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The St. Louis Cardinals will promote outfielder Joshua Báez to the majors, with him in the lineup the next day; he’s already on the 40-man roster, while César Prieto appears headed for a corresponding roster move. Báez, 23, has shown impressive power but strikeout concerns in the minors, and the club is using this call-up to evaluate him against big-league pitching while pursuing a playoff run.
Milwaukee reportedly offered a competitive three-prospect package (led by top-100 prospect Luis Peña and another strong hitting prospect, plus a pitcher such as Brandon Sproat or Shane Drohan) to land Tarik Skubal from Detroit before the trade deadline, but the Tigers accepted the Dodgers’ deal of Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith. Milwaukee’s bid — with MLB-ready arms and a premier infield prospect — could’ve swung the deal if negotiations extended closer to deadline, leaving Skubal in Los Angeles as the Dodgers push for a third straight World Series title.
Detroit is promoting outfielder Max Clark to the majors, giving fantasy managers an immediate upside in a potential top-of-the-order hitter who dazzled in July at Triple-A. St. Louis is also calling up right-hander Quinn Mathews for his MLB debut, a pitcher with promising strikeout upside and a strong end-to-season trajectory. Both promotions come as the trade deadline approaches and rosters tighten, potentially reshaping rosters for the stretch run. The piece also highlights three players trending up—Sean Burke, Eury Perez, and Luis Garcia—and three trending down—Bryan Woo, Jordan Walker, and J.J. Bleday—for fantasy purposes.
Sports Illustrated identifies 15 MLB prospects considered off-limits at this year’s trade deadline, listing one untouchable per club—from Jesús Made (Brewers) to Kayson Cunningham (Diamondbacks)—including De Paula, Anderson, Hernandez, Arias, Gillen, Walcott, Rodriguez, Jenkins, Lombard Jr., Salas, Velazquez, Hartshorn and Renteria. While Padres’ Ethan Salas is noted as potentially movable and Rays historically avoid big deadline deals, the piece emphasizes these players are generally off-limits as teams chase postseason success.
TJStats releases its May 2026 update of the MLB Top 100 Prospects, with Jesús Made at No. 1 (Milwaukee), followed by Max Clark, Colt Emerson, Trey Yesavage, and Ryan Sloan rounding out the top five. The piece highlights numerous risers, fallers, and new entrants like Anthony Eyanson and Jhonny Level, and explains its scouting process using the 20-80 grading scale (PV/FV) along with individualized tools for contact and swing decisions. It also directs readers to an interactive version and detailed reports for each prospect.
Bleacher Report releases its midseason Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2026 at the quarter mark, noting a notable turnover as 21 players have exhausted rookie status since Opening Day. The list is built on future upside, present tools and rookie eligibility, with Jesús Made leading as the No. 1 prospect and other highlights including Ethan Salas (No. 20) and A.J. Ewing (No. 40). The piece provides notes on multiple players across the tiers and a team-by-team breakdown of the top ranks, reflecting how recent minor-league performances and development trajectories are shaping the 2026 midseason rankings.
TJStats publishes its April 2026 Top 100 Prospects for the MLB season, detailing rank changes, new entrants, and in-depth scouting reports with PV/FV grades on the traditional 20-80 scale, plus notes on the list’s fluidity and links to reports and an interactive version.
The Pirates have chose to start top prospect Konnor Griffin in Triple-A rather than on the Opening Day roster to continue development, manage service time, and preserve potential PPI draft-pick incentives tied to Rookie of the Year. The decision aims to maximize Griffin’s long-term value and avoid past missteps like with Skenes, while acknowledging Griffin’s youth and spring struggles. An extension discussion is part of the calculus, but the timing remains unsettled as the team weighs immediate competitiveness against future payoff.
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ top prospect, is being discussed as a potential Opening Day roster addition in 2026, a move that would make him the youngest MLB hitter in years. His 2025 breakout across Low‑A to Double‑A (.333/.415/.527 in 563 PAs over 122 games, plus Minor League Player of the Year honors) plus elite speed, power and defense fuel the case to fast‑track him, despite relatively few minor‑league games/plate appearances. If he debuts early, he would join a rare group of teenagers who reached the majors early, a path trodden by the likes of Griffey Jr., Rodriguez, Harper and Soto.
Baseball America kicks off the 2026 international signing period with full scouting reports and breakdowns for all 30 MLB teams, highlighting top prospects, sleepers, and team signing pools, plus links to related coverage.
The Cincinnati Reds have made a roster move by outrighting Connor Joe to Triple-A, potentially paving the way for top prospect Sal Stewart to be added to the 40-man roster and called up for September expansion, as Stewart has been performing well in Triple-A with a .315/.394/.629 slash line.
Samuel Basallo, a top MLB prospect and key player for the Baltimore Orioles, is finalizing an eight-year, $67 million contract extension that could reach up to $88.5 million, making it the largest pre-arbitration deal for a catcher. The deal secures Basallo's future with the Orioles, where he is expected to contribute both offensively and defensively, and highlights the team's focus on developing young talent from Latin America.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting their top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, to the major league roster, where he will initially serve in a bullpen role and has potential to start in 2025. Chandler, a highly-rated 22-year-old pitcher, has shown significant development through the minors, especially after a strong finish in Triple-A in 2024, and is now set to make his MLB debut.
Miguel Amaya is placed on the injured list due to a serious ankle injury, and Owen Caissie, the Cubs' top prospect, is called up from Triple-A Iowa to make his MLB debut, likely as a DH and outfielder, with a focus on his promising performance and background.
The Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader at the trade deadline, which may not immediately impact Justin Crawford's prospects, but Crawford's impressive minor league performance suggests he could be called up soon, similar to past prospects like Andrew Benintendi.