2026 MLB Rookie Class: 20 Must-Watch Rookies to Follow

The story of the 2026 MLB rookie class is in many ways the story of the bountiful 2024 draft. Seven players drafted two years ago—including high schooler Konnor Griffin—are standout rookies, led by first-round picks JJ Wetherholt, Trey Yesavage, Travis Bazzana and Carson Benge, as well as Griffin. Other 2024 draft picks who are top rookies this year are second-rounder Payton Tolle and fifth-rounder Sam Antonacci. Top 100 Prospects For 2026 Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt didn’t make the cut this time but could factor in later rookie rankings. This is actually the second wave of rookies from the 2024 draft…