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The Padres were aggressive at the trade deadline, selling off some of the team’s best prospects to acquire Josh Bell, Juan Soto and Brandon Drury. The team was reloaded into the draft by getting the best prep pitching prospect in right-hander Dylan Lesko.

Today, we are announcing the Padres System’s 10 best prospects going into 2023.

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Here’s how we predict the 2026 lineup, with 2026 ages in parentheses.

2026 lineup forecast

catcher: Luis Campsano (27)
First base: Jake Cronenworth (32)
Second base: Jackson Merrill (23)
Third base: Manny Machado (33)
shortstop: Xander Bogaerts (33)
left: Samuel Zavala (21)
Center field: Trent Grisham (29)
Right Fielder: Fernando Tatis Jr. (27)
Designated hitter: Juan Soto (27)

1st starter: Blake Snell (33)
No. 2 Starter: Joe Musgrove (33)
No. 3 Starter: Adrian Molejon (27)
No. 4 Starter: Dylan Lesko (22)
No. 5 Starter: Robbie Snelling (22)
Closer: Josh Hader (32)

Listed below are prospects using the best tools within their organization. Click here for direct access to San Diego’s Top 10.

best tools

Best hitters batting average: Jackson Merrill
Best Power Hitter: Joshua Mears
Best Strike Zone Discipline: Jacob Mercy
Fastest Baserunner: Cory Howell
Best Athlete: Robbie Snelling
Best Fastball: Angel Felipe
Best Curveball: Robbie Snelling
best slider: Adam Mather
Best changeup: Dylan Lesko
Best control: Victor Lizaraga
Best Defensive Catcher: Luis Campusano
Best Defensive Infielder: Jackson Merrill
Best Infielder: Eggy Rosario
Best Defensive Outfielder: Jacob Mercy
Best Outfielder: Joshua Mears