The Oakland Athletics are a team on the rise, with a promising future ahead of them. While the organization's shining star, Leo De Vries, remains a key player, the recent 2026 MLB Draft has added to the team's depth and talent. The A's farm system is in a good spot, with a mix of pitching and young position players on the come up, according to director of player development Ed Sprague. The team's recent draft picks, including Drew Burress and Jamie Arnold, are already making an impact, with Burress joining De Vries and Arnold on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list.
One of the biggest jumps on the list is Guedez, an 18-year-old hitter who has impressed the A's big league staff with his .309 batting average and .813 OPS in the California League. However, the team also had to deal with some setbacks, such as Gavin Turley, a 22-year-old outfielder who struggled early in the season and was demoted to Single-A. Despite these challenges, the A's farm system is in a good position, with a mix of talent and potential.
The A's top prospects are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools. Leo De Vries has a 60 hit grade, Drew Burress has a 60 power grade, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has a 60 run grade. Darwing Ozuna has a 65 arm grade, Ali Camarillo has a 60 defense grade, and Gabe Gaeckle has a 60 fastball grade. The team also has a strong group of pitchers, including Jacob Dudan, Braden Nett, Yunior Tur, and Jackson Finley, who all have a 60 fastball grade. The A's farm system is a mix of talent and potential, with a bright future ahead of them.
