Dodgers Top 30 Update: Six 2026 ETAs Signal Potential Triple-A Promotions

1. Eduardo Quintero

BaseballAmerica names Eduardo Quintero the headliner of the Dodgers system, calling him a Venezuelan outfielder who "could be an everyday contributor on both sides of the ball for a long time." MLB Pipeline also cites Quintero as a recent Top 100 international signing, and BA tags him as the organization’s best defensive outfielder, making him a near-term defensive upside piece for Triple-A and beyond.

2. Josue De Paula

MLB Pipeline gives Josue De Paula a 60 hit grade and lists him among recent international Top 100 signings, while BaseballAmerica credits him as the Dodgers' best power hitter and best strike-zone discipline. That combination projects a middle-of-the-order bat profile that could force a Triple-A assignment with an aggressive path to the majors if the Dodgers need left-handed run production.

3. Mike Sirota

Mike Sirota arrived via trade for Gavin Lux and is highlighted by BaseballAmerica as the system's best hitter and best athlete. The trade pedigree and BA’s tool labels make Sirota a high-expectation outfielder who, per fan commentary on LaDodgerChronicles, might be projected to contribute in 2027 though some fans expect him earlier.

4. Zyhir Hope

Zyhir Hope appears among the Dodgers' trade acquisitions and is tied in MLB Pipeline’s power tool group at 60. JustBaseball includes Hope in its group of prospects who "could realistically contribute at the MLB level at some point during the 2026 season," so he’s one of the obvious candidates to climb to Triple-A as the club manages outfield depth.

5. Jackson Ferris

Jackson Ferris was acquired in a deal noted by MLB Pipeline and is also flagged by JustBaseball as likely to begin in Triple-A, with a real shot at a 2026 debut. JustBaseball’s scouting note describes Ferris as a 6-foot-4 lefty who "leans heavily on a fastball-slider combination," with improved command and underdeveloped secondary stuff, projecting him at minimum as a bulk-innings option or depth starter in 2026.

6. Charles Davalan

MLB Pipeline pairs Charles Davalan with Josue De Paula on a 60 hit grade, and LaDodgerTalk’s tongue-in-cheek writeup spotlights Davalan as a breakout Double-A bat. That mix of scouting grade and sudden-production narrative makes him a prospect to watch for a midseason Triple-A push if his Double-A numbers hold.

7. Kendall George

Kendall George owns an 80 run grade from MLB Pipeline and is BaseballAmerica’s fastest baserunner, a tangible skill that speeds up promotion timelines for position players. Speed alone won’t guarantee a roster spot, but George’s 80 run profile gives him a clear utility and pinch-running role option at Triple-A and on days when the big club needs baserunning juice.

8. Landyn Vidourek

MLB Pipeline rates Vidourek’s arm at 70, and BaseballAmerica names him the best outfield arm in the system. Those arm grades make Vidourek an immediate fit in right field defense profiles at Triple-A, and his throwing ability is a selling point if the Dodgers need an arm-first outfielder plugged into depth charts.

9. Noah Miller

Noah Miller carries a 70 defensive grade from MLB Pipeline and BA calls him the system’s best defensive infielder. If infield injuries or late-summer roster churn create openings, Miller’s glove-first profile is the sort that gets promoted to shore up defense at Triple-A and potentially as a late-season call-up.

10. Kyle Hurt

MLB Pipeline gives Kyle Hurt a 70 fastball grade and lists him in the changeup group for Christian Zazueta, signaling a three-pitch mix with a high-end heater. Hurt’s fastball profile makes him a candidate for Triple-A innings; a strong season could nudge him into the conversation for depth starting help in 2026.

11. Zach Root

Zach Root appears on MLB Pipeline’s curveball list at 60 and is also included in the changeup group parentheses, giving him a multi-tool pitcher profile. LaDodgerTalk also lists Root among their pitchers, so he’s a name the fanbase watches for a potential Triple-A role as the organization evaluates left-handed depth.

12. River Ryan

River Ryan checks in as a trade acquisition in MLB Pipeline’s writeup, with a 60 slider grade listed alongside several peers. LaDodgerTalk assigns Ryan No. 6 in its pitcher lineup, and his slider profile makes him an immediate candidate for relief depth at Triple-A and a bullpen-first path to the big club.

13. Christian Zazueta

Christian Zazueta is explicitly graded with a 60 changeup and a 55 control grade in MLB Pipeline’s tool lines and is listed as a trade arrival for Caleb Ferguson. BaseballAmerica names him the organization’s best control, which frames Zazueta as a control-oriented arm who could be used as a multi-inning option in Triple-A while the Dodgers monitor his command development.

14. Adam Serwinowski

Adam Serwinowski arrived via trade for Hunter Feduccia and is in MLB Pipeline’s slider parentheses; BaseballAmerica picks him as the system’s best fastball. That pairing—trade pedigree plus a standout heater—gives Serwinowski a fast track to Triple-A relief or swing-starter roles if his command continues to progress.

15. James Tibbs III

James Tibbs is one of the trade arrivals MLB Pipeline lists, coming over in the Dustin May deal, and JustBaseball includes Tibbs among organizational outfielders mentioned as near-term contributors. The trade context and JustBaseball’s attention place Tibbs among the prospects likely to be in Triple-A conversations for 2026 depth, especially in an outfield-rich system.

17. Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki was grouped with Dalton Rushing as a 2025 contributor in JustBaseball’s note and appears in BA’s long-term pitching projection for 2029, giving him franchise-level upside. Even if Sasaki is a longer-range arm on paper, his inclusion in organizational projections keeps him on the internal promotion radar if workload or conversion decisions warrant Triple-A innings.

18. Will Smith

BaseballAmerica’s projected 2029 lineup lists Will Smith as the catcher, showing the Dodgers’ long-term plans for backstop handling. Even established names in BA’s projection are relevant to the Triple-A depth chart: Smith’s presence at the top of future catchers influences how the organization manages promotions and playing time for Triple-A catchers.

19. Emmet Sheehan

BA projects Emmet Sheehan as the No. 5 starter in a 2029 rotation scenario, a long-range projection that still matters for organizational depth. Pitchers with that kind of future placement often earn Triple-A innings earlier as the club tests readiness, so Sheehan remains a name the Dodgers could shuffle between levels depending on need.

20. Marlon Nieves

Marlon Nieves appears in MLB Pipeline’s slider group and is No. 19 on LaDodgerTalk’s pitcher list, indicating he’s a mid-tier organization arm with a swing-and-miss offering. That slider listing and fan ranking position Nieves as a plausible Triple-A arm to monitor in 2026 as the Dodgers manage bullpen depth.

21. Patrick Copen

Patrick Copen is listed by MLB Pipeline among the names tied to a 60 slider grade and is No. 30 on LaDodgerTalk’s pitcher list. Copen’s identification with a quality slider gives him an established relief profile that could translate to Triple-A innings and short-leash MLB relief chances.

22. Payton Martin

Payton Martin is named in MLB Pipeline’s slider grouping and appears as No. 25 on LaDodgerTalk’s pitcher list, positioning him among the organization’s mid-rotation relief candidates. That slider profiling makes Martin a reliever who could be promoted to Triple-A as the staff searches for bullpen depth in 2026.

23. Cam Leiter

LaDodgerTalk lists Cam Leiter as No. 22 among pitchers, inserting him into the system’s rotation depth conversation. Even where sources are fan-leaning, those placements describe where names sit in the public and internal pecking order for potential Triple-A roles.

24. Maddux Bruns

Maddux Bruns appears on LaDodgerTalk’s pitching list as an NR, which suggests he’s on the prospect radar though not ranked in that fan list. The NR designation combined with his inclusion on a 16-name pitcher roster means Bruns is a name to track for Triple-A innings if his spring or early-season performance accelerates him.

25. Gio Cueto

Gio Cueto is named BaseballAmerica’s best defensive catcher and shows up on LaDodgerTalk’s catcher list, so the Dodgers have a glove-first backstop candidate in the system. That defensive profile is the kind the organization values for a Triple-A catcher who can handle veteran pitching staffs and step in during MLB injury stretches.

26. Francisco Espinoza

Francisco Espinoza appears among LaDodgerTalk’s catcher names as NR, indicating he’s part of the depth chart behind the plate. Catchers like Espinoza often earn Triple-A roles to develop game-calling and defensive consistency before being considered for MLB depth.

27. Cody Morse

Cody Morse is listed in LaDodgerTalk’s pitcher roster as an NR left-hander; lefty depth is scarce and valuable. Morse’s presence on these lists puts him in the pool for a Triple-A assignment if the Dodgers need southpaw options.

28. Carson Hobbs

Carson Hobbs appears on LaDodgerTalk’s pitching list as NR, making him one of several arms the organization can promote for Triple-A depth. Hobbs’s inclusion signals he’s at least part of the discussion for organizational innings management.

29. Cam Day

Cam Day is another LaDodgerTalk NR pitcher, part of the 16-name pitching list that maps the Dodgers’ internal depth. As teams shuffle arms between levels, pitchers like Day can become Triple-A options depending on workload and performance.

30. Sterling Patick

Sterling Patick shows up in MLB Pipeline’s curveball parentheses and is No. 23 on LaDodgerTalk’s pitcher list, a combination that highlights a swing-lefty with an attractive breaking ball. That curveball notation and fan ranking put Patick in the pool for Triple-A assignment if his secondary offerings continue to play.