Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects

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Few prospects enjoyed more helium heading into the 2023 draft than Nimmala. One of the youngest players in the class, his present bat speed and projectable frame have evaluators dreaming of what could be.

A slow start to his pro career that included a Development List stint slowed the momentum some, but he returned looking much more polished at the plate while tapping into his intriguing power potential more consistently.

Nimmala carried that momentum into 2025 before hitting a wall in the second half despite playing the entire season at the High-A level. The shortstop returned in 2026, hitting the ball much harder at High-A and Double-A, putting him right back on track as one of the more intriguing shortstop prospects in the game.

Hitting

A quick stroke grooved for lift, Nimmala really began to lean into his ability to pull the ball in the air in his first full pro season. The loft in his swing resulted in some challenges with swing and miss, something he improved upon after a brief stint on the Development List to refine some of his swing mechanics.

His subtle changes aided his ability to turn on velocity which spilled into his ability to recognize spin as he looked less rushed in the box.

Nimmala extended those improvements into the 2025 season where he made a seamless transition to High-A thanks to his significant improvements against secondaries and enhanced adjustability in the box, spoiling tough pitches with a tangible increase in the O-Contact department.

Things went awry for Nimmala in the second half of the season though as he tended to roll over on breaking balls too frequently while finding himself in-between timing wise.

His hands could get stuck behind him, something he has improved in 2026 by managing his counter rotation as well as a more vertical bat angle. Also looking more physical, Nimmala’s batted ball quality has leapt, with an EV90 that is up four ticks to 108 MPH and a Hard Hit rate up 10%.

The hit tool will likely be fringy, but he has continued to make strides in that department while showcasing improved plate discipline to help his case. Now with plus raw power in the tank thanks to his easy plus bat speed, Nimmala has the ingredients to be an above-average offensive contributor.

Defense/Speed

An average runner with good footwork and range at shortstop, Nimmala has the arm strength to stick at the position with the actions to be a good defender there. Nothing jumps off of the page, but he consistently puts himself in good positions to make plays with fluid actions and a plus arm. He is likely to stick at the position. Nimmala is more of an opportunistic base stealer, likely to just hover around 10-15 bags per year if that.

Outlook

Nimmala’s improvements each season contact, approach and defense wise have helped raise his floor, but it’s the quality of contact leap in 2026 that has pushed his ceiling higher.

Nimmala is still working to translate the plus raw power into more consistent game pop, though punishing the ball the way that he is in his age-20 season with continued improvements in the quality of at-bats has been enough to continue to push the talented shortstop’s stock higher. Nimmala has the goods to be an above-average big league shortstop.

2. JoJo Parker – SS – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st round (8), 2025 (TOR) | ETA: 2028

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Parker was arguably the best pure prep bat in the 2025 class and has backed it up in his pro debut, blending his advanced feel to hit with flashes of decent pop and a good approach.

Hitting

Parker employs a narrow and open stance, coiling over his back leg as he brings himself back closed, then striding forward. He gains a lot of ground from his upright starting point, which can cause him to get a little heavy on his front side against secondaries, but he holds the back side well on fastballs.

As a result, Parker has hammered heaters in his pro debut, but has battled some inconsistencies against secondaries, which is to be expected in a high school draftee’s first dose of pro stuff. Parker has flashed plenty of whip, with good bat speed and exit velocities that have exceeded 110 MPH.

Parker has the ability to hit the ball hard to all fields and has found more loft in his swing as he has continued to improve his ability to stay in his back side. He has a great feel for the strike zone, running a chase rate around 20% and recognizing spin well.

It’s a sound offensive profile that makes it easy to envision above-average upside in the box given the combination of skills.

Defense/Speed

Defensively, Parker has the tools, instincts, and arm strength to give himself a shot to stick at shortstop, but his footwork and range could result in a slide over to third base or second base. Parker is closer to an average runner, turning in above-average run times down the line on occasion.

Outlook

One of the best pure hitters in the 2025 prep class, Parker has a well-rounded profile with the potential for above-average hit and power. His pro debut has provided plenty of flashes to validate that upside.

Even if he moves off of shortstop, the offensive upside is there to be an above-average regular. If Parker can manage his bigger pre-swing move with the same level of comfort against more challenging professional pitching, a plus hit tool could be in the cards. Should Parker stick at shortstop, his game would be enviably well-rounded.

3. Nolan Perry – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 12th Round (368), 2022 (TOR) | ETA: 2027

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A 12th-round pick in 2022, Perry struggled through his first two pro seasons, but flashed quality stuff. Elbow surgery following the 2024 season kept Perry out in 2025 before returning to action in 2026 where his stuff has taken a huge leap, along with his command.

Arsenal

Perry boasts a quality four-pitch mix, with a natural ability to spin the baseball. His high spin heater sits 93-95 MPH with good carry from a slightly below average release point. His two-plane curveball stands out as his best swing and miss offering at 78-81 MPH with sharp bite for how much movement it features, dominating lower-level hitters of both handedness.

The slider looks the part of an above average offering as well with some variance in shape and velocity as well, sometimes looking more cutterish in the upper 80s and others sitting closer to the mid 80s with gyro action. Perry’s fourth pitch is a mid-80s splitter that flashes above average but is quite inconsistent from a shape and command perspective.

Outlook

The uptick in stuff and improved command have altered Perry’s outlook to an arm that boasts middle-rotation stuff, with an importance place on being able to handle a starter’s workload and maintaining the command gains at the upper levels.

The baseline of an above average heater and a pair of quality breaking balls makes it easy to envision a back-end outcome even if the command lands in the fringy department. If Perry responds well to what will be the largest workload of his professional career by a wide margin, he should see his stock continue to soar.

4. Johnny King – LHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 3rd round (95), 2024 (TOR) | ETA: 2028

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One of the youngest players in the 2024 class, the Jays snagged King in the third round of the draft, giving him late second round money in order to bet on his huge upside. The caliber of King’s stuff is uncommon from the left side; it’s just a matter of honing in the command.

Arsenal

King’s arsenal is highlighted by his four seam fastball in the mid 90s that features already plus carry that plays up from a more horizontal release than average, making it an easy plus pitch. King has generated a whiff rate of nearly 35% on the pitch against both lefties and righties between Low-A and High-A.

The go-to secondary pitch for King is a plus curveball in the low 80s. He’s tightened the breaking ball up some and is throwing it a couple ticks harder in 2026 than he did in 2025, which has helped him locate it more consistently.

Rounding out the arsenal is an 86-88 MPH changeup that has really progressed in his second season. It features 15 inches of vertical separation from his fastball and King has been able to find the zone with it more consistently, now looking like what could be an above average pitch.

Outlook

King has a three-pitch mix that gives him the ceiling of a high-end middle-rotation arm. His plus heater from the left side gives him a strong foundation, and the development of the changeup has really helped his case as well. King will need to continue to make progress in the strike throwing department, taking a step in the right direction in his second pro season by cutting his walk rate by 4% from Low-A to High-A, but still hovering around 13%.

A good athlete on the mound while standing at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, King could have room for more velocity as he matures, which will only push his ceiling higher. There’s inherent reliever risk with a prep lefty like King, but he also provides plenty of reason to believe he can wind up in the middle of a quality rotation as well.

5. Jake Bloss – RHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3, 230 | Bat/throw: R/R | 3rd Round (99), 2024 (TOR) | ETA: 2026

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Considered at the time to be the centerpiece of the Yusei Kikuchi trade return for the Blue Jays at the trade deadline in 2024, Bloss had logged a combined 51 innings at AAA Buffalo with the Blue Jays before UCL surgery in May of 2025 required him to miss the rest of the season. He has since returned to the mound flashing improved stuff with an adjustment made to his pitching mechanics. He is squarely in the crosshairs of impacting the MLB team in 2026.

Arsenal

A four-pitch mix, Bloss has returned from elbow surgery with louder stuff. His fastball is up by two ticks in the early going of his return, now sitting in the mid 90s, touching 98 MPH. It features decent cut-ride action, but the uptick in velocity has helped push the pitch from roughly average to above average. Bloss will also mix in a sinker, that lacks the desired shape to be as effective as it could be, with too much vert and not enough arm side run.

Bloss offers an assortment of effective secondaries, with the slider standing out as his best since returning from injury. It now sits in the upper 80s with late bite with Bloss immediately showing a great feel for the overhauled pitch, which flashes plus.

His downer curve ball now sits in the low 80s instead of the upper 70s, giving it more teeth to dive below barrels, hovering around 2,700 RPM.

The right-hander will also mix in a changeup that has improved arm side action, but it is likely an average fourth offering at best.

Outlook

Bloss’s ceiling is a bit more limited compared to some of the other arms in the Blue Jays system, but returning from injury with improved stuff improved his outlook, which was already that of a high probability No. 5 starter. It will be key to see if Bloss can hold the velocity uptick as the workload builds back up from injury, but he looks the part of a strong No. 4 option and should debut in 2026.

6. Cole Carlon – LHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’5, 230 | Bat/throw: L/L | 1st Round (39), 2024 (TOR) | ETA: 2029

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A towering lefty with a high release point, Carlon’s slider was one of the best pitches in the draft, helping him strike out nearly 40% of the batters he faced in his draft year.

Arsenal

Technically a four-pitch mix, Carlon heavily leans on his slider and fastball. The slider sits 85-88 MPH with gyro break that plays up from his 6.6 foot release height. Carlon generated a ridiculous 56% whiff rate on the pitch while throwing it more than 50% of the time in his 83.2 innings of work at ASU. His feel for his slider is the best of all of his offerings.

The fastball averaged 96 MPH, touching 100 MPH on occasion. The shape is impeded some by his high release, putting it on an easier plane for hitters. As a result, Carlon’s fastball did not generate as much whiff as the velocity may imply, but that could also be aided by more consistent command as the southpaw tends to spray his heater.

Carlon will mix in both a curveball and changeup that lag far behind his two plus offerings. The kick change at 83-85 MPH showed some progress as Carlon threw it more throughout the season compared to the upper 70s curveball that looks like a taste-breaking pitch at best.

Outlook

The high slider usage and inconsistent command provide a fair degree of implied relief risk but at the same time, the fact that he is already sitting near the upper 90s to pair with the wipeout breaking ball makes it easy to dream on a high-leverage fall back.

Carlon’s command has also steadily improved each season, further helping his case to get plenty of runway as a starter, but it will be imperative for him to either find a more consistent feel for a third offering and/or find more swing and miss with the heater.

7. Gage Stanifer – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3, 210 | Bat/throw: R/R | 19th Round (578), 2022 (TOR) | ETA: 2027

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Selected in the 19th round out of Westfield High School back in 2022, Stanifer struggled in his first two professional seasons split between the Florida Complex League and Low-A before enjoying a monster breakout year in 2025 where he climbed three levels A/A+/AA) and pitched to a 2.86 ERA combined over 110 innings while leading all qualified MiLB starters with a 35.5% strikeout rate.

Arsenal

With a delivery that almost mirrors that of Dylan Cease, Stanifer uses an extremely short arm angle, which helps him create deception with his three pitch mix.

His three-pitch mix is driven by his two main offerings, his four-seam fastball and slider, but his splitter has developed into a more reliable third offering that he is going to more frequently.

The fastball sits 92-95 MPH, touching 97 with good run and ride that helps it pick up more whiff at the top of the zone than most fastballs in that velo band.

His best pitch is his sharp slider with more depth on average than your typical gyro slider, but not enough break to qualify as a curveball. It’s particularly difficult for righties to pick up the breaking ball from his short-arm delivery, racking up an overall whiff rate of roughly 50% since the start of 2025.

Stanifer’s splitter has come along to be a more reliable third offering, though he could still land it more consistently for a strike. Averaging more than 16 inches of vertical separation, Stanifer has gained more confidence in the pitch, using it as his go-to secondary against left-handed hitters.

Outlook

There is substantial reliever risk in Stanifer’s profile given his propensity to run extremely elevated walk rates. He started the 2026 season struggling mightily with Double-A New Hampshire, handing out far too many free passes, before settling in once the calendar flipped to May.

Striking out 30% of batters as a pro, Stanifer has the stuff to be a quality relief arm if the lack of command becomes too restrictive, but his improved third pitch and ability to miss bats at such a ridiculous clip help his case to earn more runway to prove that he can start. The stuff is good enough to be a high-end No. 4 starter with stuff that could play at leverage if he moves to the bullpen.

8. Juan Sanchez – 3B – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $997,500, 2025 (TOR) | ETA: 2029

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Sanchez earned the second-highest bonus of the Blue Jays in the 2025 IFA class. He laid immediate waste to the DSL that same year as a 17-year-old, where he slashed .341/.439/.565 with 8 homers and a 156 wRC+ in 56 games. It was the underlying data, however, that made Sanchez jump up prospect lists. He possesses elite raw power potential and has also shown good swing decisions and contact ability, which led the Blue Jays to skip him from the complex and send him straight to Low-A in 2026.

Hitting

Starting somewhat crouched with his hands just above his ear, Sanchez sways into his back side as he drops his hands into his slot. He has quick hands, but he does not always put himself in position to get his best swing off, with the swaying type of weight shift causing Sanchez to push out onto his front side, especially against spin and sometimes his hands moving late load wise.

It’s far from abnormal for an 18-year-old who went straight from the DSL to Low-A. Sanchez has flashed good pull side pop when he is keeping his weight back and in rhythm, posting exit velocities as high as 110 MPH. The late moves and inefficient mechanics can lead to higher chase, with Sanchez sitting just below 40% in that department.

Sanchez has the ingredients to provide average hit and potentially above average power, but in trying to handle an aggressive assignment, those characteristics have only shined through in shorter spurts.

At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds it’s easy to dream on more physical strength, which paired with improved mechanics, should give Sanchez a very viable path to above average power.

The hit tool is hardest to assess because the contact rates at Low-A have been below average, but at just 18 years old at the level with swing decisions that can undermine the bat to ball results and room for obvious mechanical enhancements.

Defense/Speed

Speed is not something that will be apart of Sanchez’s game as he continues to fill out his frame over time. Already a fringe-average runner, Sanchez will likely be a below average runner as he reaches his 20s.

Defensively Sanchez has seen most of his time at third base thus far while being sprinkled in at shortstop and even a little second base. Long term, third base looks to be where he makes his home given his below average range and lack of twitchiness. His above average arm will allow him to make the throws he needs to make and stick at the hot corner.

Outlook

Sanchez offers as much upside as any position player in the Blue Jays system not named Nimmala or Parker. Given the lack of value beyond the bat, it will be important for Sanchez to mash. There’s potential for an intriguing blend of power and hit, though there’s a chance that the power could out pace the bat to ball.

It’s hard to have any major takeaways from Sanchez’s struggles through an aggressive assignment and while the numbers by season’s end won’t be great, there’s been clear flashes and even solid stretches that validate provide plenty of reason to be bullish on what Sanchez can be. Still, there’s plenty for the teenage to iron out in the box to trend closer to the bat first, above average regular he could be at the hot corner.

9. Will Brick – C – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 195 | Bat/throw: R/R | 4th Round (131), 2026 (TOR) | ETA: 2030

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Brick was one of the top prospects in the 2027 ranks, but a late reclassification into the 2026 class made him one of the younger prospects and more appealing back stops in the entire draft.

*Draft Report by Tyler Jennings

Hitting

His offensive game is also quite solid. Given his physicality, it’s no surprise that Brick has displayed monster power during batting practice. He has posted high exit velocities with big bat speed, and many believe he will develop above-average or better game power.

However, Brick has yet to show this power in game situations. He’s focused on his bat-to-ball skills and lets the ball travel, consistently hitting the opposite field gap. His approach at the plate is polished, with low whiff rates and rarely chasing pitches. Scouts want to see him unlock more pull-side power to elevate his game to another level, which should happen in time. Those more bullish on brick see average hit and above average power upside.

Defense/Speed

Brick is a guaranteed lock to stay behind the plate long-term. He’s a strong athlete behind the dish, showing explosiveness out of the crouch and solid lateral mobility. His catch-and-throw skills are among the best of any catcher nationwide. His arm is powerful and accurate, with excellent pop times in games and the ability to throw out runners from his knees with ease. He has the ingredients to be a plus catcher.

Outlook

Brick’s combination of offensive potential and excellent defense behind the plate gives him immense upside. Add his leadership skills and achievements, and you’ve got a player who has the makings to be a primary backstop at the highest level. As is the case with any prep catcher prospect, there’s plenty of ground to cover to get there, but there’s plenty of reason to believe that Brick can.

10. Sean Keys – 3B/1B – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 230 | Bat/throw: L/R | 4th round (125), 2024 (TOR) | ETA: 2026

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A cold weather bat out of Bucknell University, Keys laid waste to the Patriot League in 2024 and was selected by the Blue Jays in the 4th round that same year. Built at a sturdy 6’2″ 225 pounds, Keys is a big guy. Dubbed as a hit over power guy out of the draft, Keys has made sure you know he can impact the ball just as well.

Posting strong exit velocities, barrel%, and ideal angles, Keys had a good not great year surface wise in High-A in 2025. 2026 has been an example of great underlying translating into a clear breakout, torching his way through Double-A and Triple-A on his way to a big league debut.

Hitting

Keys sets up slightly open in the batters box, gathering into his back side with a medium-size leg kick in tandem with a small hand pump. He can struggle to hold the gather at times pushing out onto his front side as he strides back out forward, especially against spin. As a result, Keys will swing over breakers far more than heaters.

He has pulverized fastballs as a pro, showing little issue with hammering velo to the pull side or catching up with 95+. The exit velocities are comfortably plus (EV90 of 106.5 MPH), with a swing geared for driving the ball in the air, boasting elite air pull rates and low ground ball.

Ultimately, it’s more likely Keys is below average bat to ball wise, but his 2026 breakout validated what could be plus game power potential, assuming he hits enough to get into it.

Defense/Speed

A big bodied corner infielder, Keys is profiles best at first base, but can get by at the hot corner mostly thanks to his arm strength and instincts. He could develop into an above average defender at first base.

Outlook

As a corner bat who projects best at first base, there’s plenty of pressure on Keys to mash, but he did just that through the upper levels, launching 21 homers in less than 70 minor league games prior to his big league cameo. Between the raw power and angles, Keys has the upside to provide above-average game power even with some hit tool limitations given his ability to hammer velocity and mistakes. Keys will need to tap into every bit of that pop and demonstrate a more selective approach at the highest level to be an everyday player. He most likely lands as a bulk platoon piece or second-division regular.

11. Josh Kasevich – 2B/SS – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 200 | Bat/throw: R/R | 2nd round (60th), 2022 | ETA: 2026

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Having long been an organizational favorite for his makeup and work ethic, Kasevich put together a strong age-23 season between Double-A and Triple-A in 2024 that seemingly had him knocking on the door of a big league call-up.

His 2025 season was ravaged by injuries, including a stress fracture in his back and a wrist injury in his second game back, colliding with a teammate trying to chase down a fly ball. He has bounced back to solid results in 2026, again on the doorstep of an MLB debut.

Hitting

Kasevich is fantastic bat-to-ball-wise with a superb approach that makes him tough to punch out, walking just 2% less than he has struck out in his pro career.

The swing can get a little armsy, disconnecting him from the ground some and hampering his power, but Kasevich’s feel for the barrel often prevails and still allows him to air pull a little bit more than most hitters with his swing plane and ground ball rate typically would.

He tends to find the barrel at a high clip, aiding his quality of contact floor, with an average exit velocity of 89 MPH and a Hard Hit rate north of 40% despite not flashing top-end EVs. With a chase rate that has sat around 20% at the upper levels, Kasevich is a tough out with just enough thump to find the gaps and sneak a handful of homers out.

Defense/Speed

Kasevich is an average runner, but moves his feet really well on the infield with a quick first step and great reads off the bat. He has the mobility, quickness, and instincts to play a fine shortstop, but his below-average arm strength means he’s best suited for second base where he grades out comfortably above average.

Outlook

Kasevich fits the mold and archetype of hitter the Blue Jays have targeted recently, both via free agency/trades and through the draft. Good hit too with plus plate skills. Power will never be part of his game, but he can at least find the gaps and sneak a handful of homers out.

Now healthy, Kasevich is reminding people of his high floor that should at least have him filling an infield utility role. As is the case with most players of his archetype, to exceed that role, he will need to hit with the best of them.

12. Blaine Bullard – OF – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 180 | Bat/Throw: S/L | 12th Round (352nd), 2025 | ETA: 2029

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Selected out of Klein Cain High School by the Blue Jays in 2025, Bullard was considered a tough sign due to his commitment to Texas A&M but ended up bypassing that commitment to sign for a record slot of $1,697,500.

Bullard is a switch hitter with a left-handed swing that is more advanced than his righty operation. Presently, it’s below-average raw power, but Bullard still snuck out eight homers through his first 80 pro games.

His 6’2″, 180-pound frame suggests some room for projection as well. There is some swing and miss to his game, particularly vs. spin to start his pro career.

Speed is Bullard’s best and most impressive tool. He possesses plus speed and has the instincts to utilize it on the base paths. He’s currently leading Dunedin in stolen bases, and he’s in the top 5 amongst all qualified players in the Florida State League.

Defensively, he’s already an above average centerfielder where he uses speed to his advantage. He often gets good reads of the ball off the bat and has an explosive first step. An extremely twitchy athlete, he has the athleticism to stick in CF and be a really good one with the fallback of an elite right fielder.

The arm strength is presently average with the chance to grow into an above-average trait as he continues to bulk up and add weight.

At 19 years old, Bullard is a tooled-up ball of clay right now. There is a vast range of outcomes possible with him. His elite speed and above-average defensive prowess at a premium position give him the future floor of a 4th outfielder with room for much, much more. How his bat develops will ultimately determine his ceiling, with a hit tool that will certainly require refinement.

13. Ryan Cooney – SS/2B – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’0, 195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 3rd Round (103), 2026 (TOR) | ETA: 2029

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*Draft Report by Tyler Jennings

Cooney was overshadowed during his tenure at Oregon. A contact-oriented second baseman for the Ducks, Cooney lacks the flashy pop that’s en vogue now, but his performances and glove have given him a solid floor as a draft prospect.

In 2026, Cooney has been one of the best bats on the West Coast, and his uptick in production has garnered much more attention. Cooney’s sophomore breakout was a stepping stone to what his 2026 campaign has become, as he boasts a slash line of .381/.462/.631 and a career-high twenty-five extra-base hits.

He grew into a bit more bat speed and impact in his junior spring, plus he’s driving the baseball more in the air. This has allowed him to creep closer to below-average power projection, which certainly helps a profile that is so hit-tool dependent.

He was one of the best fastball hitters in the country, posting a contact rate of roughly 95% on fastballs between his sophomore and junior seasons.

He likes to be aggressive early in counts and laces the baseball to both sides of the field, and while he doesn’t expand the zone often, he’s in no rush to take walks. That said, it’s hard to ignore the overall contact rate, which sat at 86%.

The polish with the glove is what gives Cooney his high floor, as he moves his feet quickly with poise, control, and sure-handedness. He makes quick exchanges, flips his hips well, and has enough arm strength to earn plenty of runway at shortstop as a pro, but if he stays at second base, he should be an above-average defender. His plus wheels help his overall case as well.

14. Ricky Tiedemann – LHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’4″, 220 | Bat/throw: L/L | 3rd round (91st), 2021 (TOR) | ETA: 2027

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Tiedemann was drafted in the 3rd round out of JuCo by the Blue Jays in 2021. The sturdy lefty blitzed through three levels (A/A+/AA), logging 78.2 innings in his professional debut and found himself in the upper half of all consensus top 100 prospect lists and listed as the top left-handed pitching prospect in the game. Then the injuries hit.

Multiple arm injuries in 2023, finally culminating in Tommy John in 2024. Tiedemann has only logged 17.1 innings since 2024, and his recent setback has muddied an already blurry picture for the once prodigious pitching prospect.

When healthy, it’s an electrifying three-pitch mix, headlined by a plus heater in the mid 90s that plays up from a low arm angle with some run and ride. His sweepy slider in particular plays up from the aforementioned angle, and he has a feel to throw it shorter and harder or bigger with more sweep.

The changeup has flashed plus as well, averaging nearly 30 inches of horizontal separation from his slider, making for an uncomfortable at bat for hitters of both handedness.

At this point, Tiedemann’s inability to stay on the mound is what is weighing down his value and it could be worth considering a move to the bullpen where his stuff would play up even further. Step one is to get back on the mound and stay there though.

15. RJ Schreck – OF – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 205 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 9th round (277), 2023 | ETA: 2026

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Acquired at the 2024 deadline from the Mariners for Justin Turner, Schreck has toiled in the upper levels of the Blue Jays farm system for nearly two full seasons. The production has been strong, along the underlying data. The current logjam of left-handed hitting outfielders at the big league level means Schreck is effectively blocked at the moment. The soon to be 26 year old may benefit from a trade, as there’s not much left for him to prove in AAA.

Schreck has a balanced profile at the plate with good contact skills and a knack for pulling the ball in the air. The exit velocities are fringy, but Schreck’s aforementioned trio of strengths should allow him to out-slug his exit velocities.

Despite his great approach, Schreck can collapse onto his front side on breaking balls, hampering his ability to produce against them.

He can land with his front foot closing himself off, likely making it more difficult to handle sharper stuff breaking in on his hands as well. Schreck a fine defender in a corner with enough speed to plug into center if needed, though he’s likely a 40-grade defender out there. Schreck’s ability to deliver quality at-bats and some sneaky pop gives him the outlook of a second-division regular.

Other Names To Watch

Victor Arias – Outfielder – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 5’9″, 150 | Bat/throw: L/L | IFA: 2019 | ETA: 2027

Arias is an undersized outfielder with intriguing tools that he struggles to translate into consistent production. One of the most explosive and twitchiest athletes in the system, Arias gets every last possible square inch out of his stature with plus bat speed, good wheels, and general explosiveness. The soon-to-be 23-year-old has been toiling in the Blue Jays system since he was 17 years of age and has flashed stretches of brilliance while struggling to ever consistently put it all together.

Between 2025 and 2026, Arias has posted a 90th percentile exit velocity of roughly 106 MPH with a Hard Hit rate north of 50%, but an elevated ground ball rate and challenges recognizing spin continue to hold back the overall numbers.

It’s the same story in the other aspects of his game as well. Arias turns in easy plus run times but is not much of a factor on the base paths with shaky reads and routes in the outfield. Arias is a frustrating player, but his tools make him an intriguing prospect despite the lack of production, and he is still just 22 years old for the majority of the 2026 season.

Jake Casey – Outfielder – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 190 | Bat/throw: L/R | 15th round (442), 2025 | ETA: 2028

The son of The Mayor Sean Casey, the Blue Jays selected Jake in the 15th round in 2025 out of Kent State for a $150,000 slot. The then-22-year-old made his way to Dunedin and an extremely loud and memorable first impression in professional baseball.

In 82 plate appearances scattered across 23 games, Casey slashed .289/.431/.531 with 3 home runs, 4 stolen bases, and a 172 wRC+. The underlying data was just as impressive. Casey produced a 90th percentile xwOBA of .373, 76th percentile 90th% exit velocity of 103.6, 81st percentile max of 109.6, and a 40% overall hard-hit%.

Casey pairs strong batted ball data with good angles. His 40% sweetspot% ranked in the upper echelon of all minor league hitters and his miniscule 31.7% groundball rate illustrates Casey’s ability to optimize his batted balls. The icing on the cake is his 24.4% PullAir% which puts him in the elite of elite territory.

Casey is currently rehabbing from a broken hamate bone he suffered in April at the Florida Complex League. Should he come out of it feeling good, he’ll return to Vancouver and look to build off the stellar cup of coffee he produced last season. Should he come close to replicating that performance, he’s going to skyrocket up this list in short order.

Jake Cook – Outfielder – (Single A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 185 | Bat/throw: L/L | 3rd round (81st), 2025 | ETA: 2029

Cook redshirted as a Freshman at Southern Mississippi before returning as a two-way player. He ditched pitching in 2025 and focused his efforts as a full time centerfielder where he slashed .350/.436/.468 with 3 home runs, 31 infield hits, and was one of the most difficult hitters to strikeout only punching out only 7% of the time. That said, he’s still quite raw in the batter’s box.

His swing is geared towards opposite-field pot shots at the moment and lots of lazy fly balls due to his uneven swing path. Cook has shown passiveness in the batter’s box to begin his pro career. His speed is legitimately 80 grade. He’s been consistently clocked with home-to-first run times in the 3.8-second range. Despite his outlier speed, Cook is still working to be a more effective base stealer.

Similarly, his speed and arm strength give him the upside to be a great center fielder, but he’s still refining his reads and routes. He’s a project, but the speed and defensive upside make him an intriguing one if he can figure things out in the box, but he is far off offensively.

Daniel Guerra – RHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’6″, 230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: 2022 (TOR) | ETA: 2028

Signed out of Venezuela for an undisclosed signing bonus, Guerra has toiled in the lower levels of the Blue Jays system for a couple of seasons now. He started his 2024 season at the Complex before finishing it out with Dunedin.

He spent the entirety of 2025 in Dunedin again before receiving a promotion to High-A at the onset of 2026. This season, Guerra’s velocity has jumped on all of his pitches as has his overall stuff grades and a once run of the mill prospect as put himself on the map featuring some of the nastiest stuff in the system.

It’s a high release, but Guerra averages 21 inches of induced vertical break at nearly 96 MPH on average with his fastball. It has overwhelmed lower-level hitters, especially at the top of the zone. His cutterish slider and splitter play well off of his over-the-top delivery. The slider in particular has been a whiff machine in the upper 80s, but the splitter has been far more reliable for Guerra in his breakout season.

Guerra has raised his stock as much as anyone in the Jays system in 2026. A guy who was viewed more so as organizational depth has suddenly become a very interesting arm to track as he climbs levels. He could be a quality swingman or relief option.

Charles McAdoo – 3B, 1B, 2B – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 13th Round (377), 2023, (PIT) | ETA: 2026

Acquired by the Blue Jays in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa after breaking out in the Pirates system in 2024, McAdoo has provided above average production at the upper levels in the last two seasons, playing his way into a fill-in big league cameo with the Jays in June of 2026.

McAdoo made improvements in the bat-to-ball department in 2026, improving his contact rate by 8% while cutting his chase rate. There was a give-and-take as McAdoo’s quality of contact dipped a bit from an exit velocity standpoint, but the slug still increased in a hitter-friendly Triple-A Buffalo.

While there’s not a ton of value with the glove and projecting best at first, McAdoo is at least capable of moving around the infield. McAdoo has the ability to be a second-division regular or short-platoon option with some versatility.

Adrian Pinto – 2B/CF – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 5’6″, 150 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $120,000, 2019 | ETA: 2027

Pinto was acquired by the Blue Jays from Colorado as part of the Randal Grichuk trade in March of 2022.

A native of Caucagua, Venezuela. Pinto is an undersized but well put together spark plug who swings the bat bigger than his stature suggests he should. He produced a 43% hard-hit rate in 2025 and paired it with a 77% overall contact rate. His overall exit velocities are right in line with the MLB average. He popped 7 home runs in a 19-game sample with Vancouver in 2025.

Pinto has always ran low strikeout rates. His career average lies in the 17% range during his time in the minor leagues and he pairs it with a 13% career walk rate which demonstrates Pinto’s not up there just hacking and anything and everything he sees. His ability to make consistent contact verses both velocity and spin is a feather in his cap.

The biggest detractor in Pinto’s profile is health. The most games he’s ever played in a season is 54, and that came as an 18 year old in the Dominican Summer League back in 2021 in his first professional season. Since then Pinto’s dealt with a myriad of injuries including a rib fracture, hamstring strains, quad strains, and shoulder ailments which have taken away hundreds of games worth of reps and development.

Still this is a middle of the diamond sparkplug who can impact the game with his bat, speed, and glove. When Pinto has been on the field, he’s shown flashes of being an impactful second-division regular. The key for him will be finding a way to stay on the field so his raw tools have a chance to actualize.

Danny Thompson – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 8th Round (232), 2025, (TOR) | ETA: 2027

A D-III transfer to UNC Greensboro, Thompson impressed in two seasons at UNC Greensboro out of the bullpen before being snagged as a savings pick by the Blue Jays in 2025, signing for just $5,000 as a senior. He’s been stretched out as a starter in his second pro season, punching out hitters in droves in High-A before reaching Double-A where his command has been better but the strikeouts have come down.

Thompson generates good carry for how low and horizontal his release is, helping his 93-95 MPH four seamer play up within the zone and at the top of it. Nothing jumps out from his pair of breaking balls and changeup but all three look like serviceable pitches. He relies on the gyro slider the most, but the sweeper is an effective weapon vs. righties and his changeup is effective to lefties with more than 15 inches of arm side on average with 12 inches of vertical separation.

If Thompson continues on his upswing, he could land as a solid No. 5 starter, but at least projects as a good depth arm or swing man.