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Righthander Tyler Uberstine, once a high school afterthought who failed to walk on at USC, later endured an elbow injury and years in the minors, has emerged as a surprising member of the Red Sox spring training roster and will start the club's first exhibition game against Northeastern, signaling his ascent from the minors to the 40-man roster with potential early-season recall opportunities.
MMO unveils a 2026 Mets prospect preview with a Top 50 list (vs. Mets Minors’ Top 30), arguing a deeper ranking helps fans track players who could contribute through development, trades, or late-season callups. The Mets’ farm system remains strong after offseason moves that sent Williams and Sproat to the Brewers for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers, plus new signees Wandy Asigen, Cleiner Ramirez, and Yordan Rodriguez. Nolan McLean and Carson Benge are expected to lead the list, with a robust Top 20 and optimism for the organization’s 2026 outlook.
Left-handed outfielder A.J. Ewing, a 2023 Mets draftee, has surged through the minors—showing elite speed (70 steals in 2025) and improving center-field defense—posting a combined .315/.401/.429 across Single-A to Double-A in 2025 and positioning as a top Mets prospect for 2026.
Infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor cleared outright waivers and elected free agency after Seattle designated him for assignment to make room for Yosver Zulueta. The 27-year-old has a limited MLB track record (83 games, .205/.272/.260) but strong minor-league numbers and speed, with versatility across infield and outfield. With no 40-man spot and after previously being outrighted, he’ll seek minor-league opportunities as clubs assess his upside and defensive versatility.
Baseball America releases its 2026 preseason Top 100 MLB prospects based on staff input, sharing personal Top 50 lists to show how the rankings were built and highlighting top names like Walker Jenkins, Max Clark, Samuel Basallo, Jesús Made, JJ Wetherholt, Konnor Griffin, Leo De Vries, Colt Emerson, Trey Yesavage and Nolan McLean.
Baseball Prospectus crowned the Mets’ farm system as the best in baseball, naming Nolan McLean No. 1, Carson Benge No. 2, and Jonah Tong No. 3, followed by A.J. Ewing, Jett Williams, Jacob Reimer, Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford, Will Watson and Mitch Voit in the Top 10, each with an MLB ETA and a reckless fantasy comp.
Jonah Tong, a promising prospect for the Mets and a 2022 seventh-round pick, is gaining attention for his impressive rise in the minor leagues, highlighting the Mets' focus on improving their pitching development.
Ronny Mauricio is being promoted to the Mets after a strong minor league performance, and will join the team in Los Angeles for their game against the Dodgers, with a possible roster move involving Mark Vientos due to a hamstring tweak.
Detroit Tigers' top prospect Josue Briceño had a historic night, hitting three home runs and a double in a game, significantly boosting his season stats and highlighting his potential to rise quickly through the ranks toward the MLB.
Keith Law provides an updated ranking of the top 50 MLB prospects after two months into the 2025 season, with Roman Anthony remaining the top prospect, highlighting their recent performances, potential, and development status across various minor league players.
MLB is expanding the use of an automated ball-strike (ABS) system, known as "robo umps," to all Triple-A games starting June 25, with potential future implementation in the majors. The ABS system uses Hawk-Eye camera technology to tailor the strike zone to each hitter, aiming to improve accuracy and fairness. The challenge system allows players to contest umpire calls, with the ABS system making the final decision. Full implementation in MLB is not expected until at least 2026.
The Detroit Tigers have demoted Spencer Torkelson to the minor leagues due to his prolonged slump, batting just .201 with a .597 OPS and 56 strikeouts in 54 games. Rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy has been called up to replace him, hoping his power and on-base skills can boost the team's offense.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa after a strong performance in the minors. Crow-Armstrong, one of the Cubs' top prospects, will be in the starting lineup but must earn his playing time. His return allows Cody Bellinger to play various positions.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that robot home plate umpires are unlikely to be implemented by 2025 due to technical issues and slower-than-expected progress in the minor leagues. Players have shown a preference for a challenge system to maintain the importance of catcher framing skills. Additionally, MLB is addressing issues with Nike's new uniforms, planning the 2026 World Baseball Classic, developing a tackier baseball with Rawlings, and strategizing on a broadcast strategy amid the decline in cable television.
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes is impressing in the minor leagues with a dominant performance, maintaining a scoreless streak of 12.2 innings and an impressive 19.2 K9 mark. The 21-year-old pitcher has been throwing fastballs at an average speed of 100.5 mph and has touched as high as 102.1 mph. While the Pirates are being cautious with his workload, Skenes' performance is generating excitement about his future impact on the team.