2026 Midseason Top Prospect List Updates

[Bertz]

This is a really good writeup, and as certain pubs resort more and more to hyperbole I appreciate the nuanced takes grounded in reality, both good and bad

I think this gets to the heart of it

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This system is slightly below average on depth and high-end talent, more so once you graduate Ballesteros. To call it “bad” would be going too far, though, as there are exciting hitters in the 40+ tier and above who look like they might be everyday contributors.

There are a number of guys who are arrow up in April but who have probably not done enough long enough to warrant a full grade change.  It's easy to see how heading into the draft this could already be back to being an average to above average system.

Also this farm is screaming for another 2022 style draft.  Four picks in the top 100 and at least three of them should be pitchers IMO.

[CubinNY]

I know Alcantara has a lot of swing and miss in his game, but I hope they hang on to him. He's got too much talent to trade. 

[CaliforniaRaisin]

4 hours ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

Hey, they found out what was wrong with Rojas. "Minor thumb issue"

On Conrad: "but as of publication (nearly a month after the start of the season) we have been told he is not especially close to returning"

On the other hand, Wiggins resuming throwing is good.

Also the Wing write-up of his start Saturday was fantastic.

[craig]

Thanks for link, that's a good and deep scouting review.  Lots of helpful insights.  

[CaliforniaRaisin]

BA May update;

85. Jefferson Rojas
92. Pedro Ramírez
98. Josiah Hartshorn

Moisés Ballestereos graduated. Jaxon Wiggins dropped off.