Giants' Top 30 Prospects Assigned to Minor League Teams

Bryce Eldridge, Trevor McDonald, and Carson Whisenhunt among Giants' top prospects set to start 2026 season in minors

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:03pm

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With the Minor League season opening this week, the San Francisco Giants have announced the initial assignments for their Top 30 Prospects. Top power-hitting prospect Bryce Eldridge will start the year at Triple-A Sacramento, while several other highly-touted young players will begin the season at lower levels of the minors as they continue their development.

Why it matters

The Giants' farm system is loaded with promising talent, and the initial assignments of their top prospects will provide insight into the organization's plans for player development and potential future call-ups to the major league roster. Fans will be closely watching the progress of these young players as they aim to contribute to the Giants' success in the years to come.

The details

Among the Giants' Top 30 Prospects, first baseman Bryce Eldridge (MLB Pipeline's #23 overall prospect) will start the year at Triple-A Sacramento. Shortstops Josuar Gonzalez (#42) and Luis Hernández (#97) will begin in extended spring training before making their pro debuts. Other notable assignments include outfielder Dakota Jordan and left-hander Jacob Bresnahan heading to High-A Eugene, and catcher Daniel Susac making the Giants' MLB roster after being selected in the Rule 5 Draft.

  • The 2026 Minor League Baseball season is set to open this week.
  • Bryce Eldridge, the Giants' top power prospect, made his MLB debut last year at age 20.

The players

Bryce Eldridge

The Giants' top power-hitting prospect, ranked #23 overall by MLB Pipeline, will start the 2026 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

Josuar Gonzalez

The Giants' #42 overall prospect, a shortstop, will begin the year in extended spring training before making his professional debut.

Luis Hernández

The Giants' #97 overall prospect, another shortstop, will also start in extended spring training to make his pro debut.

Daniel Susac

The catcher was selected by the Giants in the Rule 5 Draft and will break camp with the major league roster.

Jacob Bresnahan

The left-handed pitcher, the 2025 California League Pitcher of the Year, will start the season at High-A Eugene.

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What they’re saying

“Many of the players who contributed to a California League championship at Single-A San Jose last year are reunited at High-A Eugene.”

— Jim Callis, MLB.com Reporter

What’s next

Fans will be closely monitoring the progress of the Giants' top prospects throughout the 2026 minor league season, as several players could earn promotions to higher levels or even make their MLB debuts if they perform well.

The takeaway

The Giants' farm system is loaded with promising young talent, and the initial assignments of their Top 30 Prospects provide a glimpse into the organization's player development plans. While some of the top names will start the year in the upper minors, many others will look to build on their success at the lower levels and position themselves for potential call-ups to the big league club in the near future.