The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2025 season with a farm system that continues to churn out elite talent at an impressive pace. Despite consistently competing at the major league level, the Dodgers have maintained a top-tier pipeline by blending international scouting success, savvy trades, and strong draft classes. Headlined by Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki and powerful catcher Dalton Rushing, the system is brimming with players who are either knocking on the door of the big leagues or quickly rising through the ranks. From polished college hitters to electric teenage arms, the Dodgers’ top 10 prospects showcase the depth, versatility, and upside that have become hallmarks of the organization’s development machine.
1. Roki Sasaki (RHP)
Dubbed the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball by MLB Pipeline, Sasaki arrived in Los Angeles amid considerable fanfare after signing a $6.5 million deal. A Japanese phenom known for his triple-digit fastball and devastating spin-rate breaking pitches, his upside is sky-high. While still adjusting to U.S. competition, his stuff grades as elite, and his ceiling is undoubtedly that of an ace-caliber starter.
2. Dalton Rushing (C/OF)
Rushing emerged as one of the most dominant bats in the Dodgers’ system in 2024, slashing .271/.385/.512 with 26 home runs and 85 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A. Dubbed the organization’s Minor League Player of the Year, he brings power, plate discipline, and positional flexibility—splitting time between catcher and outfield. He made his MLB debut in May 2025 and confirmed his readiness to contribute.
3. Josue De Paula (OF)
One of the system’s most talked-about teenage hitters, De Paula showcased a balanced offensive game with a combination of speed, power, and discipline. After performing well in High-A, projections peg him as a potential mid-rotation everyday outfielder with 20-25 home run upside and league-average to above-average defense in the corners.
4. Zyhir Hope (OF)
Hope is a switch-hitting outfielder who put up standout numbers in Single-A and the Arizona Fall League in 2024. He posted strong on-base skills and gap power, making him a rising star in the system. His refinement at the plate and athleticism in the outfield make him a likely 2026 contributor at the MLB level.
5. Jackson Ferris (LHP)
Acquired via trade, Ferris has emerged as a polished lefty with rotation upside—logging a 3.20 ERA and 10.3 K/9 across High-A and Double-A in 2024. His fastball-to-slider combo and composure suggest a potential mid-rotation starter, possibly debuting as soon as late 2025.
6. Alex Freeland (SS/3B)
A high-contact infielder known more for his glove than his power, Freeland is considered MLB-ready defensively at shortstop. While his bat lacks standout power, he hits for average, makes consistent contact, and offers positional versatility. He profiles as a high-floor utility or bench contributor with 2025 big-league readiness.
7. Joendry Vargas (SS)
At just 19, Vargas has already impressed with his plate discipline, speed, and emerging power. He slashed over .400 on-base early in his U.S. pro debut, and his athleticism grades well for long-term shortstop projection. A smart hit-tool with tools across the board, Vargas may debut in the upper minors by end of 2025.
8. Emil Morales (SS)
Morales burst onto the scene in the DSL with prodigious power: 14 homers and a 1.168 OPS in just 46 games. At 18, his offense is advanced, though his defense remains raw. If his bat continues producing, he has legitimate five-tool upside with five-star potential.
9. Kendall George (OF)
A 2023 first-round pick, George impressed with a .279 average and 36 stolen bases across Single-A in 2024. With high-end speed, athleticism, and improving on-base skills, he’s a prototypical lead-off or center field candidate. He moved up to High-A Great Lakes in 2025 and should continue his rapid climb.
10. Sean Paul Linan (RHP)
Linan leads the minors in strikeouts early in 2025 thanks to a plus changeup and developing fastball/slider arsenal. Signed internationally in 2022, he’s rapidly rising due to his high spin rate changeup and aggressive pitch mix. If command continues improving, he could be a high-leverage bullpen arm or starter candidate by 2026.
