Three Yankees prospects who look ready to make the jump

The New York Yankees have much to be proud of this season, both in the majors and the minors. 

Despite a lack of top-100 prospects (only one on the list, according to MLB Pipeline, after Jasson Dominguez lost his prospect status), New York's farm system has quite a few standouts worthy of the spotlight. 

Among those are Cam Schlittler, George Lombard Jr., Bryce Cunningham and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. But there are a few we can list that are ready to make the jump from Triple-A to the big leagues. 

With that said, let’s give three callup-worthy prospects a look.

Outfielder Everson Pereira 

Pereira, an outfielder, is the Yankees’ No. 12 prospect. He is best known for his plus power, but has displayed a talent for all-around hitting, occasionally putting up batting averages of .300+ while posting impressive home run totals. This season, he leads the team in long balls with eight, accompanied by a slash line of .289/.381/.567. His speed can also make him an asset on the basepaths, having stolen 21 bases in 2022.

Pereira debuted in 2023 but was optioned by the Yankees after a poor performance. An elbow injury kept him off the field for most of last season and caused a moderate dip in his annual numbers. Pereira could easily be an impact player with the Yankees this season. Still, he’ll need to wait as the outfield and DH slots are overflowing with major league options, especially with Giancarlo Stanton returning. 

Pitcher Eric Reyzelman 

Righty relief pitcher Reyzelman is the Yankees’ No. 21 prospect. Last season, he rapidly rose through the Yankees’ farm system ranks. He went from rookie ball to Double-A with meteoric success, pitching to a 1.16 ERA with an opponent average of .136 and 63 strikeouts in just 38.2 innings.

This season at Triple-A, Reyzelman owns a 2.45 ERA with an opponent average of .163 and 17 strikeouts through 14.2 innings. The Yankees’ bullpen will be packed when its remaining injured pitchers return from the IL, but it would be surprising if the 23-year-old righty doesn’t make his MLB debut sometime this season.

First baseman T.J. Rumfield 

Rumfield isn’t in the Yankees’ top 30 prospects, but since last season, he has been on par with the best of the Yankees’ system. The first baseman finished the 2024 season with a .294/.370/.454 slash line and 15 home runs in 449 at-bats across Double and Triple-A. 

This season, the 24-year-old is exceeding expectations. Rumfield is hitting .305/.404/.534 with six home runs through 115 at-bats.

Like Pereira, Rumfield doesn’t have a spot on the diamond. The performance is there, but with Paul Goldschmidt standing at first and Ben Rice as a potential successor, there doesn’t appear to be an opportunity for Rumfield to debut with the Yankees anytime soon. Assuming the Yankees don’t sign another first baseman in the next free agency class, he will likely be a backup first baseman next season. If we see him on a major league field this year, it will probably be on another team.

Honorable mentions: Clayton Beeter, Jesus Rodriguez