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Pitchers Payton Tolle (left) and Connelly Early (second from left) stand for the national anthem ahead of Triple-A Worcester's game at Polar Park on Aug. 21, 2025.

The Boston Red Sox have decided where pitching prospects Connelly Early and Payton Tolle will be playing to start the 2026 season.

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The Boston Red Sox have decided where pitching prospects Connelly Early and Payton Tolle will be playing to start the 2026 season.

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Feb 16, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt (77) during spring training workouts at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have officially decided where top prospect JJ Wetherholt will be playing to start the 2026 season.

Feb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge (93) makes a diving catch to retire St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nelson Velázquez (not pictured) during the second inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The New York Mets have officially announced where outfield prospect Carson Benge will be playing to begin the 2026 season.

Mar 13, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge (93) returns to the dugout against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge shared his thoughts as he waits to find out if he's made the Opening Day roster.

May 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas (90) warms up before a game against the against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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The New York Yankees have made a preseason trade, sending infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Washington Nationals for a pitching prospect.

Jul 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Didier Fuentes (75) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Braves have reportedly explained their plan for pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, who made the Opening Day roster.

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians' top prospect, infielder Travis Bazzana, put his power on display in a recent spring training game.

Jul 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (9) steals second past Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer (39) during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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The Boston Red Sox have officially decided where former top prospects Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell will play to start the 2026 season.

Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (75) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially confirmed where top prospect Konnor Griffin will be playing to start the 2026 season.

Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (75) returns to the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly trying to ensure top prospect Konnor Griffin is playing shortstop for the franchise for a long time.

Jul 2, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Didier Fuentes (75) throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Braves have made a shocking Opening Day decision regarding one of the team's top pitching prospects, Didier Fuentes.

May 21, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez (24) hits a walk off home run against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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The New York Yankees have officially decided whether outfielder Jasson Domínguez will start the season in the majors or minors.

Mar 7, 2026; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Andrew Painter (76) at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia Phillies have officially confirmed where top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will start the season.

Jul 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; General view of fireworks after a game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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One of the New York Mets' top prospects is reportedly set to be on the team's major league roster for Opening Day.

Feb 20, 2026; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) bats in the first inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

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The Baltimore Orioles' top prospect, catcher Samuel Basallo, showcased his slugging potential in his late-spring push to crack the Opening Day roster.

May 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Washington Nationals hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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One of the Washington Nationals' pitching prospects showcased some impressive velocity during a Spring Breakout game.

Feb 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange (84) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning in a Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently shared his thoughts on the spring training performance of the team's top pitching prospect, Carlos Lagrange.

Aug 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams (77) throws to first base in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect, shortstop Carson Williams, could have a shot at the Opening Day roster following the team's recent injury update.

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The Toronto Blue Jays will begin the 2026 season with one of their top prospects on the IL due to a shoulder injury.

Feb 27, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange (84) throws a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange and catcher Austin Wells shared their thoughts on whether the top pitching prospect is ready for the big leagues.

Mar 13, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Didier Fuentes (72) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, Didier Fuentes, continued to shine this spring with another flawless performance.

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The Chicago Cubs' top prospect recently hit two home runs in back-to-back at-bats, continuing his scorching hot spring.

Feb 26, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle (70) throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Left-handed pitcher Payton Tolle, the Boston Red Sox's top prospect, continued his effort to make the Opening Day roster.

Jul 2, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A detail view of Tampa Bay Rays hats and gloves lay in the dugout at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

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Two of the Tampa Bay Rays' top-five prospects heading into 2026 are set to begin the season in the minor leagues.

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians infielder Travis Bazzana against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly determined whether top prospect Travis Bazzana will begin the 2026 season in the majors or minors.