
After Spring Breakout's dynamic debut last year, the prospect showcase event returns in full force for 2025.
All 30 Major League teams will field squads of top prospects to face off in 16 games from March 13-16 -- the Cubs and Nationals will play twice since there's an odd number of teams in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. Each game has the potential for featuring multiple Top 100 prospects, although, of course, some matchups stand out more than others.
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The rosters, which where announced on March 6, feature tons of tantalizing young talent -- including 69 of the Top 100 prospects and nearly two-thirds of the 900 players on Pipeline's organization Top 30 Prospects lists. Here's a look at the eight most exciting team matchups.
1. Red Sox @ Rays, March 13, 7:05 p.m. ET
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Just like last year, Spring Breakout begins with the best matchup of the weekend. This showdown of future AL East rivals includes four of the best 12 prospects in baseball, all of whom are knocking on the door of the Majors: outfielder Roman Anthony (No. 2), second baseman Kristian Campbell (No. 7) and shortstop Marcelo Mayer (No. 12) for Boston and shortstop Carson Williams (No. 9) for Tampa Bay. Chances are this could be a high-scoring affair too, as all six of the Top 100 prospects on these two teams are hitters.
The Rays have one of the deepest farm systems as well. Outfielders Chandler Simpson just missed the Top 100, and right-handers Gary Gill Hill and Trevor Harrison aren't far behind either. Boston is also quite deep in young up-the-middle talent, with the excellent defense of shortstop Franklin Arias (No. 75), the advanced hitting of shortstop Yoeilin Cespedes and the multitool potential of center fielder Miguel Bleis.
2. Cubs @ Dodgers, March 13, 9:05 p.m. ET
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Another huge matchup on the first day of Spring Breakout, this game features two Top 10 farm systems and six Top 100 prospects. Roki Sasaki, the top prospect in baseball, will not suit up for Los Angeles as he is readying for the Japan Series. But either way, the Dodgers will face a challenging lineup led by two Top 100 prospects who ended last season at Triple-A in catcher Moises Ballesteros (No. 68) and second baseman James Triantos (No. 72). Cade Horton (No. 51) will also toe the rubber for the Cubs.
Oddly enough, two of the top Dodgers prospects were drafted by the Cubs. Southpaw Jackson Ferris (No. 70) and outfielder Zyhir Hope (No. 74) broke out last year after arriving in the Michael Busch trade and could joins Josue De Paula (No. 40) in a loaded Dodgers Breakout lineup. Keep an eye on teenage infield prospects Joendry Vargas, Emil Morales and Kellon Lindsey, who are among the most highly anticipated prospects to be making their full-season debuts this year.
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3. Mariners @ Guardians, March 14, 8:05 p.m. ET
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Expect another high-scoring contest as these two lineups combine for nine prospects on the Top 100 -- all of whom are hitters. And none is a bigger name than Travis Bazzana, the top pick in last July's Draft and MLB's No. 10 prospect. He is poised to bring some thump to a powerful Cleveland lineup that features outfielder Jaison Chourio (No. 59), infielder Angel Genao (No. 61) and Top 10 first-base prospects Ralphy Velazquez (No. 8) and C.J. Kayfus (No. 9) as well.
Seattle, meanwhile, has an abundance of talented shortstops in Colt Emerson (No. 20), Cole Young (No. 49), Felnin Celesten (No. 73) and Michael Arroyo (No. 97) to go with hulking slugger Lazaro Montes (No. 42) and athletic catcher Harry Ford (No. 64). Mariners fans will also get to see their top two Draft picks from 2024 who did not play last season: switch-pitching Jurrangelo Cijntje and prep righty Ryan Sloan (who just missed the Top 100).
4. Pirates @ Phillies, March 14, 1:05 p.m. ET
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This battle between Pennsylvania brethren looked like it would feature the best pitching matchup of Spring Breakout: Andrew Painter (MLB No. 8) against Bubba Chandler (No. 15). However, Painter is not expected to pitch competitively this spring. Even beyond them, these clubs have plenty of pitching depth from the upper Minors with Anthony Solometo and Hunter Barco on the Bucs and fireballer Moisés Chace on the Phils.
Pirates 2024 first-rounder Konnor Griffin (No. 43) has been one of the most exciting prospects to watch this spring since he didn't have a chance to show off his five-tool potential after signing last year. The Phillies' lineup should be plenty tooled up too, with one of the fastest player in the Minors in Justin Crawford (No. 63) as well as notable sluggers Aidan Miller (No. 27) and Eduardo Tait (No. 92).
5. Rockies @ White Sox, March 16, 5:05 p.m. ET
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Yes, the White Sox have a 6-2 advantage in Top 100 prospects, but don't sleep on the Rockies' farm system. Chase Dollander (No. 25) is one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, and Charlie Condon (No. 29) was nearly the top pick in last year's Draft. Second baseman Adael Amador was on the Top 100 last year, and athletic Cole Carrigg, a switch-hitter who can play essentially any position defensively, is a good bet to leap into that tier later this season.
Chicago's deep farm system brings the potential of the two best left-handed pitchers in the Minors -- Noah Schultz (MLB No. 16) and Hagen Smith (No. 34) -- and a pair of elite catching prospects -- Kyle Teel (No. 32) and Edgar Quero (No. 66). The White Sox bring plenty of pitching firepower from the right side too, with Grant Taylor and Jairo Iriarte both touching triple digits. Switch-hitting outfielder Braden Montgomery (No. 55) will be especially worth watching since he did not play last year after getting drafted 12th overall, and 2021 first-rounder Colson Montgomery (MLB No. 39) will look to prove why he's ready for the bigs.
6. Reds @ Brewers, March 16, 7:40 p.m. ET
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NL Central fans should be excited for this matchup because it pits two highly touted prospects with minimal professional film against each other. Reds right-hander Chase Burns (No. 26) rested after a long college season that culminated in him getting drafted second overall in 2024 out of Wake Forest. The flamethrowing 22-year-old debuted on March 5, and fanned three Rangers hitters in a scoreless inning of work. Meanwhile, Brewers shortstop Jesus Made (No. 55) translated his impressive toolset into eye-popping numbers at the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League and is poised for a big season at Single-A Carolina.
Beyond those two, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski (No. 100) may have the best stuff in the Minors, and there's a bevy of interesting infield prospects between Cooper Pratt (No. 57), Mike Boeve and Eric Bitonti on the Brewers and Sal Stewart (No. 84), Cam Collier (No. 91), Edwin Arroyo (No. 92), Sammy Stafura and Tyson Lewis on the Reds.
7. Tigers @ Braves, March 16, 4:05 p.m. ET
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Detroit's farm system has one of the best crops of hitters around. Its top two picks from 2023, center fielder Max Clark (MLB No. 6) and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle (No. 28), have exceeded their quite high expectations, while top 2025 pick Bryce Rainer (No. 52) has the makings of a franchise shortstop. Slugging catcher/first-base prospects Thayron Liranzo (No. 82) and Josue Briceño (No. 95) were major standouts at the Arizona Fall League, and Hao-Yu Lee could quickly become one of the best second-base prospects if he can stay healthy.
Atlanta counters with two intriguing prospects from their deep group of arms. Right-handers JR Ritchie and Garrett Baumann are both coming of excellent seasons in the Minors, posting a 2.90 ERA and 3.18 ERA respectively. On the offensive side, John Gil -- a fascinating newcomer to Atlanta's Top 30 Prospects list -- leads the charge.
8. Yankees @ Orioles, March 15, 6:05 p.m. ET
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For a game with only one Top 100 prospect, these teams still bring plenty of talent to the table. Orioles catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo (No. 13) -- who O's fans could see in Camden Yards at some point this season -- headlines the contest. The 20-year-old backstop possesses 60-grade power, and has already showcased it this spring.
Recent high Draft picks for each club also stand out as key prospects to watch. Former Vanderbilt teammates Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Baltimore) and Spencer Jones (New York) bring elite speed and power, respectively, to the outfield. Yankees middle infield prospect George Lombard Jr. (a former Commodore commit and current spring standout) has average-or-better tools across the board with a high baseball IQ. Orioles 2024 first-rounder Vance Honeycutt, meanwhile, has an impressive power-speed combination despite questions about his ability to hit for average.
Ben Weinrib is a contributor to MLB.com.