Overall Grade: F
GM A.J. Preller has never met a prospect he wasn’t willing to trade. What we’re left with following the Juan Soto deal is a farm system in shambles, and yet trust that the Padres will be able to rebuild the system again, as usual.
| Name | Pos | Age | Level | ETA | Grade | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Merrill | SS | 19 | A- | 2025 | A- | 1st round pick with 5 tool potential. |
| Eguy Rosario | 2B/3B/SS | 22 | MLB | 2022 | B | Huge benefit from El Paso, but could be 15/25 player with okay BA. |
| Dylan Lesko | SP | 19 | 2025 | 1st round pick hasn't made an appearance. | ||
| Luis Campusano | C | 23 | MLB | 2022 | B | Another good year. Curious he hasn't received a chance. |
| Joshua Mears | OF | 21 | AA | 2023 | B- | Good power, horrible discipline. |
| Jay Groome | SP | 23 | AAA | 2023 | C | Solid success, K/BB mediocre. |
| Korry Howell | OF | 22 | AA | 2023 | C- | Tools and good HR/SB upside. |
| Garrett Hawkins | SP | 22 | A+ | 2025 | D+ | Great K/BB but terrible at A+ promo. |