Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Diamondbacks system entering 2026.

The top of the D-backs system is headlined by Ryan Waldschmidt, a well-rounded outfielder whose strong first full season in 2025 has him primed to make his big league debut sooner rather than later.

Baseball America correspondent Nick Piecoro is hosting a chat at 1 p.m. ET to discuss Waldschmidt and the overall state of Arizona's farm system.

Projected 2029 D-backs Lineup

Catcher: Gabriel Moreno (29)
First Base: Demetrio Crisantes (24)
Second Base: Kayson Cunningham (23)
Third Base: Jordan Lawlar (26)
Shortstop: Geraldo Perdomo (29)
Left Field: Ryan Waldschmidt (26)
Center Field: Slade Caldwell (23)
Right Field: Corbin Carroll (28)
Designated Hitter: Ketel Marte (35)

No. 1 Starter: Corbin Burnes (34)
No. 2 Starter: Ryne Nelson (31)
No. 3 Starter: David Hagaman (26)
No. 4 Starter: Brandon Pfaadt (30)
No. 5 Starter: Daniel Eagen (26)
Closer: Justin Martinez (27)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Arizona's Top 10, click here.

D-backs Best Tools

Best Hitter: Demetrio Crisantes
Best Power Hitter: Yassel Soler
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Ryan Waldschmidt
Fastest Baserunner: Druw Jones
Best Athlete: Druw Jones
Best Fastball: Patrick Forbes
Best Curveball: David Hagaman
Best Slider: Daniel Eagen
Best Changeup: Dylan Ray
Best Control: Mitch Bratt
Best Defensive Catcher: Carlos Virahonda
Best Defensive Infielder: Cristofer Torin
Best Infield Arm: Cristofer Torin
Best Defensive Outfielder: Druw Jones
Best Outfield Arm: Druw Jones

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