Rerank season is right around the corner.
July is arguably the busiest month of the season for the world of prospects with the All-Star Futures Game, First-Year Player Draft, signing deadline and Trade Deadline all occurring within days of each other (not to mention the actual Minor League games going on at the same time).
With the dust settled on the additions and subtractions of recent weeks, we here at MLB Pipeline are set to completely update our Top 30 prospect lists and Top 100 overall rankings early next week. The primary purpose of this process is to fold in Draft picks who have officially joined all 30 farm systems, but it also allows for us to account for breakouts that have occurred across pro ball.
As a preview of next week’s Top 30 reveals, here is one prospect from each organization whose stock has soared in 2025:
Blue Jays: Gage Stanifer, RHP (No. 5)
The story of the Toronto system in ’25 is the massive jump in its pitching quality, led by top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage, Johnny King and the recently traded Khal Stephen and Kendry Rojas. Stanifer — a 19th-round pick in 2022 — has enjoyed the biggest breakout of them all. The 6-foot-3 righty sits 94-96 mph with his fastball and shows a plus gyro slider in the 83-86 range — two pitches that have helped him post a 2.92 ERA with 115 strikeouts in 74 innings between Single-A and High-A this season.
Orioles: Esteban Mejia, RHP (No. 4)
Mejia wasn’t ranked at the start of the season after throwing just 27 2/3 innings in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League in 2024. But he’s jumped up close to the top of the O’s list after creating a buzz in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League with his triple-digit heat, earning a promotion to full-season Delmarva this summer.
Rays: T.J. Nichols, RHP (No. 25)
Promoted to Double-A Montgomery this week, Nichols concluded his time with High-A Bowling Green with a 3.63 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 119 strikeouts and only 21 walks in 96⅔ innings. The 2023 sixth-rounder’s 25.0 K/BB percentage led High-A and ranked third among full-season qualifiers. Nichols shows two above-average pitches in his 95-97 mph fastball and mid-80s slider, and the special control elevates him to another level.
Red Sox: Brandon Clarke, LHP (No. 4)
After missing most of the previous two seasons and having little history of throwing strikes, Clarke became the top junior college prospect in the ’24 Draft and went in the fifth round out of the State JC of Florida (Manatee-Sarasota). He has raised his profile even more this year, when his fastball has clocked as high as 100 mph and he has developed a wipeout slider that touches 91 with huge sweep and depth. Blister issues have limited him to 35 2/3 innings between two Class A stops and hampered his control, but he has posted a 3.79 ERA with a .119 average-against and 35 percent strikeout rate.
Yankees: Brendan Beck, RHP (No. 22)
A 2021 second-round pick from Stanford, Beck missed all of 2022 following Tommy John surgery and all of ’24 after a subsequent elbow operation. He’s back to throwing four pitches for strikes, the best of which is a low-80s slider, and has logged a 2.88 ERA, .205 average-against and 86/22 K/BB ratio in 93 2/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. He’s the younger brother of Giants right-hander Tristan Beck.
Guardians: Alfonsin Rosario, OF (No. 11)
Acquired from the Cubs in a trade for Eli Morgan in November, Rosario features some of the best all-around tools in the system (well-above-average raw power and arm strength, and plus speed) and is making better use of them now that he’s toned down his approach a bit. He’s slashing .269/.365/.489 with a High-A Midwest League-leading 16 homers and 12 steals in 82 games.
Royals: Kendry Chourio, RHP (No. 11)
Kansas City has done exceptionally well with its ’25 international class, and while he wasn’t a headliner at the time of his $247,500 signing in January, Chourio surged both up the rankings and the actual Minor Leagues, reaching Single-A Columbia already at just 17. The 6-foot righty works in the mid-90s with his heater, and he could build on that velo as he matures more physically. His upper-70s curveball already looks like a potential plus pitch, and his mid-80s changeup is no slouch either. His most eye-popping résumé point might be that he’s walked only one batter (while striking out 43) through 32⅔ innings.
Tigers: Max Anderson, 2B (No. 9)
A bat-first infielder since he was taken in the second round in ’23 out of Nebraska, Anderson is putting together his best season yet at the dish with a .303/.356/.494 line and 13 homers in 87 games at Double-A Erie. He is one of only five full-season Minor Leaguers in their age 23-or-younger seasons to strike out less than 15 percent of the time (14.4 in his case) while slugging above .490, joining Top 100 prospects JJ Wetherholt, Moisés Ballesteros and Sal Stewart on that list. Anderson has cut his ground-ball rate by about five points, enabling his pop to take off a bit more in his second full season.
Twins: Gabby Gonzalez, OF (No. 9)
It’s hard not to be impressed with how the improved approach and swing decisions have allowed Gonzalez to have a huge bounceback season, his second with the Twins. He leads Minnesota Minor Leaguers in several offensive categories and is now at Triple-A, knocking on the big league door at age 21.
White Sox: Tanner McDougal, RHP (No. 7)
After signing for an over-slot $850,000 as a fifth-rounder out of a Nevada high school in 2021, McDougal lost ’22 to Tommy John surgery and struggled to harness his stuff once he returned. He’s doing a better job this year and has ridden his mid-90s fastball and high-spin, upper-70s curveball to record a 2.62 ERA with 120 strikeouts in 96 1/3 innings between High-A and Double-A.
Angels: Trey Gregory-Alford, RHP (No. 9)
The Angels gave Gregory-Alford second-round money to sign him in the 11th round of the ’24 Draft, and while he’s still raw, he showed rapid improvement in ’25. After posting a 6.62 ERA in his first month of the Arizona Complex League, he’s pitched to a 1.86 ERA and .219 BAA since while getting his feet wet in full-season ball.
Astros: Alimber Santa, RHP (No. 11)
After compiling a 6.13 ERA in his first two years of full-season ball, Santa is throwing more strikes with his mid-90s fastball and tight mid-80s slider. Signed for $75,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2020, he has compiled a 1.36 ERA, .178 average-against and 65 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A and earned a trip to the All-Star Futures Game.
A’s: Wei-En Lin, LHP (No. 21)
Signed for $1.13 million in June ’24, Lin is on the Injured List currently, but he’s made a very strong first impression. He pitched his way to High-A Lansing and had a 93/12 K/BB ratio over 67 2/3 innings, holding hitters to a .224 batting average.
Mariners: Ryan Sloan, RHP (No. 5/MLB No. 59)
Sloan hasn’t exactly come out of nowhere as an over-slot second-round pick from the ’24 Draft, but scouts have raved about how polished he’s looked in his first full season. He’s struck out nearly 10 per nine innings while walking just over two, and there’s plenty of projection remaining for the 6-foot-5 teenager. Don’t be shocked if he’s considered one of the best pitching prospects in the game in a year’s time.
Rangers: David Davalillo, RHP (No. 10)
Signed for just $10,000 out of Venezuela in 2022, Davalillo led the full-season Minors with a 1.88 ERA last year and has shown that was no fluke. He continues to baffle hitters with his low-80s splitter and has posted a 2.17 ERA, .181 average-against and 94/21 K/BB ratio in 78 2/3 innings between High-A and Double-A. He comes from a baseball family that includes a grandfather (Pompeyo) and a great-uncle (Vic) who played in the Majors, a father (David) who advanced to Double-A and a younger brother (Gabriel) who turned pro with the Angels for $2 million in January.
Braves: JR Ritchie, RHP (No. 2)
Ritchie started the Futures Game and he’s more than doubled his career innings total this season, putting his ’23 Tommy John surgery well behind him. He’s reached Triple-A and produced a combined 2.62 ERA and .178 BAA, all while his stuff has trended up across the board.
Marlins: Jakob Marsee, OF (No. 10)
After going from the Padres to the Marlins in the Luis Arraez trade in May ’24 and slumping terribly for most of the season, Marsee has recaptured the form that made him the Arizona Fall League MVP in ’23. He’s back to being a catalyst who’s aggressive on the bases and in center field, and he hit .246/.379/.438 with 14 homers and an International League-best 47 steals in 98 Triple-A games before getting promoted to Miami last Friday. He went 4-for-8 with four extra-base hits and four walks in three games against the Yankees in his first big league series.
Mets: A.J. Ewing, OF/2B (No. 8)
The 134th overall pick in the ’23 Draft had a solid first full season last year between the Florida Complex and Florida State Leagues but struck out 28.5 percent of the time as he found his bearings in pro ball. That K percentage is down to 17.7 in year two, and by putting the ball in play more, Ewing has been able to take advantage of his plus wheels to hit .312/.413/.436 with a 153 wRC+ in 93 games between Single-A and High-A. He also looks like a potential plus defender in center, strengthening his value as an up-the-middle talent.
Nationals: Yoel Tejeda Jr., RHP (No. 18)
Tejeda pops plenty for his 6-foot-8 stature on the bump, and after pitching out of the bullpen at both Florida and Florida State, he’s taken well to a starting role as the Nats’ ’24 14th-rounder. Utilizing a 91-94 mph fastball, low-80s sweeping slider and 82-85 mph splitter, the 22-year-old has a 4.03 ERA with 79 strikeouts and 27 walks in 87 innings between Single-A and High-A. His major control improvements from college could make him a potential No. 5 starter, which would be a terrific outcome for his Draft spot.
Phillies: Keaton Anthony, 1B (No. 14)
Anthony wasn’t ranked in the preseason, but all he’s done is hit everywhere, so now he’s in the middle of the list with an up arrow next to his name. His overall .323 average this year hasn’t been Double-A Reading-caused mirage. It’s right in line with his .324 career average in the Minors after hitting .372 in college. His 139 wRC+ leads the organization among full-season players.
Brewers: Marco Dinges, C (No. 9)
Dinges exclusively DH’d during his lone season at Florida State, but the Brewers thought enough of him as a potential catcher to take him in the fourth round last year. The bat is still the best part of his profile as he’s able to produce exit velocities above 110 mph while showing vicious bat speed. He may be undersized at 5-foot-11, but his work behind the plate has been better than expected out of the gate too, though Dinges is currently sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
Cardinals: Joshua Baez, OF (No. 10)
A second-round pick in ’21, Baez has been on the Cardinals’ Top 30 before but fell off due to extreme strikeout rates in the low Minors. He’s closed some of the holes in his swing, dropping his K rate to 23.2 percent this season between High-A and Double-A while maintaining his ability to produce impressive power. A solid runner at 6-foot-3, Baez has also proven adept at stealing bags with 43 this season, the most in the Cards’ system. He will be Rule 5 Draft-eligible this offseason for the first time.
Cubs: Pedro Ramirez, 3B/2B (No. 7)
Ramirez trained with Moisés Ballesteros when they were amateurs in Venezuela. They both signed as part of the Cubs’ ’21 international class and have become two of the best pure hitters in the system. Signed for just $75,000, Ramirez finished no worse than tied for ninth in his league’s batting race his first four years as a pro and currently stands tied for 11th in the Double-A Southern League at .275/.349/.387 with seven homers and 26 steals in 101 games.
Pirates: Edward Florentino, OF (No. 6)
We’ve had people give us a heads-up that Florentino might be worthy of Top 100 consideration soon. We believe it as he’s continued to produce elite-level exit velocities all year, even with a move from the Florida Complex League to full-season ball. He has 14 homers and 27 steals in just 66 games while showing that he might have a chance to stick in center field.
Reds: Tyson Lewis, SS (No. 7/MLB No. 100)
An over-slot signing in ’24, Lewis has had a very strong debut season, dominating the Arizona Complex League and holding his own in full-season ball. It hasn’t gone unnoticed as he climbed on to the Top 100 for the first time just ahead of our rerank. Look for him to stay and move up as he gets more experience, with his .897 combined OPS merely a hint of what’s to come.
D-backs: JD Dix, 2B (No. 9)
The Wisconsin native was already well regarded as last year’s 35th overall pick, but he’s only strengthened his standing in an Arizona system that just got deeper at the Trade Deadline. A switch-hitter, the 19-year-old has shown even splits from both sides between the Arizona Complex League and Single-A Visalia, sporting a .313/.404/.445 line in 67 games. He’s moved exclusively to second base where he’s a better fit due to arm concerns stemming from shoulder surgery as an amateur.
Dodgers: Christian Zazueta, RHP (No. 18)
Zazueta had yet to make his U.S. debut when the Dodgers acquired him from the Yankees in a trade for Caleb Ferguson in February 2024, and he has made a huge step forward with his command and performance while repeating Single-A this season. Armed with a 92-95 mph fastball with carry, a solid mid-80s slider and an advanced 83-85 mph changeup, he has logged a 2.56 ERA and a 75/16 K/BB ratio in 63 1/3 innings.
Giants: Argenis Cayama, RHP (No. 8)
The Giants have been excited by the development of several young international pitchers this season, headlined by Cayama, who signed for $147,500 out of Venezuela in ’24. He led the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League in opponents’ average (.191) and WHIP (1.06) while ranking second in ERA (2.25) this summer. He mixes two- and four-seam fastballs that sit at 92-94 mph and touch 97, sports a tight low-80s slider and flashes a promising mid-80s changeup.
Padres: Miguel Mendez, RHP (No. 4)
One reason A.J. Preller & Co. can be so aggressive in trading away prospects is the group’s belief it can develop more solid talents down the line. Take Mendez for instance. The 23-year-old right-hander hadn’t cracked above Single-A entering 2025 but is now up to Double-A, thanks to an dynamic four-seamer that can touch 100 mph and a mid-80s slider that looks like another plus pitch. Mendez dominated High-A (1.32 ERA, 70 strikeouts in 61⅓ innings) before his recent move to San Antonio and should be a lock for the 40-man roster when he reaches Rule 5 eligibility this winter.
Rockies: Kyle Karros, 3B (No. 8)
After jumping on the prospect map more firmly with a .311/.390/.485 slash line in his first full season in ’24, Karros has shown that’s no fluke this year. After shaking off an injury, he’s hit his way to Triple-A and has a combined .301/.398/.476 line while getting high marks for his defense at the hot corner.
