Top 8 MLB Teams With Most 2026 Preseason Top-100 Prospects

MLB Pipeline’s preseason Top 100 Prospects list isn’t just a bunch of names. It’s more like a snapshot of how healthy each MLB organization is right now.

This year’s rankings show which farm systems are thriving and which clubs are gearing up for the future. Prospect depth doesn’t always mean overall strength, though.

With 29 teams represented, the list gives a good look at where the next wave of MLB talent might come from.

Seattle Mariners Set the Pace

The Seattle Mariners top the 2026 preseason rankings, leading all clubs with seven prospects in the Top 100. That’s a pretty loud signal that Seattle’s long-term plan is rolling along—patience mixed with aggressive player development.

Four familiar faces return to the list. Three new names add even more depth, balancing hitters and pitchers in the system.

Mariners Prospects to Watch

Seattle’s group brings elite upside near the top and some newcomers who could climb fast. There’s a lot to like if you’re a Mariners fan.

Depth vs. Impact: Why Prospect Points Matter

Having a bunch of Top 100 prospects is cool, but MLB Pipeline’s Prospect Points system digs a bit deeper. This scoring gives 100 points to the No. 1 prospect and goes down to one point for No. 100.

The lesson? More names don’t always mean more talent. The Boston Red Sox, for example, have fewer players on the list than some teams with seven prospects, but they racked up more points—so their top-end talent stands out.

Guardians, Pirates, and Rising Contenders

Cleveland’s farm system keeps producing impact talent. Their five Top 100 prospects combine for 191 Prospect Points, driven by players who are almost ready for the majors.

Cleveland’s Near-Term Contributors

Two stand out as likely regulars by 2026, having already gotten a taste of postseason baseball.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the sport’s top overall prospect in Konnor Griffin (No. 1). High-ceiling arms like Bubba Chandler (No. 11) and Hunter Barco (No. 96) back him up.

That mix of star power and pitching depth could really reshape the Pirates’ future.

Miami’s Farm System Surge

No organization jumped more than the Miami Marlins this year. In 2024, they had just one Top 100 player; now they’ve got five.

Marlins Leading the Charge

This surge starts with a frontline pitching prospect and some key trade pickups.

Powerhouse Systems: Dodgers, Brewers, Cardinals, White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers just keep churning out top prospects, with five in the Top 100. Dynamic outfielders Josue De Paula (No. 15) and Eduardo Quintero (No. 30) lead the way.

Milwaukee’s system features one of baseball’s most exciting young players in Jesús Made (No. 3). They’ve also added depth through trades.

St. Louis stands out with JJ Wetherholt (No. 5). The Chicago White Sox show off a well-rounded group of position players and pitchers who are getting close to MLB-ready.

Historical Perspective on Prospect Success

Since 2004, the Rays, Dodgers, and Pirates have put more prospects on preseason Top 100 lists than anyone else. That really highlights how these teams stick to their development philosophies year after year.

On the other side, teams like the Angels, Giants, Astros, Athletics, and Nationals just don’t show up as often. It’s a pretty good reminder that farm system success always comes in cycles.

 
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