Ben and Carlos talk about the first significant in-season update to the 2026 Top 100 list. The two talk about a handful of 2025 draftees who are flipping the switch with strong starts to the season after questionable pro debuts in 2026. They talk about a few notable additions at the back of the list, including a handful of Rays prospects and Royals infielder Josh Hammond. They also talk about how electric Padres catcher Ethan Salas has been, and the consistent offensive production that Mets outfield AJ Ewing provides.

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Time Stamps

(1:00) Top 100 adjustments
(4:00) Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, Kayson Cunningham
(17:30) Ethan Salas
(27:45) Josh Hammond
(32:00) Rays risers
(42:00) Emil Morales
(45:00) AJ Ewing
(47:30) Names close to the 100 who aren’t quite there yet

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