Dynasty managers know the drill: as the regular season winds down, this is the prime time to shop and sweep up rising prospects before they break through. The latest update to the dynasty prospect list adds a fresh batch of draftees and tightens up the Top 100, giving fantasy managers more clarity on who could be the next big multi-category contributors.
Rising quickly up dynasty ranks
Kaelen Culpepper, ranked 18th, is turning heads in his first professional season with the Minnesota Twins organization. After a strong junior year, Culpepper has surged from High-A to Double-A with eye-popping numbers. He hit .293 with nine homers in High-A and has blown up to 18 homers and 23 stolen bases in 48 Double-A games, while batting .320 since his promotion. Scouting notes praise his premium bat speed, barrel control, and a natural pull tendency that supports a 20+ homer projection. Plus defense adds to his long-term value, and with the Twins’ current roster moves, Culpepper’s path to the majors has brightened. He’s firmly established as a top-tier dynasty asset.
JD Dix, ranked 58th, is another name drawing attention for his long-term upside. Dix’s current Low-A numbers are modest—one homer and a .269 average—but his framework stands out: an 80.5% contact rate, a 14.2% walk rate, and 21 stolen bases across 74 games. At 19 years old, Dix already profiles as an extremely safe fantasy bet with outstanding room to grow. There’s plus speed on the table, and power potential remains in play, which could translate to a 20/20 ceiling in the future. His draft pedigree and mature approach give dynasty managers a strong conviction in his upside.
New inclusions to the Top 100
Wehiwa Aloy jumps into the Top 100 at #89 for the Baltimore Orioles. Aloy was a first-round talent draft pick (31st overall) and is drawing attention for a power profile that could reach 30+ home runs as he matures. Standing 6’2” with a projectable frame, Aloy also brings speed relative to his size, and his bat control improved across college seasons, suggesting a well-rounded fantasy profile with significant upside for dynasty leagues.
Rainel Rodriguez lands at #95 with the St. Louis Cardinals after continuing to trend up following his promotion to Low-A. In 48 games at Low-A this season, Rodriguez has added eight more homers to his total for the year, bringing his season total to 15. More importantly, his hit tool has shown real improvement, supported by a contact rate around 78.6% and a walk rate near 16%. A better approach and strike consistency elevate Rodriguez’s upside and make his power play more intriguing for dynasty purposes.
Prospects moving down
Aidan Smith, ranked 51st with the Rays, has seen expectations slide after a strong start following the Randy Arozarena trade. While he’s still got speed to burn—32 stolen bases in 85 games—the rest of his profile has cooled. A .218 batting average and modest power output, despite a 11-homer tally and 12.6% homer-to-fly-ball rate, have tempered the early promise. The overall shift in Smith’s trajectory places him lower in dynasty considerations this season.
Yolfran Castillo, ranked 107th for the Rangers, has also drifted downward. Once viewed with DSL-to-Complex breakout potential, Castillo’s 2025 numbers have been problematic: just one homer since joining the pro ranks and a .248 average. He is extremely athletic and still carries a speed-forward profile (22 stolen bases this season), but the lack of power development dampens his ceiling for now.
Prospect List: Top-100 and beyond
Tai Peete, ranked 102nd for the Mariners, has the rare combination of power and speed, but his high strikeout rate—31.4%—keeps his batting average in a risky zone (.218). The 20-year-old still holds significant upside for those who can tolerate the inconsistency, projecting as a potential 25+ steal contributor with 20+ homer power.
Gage Jump, ranked 109th for the Athletics, continues to perform on the mound. In 20 starts this season, he owns a 1.90 ERA and has shown the ability to regain strikeout dominance after a late-season bump in his Double-A push. His fastball sits in the low-to-mid 90s, with a delivery that creates deception and supports projection as a legitimate pitching asset in dynasty leagues.
Next 50 and newcomers to the Top 150
Hayden Alvarez enters the Top 150 at #116 with the Angels. The 18-year-old dominated the Complex League (.335/.427/.429) and has carried strong plate discipline and contact into Low-A, with ongoing speed and a developing power profile. Alvarez is viewed as a high-upside, projectable hitter who could become a major dynasty asset if he taps into power as he grows.
Tommy Troy debuts inside the Top 150 at #130 for the Diamondbacks. His speed is a standout, with 21 stolen bases across 87 Double-A games, and his overall asset is built around his ability to run. The power development is still maturing, which means more volatility but plenty of upside for fantasy managers who chase speed and a developing approach.
Deep prospects to note
Miguel Mendez of the Padres is edging into the top 150 thanks to a mid-90s fastball and a plus slider that has produced high strikeout rates. His recent stretches show elite performance, but age-to-level progression remains a hurdle, with the challenge of showing consistency against tougher competition.
Ben Hess, the Yankees’ 2024 first-round pick, has been carving out a more consistent profile after early career inconsistency. His strong fastball and solid secondary offerings have helped him lower his walk rate while maintaining impressive strikeout rates, highlighting a potential fast-track ascent in a favorable system if he continues to develop.
Summary
The latest dynasty prospect update reinforces the volatility and upside inherent in minor league pipelines. A handful of returners are rising rapidly, new players are entering the Top 100 with striking power-speed combos, and others are trimming back as the season progresses. For dynasty managers, this is a window to identify and pursue high-upside pieces who could surge to the majors in the near term, while also recognizing safer bets with long-run potential.
Additional value and takeaways
– Focus on multi-category players with proven hit tools and power upside (Culpepper, Aloy) as potential long-term anchors.
– Watch for early promotions or shifts in organizational depth that could accelerate a prospect’s path to the majors (Culpepper’s Twins context, Dix’s pace at younger levels).
– Balance risk and upside: high-strikeout profiles (Peete) offer big upside but require patience; high-contact players with speed (Dix, Rodriguez) provide steadier floor with room to grow.
– For near-term window opportunities, target pitchers with recent step-ups in strikeout rates and improved control (Jump, Hess) who could contribute sooner in dynasty formats.
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