Top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects (2025)

January 21, 2025

Chris Clegg's top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers prospects for 2025. The top Dodgers fantasy baseball prospects for dynasty leagues with detailed scouting reports.

The rich get richer they say. It has been some kind of offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers who have basically signed any player they wish, highlighted by signing one of the best pitchers in the world, Roki Sasaki. While Sasaki will immediately pitch in the big leagues, he is prospect-eligible and allows the team to be eligible for an extra draft pick via the Prospect Promotion Incentive. A full report on Sasaki starts the article.

Today, we will cover the Los Angeles Dodgers top prospects heading into the 2025 season. The Dodgers may get flack for not having "homegrown" players in the majors, but anyone in the game will tell you, the Dodgers scouting and player development is the best in the game. RotoBaller readers can see reports on the top ten Dodgers fantasy baseball prospects below and can see the full 30 by heading to the Dynasty Dugout!

So who is on the way to Los Angeles, and what to do those players bring to the table for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues? Let's dive in to the Los Angeles Dodgers top 10 prospects for 2025.

#1 Dodgers Prospect - Roki Sasaki, RHP

Age 23, 6'2"/187, NPB

Sasaki being posted and signing this offseason was huge news for fantasy baseball managers. After much debate over who would be the number one prospect to take in FYPD’s, the choice is now easy. Sasaki is the top prospect for dynasty managers to draft. To little surprise, Sasaki ultimately signed with the Dodgers.

The 23-year-old has been well known since he debuted as a professional in the NPB in 2021 as a 19-year-old. The 2024 season saw him take a step back, and statistically, it was a career-worst season as Sasaki dealt with injuries. That career-worst was still a 2.35 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 111 innings, which shows how good Sasaki has been as a young professional.

From an arsenal perspective, Sasaki utilized a four-seam fastball, splitter, and slider, each being used at least 20 percent of the time. After averaging 99 mph and touching 102.5 mph in 2023, Sasaki took a step back in 2024, sitting 97 mph and a topping at 101. He lost two inches of IVB and nearly 2.5 inches of horizontal movement while gaining just shy of a foot of extension. This could have been the NBP changing from Trackman to Hawkeye.

Still, the fastball seeing a whiff rate drop from 24 to 13 percent is notable, and the dip in velocity is something to watch. Even still, a 97 mph fastball with the traits it has is still a plus offering.

Sasaki’s splitter is incredibly unique, sitting in the 88-89 mph range, with low spin rates and a near gyro movement profile. The pitch does not move like a traditional splitter, having nearly zero inches of IVB and horizontal movement. Watching the pitch tells you everything you need to know. It generated a 56 percent whiff rate, but the strike rate on it backed up.

The slider is Sasaki’s third offering, having good sweeping action and sitting around 84 mph. He gets a ton of whiffs with the offering but also induces weak ground balls when he is not missing bats.

Sasaki instantly steps into an MLB clubhouse is one of the best pitchers on his future team’s staff. Innings could be a question in 2025 as Sasaki’s career high is 129, and his future team could want to manage innings, especially with the injury concerns he has in 2024.

79 seconds of Roki Sasaki's 100mph Fastballs (or higher). ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/VGHphmJTIt

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) March 21, 2023

#2 Dodgers Prospect - Dalton Rushing, C/OF

Age 24, 6’1”/220, AAA

Rushing has hit and hit some more since being drafted by the Dodgers in the second round of the 2022 draft. After spending his first two seasons behind Henry Davis at Louisville, Rushing broke out during his junior year, hitting 23 home runs with a .314/.401/.542 slash. He continued to hit at every stop, with the 2024 season arguably being his best performance yet.

Splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A in 2024, Rushing mashed 24 home runs and had 48 extra-base hits while posting an impressive .271/.385/.512 slash. That all led to a 142 wRC+, one of the top marks of any full-season minor leaguer. He did all this at the plate while showing improvements behind the plate, throwing out 30 percent of runners that attempted to steal and learning a new position in the outfield.

It is the combination of skills that makes Rushing one of the most well-rounded hitting prospects in baseball. He makes contact, rarely chases, hits the ball hard, and hits it at ideal angles. The barrel rates are elite for Rushing, thanks to a 90th percentile exit velocity of 106 mph, which already puts him in the plus territory of MLB hitters. Considering the low ground ball rates, Rushing put the ball in the air over 63 percent of the time, leading to ideal launch angles and many barrels.

Starting slightly open in the box, Rushing utilizes a small leg kick but keeps his timing exceptional. There is minimal hand movement pre-swing before he gets on the plane, and he generates a ton of bat speed from quick hands and a strong lower half.

The contact skills with Rushing are also impressive. With an overall mark near 77 percent, the number jumps north of 83 percent in-zone. He knows the strike zone well and picks up spin. He chased less than 19 percent of the time out of the zone.

From a pure data standpoint, Rushing checks every box you want to see in a hitter. He also checks all the scouting boxes. This is a hitter that will be very good for a very long time.

"It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me."

-Dalton Rushing, probably. pic.twitter.com/5tqg2oFO98

— Oklahoma City Comets (@OKC_comets) September 13, 2024

#3 Dodgers Prospect - Zyhir Hope, OF

Age 20, 5’10”/193, A

The Dodgers were insistent that Hope was part of the package that sent Michael Busch to the Cubs. Jackson Ferris was also part of the deal and while Busch is a solid major leaguer, Hope looks like a star in the making and Ferris looks like a potential left-handed starting pitcher in the Majors.

Hope missed time during the 2024 regular season due to a shoulder injury, but it did not affect him upon his return. In Single-A this year, the 2023 11th-rounder slashed .287/.415/.490 with nine home runs, 14 doubles, and eight stolen bases. The performance is impressive, but the underlying data stands out the most.

There is no denying the power in Hope’s profile, which was displayed in the Arizona Fall League as he hit a 470-foot home run. That was not a fluke, as he hit a 450-foot shot in the regular season. Having a 90th percentile exit velocity north of 108 mph, Hope not only had some of the top exit velocities for his age, but also in all of the minors. The launch angles are quite good, and Hope put the ball in the air 56 percent of the time with a 50 percent pull rate, a good recipe for success.

He makes a lot of in-zone contact, with an 87 percent rate paired with a 76 percent overall mark. The chase rate of 17 percent shows his very strong plate discipline.

Hope is on the shorter side at 5’10”, but he has a strong frame. He utilized a leg kick with an explosive lower half to create impressive bat speed and big-time power. He is a strong athlete who moves well and has the potential to impact the base paths as well.

This is an impressive profile that has the look of being a top overall prospect in baseball.

#4 Dodgers Prospect - Josue De Paula, OF

Age 19, 6’3”/185, A+

De Paula has ascended his way up prospect rankings to being one of the top prospects in the game thanks to his performance, underlying data, and projectable frame. In 107 games between Single-A and High-A in 2024, De Paula slashed .268/.404/.405 with ten home runs and 30 extra-base hits. He was successful on 27 of his 30 stolen bases attempts and walked nearly as often as he struck out.

Starting slightly open in the box, De Paula has a leg kick while moving his front foot toward the plate to slightly close his body. He gets good hand-to-hip separation and his body and hands work together to help him generate power. De Paula does a good job keeping his hands inside the ball and can go to all fields well.

De Paula has extremely strong underlying data, consistently hitting the ball hard and showing good high-end exit velocities. His 90th percentile exit velocity of 105 mph is highly impressive for his age. His max north of 123 could be a misread, but regardless, there is impressive power in De Paula’s profile. The ground ball rates have hovered between 46 and 48 percent for his entire career, which is higher than we would want to see. The good news is that De Paula has elevated a large portion of his hard-hit balls, which helps.

Given the number of walks, it should be no surprise that De Paula had one of the better chase rates in baseball, hovering around 17 percent. The overall contact rate was near 78 percent, an extremely strong mark, but jumped to 83 percent in-zone.

The lefty still has projection on his 6’3” frame and could easily tap into more power, which is already strong. While there are questions surrounding the defense, De Paula’s bat will play even if it is a DH role.

Josue De Paula (@Dodgers) looking and feeling good in an Oat Milkers uniform!

MLB's No. 62 prospect clobbers his 2nd home run for the High-A @greatlakesloons, his 8th overall. pic.twitter.com/YVJPrWq7D0

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 25, 2024

#5 Dodgers Prospect - Eduardo Quintero, OF

Age 19, 6’0”/175, A

Quintero originally signed with the Dodgers as a catcher for $300k but played strictly outfield in the Dominican Summer League, where he showed elite athleticism in the field and at the plate. Posting a solid slash line of .359/.472/.618 with five home runs and 27 extra-base hits in 49 games was one of the top performances in the DSL. Additionally, he stole 22 bases in 26 attempts.

Coming stateside, the performance continued as he posted an impressive .330/.459/.449 slash with three home runs, 13 extra-base hits, and 29 stolen bases in the complex. Quintero earned a promotion to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he showed his first signs of struggle. He slashed .196/.333/.283 in 27 games, but he continued to walk as often as he struck out.

Quintero uses a small leg kick and a longer stride, which creates a good separation between his hands and hips. He does a good job keeping the bat and hands inside and has a strong swing plane. Quintero has always put the ball in the air until his small sample in Single-A, in which he saw his ground ball rate jump by 17 percentage points, so that is something to keep an eye on.

Having a strong approach, Quintero rarely expands the zone with a chase rate in the plus range, and his contact rates have consistently been above average. Quintero especially does damage in the zone and rarely misses a pitch there. Pair that with potential plus power and you have the makings of a very fun player.

Quintero posted a 90th percentile exit velocity that is plus for his age, north of 105 mph. He has plus speed and is an incredible athlete. This could be a true five-tool player with the looks of a prospect that could continue to rise.

#6 Dodgers Prospect - Emil Morales, SS

Age 18, 6’3”/191, DSL

Highest wRC+ in the minors in 2024? That would belong to Morales, the Dodgers’ top international signing in 2024. Sure, it was just 201 plate appearances in the DSL, but still, a 194 wRC+ is the highest mark we have seen from a qualified minor leaguer since 2019.

The frame and the swing are highly impressive from a player who spent the year as a 17 year-old. The numbers speak for themselves. Morales .342/.478/.691 slash with 14 home runs and 12 stolen bases to pair with 11 doubles. The crazier thing is Morales did not hit a home run until June 25. He played 32 games after that, hitting all 14 home runs with a .380/.515/.890 slash.

Morales was on base in 43 of his 46 games, walking nearly as often as he struck out thanks to a strong 20 percent chase rate. The contact was inconsistent at times, as Morales posted a sub-70 percent contact rate, which is a little concerning and something to watch moving forward.

This being said, when he made contact, Morales did damage. He has impressive bat speed and generates a lot of torque with his lower half. The ball jumps off the bat from a frame that still has plenty of projection. For a 17 year-old, Morales’ 90th percentile exit velocity of 103 mph stands out as a mark that is already close to the MLB average. The power projects to be plus, and Morales put the ball in the air often in 2024 at a 72.5 percent mark. The swing is geared for loft. The question will be, how much contact does Morales make moving stateside? If that improves, Morales will soar up the rankings.

#7 Dodgers Prospect - Jackson Ferris, LHP

Age 21, 6’4”/195, AA

After being drafted by the Cubs in the second round of the 2022 draft, Ferris made his debut in Single-A in 2023 where he spent the season. The offseason Michael Busch trade saw Ferris move to Los Angeles, where his aggressive assignments were handled well in 2024. The 6’4” lefty spent time between High-A and Double-A, posting a 3.20 ERA across 126.2 innings with 145 strikeouts and 57 walks. The 10.7 percent walk rate is a bit concerning, but still an improvement from 2023. The 27 percent strikeout rate is also impressive.

From an arsenal standpoint, Ferris features a tough arm slot to pick up from his 6’4” frame, and his 93-95 mph fastball plays up due to the deception in the delivery. Ferris’s hammer curve sits in the mid-70s, changing hitters' eye level significantly.

Ferris added a new slider this year, which sits in the low-80s with sweeping action, making it a distinct pitch from the curve, while also having a decent changeup that he should throw more often.

The biggest thing to watch with Ferris is strike-throwing, which sat around minor league average at 62 percent on the year. The improvements were notable this year though, and Ferris landed a ton of called strikes as he posted a CSW north of 30 percent. His swinging strike rate was lower than you might think at 11.8 percent, and the number actually trended downward over the course of the season.

The arsenal is solid and given Ferris’s age and command improvements in 2024, we expect him to take another leap in 2025 and has the upside to be a high-end SP3 with maybe room to grow into a SP2. The Dodgers pitching development is always good, so I am watching Ferris closely.

#8 Dodgers Prospect - Alex Freeland, INF

Age 23, 6’2”/200, AAA

Few prospects made the rise that Freeland did in 2024, jumping from High-A to Triple-A, posting a combined .260/.387/.442 slash with 18 home runs and 31 stolen bases. Freeland added 32 doubles and three triples, and he looks like the next great Dodgers utility man.

The switch hitter was consistent from both sides of the plate, though he was better as a left-handed batter. As a lefty, he slashed .270/.390/.460 with 15 of his home runs. But as a righty, he still had a respectable .741 OPS. From the right side, Freeland starts open and uses a toe-tap as a timing mechanism to get back to square. He controls the barrel extremely well. From the left-side, his mechicans are pretty similar, it just feels more natural. Honestly, I see a little Corey Seager in the swing.

The contact was consistently good all year, as Freeland made contact on 79 percent of pitches he swung at with a strong 83 percent in-zone mark. Freeland walked 15 percent of the time, thanks to an impressive 17 percent chase rate.

The quality of contact is good as Freeland hits the ball hard and got it in the air 58 percent of the time. He pulls the ball at above-average rates and consistently hits it hard. Freeland had a 90th percentile exit velocity of close to MLB average around 103 mph which really plays up due to his launch angles.

Given that he finished the season in Triple-A, Freeland is close to his MLB debut. He could fill a role with the big league team in multiple spots, but he fits the mold that the Dodgers have loved over the years.

#9 Dodgers Prospect - Joendry Vargas, SS

Age 19, 6’4”/175, CPX

The Dodgers inked Vargas to a $2.08 million deal in January of 2023, and he hit the ground running in the Dominican Summer League, posting one of the strongest performances there, hitting seven home runs and collecting 20 extra-base hits in 208 plate appearances while slashing .328/.423/.529. Vargas showed good athleticism and speed, stealing 19 bases.

The performance at the complex was as good as you could have hoped, as he hit four home runs in 171 plate appearances with a .303/.406/.493. Vargas added nine doubles and three triples with 11 stolen bases. Vargas struck out in 23 percent of plate appearances while walking 12 percent of the time.

Having an impressive frame at 6’4”/175, Vargas still has room to add weight and power that is already strong for his age. He does have a bit of pre-swing movement, using a big leg kick and a lot of pre-swing bat waggle. Vargas does show good barrel control and the ability to get on the plane.

While he has stolen bases at successful clips in his first two seasons, there is a chance the speed ticks back if Vargas continues to add good weight. He presently looks like a bat that could develop into a 22-25 home run bat who consistently has good OBPs. After posting a 149 wRC+ in the DSL, his jump to the Arizona Complex League saw him post a 129 wRC+, which was the 11th-best mark in the league.

#10 Dodgers Prospect - Justin Wrobleski, LHP

Age 24, 6’4”/194, MLB

A great scouting find by the Dodgers landed them Wrobleski in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Oklahoma State. Despite pitching just 21 innings in 2022, scouts saw enough that they liked to predict a breakout in 2023, which is precisely what happened. Wrobleski fired 102.1 innings at High-A Great Lakes, posting a 2.90 ERA with 109 strikeouts to 35 walks.

The rise continued in 2024 as Wrobleski split time between Double-A and Triple-A, posting a 3.76 ERA in 95.2 innings, and did enough to earn a promotion to the big leagues. While the MLB results left a little to be desired, Wrobleski still showed he could pitch in a Major League environment and got valuable experience heading into 2025.

Wrobleski relies heavily on his four-seam fastball, which sits at 95 with above-average IVB at 16.5 inches. It gets good horizontal movement, as well, and does a good job limiting damage. The cutter was an offering that Wrobleski relied heavily on, sitting near 88 mph with a solid shape.

When Wrobleski’s changeup is on, it is a solid pitch that shows a nice fade and depth, and is especially good against right-handed batters. The curveball and the slider are distinct, with the slider sitting around 85 mph with long horizontal movement, averaging north of 13 inches of sweep. The curveball sits in the low-80s, with nice depth and two-plane break.

Wrobleski ended his season in the Majors in Coors Field where he posted four scoreless innings. Considering he was shuttled back and forth from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles for the final three months, it could have had an effect on his performance. Wrobleski still has a lot to offer and looks like a future starter for the Dodgers.

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