Cincinnati Reds Top Prospects - Midseason 2026

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Cincinnati Reds Top Prospects for Dynasty

2026 Graduates: Sal Stewart, Rhett Lowder, Zach Maxwell

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• Cincinnati Reds Top Prospects for 2026

  • 1. Alfredo Duno, C, 20, 6’2”/210, AA (Prev Rank: 2 …

  • 2. Steele Hall, SS, 18, 5’10”/180, CPX (Prev Rank: …

  • 3. Héctor Rodríguez, OF, 22, 5’10”/200, AAA (Prev …

  • 4. Justin Lebron, SS, 21, 6’2”/175, NCAA (Prev Ran …

  • 5. Edwin Arroyo, SS, 22, 5’11”/173, MLB (Prev Rank …

  • 6. Angel Nuñez Jr., OF, 17, 5’10”/160, DSL (Prev R …

  • 7. Aaron Watson, RHP, 19, 6’5”/205, CPX (Prev Rank …

  • 8. Adolfo Sanchez, OF, 19, 6’1”/185, CPX (Prev Ran …

  • 9. Carter Graham, 3B, 24, 6’1”/228, AA (Prev Rank: …

  • 10. Mason Neville, OF, 22, 6’3”/210, A+ (Prev Rank …

  • 11. Eric Becker, SS, 21, 6’3”/185, NCAA (Prev Rank …

  • 12. Tyson Lewis, SS, 20, 6’2”/195, A+ (Prev Rank: …

  • 13. Eli Pitts, OF, 19, 6’1”/185, CPX (Prev Rank: 1 …

  • 15. Chase Petty, RHP, 22, 6’1”/190, MLB (Prev Rank …

  • 16. Jirvin Morillo, C, 19, 5’11”/177, CPX (Prev Ra …

  • 17. Arnaldo Lantigua, OF, 20, 6’2”/200, A (Prev Ra …

  • 18. Cam Collier, CI, 21, 6’1”/210, AA (Prev Rank: …

  • 19. Mason Morris, RHP, 22, 6’4”/225, A (Prev Rank: …

  • 20. Stharlin Torres, RHP, 20, 6’0”/182, A (Prev Ra …

  • 21. Ethan Norby, LHP, 21, 5’9”/197, NCAA (Prev Ran …

  • 22. Ty Horn, RHP, 21, 6’2”/195, NCAA (Prev Rank: N …

  • 23. Julian Aguiar, RHP, 25, 6’3”/180, MLB (Prev Ra …

  • 24. Carlos Jorge, OF, 22, 5’9”/160, AAA (Prev Rank …

  • 25. Kien Vu, OF, 22, 5’11”/185, AA (Prev Rank: NA)

  • 26. Dylan Bowen, SS, 19, 5’11”/191, HS (Prev Rank: …

  • 27. Eider Gutierrez, OF, 17, 5’10”/163, DSL (Prev …

  • 28. Jay Allen, OF, 23, 6’0”/200, AA (Prev Rank: 29 …

  • 29. Liberts Aponte, SS, 18, 6’0”/160, DSL (Prev Ra …

  • 30. Carlos Sanchez, 3B, 21, 6’1”/215, AA (Prev Ran …

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Format: Name, Position, 2026 OD Age, Height/Weight, Highest Level

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospects for 2026

1. Alfredo Duno, C, 20, 6’2”/210, AA (Prev Rank: 2)

2026 Update

Alfredo Duno is a top 15 prospect in baseball, and it is easy to see why. He hits the ball really hard. He is currently posting a 90th percentile EV of 109. He looks like a future middle of the order type bat who could be up as early as next season. If any prospect in the minors is going to be a routine 30 homer bat, he is as good a bet as any. He is also a good enough defender behind the dish, and should maintain eligibility at catcher for a long time.

Duno mashed his way to another successful season, where he was able to stay healthy and get 495 plate appearances. Hitting home runs in his final two games, including one off the Cardinals’ 2025 first-rounder, Liam Doyle, Duno has been one of the best hitters in a very pitcher-friendly league.

Seeing Duno in person for the first time at All-Star weekend, I was impressed with how physical Duno truly was. The frame is huge and powerful. Duno finished the regular season with 18 home runs and 52 extra base hits while slashing .287/.430/.518.

Having a strong frame, Duno posts exceptional exit velocities, especially for his age. He has a 106 mph 90th percentile exit velocity, which is already in the plus power range, especially considering his age. The average exit velocity sits at 91 mph, and Duno puts the ball in the air on 62 percent of his batted balls. His bat speed allows him to get to the pull side easily as well, posting a pull rate near 50 percent.

The contact growth this year is notable. The overall contact rate sits at 70 percent for the season, but in July, that number was up to 77 percent. Since the All-Star break, it is up to 80 percent. Duno has a great eye at the plate and runs extremely low chase rates, down below 16 percent.

While there are questions about the contact, this could be a special profile. Duno might be one of the best-hitting catcher prospects in the game.

FFG: Power Hitting C

90th Percentile Peak Outcome: .270/.360/30 HR/2 SB

Variance: High

Buy/Sell: Buy

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