tend to sort themselves out, or at least that’s what people say.  

 

53. Mariners SS Cole Young | 21 | AA | 2025

A left-handed hitter with middle-infield athleticism on defense and a plus hit tool on offense, Young was selected 21st overall in 2022 and has played well throughout his climb. He’s an easy eval on the eyes as it doesn’t take much to see his swing and think “oh that looks good.” Also has the arm to make up for a split second here or there on defense. In 124 Double-A games, he slashed .271/.369/.390 with nine home runs and 23 stolen bases. 

 

54. Guardians SS Angel Genao | 20 | A+ | 2026

Here’s what I wrote on May 19 for Prospect News: We All Scream For Paul Skenes

“Guardians SS Angel Genao (20, A) fits the Cleveland prototype of a switch-hitting middle infielder with good plate skills and excellent hands in both the field and the batter’s box. He returned to Low-A to start the season after getting eight games there in 2022 and another 72 games there last year. He’s at 32 games played this year with a slash line of .313/.357/.531 with five home runs and four stolen bases. Probably won’t be in Low-A much longer. Also it’s his birthday today. Happy Birthday, Angel!”

A couple weeks later (June 3), Genao was promoted to High-A, where he slashed .322/.377/.463 with four home runs, 13 stolen bases and a 16.3 percent strikeout rate across 66 games. Brayan Rocchio looked better late in the season, and Angel Martinez has a lot of talent, and I really like Welbyn Francisca, but Genao has a pretty clear lane on that long-term shortstop job if he keeps hitting like he has while getting a shade or two sharper on defense. 

 

55. Pirates SS Konnor Griffin | 18 | NA | 2029

Straight from the Department of This Is What They Look Like, Griffin checks in 6’4” 215 lbs with easy speed and power. He was the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year after winning his third straight title for Jackson Prep in Mississippi. It’s no exaggeration to say he might steal 100 bases in a minor league season considering he stole 87 in 88 attempts in his final high school season. Somewhat shockingly for a player his size and age, he’s a good defensive shortstop already and has the arm and speed to become an elite defender if his hands keep coming along.

 

56. Rays OF Brailer Guerrero | 18 | CPX | 2028

You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that Guerrero could be special. At 6’1” 215 lbs from the left side, he’s a dynamic athlete with speed, power and a signing bonus of $3.7 million. His season was just 28 games on the complex due to right shoulder issues, but he slashed .330/.452/.466 with two home runs and 13 stolen bases over that burst. 

 

57. Athletics SS Jacob Wilson | 23 | MLB | 2024

The sixth overall pick in 2023, Wilson raced to the majors in a matter of months but got injured just a few innings into his major league career. A contact-first approach means that even at 6’3” and 190 lbs, Wilson might not hit for power. Still, he’s big enough to clear the Madrigal line for impact on contact, and his plus defense at shortstop should secure him a spot in the lineup for a long time. I wish he ran a little bit, but I still like him as a deep-league sleeper heading into 2025.

 

58. Braves C Drake Baldwin | 24 | AAA | 2025

Sean Murphy has hit .196 this year, but he’s also battled injury and he’s under contract through 2028. You could tell me he’s the best defensive catcher in the world, but I’d still want to take a peek behind door number three and see if maybe I’ve got a taker for my 30-year-old backstop with a long track record in the trainer’s room. In 72 Triple-A games this year, the left-handed Baldwin struck out just 54 times (16.2 percent) while drawing 52 walks (15.6 percent) and slashing .298/.407/.484 with 12 home runs. He put the cherry on top of a great season when he blasted a home run to left center in the futures game. 

 

59. Cubs RHP Cade Horton | 23 | AAA | 2025

Horton was getting great results early in the season at Double-A, posting a 1.10 ERA through four starts, but his velocity had backed up a bit, and the wheels came off in Triple-A. His ERA landed at 7.50 through five starts covering 18 innings. He allowed four home runs and a 1.56 WHIP before heading to the injured list with a right lat strain, an injury he couldn’t shake before season’s end. It’s hard to rank him right now because he was among the best pitching prospects in the game before the velocity decreased, and he could open 2025 right back at that level and push for an early season rotation spot.

 

60. Rays OF Chandler Simpson | 24 | AA | 2025

Simpson hit .355 and stole 104 bases in 110 games across two levels in 2024. Take a moment to let those numbers register and stretch across 150 or so. A left-handed hitter at 5’11” 170 lbs, Chandler doesn’t generate power with his pesky, slap-n-dash approach, but he’s such a pest that his unique offensive contributions and solid defense in center field all but ensure that Simpson will get playing time like his namesakes Bart, Homer, Marge, Maggie and Lisa. 

 

61. Blue Jays SS Arjun Nimmala | 19 | A | 2028

The 20th overall pick in 2023, Nimmala is a 6’1” 170 lb right handed hitter with big power and a big swing that tends to miss in a fashion that’s at times reminiscent of Javy Baez. Scary sentence, that, but Baez had some monster years at the peak of his athleticism, and the Jays would be thrilled if Nimmala lands somewhere near that on the spectrum of his potential outcomes. In 82 Low-A games against mostly older players, Nimmala hit 16 home runs, stole nine bases, and struck out 31.3 percent of the time, slashing .232/.313/.476 with a 121 wRC+. I almost ranked him first, but Martinez should get his chance to earn a job next year, so proximity won out in the end. 

 

62. White Sox C Edgar Quero | 21 | AAA | 2025

Quero came over in 2023 with Ky Bush in the Lucas Giolito deal, a major boon for Chicago. A switch-hitter at 5’10” 210 lbs, he slashed .280/.366/.463 with 16 home runs in 98 games across two levels. He struck out just 70 times and drew 39 walks. On the big league side, Korey Lee struck out 31 percent the time, walked at a four percent clip and produced a 64 wRC+, which isn’t necessarily disqualifying for a rookie backstop on baseball’s worst team but doesn’t make him much of a hindrance to Quero’s ascendance. With Kyle Teel in town after the Crochet trade, Quero may wind up bouncing between first base and catcher, which could be a boon for his near term fantasy value. 

 

63. White Sox SS Colson Montgomery | 22 | AAA | 2025

A left-handed hitter with patience and power at 6’3” 205 lbs, Montgomery has a lot of backers in the scouting community, but his outcomes were not encouraging in 2024: .214/.329/.381 with a 28.6 percent strikeout rate in 130 Triple-A games. Can forgive some of that due to age and inexperience, but there’s definitely a little more dynasty risk here than you’ll find in most name-brand middle infielders. He’ll probably be useful in OBP leagues regardless, but if the power doesn’t play, you’ll be falling behind in multiple standard rotisserie categories. 

 

64. Reds 3B Cam Collier | 20 | A+ | 2026

The 18th overall pick in 2022, Collier’s long been a powerfully built lefty at 6’1” 210 lbs, and this season, he went on stretches that hinted at what he might become if he harnesses that power. All told, he popped 20 home runs in 119 games while slashing .248/.355/.443 with a 129 wRC+. In the context of a 19-year-old in High-A, that’s fantastic, even if we could pump the brakes a bit given that he’s more physically developed than most 19-year-olds. I’ve seen some Devers comps, but I wouldn’t go anywhere near that far even though I like Collier as a player. 

 

65. 2B Juan Brito | 23 | AAA | 2025

A selective switch-hitter with contact skills from both sides, the 6’ 202 lb Brito slashed .256/.365/.443 with 21 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 144 Triple-A games. He struck out just 105 times (16.1%) against 88 walks (13.5%), so the batting average has typically landed a bit higher than his .280 BABIP allowed in 2024. With Andres Gimenez out of town, Brito figures to get his chance to take the job in spring training, and as he was the return for Nolan Jones, the front office has plenty of incentive to see him succeed. 

 

66. Athletics RHP Luis Morales | 22 | A+ | 2025

A plus athlete at 6’3” 190 lbs, Morales features a whippy three-quarters delivery with a nasty fastball-curveball combo that can make any lineup look inept, at least the first time through. When he’s landing his changeup, there goes the second time through. Beyond that, his career’s success will come down to durability and command, both of which he should age into, given the exceptional talent level. In 13 starts from May 23 to August 4, he recorded a 2.59 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 52 strikeouts in 48.1 innings pitched. And sure, I’m cherry picking the best stretch, but his season started late due to injury, and he tailed off a bit late at the end of his longest season ever, so I think it makes sense to shave a few starts off the edges to get a picture of what this guy can do when he’s in rhythm.

 

67. Brewers SS Cooper Pratt | 20 | A+ | 2027

Pratt steps off the bus at an impressive 6’4” 195 lbs and features excellent hands and athleticism on the field. On defense, he projects to remain at shortstop with an inside lane on becoming plus at the position given his strong arm and impressive range. He doesn’t get the most out of his frame as a hitter, but he’s been playing against older pitchers and holding his own while learning to power up, as indicated by his five home runs in 23 High-A games after hitting just three in 73 Low-A contests. He was also outstanding in the postseason, helping to propel the Timber Rattlers to the final game of the championship, which they lost to the young Guardians. 

 

68. Orioles OF Enrique Bradfield Jr. | 22 | A+ | 2025

A three-year starter at Vanderbilt, Bradfield Jr. features 80-grade speed in center field and plus plate skills at the dish. A left-handed hitter at 6’1” 170 lbs, he stole 74 bases in 108 games across two levels, striking out just 72 times against 50 walks. Not every day you see a guy with more steals than strikeouts. In deep leagues, I’d push him up the lists a little because his excellent defense will earn him a lot of playing time even on a crowded roster. 

 

69. Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski | 22 | AAA | 2025

At 6’7” 190 lbs with a three-quarter delivery, Misiorowski’s process trades balance for deception, which landed him in the bullpen at the end of 2024 when Milwaukee brass apparently decided his command wasn’t far enough along for him to contribute as a starter in the short term. It’s anyone’s guess whether he’ll be back in the rotation next season, but he was as dominant as expected out of the pen, recording a 1.84 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with 19 strikeouts in 14.2 innings. The team has said it will consider trading Devin Williams this winter, so we’ve got a lot of moving pieces here. My guess is The Miz can write his own story if he wants to start and comes into 2025 with slightly improved command.

 

70. Nationals RHP Travis Sykora | 20 | A | 2026

At 6’6” 232 lbs, Sykora overpowered Low-A hitter all season with plus fastballs, sliders and splitters. Why was he left at the level to record 100 strikeouts and 18 walks with a 0.77 WHIP and 1.67 ERA over his final 14 starts covering 64.2 innings? I dunno. Travel budget stuff. Seems pretty clear he wasn’t being challenged there, but maybe that’s overrated for arms at that level, who primarily need to refine their ability to repeat the mechanism 90-some times a night once per week.

 

71. Nationals RHP Jarlin Susana | 21 | A+ | 2026

Susana’s outcomes don’t necessarily support this ranking, but the scouting does. Checking in at 6’6” 235 lbs with easy 100 mph heat, pitching prospects don’t get more promising than this guy. He doesn’t turn 21 until March 23 and should open next year in Double-A after allowing just two home runs in 103.2 innings across two levels against mostly older players in 2024. If he’s in rhythm and the Nationals are contending, he could help in 2025. If either of those factors doesn’t materialize, his debut will get bumped to 2026.

 

72. Rays 1B Tre’ Morgan | 22 | AA | 2026

A third-round pick out of LSA in 2023, Morgan was selected on the strength of double-plus defense at first base. In Tampa’s system, he has developed into a weapon on offense as well, slashing .324/.408/.483 with ten home runs and 20 stolen bases in 100 games across two levels. He even walked more than he struck out in 53 Double-A games and hit .371 in the process. At 6’0” 215 lbs from the left side, he still doesn’t have a prototypical first-baseman profile until he can add some power, but Tampa seems like a team well-positioned to maximize Morgan’s strengths. 

 

73. White Sox C Kyle Teel | 23 | AAA | 2025

 What he doesn’t offer in topside for the dynasty game, Teel makes up for in proximity and predictability. A lefty who takes a controlled approach at the plate, he really knows himself as a hitter and will probably look like a major league option in spring training. In 112 games across two levels last year, he slashed .288/.386/.433 with 13 home runs and 12 stolen bases. 

 

74. Marlins C Agustin Ramirez | 23 | AAA | 2025

Even when/if he’s not hitting, Ramirez could still be useful for fantasy purposes next year as a sneaky steals asset from a spot without many steals to spare. He should also be playing every day no matter what happens, mixing in at Designated Hitter sometimes when he’s not catching. In 39 games with the Triple-A Marlins, he slashed .262/.358/.447 with five home runs and four stolen bases. He had 25 homers and 22 steals in 126 games across two levels on the season. That would look pretty good in anyone’s catcher spot.

 

75. Tigers SS Trey Sweeney | 24 | MLB | 2024

The Demon Barber cuts an impressive figure at the six, standing 6’3” and a solid 212 lbs. His approach as a lefty in the box is patient and leads to a few more strikeouts than you’d like to see, but he managed to hit 15 home runs and steal 20 bases in 107 Triple-A games this year and kick in another four homers and two steals in 36 MLB games. Anyone want a 20/20 shortstop? Yeah, sure, sign me up, assuming Sweeney can make enough contact to retain a lineup spot, which might be a close shave.

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RoarOf84
RoarOf84
1 month ago

Coming off a championship and am hoping to build a stable of young studs. Already keeping Ohtani (U only), Wood, Westburg, and Walker Jenkins. For #5, are you keeping Eury in the 22nd or Jobe in the 18th? Keeper cost increases by two rounds every year.

DET seems to be a pitching factory right now with their org turning arms with far less talent than Jobe into serviceable arms.

MIA has been the opposite and has really only had success with TJ surgeries. Eury, by most accounts though, is still ranked higher than Jobe in keeper/dynasty rankings and is a few rounds cheaper.

2ndCitySox
2ndCitySox
1 month ago

RE: Miz. Devin Williams got trade to the Yankees earlier this offseason. I think Misiorowski will get a look at closer.
Thanks for the writeup!!!

Ishtar
Ishtar
1 month ago

Keep 2 in a 16 team dynasty league: Jordan walker, Luisangel Acuna, David Festa, Tyler Stephenson

toolshed
1 month ago

I thought Miz was going to get the call last year for bullpen help. I thought it was a certainty once they moved him to relief in the minors. I keep thinking of how they used Hader when he first came up. I wouldn’t hate it if he is a reliever. I’d rather have a lights out reliever vs a struggling SP who can’t go 5 innings and provides terrible ratios despite having a sexy k rate.

Richard
Richard
1 month ago

Baldwin is so good, he makes the list TWICE!!! I’m def going to target him

Richard
Richard
Reply to  The Itch
1 month ago

It’s all good Itch, I was just busting ur balls. Great work as always. I’m still pumped ur so high on Walcott, as he’s my prized prospect for the future as well.