Reds Top 10 Prospects For 2026

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

The top of the Reds system is headlined by Sal Stewart, a corner infielder who could give Cincinnati's big league club a boost with an MLB-ready bat.

Baseball America's J.J. Cooper is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Stewart and the overall state of Cincinnati's farm system.

Projected 2029 Reds Lineup

Catcher: Alfredo Duno (23)
First Base: Sal Stewart (25)
Second Base: Matt McLain (30)
Third Base: Edwin Arroyo (25)
Shortstop: Elly De La Cruz (27)
Left Field: Tyson Lewis (23)
Center Field: Steele Hall (22)
Right Field: Noelvi Marte (27)
Designated Hitter: Cam Collier (24)

No. 1 Starter: Hunter Greene (29)
No. 2 Starter: Chase Burns (26)
No. 3 Starter: Rhett Lowder (27)
No. 4 Starter: Andrew Abbott (30)
No. 5 Starter: Chase Petty (26)
Closer: Luis Mey (28)

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

Marlins Best Tools

Best Hitter: Hector Rodriguez
Best Power Hitter: Tyson Lewis
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Alfredo Duno
Fastest Baserunner: Steele Hall
Best Athlete: Steele Hall
Best Fastball: Zach Maxwell
Best Curveball: Connor Phillips
Best Slider: Rhett Lowder
Best Changeup: Jose Acuña
Best Control: Rhett Lowder
Best Defensive Catcher: Connor Burns
Best Defensive Infielder: Edwin Arroyo
Best Infield Arm: Ricardo Cabrera
Best Defensive Outfielder: Jay Allen
Best Outfield Arm: Rece Hinds

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