The 2024 first-rounder hit the cover off the ball during his first full professional season. Moving from High-A to Triple-A, Benge blasted 15 homers, slashed .281/.385/.472 with a 150 wRC+. Although he struggled to adjust to Triple-A pitching, Benge would be a key piece of this prospect team’s offense, and will be an important part of the real Mets, too.

VENICE, FLORIDA – MARCH 16, 2025: Max Clark #38 of the Detroit Tigers fields a fly ball during the fifth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park on March 16, 2025 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Max Clark, DET (JB #10)

Although McGonigle often steals the spotlight, Tigers outfielder Max Clark put together a very good 2025 campaign that resulted in him flying up our rankings. Finishing the season as a top-10 prospect on Just Baseball’s top 100, the sky is the limit for the young left-hander.

Clark split his time between High- and Double-A as a 20-year-old, and he showed a lot of promise in both places. He walked more than he struck out, mashed 14 homers, and registered an OBP over .400. If he can adjust to big league pitching quickly, he’d be a major threat for this offense.

Chase DeLauter, CLE (JB #34)

Over the course of MLB history, only six players have made their major league debuts in postseason games. Last season, Guardians top prospect Chase DeLauter became one of these players after an encouraging stint at Triple-A.

For DeLauter, the question has never been whether his raw tools are good enough for the big league level; rather, it’s been his health. DeLauter is set up well to succeed with the Guardians in 2026, but he’ll need to avoid long stints on the injured list to do so, something he’s struggled to avoid.

Ryan Waldschmidt, ARI (JB #47)

Last season, Diamondbacks 2024 first-rounder Ryan Waldschmidt took a huge leap forward, flying up our prospect rankings in no time. Waldschmidt was arguably one of the bigger breakouts from last year’s class, as he turned into a household name.

Waldschmidt split the 2025 campaign between High- and Double-A, and he was rarely challenged at either level. He showed a well-rounded profile, slugging 18 homers, stealing 29 bases, posting an OBP of .419, and registering a 142 wRC+. Given how well he hit last season, Waldschmidt could be one of the more major league-ready players on this team.

Walker Jenkins, MIN (JB #16)

Known for having one of the more well-rounded profiles in the minor leagues, Walker Jenkins has become one of the most exciting prospects in baseball over the last few years. Last season was no different, as he continued to slug in the upper minors.