New York Mets shortstop prospect A.J. Ewing is progressing quite quickly through the minor leagues and is a name to keep a close eye on during the 2026 campaign. Ewing joined the Mets in the 2023 Draft out of Springboro HS. The 21-year-old began the 2025 campaign with Low-A but was able to finish the season with Double-A Binghamton. At Low-A, Ewing posted an incredible .400/.506/.615 slash line with one long ball and 14 stolen bases, across a brief 18-game stint. Through his first 78 games at High-A Brooklyn, Ewing held a .288/.387/.388 line with 16 doubles, four home runs, and 44 stolen bases. He would finish the campaign at Double-A, where he would continue to hit for a high average (.339) while showing high speed, stealing 12 bags over a short 28-game stint. While he will likely open 2026 at Double-A, he is an emerging bat in the system and could reach Triple-A much sooner than expected.

Cleveland Guardians top catching prospect Cooper Ingle is expected to be in the mix for an early MLB debut in 2026. Ingle joined the Guardians in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Clemson. Ingle began 2025 by making his second appearance at the Double-A level. Through 92 games, the young backstop looked quite comfortable, posting a .273/.391/.441 line with a strong .882 OPS. He would hit nine home runs, while showing a strong eye at the plate, posting a 70:65 K:BB. He would then earn a second-half ticket to Triple-A Columbus. However, Ingle stumbled in his first look facing the top pitching in the minor leagues, posting a modest .207/.383/.329 line. He would hit just one round-tripper during this stint. Given his struggles, managers should expect MLB.com's No. 99-ranked prospect to begin the season at Triple-A. However, if he can find his footing early, he should contend for a first-half 2026 promotion.

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena will likely begin the 2026 season at High-A Wisconsin. Pena is considered one of the top prospects in the sport. On MLB.com, the 19-year-old infielder sits as the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, behind only Jesus Made, and is the sport's No. 18 overall prospect. Pena joined the Brewers in 2024 and made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League. In 2025, Pena began the campaign with Low-A Carolina. Throughout this 71-game stint, Pena held his own, posting a .308/.375/.469 line with six home runs and 41 stolen bases. He was then bumped up to High-A, where he took a step back, carrying a .168/.220/.297 line through 25 games. Given his struggles to adjust to High-A pitching, dynasty managers should expect the young infielder to spend most of the first half of 2026 there. If he can find his footing quickly, he could reach Double-A later in the summer.

The New York Yankees have invited right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to MLB spring training. Lagrange is currently viewed as the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the No. 74 overall prospect in baseball. Lagrange began the 2025 campaign with High-A Hudson Valley, but would eventually spend the second half with Double-A Somerset. Through 41 2/3 innings at High-A, the right-hander would hold a modest 4.10 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP. He would rack up 64 punchouts during this stint. However, once he made the jump to Double-A, Lagrange looked far more productive. Across 78 1/3 innings, the right-hander struck out 104 hitters while carrying a 3.22 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. While his strikeout upside remained high, Lagrange walked 50 batters. If Lagrange can improve his command, he should be in the mix to reach Triple-A early in 2026, opening the door for a midseason MLB promotion.