Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Enrique Bradfield Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ethan Holliday, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Nick Yorke

January 27, 2026

2026 fantasy baseball prospects that can make big impacts - Enrique Bradfield Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ethan Holliday, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Nick Yorke. Target these top prospects in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.

In 2025, managers saw many top prospects reach the major leagues and make an immediate impact. On the bump, Trey Yesavage and Nolan McLean would flash elite upside and now enter 2026 as near top-100 picks in drafts.

In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects worth monitoring, as some could carry high value once they reach the major leagues.

Who are six high-upside prospects managers should keep on their radar heading into draft season? Let's dive in!

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Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF, Baltimore Orioles

Current Level: Triple-A
2025 MiLB stats: 76 G, .242/.348/.348, 3 HR, 36 SB

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. is nearing his eventual promotion to join the MLB roster. Bradfield is currently considered the No. 4-ranked prospect in the Orioles system on MLB.com. Bradfield spent most of his 2025 season with Double-A Chesapeake, where he posted a .269/.393/.386 line. While he showed minimal power potential as he hit only two long balls, he flashed elite speed, swiping 26 bags.

The former 17th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft would then finish his 2026 season with Triple-A Norfolk, where he posted a much lower .179/.226/.286 line with only three extra-base hits across a 15-game stint. However, he would continue to show high-end speed, stealing six bags. While Bradfield won't compete for a spot on the MLB roster given Baltimore's current outfield depth, he is a name to monitor in the first half, as he may be the first name called following an injury.

Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins

Current Level: Triple-A
2025 MiLB stats: 65 G, .269/.431/.409, 6 HR, 10 SB

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect EmManuel Rodriguez is a name to closely monitor during spring training as he could crack the Opening Day roster. According to MLB.com, Rodriguez is viewed as the No. 69 overall-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 4-ranked in the Minnesota system. Rodriguez has battled numerous injuries during his minor league career, but has flashed immense upside when on the field.

Emmanuel Rodriguez with a 112.1 MPH rocket at Citi Field in LIDOM action 🚀💣#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/jrwV5rBFSS

— Twins Player Development (@TwinsPlayerDev) November 15, 2025

Last summer, the 22-year-old appeared in only 65 games in the minor leagues. He spent most of the year with Triple-A St. Paul (52 games), where he held a .258/.429/.423 line with seven doubles, six home runs, and nine stolen bases. While Byron Buxton is slated to cover center field, the corner outfield positions could be open for Rodriguez to claim. Managers in deeper five-outfielder leagues should keep a close eye on Rodriguez during spring training.

Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies

Current Level: Low-A
2025 MiLB stats: 18 G, .239/.357/.380, 4 2B, 2 HR

Colorado Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday will likely begin the 2026 regular season with Low-A Fresno. The Rockies selected the infielder with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Stillwater HS. However, the Rockies gave Holliday a brief taste of the pros following the draft. Holiday earned a small 18-game stint with Low-A Fresno, where he had mixed results. The 18-year-old posted a .239/.357/.380 line with a .737 OPS. Holliday hit four doubles and went deep twice. However, he struck out a hefty 33 times (39.2% K%) and only drew 12 walks.

Managers in dynasty formats should continue monitoring his strikeout rate, as that appeared to be a significant concern during his first look at the profession. If Holliday can find his footing, he could push for a midseason promotion to High-A.

Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies

Current Level: Triple-A
2025 MiLB stats: 112 G, .334/.411/.452, 7 HR, 46 SB

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has earned an invite to spring training. Crawford is currently considered the team's No. 3 prospect according to MLB Pipeline and is the No. 54 overall prospect in the entire sport. Last season, the 17th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft spent his entire season with Lehigh Valley. Through 112 contests with the Iron Pigs, the outfielder posted a .334/.411/.452 line with an .863 OPS. During this stretch, Crawford hit 23 doubles, added seven home runs, and swiped an impressive 46 bags.

In 2024, Crawford held a similar .313/.360/.444 line with 25 doubles, nine home runs, and 42 stolen bases across 110 games, placed between High-A and Double-A. Managers should expect Crawford to compete for the starting center field role in camp. If he does earn the job, he will carry sleeper appeal in category leagues given his elite contact skills and speed.

Tommy Troy, INF, Arizona Diamondbacks

Current Level: Triple-A
2025 MiLB stats: 125 G, .289/.382/.451, 15 HR, 24 SB

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tommy Troy is a name to closely monitor during spring training as he could push to break camp with the MLB roster. Troy is considered the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The former 12th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft began the 2025 season with Double-A but needed only 87 games to make the jump to Triple-A Reno.

TOMMY TROY PUTS US UP 5 WITH HIS FIRST TRIPLE-A HOME RUN pic.twitter.com/Q9bGTRMAcY

— Reno Aces (@Aces) August 7, 2025

At Double-A, Troy held a .286/.382/.461 line with a strong .843 OPS. Through his first 38 games with the Reno Aces, Troy continued to perform at a high level, carrying a .295/.381/.429 line with eight doubles, three home runs, and three stolen bases. While Troy has spent most of his time at the keystone, he has experience at other positions in the infield and could operate in a utility role if he has a productive spring training.

Nick Yorke, INF, Pittsburgh Pirates

Current Level: MLB
2025 MLB stats: 22 G, .232/.264/.319, 3 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Yorke is expected to compete for a utility role during spring training, according to Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Yorke made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign but has yet to earn an extended stint in the big leagues. In 2024, Yorke appeared in only 11 games and saw his role slightly increase last summer, logging 22 games. Across these 33 contests, the former 17th overall pick has held a .226/.272/.340 line with a low .612 OPS. Yorke has hit just three home runs and swiped three bags.

However, through 104 games with Triple-A Indianapolis last season, Yorke carried a .287/.348/.406 line with seven home runs and 17 stolen bases, showing his potential to be a five-category contributor. With Brandon Lowe covering the keystone, Yorke will likely compete for a utility role in the infield, serving as a complementary option to third baseman Jared Triolo and shortstop Nick Gonzales. He is worth monitoring in camp for managers in deeper 15+ team formats.

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