# MLB prospect developments and rankings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-prospect-developments-and-rankings > Updated: 2026-09-30T16:30:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The 2026 baseball season concluded with various developments regarding Major League Baseball prospects. In late September, the Arizona Fall League was announced to begin on October 3, 2026, providing a developmental platform for top players. Notable participants included Luke Holman of the Cincinnati Reds and Fidel Ulloa of the Colorado Rockies. The Texas Rangers also selected eight players for the league, including Jacob Johnson, Paxton Kling, and Mason McConnaughey, to assist in their recovery from shoulder and wrist injuries. Following the conclusion of the Minor League Baseball season, several standout performers were identified for the 2027 season. Theo Gillen of the Tampa Bay Rays was named the 2026 Prospect of the Year after recording 22 home runs and 44 stolen bases. Rainiel Rodriguez of the St. Louis Cardinals was recognized as the top catching prospect. Additionally, the Cleveland Guardians highlighted several notable rookies, including Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter, and Angel Genao. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Minor League Baseball highlights top 2026 prospects Top minor league prospects for 2026 include Theo Gillen of the Rays, named Prospect of the Year, and Rainiel Rodriguez of the Cardinals, alongside rising stars within the Cleveland Guardians organization. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minor-league-baseball-highlights-top-2026-prospects ### 2026-09-22: MLB prospects selected for 2026 Arizona Fall League Top MLB prospects, including former LSU pitchers and injured Texas Rangers players, have been selected to participate in the 2026 Arizona Fall League to advance their professional development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-prospects-selected-for-2026-arizona-fall-league --- Cite as: MLB prospect developments and rankings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-prospect-developments-and-rankings