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Athletics' Top 30 Prospects Headlined by Superstar Acquisition
Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold, and Gage Jump lead an improved A's farm system
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Oakland Athletics have bolstered their farm system with the acquisition of top prospect Leo De Vries, who they landed in a trade with the Padres at the 2025 deadline. De Vries, ranked the A's No. 1 prospect and No. 4 overall prospect in baseball, headlines an improved system that also features two talented left-handers, Jamie Arnold and Gage Jump, on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. The A's system has seen several key graduations, including American League Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz and runner-up Jacob Wilson, but still boasts impressive depth with players like Henry Bolte, Braden Nett, and Tommy White on the cusp of the majors.
Why it matters
The Athletics' ability to acquire elite-level talent like De Vries and develop their farm system has been crucial to their success, as they look to build a sustainable contender in the American League. With several top prospects on the verge of contributing at the big-league level, the A's are poised to remain competitive in the coming years.
The details
De Vries, a shortstop, is the headliner of the A's improved farm system, with the team's director of player development Ed Sprague praising his raw skills and ability to rise to the occasion. Joining De Vries on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list are left-handers Jamie Arnold and Gage Jump, both of whom could make an impact in Oakland this season. The A's system also features several other top-10 prospects, including outfielder Henry Bolte, right-hander Braden Nett, and first baseman Tommy White, who are close to reaching the majors.
- The Athletics acquired Leo De Vries as part of a trade with the Padres at the 2025 Trade Deadline.
- De Vries officially joined the A's system in 2025.
The players
Leo De Vries
A shortstop ranked the A's No. 1 prospect and No. 4 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.
Jamie Arnold
A left-handed pitcher ranked the A's No. 2 prospect and No. 41 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.
Gage Jump
A left-handed pitcher ranked the A's No. 3 prospect and No. 57 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.
Ed Sprague
The A's director of player development.
Nick Kurtz
The American League Rookie of the Year Award winner in 2025.
What they’re saying
“Special player. All the raw skills are there. Offensively, he looks like he sees it very well. He's got power without being an incredibly strong kid, but he sees it and drives it from both sides. Defensively, he's got really good hands and a really good arm.”
— Ed Sprague, A's director of player development (MLB.com)
What’s next
The Athletics will be closely monitoring the progress of their top prospects, including De Vries, Arnold, and Jump, as they look to make an impact at the major league level in the coming seasons.
The takeaway
The Athletics' ability to acquire and develop top-tier talent through trades and the draft has been crucial to their success, and the influx of elite prospects like Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold, and Gage Jump has the organization poised for a bright future.
