# MLB pitcher and prospect rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-pitcher-and-prospect-rankings
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:05:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Major League Baseball rankings have been released focusing on both current top-tier starting pitchers and emerging minor league prospects.

Initial assessments identified the league’s top ‘aces’ for the 2026 season, defining the role as the most reliable pitcher for decisive games. Paul Skenes and Logan Gilbert were noted as top performers, while other teams faced internal debates regarding their primary starters. 

Subsequent updates shifted focus to prospect rankings, specifically highlighting the top right-handed pitchers in the minor leagues. Ryan Sloan was ranked as the top prospect, followed by Seth Hernandez and Jackson Flora. These rankings evaluate players based on future potential and tools as the 2026 regular season concludes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: MLB prospect rankings identify top right-handed pitchers

New MLB prospect rankings identify Ryan Sloan as the top right-handed pitching prospect, alongside updates to the league-wide Top 100 list for the 2026 season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-prospect-rankings-identify-top-right-handed-pitchers

### 2026-08-20: MLB ace rankings identify top starting pitchers for 2026 season

A new ranking identifies the most reliable starting pitchers, or ‘aces’, for every MLB team, highlighting top performers like Paul Skenes and debating the top arms in several organizations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-ace-rankings-identify-top-starting-pitchers-for-2026-season

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