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Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Yankees system entering 2026.
The top of the Yankees system is headlined by George Lombard Jr., a talented infielder with the potential to be a well-rounded offensive threat in the big leagues.
Baseball America’s Josh Norris is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Lombard and the overall state of New York’s farm system.
See the 10 best prospects in the Yankees system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
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Below, you can find our projected Yankees lineup for 2029, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2029 Yankees Lineup
Catcher: Austin Wells (29)
First Base: Ben Rice (30)
Second Base: Dax Kilby (22)
Third Base: George Lombard Jr. (24)
Shortstop: Anthony Volpe (28)
Left Field: Spencer Jones (26)
Center Field: Dillon Lewis (28)
Right Field: Aaron Judge (37)
Designated Hitter: Jasson Dominguez (26)
No. 1 Starter: Max Fried (35)
No. 2 Starter: Cam Schlittler (28)
No. 3 Starter: Elmer Rodriguez (25)
No. 4 Starter: Luis Gil (31)
No. 5 Starter: Will Warren (30)
Closer: Carlos Lagrange (26)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to New York’s Top 10, click here.
Yankees Best Tools
Best Hitter: Dax Kilby
Best Power Hitter: Spencer Jones
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: George Lombard Jr.
Fastest Baserunner: Dax Kilby
Best Athlete: Dax Kilby
Best Fastball: Carlos Lagrange
Best Curveball: Elmer Rodriguez
Best Slider: Ben Hess
Best Changeup: Carlos Lagrange
Best Control: Elmer Rodriguez
Best Defensive Catcher: Ediel Rivera
Best Defensive Infielder: George Lombard Jr.
Best Infield Arm: Roderick Arias
Best Defensive Outfielder: Dillon Lewis
Best Outfield Arm: Dillon Lewis
