After the 2025 MLB Draft and Trade Deadline, MLB Pipeline re-ranked each team’s top 30 prospects. For the Los Angeles Angels, the focus is overwhelmingly draft-driven: nine of the 21 draft picksJoined the top-30, including all of the team’s first four selections. The reshuffle signals both the Angels’ confidence in several new draft pledges and ongoing concerns about the overall depth of the farm system, which has lagged behind many other organizations for years.
Tyler Bremner, the Angels’ second draft pick and a UC Santa Barbara right-hander, appears high in the system, debuting as the Angels’ No. 2 prospect and earning a spot on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, where he sits at No. 96. He is one of only two Angels prospects to crack the overall Top 100.
Several other 2025 draftees advance to the top-30 lineup as newcomers: Chase Shores, Johnny Slawinski, Nate Snead, CJ Gray and more all debut on the Angels’ top 30. The ranking shows the organization leaning heavily on pitching, with 18 of the 30 listed as pitchers and 12 as position players. One notable casualty from the prior list is Caden Dana, who has dropped from the group of top prospects.
Angels top 30 prospects
1. 2B Christian Moore (MLB Pipeline No. 50 overall)
2. RHP Tyler Bremner (No. 96 overall) *
3. RHP Ryan Johnson
4. RHP George Klassen
5. LHP Johnny Slawinski *
6. RHP Caden Dana
7. SS Joswa Lugo
8. RHP Chase Shores *
9. OF Nelson Rada
10. SS Denzer Guzman
11. RHP Trey Gregory-Alford *
12. RHP Chris Cortez
13. C Gabriel Davalillo
14. LHP Talon Haley *
15. LHP Sam Aldegheri
16. RHP Barrett Kent
17. RHP Nate Snead *
18. RHP Dylan Jordan
19. C Juan Flores
20. RHP CJ Gray *
21. C Dario Laverde
22. LHP Samy Natera Jr.
23. LHP Xavier Mitchell *
24. RHP Joel Hurtado
25. OF Matthew Lugo
26. OF Hayden Alvarez
27. RHP Walbert Urena
28. PF Isaiah Jackson *
29. C Marlon Quintero
30. OF Randy De Jesus
* 2025 Angels draft pick
What this means for the Angels
– The nine added draft picks into the top-30 suggest the club believes several of its 2025 selections could mature into impactful contributors, potentially accelerating the organization’s rebuild.
– The emphasis on pitching is evident, with a heavy tilt toward arms in the new rankings. It will be a development story to watch how these pitchers progress and how the process translates to a stronger major-league pipeline over the next few seasons.
– The drop of Caden Dana underscores ongoing concerns about depth; even with new talent, the Angels’ farm system remains comparatively shallow relative to peers, a situation that could influence future trade or development strategies.
Summary and outlook
The Angels’ updated top-30 reflects a clear, draft-driven infusion aimed at reshaping the prospect landscape. Bremner’s arrival as a high-ranked arm and the debut of several other pitchers signal a hopeful path forward for the system. If these players meet projected potential, the Angels could see meaningful returns to their lineup and pitching staff in the coming years, providing a more balanced mix as the organization pursues long-term success.
Positive note
The influx of high-upside arms and early-drafted talents gives the Angels a tangible foundation to build around, offering fans a brighter outlook for farm-system success and eventual big-league impact.
If you’d like, I can add a concise player-by-player scouting recap for Bremner and the top newcomers, or craft a short “watch list” section highlighting the best bet to breakout next season.