Several top MLB prospects are set to make their major league debuts soon, following a strong rookie class this season. The article highlights 10 prospects to watch in the coming weeks.
Key points
Several top MLB prospects are set to debut soon
This season features one of the best rookie classes in over a decade
A handful of prospects have already debuted this season
Some rookies have secured lucrative contract extensions
The article highlights 10 prospects to watch
Max Clark
We’ve already seen a handful of top MLB prospects make their major-league debuts this season, with a few of them even following that up with lucrative contract extensions. In what is already shaping up to be one of the best rookie classes in more than a decade, another wave of talent could be on the horizon. Let’s take a look at 10 MLB top prospects who could debut in the weeks to come.
Max Clark is a former 3rd overall draft pick who is currently ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 8 prospect. He’s currently slashing .344/.421/.500 in Triple-A, and while he has not hit a home run yet, he’s flashing his speed with six stolen bases and eight doubles. The Tigers could easily make room for him, too; all it would take is sending down Jahmai Jones, who is currently slashing .077/.077/.077.
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Bryce Eldridge already spent time in the big leagues in 2025, and while that stint went about as poorly as it could have gone, it feels like he deserves another chance. MLB Pipeline gives him a 70 power tool, which would be perfect for a Giants squad that is currently dead last in the MLB with just nine home runs in their first 19 games.
Q&A
Which MLB prospects are expected to debut soon?
The article lists 10 top MLB prospects who could make their major league debuts in the upcoming weeks.
What makes this rookie class special in MLB?
This rookie class is considered one of the best in over a decade, with several prospects already securing lucrative contract extensions.
How many top MLB prospects have debuted this season?
A handful of top MLB prospects have already made their major league debuts this season.
What impact do MLB debuts have on player contracts?
Players who make their major league debuts often have the opportunity to negotiate lucrative contract extensions shortly thereafter.
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3. Travis Bazzana
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Travis Bazzana was the No. 1 overall pick in 2024, and he is already knocking on the door of the big leagues. He’s currently reaching base at a .389 clip in Triple-A and slugging .451. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s big-league second baseman, Brayan Rocchio, has a .688 OPS. Rocchio could be moved into a utility role to make room for Bazzana, who could have an immediate impact on Cleveland’s lineup. He’s already proven himself in the World Baseball Classic earlier this year as a member of Australia’s team.
4. Walker Jenkins
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The former No. 5 overall pick is ranked as the No. 11 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and although his Triple-A numbers are probably not where the Twins organization would want them to be, it’s probably time to call him up anyway. The Twins are making noise in the AL Central, and Walker Jenkins could be poised to make a big impact.
5. Jonah Tong
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Jonah Tong made his debut with the Mets last season and was impressive in his first start, allowing one run in five innings. It was all downhill from there. Tong lasted five starts and finished 2025 with a 7.71 ERA. But the Mets thought he was ready once, and he had a 1.43 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A last year. It feels like there is not much more development for Tong at the minor league level.
6. Jett Williams
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Jett Williams is one of two Brewers infielders ranked in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. The Brewers have always found ways to win by utilizing their youth, and Williams is part of their next batch.
7. Cooper Pratt
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The Brewers have already extended Cooper Pratt to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract. That alone is enough of a reason to call him up. Clearly, the team believes in him.
8. Harry Ford
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Nationals’ catcher Keibert Ruiz is hitting .171 with -0.2 bWAR to begin 2026. Washington gave up one of its top arms in Jose Ferrer to bring in Harry Ford last offseason. Why keep Ford in Triple-A while their major league catcher struggles?
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River Ryan is 27 years old and is projected to be a big-league reliever. MLB Pipeline still likes him enough to rank him as the 100th-best prospect in baseball. The Dodgers are wasting a potential high-leverage relief arm in Triple-A, and it feels like it’s time to bring him to The Show.
10. Colt Emerson
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Colt Emerson would be higher on this list if there were a clear path to playing time in the major leagues, but there isn’t. J.P. Crawford, Brendan Donovan, and Cole Young have the infield locked down, and the Mariners don’t want to call up Emerson just to stash him on the bench. At the same time, for a prospect as good as Emerson, you find a way to find him playing time. If that means shifting the defense around, it might be what Seattle has to do.
