Baltimore Orioles

1. Jackson Holliday, SS
2. Colton Cowser, LF
3. Coby Mayo, 3B
4. Heston Kjerstad, 1B
5. Connor Norby, 2B
6. Kyle Stowers, DH
7. Jud Fabian, RF
8. Silas Ardoin, C
9. Enrique Bradfield, CF

Pitcher 1: Cade Povich
Pitcher 2: Chayce McDermott
Pitcher 3: Jackson Baumeister
Pitcher 4: Seth Johnson

Analysis: Samuel Basallo’s elbow injury leaves a gaping hole at catcher in what remains even with that a loaded lineup. The Orioles’ pitching staff is solid, not spectacular, but Povich and McDermott are both almost ready for the majors and should have savvy to go with excellent stuff.

Boston Red Sox

1. Roman Anthony, RF
2. Kyle Teel, C
3. Marcelo Mayer, SS
4. Ceddanne Rafaela, CF
5. Wilyer Abreu, LF
6. Miguel Bleis, DH
7. Blaze Jordan, 1B
8. Yoeilin Cespedes, 3B 
9. Nazzan Zanetello, 2B

Pitcher 1: Wikelman Gonzalez, RHP
Pitcher 2: Luis Perales, RHP
Pitcher 3: Richard Fitts, RHP
Pitcher 4: Yordanny Monegro, RHP 

Analysis: The Red Sox positional group is a lot of fun with a strong defensive group across the board. The Red Sox offer great balance on both sides of the ball with a loaded lineup of hitters including four Top 100 prospects at the top of the lineup. The pitching features plenty of velocity between Gonzalez (94.6 mph), Luis Perales (94.8 mph), Richard Fitts (93.5 mph) and Yordanny Monegro (94.7) and the ability to strikeout a high percentage of batters. The biggest issue, particularly with Gonzalez and Perales, is the lack of command. 

Chicago Cubs

1. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
2. Matt Shaw, 2B
3. Owen Cassie, RF
4. Matt Mervis, 1B
5. Kevin Alcantara, LF
6. Alexander Canario, DH
7. Moises Ballesteros, C
8. Jefferson Rojas, SS
9. B.J. Murray, 3B

Pitcher 1: Cade Horton
Pitcher 2: Ben Brown
Pitcher 3: Jordan Wicks
Pitcher 4: Luke Little

Analysis: This Cubs team could win a prospect team tournament, as there’s a lot to like for this dream lineup. Crow-Armstrong is a defensive whiz in center, and few teams can match the power of the middle of the Cubs’ lineup. Horton is an excellent start to the pitching staff, while Little brings swing-and-miss stuff out of the pen.

Chicago White Sox

1. Jacob Burke, CF
2. Colson Montgomery, SS
3. Bryan Ramos, 3B
4. Wilfred Veras, DH
5. Terrell Tatum, LF
6. Tim Elko, 1B
7. George Wolkow, RF
8. Edgar Quero, C
9. Javier Mogollon, 2B

Pitcher 1: Noah Schultz, LHP
Pitcher 2: Nick Nastrini, RHP
Pitcher 3: Jake Eder, LHP
Pitcher 4: Jordan Leasure, RHP

Analysis: The middle of the White Sox’s potential lineup is packed with power. Colson Montgomery is one of the best prospects in the game and can lose a ball from the left side with ease. He’s complemented by fellow mashers Bryan Ramos, Wilfred Veras and Tim Elko. Terrell Tatum offers speed and power, too, and new catching prospect Edgar Quero has high upside. Chicago’s staff features two dynamic southpaws in Noah Schultz and Jake Eder, and Jordan Leasure can use fire to fight fire at the end of a game.

Cincinnati Reds 

1. Blake Dunn, RF
2. Carlos Jorge, 2B
3. Noelvi Marte, 3B
4. Sal Stewart, 1B
5. Cam Collier, DH
6. Hector Rodriguez, LF
7. Edwin Arroyo, SS
8. Connor Burns, C
9. Jacob Hurtubise, CF

Pitcher 1: Rhett Lowder
Pitcher 2: Connor Phillips
Pitcher 3: Chase Petty
Pitcher 4: Ty Floyd

Analysis: The Reds’ 2023 team would have been one to beat with Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and others added to this group. But the 2024 Reds are still interesting, with a fascinating less-heralded prospect (Dunn) at the top of the lineup, Marte in the middle of the order and some great gloves (Arroyo and Burns) to solidify the defense. Plus the pitching staff is a nice mix of recent draftees and closer-to-the-majors arms.

Cleveland Guardians

1. Brayan Rocchio, SS
2. George Valera, RF
3. Chase DeLauter, CF
4. Kyle Manzardo, 1B
5. Juan Brito, DH
6. Deyvison De Los Santos, 1B
7. Jose Tena, 2B
8. Ralphy Velazquez, C
9. Angel Genao, 3B

Pitcher 1: Joey Cantillo, LHP
Pitcher 2: Alex Clemmey, LHP
Pitcher 3: Jackson Humphries, LHP
Pitcher 4: Cade Smith, RHP

Analysis: The Guardians’ lineup offers an intriguing blend of contact and power from top to bottom. Brayan Rocchio tops the group as a big league-ready shortstop, and George Valera, Chase DeLauter, Kyle Manzardo and Deyvison De Los Santos give the group plenty of thump. The rotation is solely southpaws, led by MLB-ready Joey Cantillo and buttressed by two of the system’s newest prospects in Alex Clemmey and Jackson Humphries. Upper-level reliever Cade Smith stands at the ready to protect late leads. 

Colorado Rockies 

1. Adael Amador, 2B
2. Sterlin Thompson, 3B
3. Jordan Beck, CF
4. Yanquiel Fernandez, LF
5. Hunter Goodman, 1B
6. Zac Veen, RF
7. Robert Calaz, DH
8. Drew Romo, C
9. Dyan Jorge, SS 

Pitcher 1: Chase Dollander, RHP
Pitcher 2: Carson Palmquist, LHP
Pitcher 3: Sean Sullivan, LHP
Pitcher 4: Michael Prosecky, LHP

Analysis: The Rockies lineup and pitching may not jump off the page, but it’s a good representation of the depth and variation of their positional group and the evolving look of their pitching prospects. The lineup is strong defensively in the infield and up the middle with Romo, Jorge and Beck providing stability up the middle. The lineup features two high contact table setters in Amador and Thompson with arguably the best power-alley of any system at the 3-4-5 spots, as Jordan Beck, Yanquiel Fernandez and Hunter Goodman all feature plus game power. The pitching is led by 2023 first rounder Chase Dollander and he’s followed by three left handers with unique looks and arm slots. While the Rockies pitching may not jump off the page, they’re a tough group of competitive strike throwers with deception. 

Detroit Tigers

1. Max Clark, RF
2. Colt Keith, 3B
3. Jace Jung, 2B
4. Justyn-Henry Malloy, DH
5. Justice Bigbie, LF
6. Parker Meadows, CF
7. Kevin McGonigle, SS
8. Dillon Dingler, C
9. Andre Lipcius, 1B

Pitcher 1: Jackson Jobe
Pitcher 2: Ty Madden
Pitcher 3: Troy Melton
Pitcher 4: Keider Montero

Analysis: This lineup is way better than what the Tigers could field for much of the 21st century. Putting Clark in right field is the equivalent of hopping into a Ferrari to run to the store to grab some milk, but having him and Meadows in the outfield means few fly balls should find grass. The Tigers would be a sneaky team to win it all in a mini-tournament, as other than Clark and McGonigle these are a load of hitters and pitchers with Double-A and Triple-A experience.

Houston Astros

1. Brice Matthews, SS
2. Jacob Melton, RF
3. Zach Dezenzo, 3B
4. Luis Baez, DH 
5. Joey Loperfido, 2B
6. Will Wagner, 1B
7. Kenedy Corona, CF
8. Zach Cole, LF
9. Miguel Palma, C 

Pitcher 1: Spencer Arrighetti, RHP
Pitcher 2: Alonzo Treadwell, RHP
Pitcher 3: Andrew Taylor, RHP
Pitcher 4: Jake Bloss, RHP 

Analysis: The Astros farm system ranks among the worst heading into 2024 and while this group doesn’t standout it does have its bright spots. The lineup is likely to make pitchers work, driving up pitch counts with the top seven hitters capable of hitting anything you throw at them. The outfield defense is outstanding with three centerfielders including two of the best outfield defenders in the minor leagues in Kenedy Corona and Zach Cole. The infield defense is shaky with no defensive standouts among the group. The pitching features four starters but there’s no headliner. 

Kansas City Royals

1. Javier Vaz, 2B
2. Nick Loftin, 3B
3. Gavin Cross, CF
4. Tyler Gentry, RF
5. Blake Mitchell, DH
6. Carson Roccaforte, LF
7. Cayden Wallace, 1B
8. Austin Charles, SS
9. Ramon Ramirez, C

Pitcher 1: Anthony Veneziano, LHP
Pitcher 2: Frank Mozzicato, LHP
Pitcher 3: Mason Barnett, RHP
Pitcher: John McMillon, RHP

Analysis: Kansas City’s lineup gets a boost from versatile big leaguer Nick Loftin, whose presence should amplify the youth around him. The Royals have a pair of high-upside catchers in 2023 first-rounder Blake Mitchell and DSL standout Ramon Ramirez, and lanky shortstop Austin Charles is capable of highlight moments as well. Lefty Anthony Veneziano leads the rotation and should hand a lead to fellow big leaguer John McMillion, who can overpower hitters with a high-octane heat.

Los Angeles Angels

1. Nolan Schanuel,1B
2. Nelson Rada, RF
3. Jadiel Sanchez, DH
4. Werner Blakeley, 3B
5. Kyren Paris, SS
6. Adrian Placencia, 2B
7. Dario Laverde, C
8. Alberto Rios, LF
9. Jordyn Adams, CF

Pitcher 1: Jack Kochanowicz, RHP
Pitcher 2: Caden Dana, RHP
Pitcher 3: Sam Bachman, RHP
Pitcher 4: Ben Joyce, RHP

Analysis: The Angels’ lineup is bookended by a pair of big leaguers with Nolan Schanuel at the top and Jordyn Adams at the bottom. In between, fans can get a sneak peek at Nelson Rada, who jumped over the Arizona Complex League entirely to make his full-season debut on Opening Day 2023 with Low-A Inland Empire. Jadiel Sanchez can hit massive home runs and the rest of the group can provide hints of everything up and down the lineup. The rotation is led by two righties without upper-level experience in Jack Kochanowicz and Caden Dana. If those two can get a lead, they’ll hand the ball to Ben Joyce, who can overwhelm radar guns and hitters alike.

Los Angeles Dodgers

1. Josue De Paula, LF
2. Dalton Rushing, C
3. Diego Cartaya, DH
4. Andy Pages, RF
5. Thayron Liranzo, 1B
6. Trey Sweeney, 2B
7. Joendry Vargas, SS
8. Jake Gelof, 3B
9. Kendall George, CF

Pitcher 1: Gavin Stone, RHP
Pitcher 2: Kyle Hurt, RHP
Pitcher 3: River Ryan, RHP
Pitcher 4: Ricky Vanasco, RHP

Analysis: Even after several trades, the Dodgers still have plenty of firepower in their system from top to bottom. Perhaps the most eye-opening element of the lineup is the trio of talented catching prospects in Dalton Rushing, Diego Cartaya and Thayron Liranzo. We put our thumbs on the scale for this exercise to get all three in the lineup, and each is capable of putting a ball over the fence. Joendry Vargas hasn’t played a game in the states yet, but he could give fans a taste of even further into the future. The rotation is led by a young big leaguer and complemented by two upper-level righties in Kyle Hurt and River Ryan. 

Miami Marlins

1. Luis Cova, CF
2. Xavier Edwards, 2B
3. Victor Mesa, RF
4. Troy Johnston, DH
5. Jacob Berry, 3B
6. Jacob Amaya, SS
7. Brock Vradenberg, 1B 
8. Andres Valor, RF 
9. Will Banfield, C 

Pitcher 1: Noble Meyer, RHP
Pitcher 2: Max Meyer, RHP
Pitcher 3: Thomas White, LHP
Pitcher 4: Karson Milbrandt, RHP

Analysis: The Marlins lack of impact positional talent is magnified here as they feature no top 100 prospects. The lack of impact in the middle of the lineup and few strong minor league performers this is arguably one of the worst positional groups among the 30 teams. The pitching on the other hand is a major strong point as they’re led by the potential law firm of Meyer, Meyer, White and Milbrandt. There’s three prep pitchers here so the group is short on experience but it’s a talented group with premium stuff. The Marlins are a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde situation, with a great group of pitchers and a weak positional corps. 

Milwaukee Brewers

1. Tyler Black, 3B
2. Jackson Chourio, CF
3. Brock Wilken, DH
4. Wes Clarke, 1B
5. Jeferson Quero, C
6. Joey Ortiz, SS
7. Oliver Dunn, 2B
8. Luis Lara, LF
9. Yophery Rodriguez, RF

Pitcher 1: Jacob Misiorowski
Pitcher 2: Robert Gasser
Pitcher 3: DL Hall
Pitcher 4: Carlos Rodriguez

Analysis: The Brewers have a great mix of top-end talent and balance. Shortstops were on the lighter side in the system, but the Corbin Burnes trade that brought back Joey Ortiz helps bolster that spot. The pitching staff and much of the lineup has experience at Double-A or above, with a pair of up-and-coming, lower-level teenagers in the outfield with Luis Lara and Yophery Rodriguez. 

Minnesota Twins

1. Brooks Lee, SS
2. Emmanuel Rodriguez, CF
3. Walker Jenkins, RF
4. Gabriel Gonzalez, DH
5. Kala’i Rosario, LF
6. Tanner Schobel, 3B
7. Yunior Severino, 1B
8. Luke Keaschall, 2B
9. Jair Camargo, C

Pitcher 1: David Festa
Pitcher 2: Marco Raya
Pitcher 3: C.J. Culpepper
Pitcher 4: Matt Canterino

Analysis: This is a sneaky good lineup and rotation. The Twins top three prospects lead the lineup, but the rest of the starting nine have a nice mix of close-to-the-majors talents (including 2023 MiLB home run champ Yunior Severino) and intriguing younger prospects like Gonzalez, Rosario and Keaschall. The rotation isn’t the best, but it’s solid with Festa being a starter who likely will pitch in the majors in 2024, and Canterino being a power arm who’s back from Tommy John surgery.

New York Mets

1. Jett Williams, SS
2. Drew Gilbert, RF
3. Kevin Parada, C
4. Ryan Clifford, 1B
5. Luisangel Acuña, LF
6. Jacob Reimer, DH
7. Alex Ramirez, CF
8. Colin Houck, 3B
9. Marco Vargas, 2B

Pitcher 1: Christian Scott, RHP
Pitcher 2: Blade Tidwell, RHP
Pitcher 3: Mike Vasil, RHP
Pitcher 4: Brandon Sproat, RHP

Analysis: The Mets are deeper in infield talent than outfield. That’s why shifting Luisangel Acuña to the outfield, which he played in the Rangers system last year, allows the Mets to get an additional exciting young player in the lineup. Second base would belong to Ronny Mauricio if he hadn’t torn his ACL in the Dominican League in the offseason. 

On the mound, the Mets could have upper-level righthanders Christian Scott, Blade Tidwell and Mike Vasil ready to go, with 2023 second-rounder Brandon Sproat available as lights-out closer for a day.

New York Yankees

1. Spencer Jones, CF
2. Everson Pereira, LF
3. Austin Wells, C
4. Roderick Arias, SS
5. Ben Rice, DH
6. TJ Rumfield, 1B
7. Jorbit Vivas, 3B
8. Jared Serna, 2B
9. Brando Mayea, RF

Pitcher 1: Chase Hampton, RHP
Pitcher 2: Will Warren, RHP
Pitcher 3: Henry Lalane, LHP
Pitcher 4: Carlos LaGrange, RHP

Analysis: Normally, this lineup would include the system’s best prospect—Jasson Dominguez—but he is still working through his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Instead, the lineup features just two of the system’s dynamic upper-level outfielders: Everson Pereira and Spencer Jones. Pereira and catcher Austin Wells give the group big league experience, and shortstop Roderick Arias is one of the shining stars of the system’s lower levels. The same goes for right fielder Brando Mayea, who was excellent in the DSL last summer.

Oakland Athletics

1. Jacob Wilson, SS 
2. Darell Hernaiz, 2B
3. Lawrence Butler, CF
4. Denzel Clarke, RF
5. Max Muncy, 3B 
6. Brett Harris, 1B
7. Daniel Susac, C
8. Colby Thomas, LF
9. Myles Naylor, DH 

Pitcher 1: Mason Miller, RHP
Pitcher 2: Luis Morales, RHP
Pitcher 3: Joe Boyle, RHP
Pitcher 4: Royber Salinas, RHP

Analysis: A’s fans hoping for better days soon should enjoy this lineup filled with players closing in on the majors. Wilson and Hernaiz are two dynamic contact-oriented bats at the top. More oomph follows, although it’s accompanied by swing-and-miss concerns. We stretched to find a first baseman – Brett Harris played three games there in the Arizona Fall League – because Tyler Soderstrom is no longer rookie eligible. Mason Miller barely is, so he headlines a pitching staff with high-octane stuff that we’d love to see let loose in short bursts like this one. Miller, Morales and Boyle arguably have the three best fastballs of any pitchers in Oakland’s system. While this is purely a hypothetical lineup, it’s worth noting Butler, Miller and Boyle already made their big league debuts. Henry Bolte, Steven Echavarria and Jack Perkins are a couple names further down the minors who may make sense for a showcase. 

Philadelphia Phillies

1. Justin Crawford, CF
2. Aidan Miller, 3B
3. Gabriel Rincones Jr., 1B
4. Carlos De La Cruz, DH
5. Starlyn Caba, SS
6. Eduardo Tait, C
7. Bryan Rincon, 2B
8. TJayy Walton, RF
9. Emaarion Boyd, LF

Pitcher 1: Mick Abel, RHP
Pitcher 2: Christian McGowan, RHP
Pitcher 3: Samuel Aldegheri, LHP
Pitcher 4: Orion Kerkering, RHP

Analysis: The Phillies’ lineup is led by the team’s last two first-rounders in Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller. Crawford was excellent at the Class A levels in his first full season, and Miller made his impact felt in the Florida State League playoffs. The middle of the lineup features two of the system’s youngest prospects batting back-to-back in shortstop Starlyn Caba and catcher Eduardo Tait. With a strong performance, each could give fans in Clearwater a glimpse of the Phillies’ lineups a few years down the road. With Andrew Painter injured, Mick Abel is the obvious choice to lead the rotation, which is complemented by Christian McGowan and Samuel Aldegheri, two of the system’s sleeper-type prospects.

Pittsburgh Pirates

1. Tsung-Che Cheng, SS
2. Termarr Johnson, 2B
3. Jack Brannigan, 3B
4. Garret Forrester, 1B
5. Nick Gonzales, DH
6. Matt Gorski, RF
7. Tres Gonzalez, LF
8. Lonnie White Jr., CF
9. Carter Bins, C

Pitcher 1: Paul Skenes, RHP
Pitcher 2: Bubba Chandler, RHP
Pitcher 3: Jared Jones, RHP
Pitcher 4: Anthony Solometo, LHP

Analysis: The strength of Pittsburgh’s system lies in its pitching, and their Spring Breakout squad has a chance to show off that quality in spades. Throwing Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones and Anthony Solometo over the course of nine innings would give most opposing lineups fits. As luck would have it, the Pirates are matched with the Orioles, whose system is chock full of outstanding hitting talents, so fans could be in for a real treat. Pittsburgh’s lineup is buoyed by Termarr Johnson and Jack Brannigan, who each showed hints of their natural gifts in 2023. 

St. Louis Cardinals

1. Victor Scott, CF
2. Masyn Winn, SS
3. Thomas Saggese, 3B 
4. Ivan Herrera, C 
5. Chase Davis, LF 
6. Won-Bin Cho, RF 
7. William Sullivan, 1B 
8. Leonardo Bernal, DH 
9.Cesar Prieto, 2B  

Pitcher 1: Tekoah Roby, RHP
Pitcher 2: Tink Hence, RHP
Pitcher 3: Cooper Hjerpe, LHP
Pitcher 4: Gordon Graceffo, RHP 

Analysis: The Cardinals have a well balanced squad with two defensive standouts up the middle in Masyn Winn and Victor Scott, with a talented pitching corps and a well balanced lineup. The tandem of Scott and Winn provide a dynamic pair of tablesetters with the ability to get on base and wreak havoc on the basepaths. Saggese and Herrera are talented hitters and difficult outs followed by a trio of players known for hitting the ball hard. The pitching features two top 100 prospects followed by a pair of starters with major league rotation projection and high level experience. The Cardinals have one of the most complete potential lineups. 

San Diego Padres

1. Dillon Head, CF
2. Ethan Salas, C
3. Jackson Merrill, SS
4. Graham Pauley, RF
5. Jakob Marsee, DH
6. Nathan Martorella, 1B
7. Samuel Zavala, LF
8. Eguy Rosario, 3B
9. Rosman Verdugo, 2B

Pitcher 1: Robby Snelling, LHP
Pitcher 2: Drew Thorpe, RHP
Pitcher 3: Dylan Lesko, RHP
Pitcher 4: Jairo Iriarte, RHP

Analysis: Even after a series of trades over the past few seasons, the Padres are still busting with high-interest prospects. Chief among the group is catcher Ethan Salas, the wunderkind who blitzed through the minor leagues and reached Double-A as a 17-year-old. He’s surrounded by a pair of precocious prospects in center fielder Dillon Head and shortstop Jackson Merrill. The latter is getting exposure at other positions but we’ll put him on the dirt for this game as a way to get both Graham Pauley and Samuel Zavala in on the action. The pitching staff is as ferocious as it gets, with BA’s 2023 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Robby Snelling and 2023 MiLB strikeout leader Drew Thorpe going back-to-back in front of 2022 first-rounder Dylan Lesko. 

San Francisco Giants

1. Grant McCray, CF
2. Vaun Brown, DH
3. Marco Luciano, 2B
4. Bryce Eldridge, 1B
5. Rayner Arias, RF
6. Walker Martin, 3B
7. Onil Perez, C
8. Aeverson Arteaga, SS
9. Wade Meckler, LF

Pitcher 1: Kyle Harrison, LHP
Pitcher 2: Carson Whisenhunt, LHP
Pitcher 3: Hayden Birdsong, RHP
Pitcher 4: Reggie Crawford, LHP

Analysis: Three players in this group—Kyle Harrison, Marco Luciano and Wade Mecker—made their big league debuts in 2023 and should see plenty more time in San Francisco in 2024. Harrison figures to fit into the rotation immediately, while Luciano could win the Giants’ starting shortstop job with a return to health and a strong camp. The lineup will also give fans an early taste of two of the system’s youngest talents in first baseman Bryce Eldridge and outfielder Rayner Arias. On the mound, Harrison will be backed by changeup artist Carson Whisenhunt and the overpowering Hayden Birdsong. Reggie Crawford could give lineups fits in the later frames. 

Seattle Mariners

1. Cole Young, SS
2. Harry Ford, C
3. Colt Emerson, 2B
4. Lazaro Montes, RF
5. Tyler Locklear, 1B
6. Jonathan Clase, CF
7. Michael Arroyo, DH
8. Jonny Farmelo, LF
9. Ben Williamson, 3B

Pitcher 1: Emerson Hancock
Pitcher 2: Taylor Dollard
Pitcher 3: Michael Morales
Pitcher 4: Jeter Martinez

Analysis: The Mariners’ lineup starts great but then tails off, and the pitching staff is going to struggle to match up with teams with more MiLB pitching depth. While we are prioritizing closer-to-the-majors prospects, we’ll make an exception in the case of Martinez, as he’s the highest-ceiling pitching prospect in the Mariners’ farm system.

Tampa Bay Rays

1. Curtis Mead, DH
2. Junior Caminero, 3B
3. Xavier Isaac, 1B
4. Carson Williams, SS
5. Austin Shenton, LF
6. Brayden Taylor, 2B
7. Dominic Keegan, C
8. Shane Sasaki, RF
9. Chandler Simpson, CF

Pitcher 1: Mason Montgomery
Pitcher 2: Santiago Suarez
Pitcher 3: Ian Seymour
Pitcher 4: Yoniel Curet

Analysis: Shane Baz is left out of this because he’s not throwing yet, and we want to keep this grounded in the real world. Getting the puzzle pieces to fit here is a little challenging, because the Rays are flush in infielders and light on outfielders. This lineup leaves off useful infielders like Osleivis Basabe, Adrian Santana, Tre Morgan and Wily Vazquez and forces infielder Austin Shenton to left field, even though he’s really better at first base. Curet is an excellent arm to bring in late in a game, even though he’s a little inexperienced.

Texas Rangers

1. Evan Carter, CF
2. Wyatt Langford, LF
3. Sebastian Walcott, 2B
4. Justin Foscue, 1B
5. Dustin Harris, RF
6. Abimelec Ortiz, DH
7. Liam Hicks, C
8. Gleider Figuereo, 3B
9. Cam Cauley, SS

Pitcher 1: Owen White, RHP
Pitcher 2: Brock Porter, RHP
Pitcher 3: Jack Leiter, RHP
Pitcher 4:  Emiliano Teodo, RHP

Analysis: The upper third of Texas’ lineup contains the organization’s top three prospects and one World Series ring. Evan Carter, Wyatt Langford and Sebastian Walcott back-to-back-to-back should showcase the strength, savvy and dynamism that could form the Rangers’ lineup well into the latter part of this decade. The pitching group is less settled. Owen White made the big leagues but had a rocky year, while Brock Porter finished strong at Low-A and Jack Leiter struggled in a return to Double-A. Emiliano Teodo should provide pure pyrotechnics at the end of the game, especially if he’s anywhere close to the form he showed in a dominant six weeks in the Arizona Fall League. 

Toronto Blue Jays

1. Alan Roden, RF 
2. Leo Jimenez, 2B 
3. Orelvis Martinez, 3B
4. Davis Schneider, DH
5. Addison Barger, LF
6. Arjun Nimmala, SS
7. Enmanuel Bonilla, CF 
8. Damiano Palmegiani, 1B 
9. Franklin Rojas, C 

Pitcher 1: Ricky Tiedemann, LHP
Pitcher 2: Brandon Barriera, LHP
Pitcher 3: Kendry Rojas, LHP
Pitcher 4: Connor Cooke, RHP 

Analysis: While the Blue Jays system is often overlooked they could potentially bring a well balanced team. Alan Roden is an on-base machine and projects as a solid modern table setter followed by a more traditional number two hitter in Leo Jimenez, followed by a trio of players with upper minors (and MLB experience in Schneider’s case) that have all experienced success at the plate in their minor league careers. The biggest weakness is the lack of catching. The Blue Jays pitching is led by Ricky Tiedemann and features three lefties and a legitimate power reliever in Connor Cooke who’s capable of getting 4-6 outs. It’s not the most star-studded group but it’s one that functions. 

Washington Nationals

1. Dylan Crews, CF
2. James Wood, RF
3. Brady House, 3B 
4. Yohandy Morales, 1B
5. Robert Hassell III, LF
6. Elijah Green, DH
7. Trey Lipscomb, 2B
8. Drew Millas, C 
9. Nasim Nunez, SS

Pitcher 1: Jackson Rutledge, RHP
Pitcher 2: Jarlin Susana, RHP
Pitcher 3: Travis Sykora, RHP
Pitcher 4: DJ Herz, LHP 

Analysis: The top of the Nationals order is as star-studded as what any organization can bring to the table with a trio of Top 100 prospects led by two Top 15 prospects in Dylan Crews and James Wood. While there’s name value in Robert Hassell III and Elijah Greene, neither has experienced much success to date in the minors. This group will hit and should be solid defensively. The pitching is another story as Cade Cavalli is still recovering from Tommy John as is Jake Bennett, cutting two good starters from inclusion. The remaining group bookends experience between two arms with big stuff but limited track records.