Comments: Playoff hero who could become org mainstay. Held hitters to .158 BA in minors on heels of multiple plus pitches. Unusual over-the-top release point gives him plenty of deception and adds to dynamic FB with great carry. SL with cutting action is another plus offering with incredible depth. Command comes and goes but can still dominate.

Development Path: There is little doubt about Yesavage securing a spot in the Opening Day rotation. He should contend for Rookie of the Year honors in the AL and could cement his place as one of the better young starters in baseball.

Fantasy Impact: With two plus pitches, Yesavage should continue to post high strikeout totals. He has a durable frame to eat innings and should be a dynamite fantasy option regardless of format.

Upside Grade: 8B

Comments: High-upside SS who got off to great start but hit under .200 after May with only 4 HR. Very young for A+ but showed plus tools regardless. Makes very hard contact and provides plus raw power, especially to pull side. Can modify swing in situations, but Ks drifted higher. Could stay at SS, though could grow into behemoth and move to 3B.

Development Path: He won't be 21 until mid-season and it is possible he returns to High-A to begin 2026. If he gets off to a fast start, he'll make it to Double-A and possibly Triple-A late. An ETA of late 2027 makes sense.

Fantasy Impact: If he can rein in his approach against breaking balls, his offensive upside is massive. He has 25+ HR potential along with 15+ SB and a moderately high BA. He just needs time to develop and polish.

Upside Grade: 8B

Comments: Athletic, productive INF with a chance to hit for plus BA/OBP and above average pop. Already has solid frame due to added strength and could grow more. Works best when utilizing entire field and letting natural swing run its course. Adding more loft will lead to more HR. Very good defender, though average range may result in move to 2B or 3B.

Development Path: Parker has enough advanced skills that he could bypass Rookie ball and head straight to Low-A for his professional debut. He will be an every day shortstop regardless of level. The hope is that a revision to his swing could yield more pop.

Fantasy Impact: Parker has five-tool ability and could provide an impact in all fantasy categories. His best present tool is his hit tool and he could be a high BA guy. Some see 20-25 HR down the line and he has the speed for 20 SB.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: DNP in 2025 after only 17 IP and Tommy John surgery in 2024; should be ready to go for spring. One of most dominant prospects in minors with very high K rate and deceptive slot. Loves to intimidate with quick FB with ton of armside run. SL is potent against LHH and RHH while CH drops off table and could evolve into double-plus offering.

Development Path: It is hard to tell where Tiedemann will be assigned at the start of the season. It could conceivably be any affiliate. There is a chance that he gets to Toronto at some time in 2026. They have been cautious, but it could be time to push him.

Fantasy Impact: If he stays in the rotation, he has #2 upside—in fact, greater upside than Yesavage. He could become a dominant lefty who could contend for strikeout titles...if he is healthy. He could also move to the bullpen and be a star.

Upside Grade: 9E

Comments: Breakout RHP who posted highest K% in minors and led org in Ks. Increased velocity and SL evolved into legitimate plus offerings due to shape and drop. CH lags behind but took step forward. Vastly improved control, though work still needs to be done. Short-armed delivery provides deception from high ¾ slot. Could be dynamite closer in future.

Development Path: After a whirlwind 2025 campaign, Stanifer will return to Double-A and be a starter. Without a better change-up, he could move to the bullpen, but it is far too early for that. He could get to the majors late in 2026.

Fantasy Impact: The strikeout ability was a major surprise in 2025, yet he has the pitch mix and tenacity to keep that going. He could either find success as a mid-rotation starter or a late-innings reliever.

Upside Grade: 8C

Comments: Young, projectable SP who dominated R ball and very good in A-. FB is one of best in org despite average velocity. FB shows tremendous break and riding action up in zone. Lot of effort in delivery but repeats consistently which positively impacts CB and SL. CH remains least effective pitch and is the key to him maintaining high ceiling as SP.

Development Path: He was scintillating in his first pro season and is ready to head to High-A to begin 2026. The Blue Jays would like him to get ahead in the count more consistently so he can develop his slider, curveball, and change-up. He has exciting upside.

Fantasy Impact: King could eventually become a #3 starter over the long-term but will need to revamp his change-up. While his max-effort delivery leads to some concerns about his arm durability, his control/command will be the key going forward.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Started 6 games before ending in May after elbow surgery. Should be back in 2026. Durable frame and solid-average stuff give him potential as #3-4 SP. May lack true out pitch but generates whiffs with FB and power SL with horizontal break. Knows how to sequence and likes to challenge hitters inside. May not have high ceiling but has high floor.

Development Path: If not for the injury, Bloss might already be ensconced in the Blue Jays rotation. He will head to Triple-A with a chance to pitch meaningful innings in Toronto later in the season. They may be conservative with his innings this year.

Fantasy Impact: Bloss is the prototypical #4 starter who thrives with sequencing and intellect. He should post moderate strikeout totals with average command and control.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Smart, instinctual INF who missed most of year due to stress fracture in back. Put himself on map with strong 2024 season. Makes easy, consistent contact with simple stroke and has the bat speed and strength to drive ball. May focus too much on contact. Won’t provide many HR (career high of 6) but has utility profile with versatility and speed.

Development Path: The Blue Jays are contenders and there isn't space or an immediate need for Kasevich on the major league roster. He'll return to Triple-A and likely play multiple positions to increase his versatility.

Fantasy Impact: Kasevich likely won't be a major contributor in any one particular category. His career-high in HR is only 6, though that should increase and he could provide double-digit SB and a nice BA.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Diminutive OF who thrived in A+ before struggles in AA upon promotion. Showing consistent improvement each season in each facet of game. Hasn’t produced much pop yet but has bat speed and strength to reach seats. Drives ball to all fields but can hit too many GB. Good for double-digit SB and plays solid CF with fringe-average arm.

Development Path: He only hit .226/.293/.331 in Double-A and is likely to return there to play CF and work on adding more power. Arias is a solid all-around performer and he is certainly flying under the radar.

Fantasy Impact: If he can get to 10-15 HR, then he'll have good value to pair with his 15+ SB potential. Whether he hits for BA is another question. He hits a lot of groundballs and doesn't have the elite speed to enhance his BA in that regard.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Improving OF who was sensational in AA prior to promotion in early June. Set new personal best in HR while showing better approach with less chasing. Can turn on good FB and launch ball. Offers good bat speed and ability to make adjustments from at bat to at bat. Below average runner with limited defensive utility.

Development Path: Pinango is developing nicely and will begin 2026 in Triple-A. He hopes to build upon his career-high in HR but will need to address his defensive shortcomings in the outfield corners.

Fantasy Impact: He could potentially get to 20+ HR on a full-time basis, but he won't offer much in the way of SB. If he can up his BA and OBP, then he could be a sleeper fantasy prospect in a few years.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Tall, projectable INF with mammoth upside. Has all requisite tools to become future stud. Has some holes in swing but dominated DSL regardless due to very loud contact. Could hit for both BA and power while exhibiting patient approach. Can hit velocity and spin. Already a solid defender at SS and 3B with the latter more likely with strong arm.

Development Path: After spending all 2025 in the DSL, Sanchez will either be assigned to Rookie ball or get aggressively placed at Low-A. The former seems more likely given his age - he doesn't turn 19 until after the season. The Blue Jays will be patient.

Fantasy Impact: Sanchez is a long-term play who could pay dividends several years down the line. He's more than likely a 3B who can hit in the middle of the lineup with plus power and solid-average speed.

Upside Grade: 9E

Comments: Strong RHP who was #1 starter in college and has positive upside as pro. Natural pitch mix is impressive, highlighted by high-spin SL with nasty late break. SL is legitimate K offering and hitters struggle to barrel. If FB command improves, watch out. FB has good velocity with some movement but can try to be too fine. Needs better CH for LHH.

Development Path: Given his success in college, the Blue Jays could assign him to High-A for his professional debut. His fastball command is a little short and that will be the emphasis for 2026. If that improves, he could move quickly.

Fantasy Impact: Bucknam could become a high strikeout pitcher but will need better fastball command and a more consistent change-up. He could eventually get to a #3 starter over the long-term.

Upside Grade: 8D

Comments: Contact-oriented OF who rarely strikes out and may have best speed in entire org. Doesn’t have much oomph behind swing and results in few HR or hard line drives. Exhibits more of a slap approach in order to leverage elite wheels. Excellent athlete who maximizes limited tools. Knows how to get on base and wreak havoc. Solid CF with strong arm.

Development Path: Cook will start in either Low-A or High-A. If the former, it may because he was converted from a pitcher in 2025. However, he has elite speed and could be best served with an aggressive assignment.

Fantasy Impact: He could potentially impact the game with his speed, both on base and in the outfield. He has a high floor because of both skills. The problem is his lack of power and he doesn't drive the ball enough.

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Patient OF who set new high in HR while continuing to impress with advanced pitch recognition and contact. Knows strike zone well and works deep counts. Gets on base at a high clip and is an instinctual baserunner with fringy speed. Struggles with LHP and has tendency to be pull happy. Most value tied up in bat as is a sub-standard defender.

Development Path: Schreck will turn 26 midseason and it is time for him to force the Blue Jays hand. Perhaps he becomes a useful bench piece. He had a solid year in Triple-A and is ready for the next step.

Fantasy Impact: He was 2nd in the organization in HR and he projects to average power. He also can have an impact in OBP, but not much in speed (likely fewer than 10 SB per year).

Upside Grade: 7C

Comments: Powerful 3B who struggled in AA but showed marked improvement in 2025. Hitting mechanics and instincts a little short and swing-and-miss will always be part of package. Best tools revolve around natural power and baserunning. Stole 34 bags more on instincts than speed. Big flyball hitter who can hit spin. Has experience at 1B and 2B as well.

Development Path: After 1 1/2 years in Double-A, McAdoo will head to Triple-A to be the starting 3B. Barring an outstanding season, he'll likely bide his time in the minors and work on his defense in particular.

Fantasy Impact: McAdoo has good offensive attributes with HR and SB his likely best fantasy contributions. His BA and OBP may be issues, however, due to his aggressive approach at the plate.

Upside Grade: 7C