MLB Pipeline ranks top ten farm systems for pitching prospects in 2026

MLB Pipeline’s latest assessment of minor-league talent places the Miami Marlins at the top of its 2026 pitching prospect rankings, despite the trio of Thomas White, Robby Snelling and Kevin Defrank all missing significant time due to injuries. The Marlins are one of only two clubs with three pitchers inside the Top 100, but White’s shoulder sprain and Snelling’s Tommy John surgery keep them sidelined through mid-2027.

The St. Louis Cardinals rank second, anchored by Liam Doyle (No. 44) and a deep pool that includes five pitchers in the top ten and a total of 13 on the organization’s top-30 list. The Cardinals hold the most pitchers with a grade of 45 or better among the top-30 prospects.

The Washington Nationals occupy the third spot, matching the Cardinals with 13 pitchers in their top-30 and 11 earning a grade of 45 or higher. Their two Top-100 arms, Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana, are both recovering from elbow surgeries.

The Baltimore Orioles are fourth, featuring three Top-100 pitchers—Joseph Dzierwa, Caden Hunter and Anthony Eyanson—and a rotation that includes recent acquisitions such as J.T. Quinn.

Seattle’s Mariners rank fifth, driven by the performances of Kade Anderson (No. 5) and Ryan Sloan (No. 8). The organization’s depth tapers after those two, with only a few additional arms in the top-15.

The San Francisco Giants hold the sixth position, supported by 16 pitchers on the top-30 list, the second-most in baseball, and recent draft and trade additions like Jackson Flora and Ramon Marquez.

The Detroit Tigers are seventh, with a single Top-100 pitcher, River Ryan, but twelve pitchers in the top-30, five of whom are in the top-10.

Toronto’s Blue Jays rank eighth, relying on late-round finds such as Nolan Perry (No. 95) and high-ceiling prospects like Dasan Hill.

The Texas Rangers claim the ninth spot, featuring Caden Scarborough (No. 77) and Gio Rojas (No. 96) among 13 top-30 pitchers, though several are recovering from surgery.

Rounding out the list, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit tenth. Despite losing top prospect Bubba Chandler and inconsistent outings from some arms, Seth Hernandez (No. 7) and Levi Sterling provide the core of the organization’s pitching outlook.

The rankings note that the volatile nature of pitcher development could shift the order in the near future.