The Rangers’ farm system has thinned out after promotions and trades, but it still boasts some high-upside talent at the top. Recent graduates like Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford have left a void, yet a new wave led by an ultra-toolsy teenager and several breakout arms is on the way. This system skews young and high-risk, but dynasty fantasy managers should pay attention, because there are future impact contributors percolating in Texas’ pipeline.

Top Texas Rangers Prospects

 

The Top Tier

These are the elite prospects in Texas’ system, the potential cornerstone players who combine upside with enough polish to dream on significant fantasy impact.

Sebastian Walcott – 19 Y/O, SS
MiLB Stats (2025): .255 AVG | .355 OBP | .386 SLG | 13 HR | 32 SB | 19.6% K% | 12.7% BB%

Walcott continued his accelerated rise through the minors in 2025, spending the full year as a teenager in Double-A. He more than held his own, slashing .255/.355/.386 with 13 homers and 32 steals in 124 games. This comes on the heels of a fantastic age-18 campaign in High-A where he hit .261/.342/.443 with 10 HR and 26 SB. Simply put, few prospects can match Walcott’s blend of power, speed, and youth.

At 6’4”, Walcott generates tremendous bat speed and leverage, and scouts suggest he could grow into 30-plus, or even 40-homer power at maturity. He already shows a disciplined approach (12.7% walk rate in 2025) that should keep his OBP strong, even with some swing-and-miss baked in. His long, aggressive swing will likely always come with strikeouts, but that’s a fair trade for his power ceiling. Defensively, Walcott may eventually outgrow shortstop and slide to third base, or even a corner outfield spot, as he fills out. Regardless of where he lands on the diamond, the bat has the makings of a fantasy cornerstone. Dynasty managers should view Walcott as a potential future star with true 5×5 upside, with the only real question being how much batting average he provides in the long run.

Caden Scarborough – 20 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 88.0 IP | 2.45 ERA | 33.2% K% | 6.1% BB%

Scarborough enjoyed a meteoric rise in 2025, going from a virtual unknown to a Top 100 prospect. The tall right-hander dominated Low-A and High-A to the tune of a 2.45 ERA over 88 innings, with 114 strikeouts against just 21 walks (33.2% K% and 6.1% BB%). That performance earned him organizational pitcher of the year honors and even a spot on Baseball America’s Top 100 (No. 65) entering 2026.

Scarborough’s breakout is backed by real stuff. He’s a projectable 6’5” athlete who was more known for basketball in high school, but on the mound he now runs his fastball into the mid-90s with excellent arm-side run and carry. The heater plays up beyond the velocity thanks to a great delivery and extension, allowing it to miss bats up in the zone regularly. The Rangers had him scrap a mediocre curveball to focus on a low-80s slider, and that pitch has quickly become a legitimate weapon. With a developing changeup and improved control, Scarborough suddenly looks like a well-rounded pitching prospect. Dynasty managers should be excited, because he’s showing the ingredients of a mid-rotation starter, with a real chance for more if the secondaries keep trending. Texas will likely be patient, but his stock is soaring after a season that looked anything but fluky.

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A.J. Russell – 21 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats: no pro data yet (2025 draftee)

Russell was the Rangers’ second-round pick last summer and immediately became one of the most intriguing arms in the system. He has yet to make his pro debut (the organization held him out after a heavy college workload and prior injuries), but the scouting reports are glowing. Russell boasts a unicorn fastball that sits 92 to 94 and touches 98 mph with exceptional traits (low release height, wide angle, plus run and carry). In other words, the heater has late life that allows it to miss bats both inside and outside the strike zone. Some evaluators have said that if he adds just a tick more velocity, it could grade as an 80-grade fastball. His mid-80s slider is another plus pitch, coming in with big horizontal sweep to tie up hitters. The changeup lags behind (he rarely needed it in college), but he at least has a workable third offering.

The biggest question with Russell is health. He was spectacular as a freshman reliever at Tennessee (0.89 ERA and 47 to 7 K to BB in 30.1 IP), but a series of arm issues (shoulder soreness, then an elbow injury that required an internal brace procedure in 2024) derailed his collegiate career. The good news is he returned to the mound in 2025 and flashed his old form late in the spring. At 6’6”, 223 lbs, Russell has the build of a workhorse and has shown solid control when healthy. Dynasty managers should view Russell as a high-upside lottery ticket. The fastball and slider combo gives him frontline starter upside if he can stay off the IL, and there’s also a clear bullpen path where he could be a dominant closer if durability issues persist. He’s a worthy stash in deeper leagues for the strikeout potential alone.

Josh Owens – 19 Y/O, SS/RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): ..083 AVG | ..083 OBP | .125 SLG | 0 HR | 0 SB | 45.8% K% | 0.0% BB%

Owens is one of the more unique prospects in baseball as a true two-way player. The Rangers grabbed him in the third round of the 2025 Draft out of high school and announced they would develop him as both a shortstop and pitcher. As a hitter, Owens is a left-handed bat known more for contact and speed than power at present. He’s 6’3” and lean, so there’s projection for more pop as he matures, but early on his game is going to be line drives and pressure, with his legs doing damage.

In his brief pro debut after signing, he struggled at the plate (just two hits in 24 plate appearances in Low-A), a microscopic sample that should not move the needle. More encouragingly, he flashed his arm talent on the mound: Owens made two short starts for Single-A Hickory, firing 4.0 scoreless innings with six strikeouts and only one hit allowed. On the hill, Owens works in the low-90s (topping at 92 mph) and shows feel for spin on his breaking ball. It’s far too early to know whether his future is brighter as a pitcher or hitter, and Texas will likely keep the experiment going until one side clearly wins. For fantasy purposes, that means patience and volatility. Owens is not close, but the athleticism gives him multiple paths to value, which makes him a name to monitor in deeper dynasty formats.

David Davalillo – 23 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 107.0 IP | 2.44 ERA | 29.4% K% | 8.4% BB%

A year ago Davalillo wasn’t on many radars, but he broke out in a big way in 2025. The Venezuelan right-hander split the season between High-A Hub City and Double-A Frisco and combined for a stellar 2.44 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 107 innings. He racked up league honors and forced his way into the conversation as one of the system’s most relevant arms.

Davalillo is not overpowering, with a fastball that sits in the low-90s, but he commands it well and mixes in a sharp curveball and improving changeup to keep hitters off balance. The strikeout rate was impressive, and while the walk rate is not pristine, it is manageable if the sequencing and feel hold. Now 23, Davalillo is headed toward Triple-A and is firmly on the doorstep. For dynasty managers, he looks more like a high-floor depth starter than a future ace, but that still plays in deeper formats. Think of him as a potential No. 4 starter type who can provide usable ratios with enough strikeouts to matter, especially if he lands in a multi-inning role quickly.

Winston Santos – 23 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 17.1 IP | 6.75 ERA | 33.3% K% | 9.0% BB%

Don’t be fooled by Santos’ lackluster 2025 stat line. The organization still views him as one of their top young arms heading into 2026. The hard-throwing righty battled a back injury last year, which limited him to about 54 innings and likely impacted his performance. When healthy, Santos shows a tantalizing arsenal: a fastball that jumped to the 94 to 98 mph range, a slider that took a step forward, and a plus changeup that can miss bats.

At just 6’0”, the concern is plane and how upper-level hitters handle the fastball when they can get it in the air. He gave up too many homers in Double-A, and that is the adjustment point. If he refines his locations and leans on the secondaries to set up the heater, Santos still has mid-rotation upside. More likely, he fits as a solid No. 4 who can miss bats but may come with some WHIP tension. 2026 is a big year for him, because staying healthy and showing a cleaner run of command will put him right back in the near-MLB mix.

Jose Corniell – 22 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 38.0 IP | 1.89 ERA | 28.1% K% | 6.2% BB%

Corniell rebounded from Tommy John surgery with a vengeance. He began 2025 back in A-ball and quickly proved he was beyond it, traversing three levels and ending the year in the majors with a late-season call-up to Texas. Across his minor league stops, he dominated to the tune of a sub-2.00 ERA. The big 6’3” righty features a lively mid-90s fastball and a tight breaking ball that misses bats when he’s ahead in counts. The changeup is serviceable against lefties, and he showed a reasonable control baseline coming off surgery.

Now on the 40-man roster, Corniell could compete for an MLB role as soon as 2026. For dynasty purposes, his value hinges on whether he sticks as a starter. If he does, he looks like a mid-rotation type who can provide solid strikeouts with decent ratios. If he slides into the bullpen, the stuff could play up and make him relevant in holds-heavy formats. Either way, the successful return and rapid ascent make him an arm worth speculating on.

Leandro Lopez – 23 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 101.1 IP | 2.40 ERA | 28.9% K% | 10.2% BB%

Lopez is a late-bloomer who put himself on the map with an excellent 2025. He worked as a starter between High-A and Double-A and posted a combined 2.40 ERA over 101.1 innings. He’s expected to open 2026 back in Double-A Frisco, with a chance for a quick promotion if the performance holds.

Lopez doesn’t overpower hitters (fastball around 91 to 93), but he competes in the zone and has a solid four-pitch mix that helps him avoid loud damage. For fantasy, he projects more as a future streamer or depth arm than a strikeout monster, but those profiles become valuable when the ratios are stable. Another strong year in the upper minors will force more attention.

Dylan Dreiling – 22 Y/O, OF
MiLB Stats (2025): .226 AVG | .319 OBP | .381 SLG | 12 HR | 15 SB | 20.9% K% | 12.0% BB%

Dreiling is a bat-first outfielder the Rangers nabbed in the second round of 2024 out of Tennessee. A cerebral hitter with a patient approach, he put together a strong 2025 with double-digit homers, 20-plus steals, and a walk rate that stands out. The Rangers pushed him along, and he held his own as the competition improved, which is usually a good sign for a profile built on approach.

From a tools perspective, Dreiling is more hit tool and on-base ability than pure raw power. He should post useful OBPs, and if the power develops into the 15 to 20 homer range, he becomes a very steady dynasty piece who fills categories without needing a single carrying tool. Because the defense may limit him to a corner, the bat needs to keep playing, but the combination of swing decisions and speed gives him multiple ways to help.

Yolfran Castillo – 18 Y/O, SS/3B
MiLB Stats (2025): .258 AVG | .315 OBP | .352 SLG | 1 HR | 29 SB | 18.3% K% | 6.9% BB%

Castillo is a speedy young infielder who made his full-season debut in 2025 and showed a mature approach for his age. He drew walks at a healthy clip and swiped 29 bases, showcasing an ability to get on base and be disruptive once there. The athleticism stands out, and he can handle shortstop, with some time at third as well.

What holds Castillo back from higher prospect status right now is the lack of power. If he remains a slasher without enough thump to keep pitchers honest, the profile becomes more real-life valuable than fantasy-impactful. Still, he’s young enough that incremental gains in strength and contact quality can change the entire outlook. If he keeps getting on base and the slugging begins to climb even modestly, he’s going to jump tiers quickly.

Izack Tiger – 24 Y/O, RHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 46.0 IP | 2.93 ERA | 30.9% K% | 11.0% BB%

Tiger is a sleeper pitching prospect with a cool name and some real electricity in his arm. In High-A, he flashed a nasty slider that can pile up strikeouts, and he pairs it with a fastball that can touch 100 mph. He also mixes in a splitter and occasionally a cutter, giving him a diverse arsenal that can work in either a starter build or a power relief path.

Despite being 24, Tiger has relatively low mileage and is being developed as a starter for now. The key is health and command. He’ll need to trim the walks as he faces better hitters, but the stuff gives him a legitimate chance to force the issue. In deeper dynasty leagues, he’s exactly the kind of pitcher who can come out of nowhere with one strong upper-minors run.

Jack Wheeler – 19 Y/O, 3B
MiLB Stats: no pro data yet (2025 draftee)

Wheeler was the Rangers’ sixth-round pick in 2025 out of an Illinois high school, an upside play with a classic power frame (6’5”, 205). He has not appeared in an official minor league game yet, so the development is just beginning. Defensively, he’s been tagged as a third baseman, though a corner move is possible depending on how he fills out.

For dynasty managers, Wheeler is a long-term boom-or-bust stash. The raw pop is the reason to care, and the hit tool will determine whether he becomes a real prospect or just a name. If the early returns show contact competence to go with the power, he will climb quickly.

Paxton Kling – 22 Y/O, OF
MiLB Stats: .301 AVG | .355 OBP | .446 SLG | 1 HR | 2 SB | 20.4% K% | 7.5% BB%

Kling was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 draft and is another development bet for Texas. An athletic outfielder with an intriguing mix of power and speed, he’ll get his first real pro runway in 2026. The upside is a power-speed blend that turns into a useful dynasty outfielder, but the range of outcomes is wide until we see the hit tool against full-season arms.

Seong-Jun Kim – 18 Y/O, RHP/SS
MiLB Stats (2025): .167 AVG | .231 OBP | .333 SLG | 0 HR | 3 SB | 23.1% K% | 7.7% BB%

Kim is an international prospect who debuted in the DSL. The Rangers have floated some two-way intrigue because of the arm, but he’s primarily been a shortstop so far. The stat line is modest, and he currently reads more like a long-term projection play than a fast mover. He’s young, and the important part is what happens once he gets stateside and faces more consistent pitching. For now, he’s a deep dynasty name to file away rather than a priority stash.

Josh Trentadue – 23 Y/O, LHP
MiLB Stats (2025): 77.0 IP | 2.34 ERA | 29.6% K% | 10.7% BB%

Trentadue is an older lefty who has quietly missed bats since turning pro. He brings a low-to-mid-90s fastball and a sweeping breaker, and the strikeout ability gives him a path to the majors even if the command pushes him toward relief long term. The walk rate is the separator. If he tightens it up, the track gets faster. If not, the bullpen may be the cleaner fit, where the K-rate could still make him useful in deeper dynasty formats that reward volume or holds.

The Next Five

These prospects round out the Rangers’ top 20 and are worth tracking in deeper dynasty leagues.

Emiliano Teodo, 24 Y/O, RHP: Teodo was lights-out in 2024 but stumbled in 2025 amid injuries and a role change. The fastball and slider combo is still scary, and if he finds the strike zone again, he can reinvent himself as a high-leverage bullpen arm with real fantasy utility.

Malcolm Moore, 22 Y/O, C: Moore is a catcher with offensive upside who had a rough, injury-affected pro debut. The lefty bat and power track record still make him worth patience, especially because impact offense from catcher is rare. A healthy 2026 can put him right back in the fantasy catching prospect mix.

Dalton Pence, 23 Y/O, LHP: A later-round arm who has flashed bat-missing ability. He’s not a headline prospect, but if the strikeouts keep coming and he handles upper-level hitters, he can work into a starter depth track or a useful multi-inning role.

Elorky Rodriguez, 18 Y/O, OF: Rodriguez stood out in the DSL with a loud slash line and an encouraging walk-to-strikeout profile. He’s a long way off, but the approach, speed, and emerging pop make him an easy deep dynasty follow.

Paulino Santana, 19 Y/O, OF: Santana is the tools bet, with power and speed, but the hit tool has real work to do. The contact rates will tell the story. If he makes enough adjustments to keep the strikeouts under control, the upside can jump quickly.