With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon.
Here¡¯s a team-by-team breakdown of which prospects that applies to and where they stand as teams approach the precipice of breaking camp.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST
BLUE JAYS (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Alan Roden, OF (No. 5) -- Toronto's top outfield prospect made things interesting with one of the best springs of any player in Blue Jays camp. He was rewarded by cracking Toronto's crowded outfield mix.
Will Wagner, INF (No. 9) -- Corner flexibility is an asset on the Blue Jays, who have a revolving door at third base and need a part-time backup at first for Vlad Guerrero Jr. Wagner impressed down the stretch in Toronto last season and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster as a depth piece.
Injured
Angel Bastardo, RHP (No. 27) -- The Blue Jays selected Bastardo from Boston in the Rule 5 Draft knowing he'll spend most of 2025 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.
ORIOLES (Top 30 prospects)
Injured
Chayce McDermott, RHP (No. 4) -- Baltimore's top pitching prospect remains in camp nursing a right lat/teres strain, but was always expected to open the season at Triple-A.
RAYS (Top 30 prospects)
Contender
Mason Montgomery, LHP (No. 16) -- Montgomery converted to a reliever last year and impressed with a 1.86 ERA across nine September outings for the Rays. He's expected to break camp with the team as its second left-hander in the 'pen.
RED SOX (Top 30 prospects)
Lock
Richard Fitts, RHP (No. 14) -- The 25-year-old righty impressed in three starts down the stretch last season and was in the mix for one of Boston's final rotation spots all spring before having the news confirmed on March 21. Injuries to Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford and Lucas Giolito made him a virtual lock to make the Opening Day rotation.
Contender
Kristian Campbell, 2B/OF (No. 2/MLB No. 7) -- Last year's breakout prospect notably homered during Spring Breakout, but otherwise has been quiet offensively this spring. But he remains in the conversation for the Opening Day nod at second base. His main competition is David Hamilton after Vaughn Grissom was optioned on March 19.
Long shots
Roman Anthony, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 2) -- The game's top position player prospect has had a solid spring and launched a memorable homer during Spring Breakout. But with five big league outfielders rostered, the path to Opening Day was always suboptimal. He should be in Boston before long, though.
Marcelo Mayer, SS (No. 3/MLB No. 12) -- Mayer is blocked at his natural position by Trevor Story and hasn't played at Triple-A yet, but he did get some reps at second this week and Boston is yet to name its Opening Day starter at the position. That said, Campbell is the frontrunner there. Mayer isn't far behind, but likely won't be in Boston to start the season.
YANKEES (Top 30 prospects)
Lock
Jasson Dom¨ªnguez, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 21) -- Fully healthy and no longer blocked on the depth chart this spring, "The Martian" is set to be the Yankees' everyday left fielder.
Contenders
Will Warren, RHP (No. 5) -- Injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil give the Yankees the need for rotation depth. The 25-year-old Warren is an early favorite to land a rotation spot between his strong spring and 22 2/3 innings of big league experience last fall.
Yoendrys G¨®mez, RHP (No. 25) -- The right-hander is one of several pitchers battling for two bullpen spots, and the fact that he's out of options gives him a solid chance. He's been impressive this spring, thanks in part to a fastball that is up more than 1 mph from last season.
Injured
Clayton Beeter, RHP (No. 22) -- The Yankees view the 26-year-old exclusively as a reliever now and one who will help them this season. But two Minor League options remaining mean Beeter was always likely to begin the year at Triple-A. He's been sidelined since February with right shoulder discomfort.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL
GUARDIANS (Top 30 prospects)
Contenders
Joey Cantillo, LHP (No. 11) -- The 25-year-old southpaw made eight starts for Cleveland down the stretch last year and is having an up-and-down spring in a tangled mix of arms for back-end rotation/swingman jobs in Guardians camp.
Andrew Walters, RHP (No. 12) -- Walters, the No. 62 overall pick in '23, had a slow start in camp due to right shoulder stiffness but has come on of late, making his second appearance in four days on March 18. He could potentially contribute to the bullpen right now.
Injured
Erik Sabrowski, LHP (No. 20) -- The 27-year-old is sidelined with left elbow inflammation that will keep him out for Opening Day. Sabrowski did not give up any runs across eight appearances with Cleveland in 2024 and could be a lefty out of the bullpen again when he returns potentially in April or May.
ROYALS (Top 30 prospects)
None
TIGERS (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Jackson Jobe, RHP (No. 1/MLB No. 5) -- Another top prospect who debuted last summer, Jobe was named to the starting rotation on the weekend before Opening Day. The 22-year-old has the makings of a future ace, sporting both a 70-grade fastball and slider -- and the fastball is averaging almost 1 mph faster than last year. The right-hander has been dominant this spring and, since he's slated to start the season in the Majors, could earn Detroit an extra Draft pick via the Prospect Promotion Incentive if he wins AL Rookie of the Year honors.
Trey Sweeney, SS (No. 11) -- Already a familiar name in most Tigers circles, Sweeney played 36 games for Detroit from Aug. 16 through the end of the 2024 season and he cracked the playoff roster. The 2021 first-rounder is projected to split shortstop duties with Javier B¨¢ez.
Injured
Ty Madden, RHP (No. 15) -- Madden made two spring appearances before being diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain. He is expected to start the season on the injured list.
TWINS (Top 30 prospects)
None
WHITE SOX (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Sean Burke, RHP (No. 13) -- The team's third-round pick from the 2021 Draft wasn't invited to big league camp last year. This year, he's the club's Opening Day starter.
Shane Smith, RHP (No. 26) -- The Rule 5 pick will need to stick with the White Sox all year or be returned to Milwaukee. So far, so good. Smith has been informed he's made the team after a solid spring.
Contenders
Chase Meidroth, 2B (No. 8) -- Meidroth is an OBP machine, and he¡¯s shown his signature plate discipline this spring even when hits haven't been falling. He's in the mix to be the White Sox starting shortstop/leadoff hitter, and he actually hit better against fellow righties (.892 OPS) than lefties (.715 OPS) last year.
Bryan Ramos, 3B (No. 15) -- There is an avenue for Ramos to make the team as Chicago's DH. A natural third baseman with an above-average arm, he's also an option to fill in at second base. The Cuba native has been a consistent offensive producer in the Minors but had just a .585 OPS in 108 big league plate appearances last season.
Injured
Ky Bush, LHP (No. 22) -- Bush underwent Tommy John surgery in early February that will sideline him for the entire season.
AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
ANGELS (Top 30 prospects)
Contenders
Ryan Johnson, RHP (No. 7) -- Despite not having thrown a pitch in the Minor Leagues, Johnson has a real shot at making the Opening Day roster. The Dallas Baptist product may ultimately end up on the outside looking in, but his ability to be effective at big league camp certainly has caught the attention of the organization.
Garrett McDaniels, LHP (No. 29) -- The 2024 Rule 5 selection from the Dodgers never played above Double-A, but showed promise at the conclusion of last season as a High-A reliever, posting a 2.49 ERA with 34 strikeouts and five walks over 25 1/3 innings. He carried that success over into the Cactus League, where he didn¡¯t allow an earned run in his first seven appearances.
Long shots
Christian Moore, 2B (No. 1/MLB No. 67) -- The 22-year-old quickly made a name for himself after being taken eighth overall in last year's Draft and playing his way to Double-A in his debut season, but this comes down to seasoning and chances are he returns to Rocket City to open the year.
Matthew Lugo, OF (No. 13) -- The Angels acquired him at the Trade Deadline in 2024 in the Luis Garc¨ªa deal, but Lugo played just one game for his new organization because of a thumb injury. He came to camp healthy again and produced enough to extend his stay there, but the 23-year-old will likely return to Triple-A Salt Lake to open the season.
ASTROS (Top 30 prospects)
Contenders
Cam Smith, 3B (No. 1/MLB No. 58) -- Smith only has 32 pro games under his belt, but you might not have guessed that of the 2024 first-round pick (by the Cubs) based on his performance this spring. The 22-year-old either leads the club or is near the top in multiple key offensive categories.
Zach Dezenzo, 3B/1B (No. 5) -- The 24-year-old left the game after being hit in the face while attempting to field a ground ball on March 18, but he was back in the lineup for Houston's Grapefruit League game two days later. After a solid stint in The Show at the end of last year, Dezenzo has enjoyed a productive spring.
Injured
Pedro Le¨®n, OF (No. 22) -- The 26-year-old suffered a left knee strain sliding on Feb. 22, his last game action. He resumed running on March 19.
ATHLETICS (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Jacob Wilson, SS (No. 1/MLB No. 31) -- The only thing preventing Wilson from being a lock on this list is the official announcement. Expect him to be with the A's on Opening Day.
Max Muncy, SS (No. 7) -- The 22-year-old had a nice spring, and an injury to Zack Gelof opened the door for Muncy to break camp with the big league squad.
Injured
Brady Basso, LHP (No. 22) -- Brasso suffered a left-shoulder strain and was shut down immediately. He resumed a throwing program on March 19, and the organization is hopeful he can return to Minor League action sometime in April.
MARINERS (Top 30 prospects)
Long shot
Harry Ford, C (No. 4/MLB No. 64) -- Ford is just getting an extended stay at camp and isn't expected to be on the Opening Day roster.
RANGERS (Top 30 prospects)
Contenders
Kumar Rocker, RHP (No. 2/MLB No. 44); Jack Leiter, LHP (No. 3) -- With injuries to starters Jon Gray and Cody Bradford, the Rangers have some big holes to fill in their rotation. Lefty veteran Patrick Corbin took one of the slots, but the other is still open, and either Rocker and Leiter could fill it. If you're going solely on performance this spring, Leiter has the edge with solid numbers, while Rocker has largely struggled.
Marc Church, RHP (No. 23) -- Rangers manager Bruce Bochy recently told MLB.com that Church is "in the mix" for a bullpen spot given his experience and performance. Church has a real shot at being the club's closer in the not-so-distant future.
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST
BRAVES (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Drake Baldwin, C (No. 1/MLB No. 62) -- Sean Murphy's cracked rib opened the door for Baldwin to break camp with the team, and he's responded with strong offensive production while also earning praise from the NL¡¯s reigning Cy Young Award winner, Chris Sale.
AJ Smith-Shawver, RHP (No. 3) -- Injuries limited Smith-Shawver's time in the Majors the past two seasons, but he's healthy and appears to be lining up as Atlanta's fifth starter to begin the season. Atlanta's trade of Ian Anderson on March 23 all but guarantees Smith-Shawver will make the club.
MARLINS (Top 30 prospects)
Lock
Javier Sanoja, SS/2B/OF (No. 15) -- The 22-year-old Venezuelan looks like he'll be the Marlins¡¯ utilityman on Opening Day after a solid spring. He's hit well in a small sample size and can play multiple positions.
METS (Top 30 prospects)
Lock
Luisangel Acu?a, SS/2B/OF (No. 7) -- Jeff McNeil's oblique injury opened an opportunity at second base for Acu?a, and team officials have informed Donovan Walton he won¡¯t make the cut -- eliminating the last remaining obstacle standing before the 23-year-old infielder.
Injured
Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS/OF (No. 10) -- Mauricio is recovering from multiple knee surgeries and won't begin the season on time.
NATIONALS (Top 30 prospects)
Lock
Dylan Crews, OF (No. 1/MLB No. 4) -- MLB's former top overall prospect and No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 Draft is set to open his first full season as the Nationals' everyday right fielder.
Contenders
Brad Lord, RHP (No. 23) -- One of the organization's better starting pitching prospects, Lord is getting a serious look as a reliever this spring and recently pitched in back-to-back games for the first time in his career.
Orlando Ribalta, RHP (No. 30) -- Will the hip injury to Jorge L¨®pez open the door for the 27-year-old Ribalta to snag a bullpen role on Opening Day? The righty has pitched well this spring, showcasing strikeout stuff when called upon.
PHILLIES (Top 30 prospects)
Injured
Andrew Painter, RHP (No. 1/MLB No. 8) -- Painter is still building back up following Tommy John surgery in 2023. The Phillies have said he could join the rotation this summer, pending health and performance.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL
BREWERS (Top 30 prospects)
Contender
Isaac Collins, OF/2B/3B (No. 30) -- Another utility-type player the Brewers could deploy this season, Collins' tools don't jump off the page, but he finds a way to make an impact beyond them. Collins has posted an OPS north of .800 and stolen at least 24 bases the past two seasons in the Minors.
Injured
Robert Gasser, LHP (No. 12)
CARDINALS (Top 30 prospects)
None
CUBS (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Matt Shaw, INF (No. 1/MLB No. 19) -- Shaw tallied just one knock in nine Tokyo Series at-bats, but that won't stop him from making the Cubs' roster once they come stateside. Chicago's first-rounder in 2023, Shaw posted a .421 OBP in six Spring Training contests and figures to hold down third base for the Cubs in 2025.
Gage Workman, 3B/SS (No. 29) -- After delivering an 18-homer, 30-steal season at Double-A in 2024, the Cubs plucked Workman from the Tigers in the Rule 5 Draft this past winter. The 25-year-old flourished this spring, and won himself a spot with a 1.201 Cactus League OPS prior to the season getting underway. Workman didn't play in either Tokyo Series contest, but by the looks of it, he will be on the Cubs' roster going forward.
PIRATES (Top 30 prospects)
Contender
Thomas Harrington, RHP (No. 3/MLB No. 79) -- Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton classified Harrington's camp as "really good" after his first start of spring on March 18. The 23-year-old impressed across a handful of Spring Training appearances, firmly putting himself on the big league radar.
REDS (Top 30 prospects)
Injured
Rhett Lowder, RHP (No. 2/MLB No. 35) -- Lowder dazzled in six Major League starts last season, posting a 1.17 ERA with 22 K's in six starts. The former Wake Forest Demon Deacon was penciled in as a rotation piece in 2025, but he experienced elbow discomfort in January and has been sidelined since.
Julian Aguiar, RHP (No. 13)
NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
D-BACKS (Top 30 prospects)
Injured
Blake Walston, LHP (No. 30) -- The southpaw suffered a torn UCL in his pitching elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery on March 26. He will miss the entire 2025 season.
DODGERS (Top 30 prospects)
Locks
Roki Sasaki, RHP (No. 1/MLB No. 1) -- Baseball's biggest international signing this past offseason, and the game's No. 1 prospect, already made his MLB debut in the Tokyo Series. He allowed one run on one hit and five walks with three strikeouts over three innings in the second game of the 2025 season.
Ben Casparius, RHP (No. 14) -- The 26-year-old made the trip to Japan with the Dodgers for the start of the 2025 season and appeared in the team's opening victory over the Cubs -- tossing a perfect inning of relief.
GIANTS (Top 30 prospects)
None
PADRES (Top 30 prospects)
Contender
Juan Nu?ez, RHP (No. 16) -- The Rule 5 pick from the Orioles missed the final four months of the 2024 season after sustaining a shoulder injury. Although he never pitched above High-A, San Diego liked enough of what it saw to take a flier on him this spring.
Injured
Sean Reynolds, RHP (No. 17) -- After suffering a stress fraction in his right foot, Reynolds was last seen in a walking boot and playing catch from a knee. He is not expected to return before May.
ROCKIES (Top 30 prospects)
Contenders
Seth Halvorsen, RHP (No. 18) -- It's been a tale of two springs for Halvorsen, who got off to a stellar start before getting knocked around of late. He was in the mix for the Rockies' closer job, but his recent skid might have altered that thinking.
Luis Peralta, LHP (No. 26) -- How do you follow up striking out Juan Soto in your Major League debut? How about twirling 10 1/3 scoreless innings over your first 13 appearances in The Show? Peralta did just that, although he has struggled a bit to regain that dominance this spring. Still, he might have built a strong enough case to earn another shot right away.