Brewers Lead Keith Law's 2026 MLB Farm-System Rankings, Padres Bring Up the Rear

Keith Law ranks all 30 MLB farm systems using a tiered framework that weighs depth, upside, and development. The Milwaukee Brewers sit atop after the Freddy Peralta trade bolstered their top prospects, with the Dodgers and Mariners close behind, while the Pirates and Guardians anchor the top tiers. The San Diego Padres sit in the bottom tier due to heavy trading depleting their pipeline. Law notes the analysis reflects players in-system (not rookie status) and that team reports with deeper explanations will roll out starting Feb. 2.