The NL West has the smallest group of upper-level, high-end prospects among the divisions so far. However, if you are a Los Angeles Dodgers fan, there is plenty of talent on the way. They currently have three outfield prospects with 2027 ETAs for making their major league debuts. Elsewhere in the division, a few high-ranking prospects have their eyes on a potential debut this season, or possibly even making their team’s Opening Day roster.
NL West Prospects Looking to Debut in 2026
Prospects with Something to Prove
Charlie Condon – 1B/OF (Colorado Rockies)
Charlie Condon is a former Golden Spikes recipient in the Rockies’ farm system. He is a right-handed hitter known for his prodigious power, which he displayed at the University of Georgia, hitting 62 homers across two seasons. Since being drafted by the Rockies in 2024, he has been hampered by injuries that have affected his production. Until his most recent assignment to Double-A Hartford, he had trouble hitting for power. This is in large part due to his difficulty with breaking balls, which led to him striking out in a third of his at-bats in Hartford. As an overall prospect, Condon has the arm strength and power capabilities to man a corner outfield spot, but has been relegated mostly to first base during his pro career. He will always be a power-over-hit guy with below-average speed.
Rockies #2 prospect Charlie Condon hits his third homer of Spring Training!
Ranked 70th in MLB, Condon was drafted third overall out of Georgia in 2024 after winning the Golden Spikes Award as the best collegiate player pic.twitter.com/CI2A3OlzQS
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 28, 2026
The Rockies are rebuilding yet again, but have a few young offensive pieces to be excited about. Currently, Condon is not on the 40-man roster even though the Rockies’ first base situation is meager at best. He has been off to a hot start this spring, hitting over .400 and even getting to his power potential. However, Condon has yet to play a game in Triple-A and didn’t play that well in Double-A. The Rockies may take an aggressive approach due to his success this spring and assign him to Triple-A. This would fast-track Condon’s path to Denver, but don’t expect to see him make the Opening Day roster.
Likelihood to Make Opening Day Roster: 10%
Ryan Waldschmidt – OF (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Ryan Waldschmidt is a by-product of Corbin Carroll’s Rookie of the Year Award in 2023. The Diamondbacks were able to select Waldschmidt thanks to the pick they received as part of the Prospect Promotion incentive. Since joining the Diamondbacks’ system, Waldschmidt has displayed his 20-20 ability. He’s also able to play all three outfield spots, having worked to improve his defense.
Will Ryan Waldschmidt be in the D-backs’ Opening Day lineup?#MLBNHotStove | @SamDykstraMiLB pic.twitter.com/m7W1HRc2Kj
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 1, 2026
Waldschmidt is unlikely to join the Diamondbacks at Chase Field to start the season. Jordan Lawlar’s move to the outfield limits his chances. Waldschmidt is not on the 40-man roster and has not played a game in Triple-A. He showed strong contributions at Double-A Amarillo for half a season. An aggressive assignment could see him make the Triple-A squad.
Likelihood to Make Opening Day Roster: 5%
Prospects Who Debuted in 2025
Bryce Eldridge – 1B/DH (San Francisco Giants)
Bryce Eldridge is well regarded as having the most raw power in all of the minor leagues. This is imperative given his other tools. While Eldridge has a strong arm from his pitching days, he is a liability in the field. He also takes a very aggressive approach at the plate that allows him to mash fastballs, but also leads him to strike out a lot. This was a major factor in his early struggles during his debut.
Let’s walk through what happened here:
Bryce Eldridge hit this ball so hard it landed 10 ft behind the SS and still got to the wall before the outfielders touched the warning track
This dude is scary when he’s consistently making contact 👀 pic.twitter.com/h9ejNY42Jy
— Baseball Unstitched (@BaseUnstitched) March 5, 2026
Buster Posey’s first major move heading the front office was acquiring Rafael Devers to play first base in San Francisco, which will not change with Eldridge’s arrival. Both Devers and Eldridge share a similar profile as powerful hitters who are viewed as defensive liabilities. They are expected to alternate between designated hitter and first base, with their main value coming from their offensive production. Eldridge’s display of power is expected to stand out at the big league level from the start of the season. The primary question for Eldridge, as with other power hitters, will be whether he can lower his strikeout rate.
Likelihood to Make Opening Day Roster: 95%
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