Jefferson Rojas Named a Top MLB Prospect
The Mets prospect has secured the 68th spot on the league's top 100 ranking list.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Baseball
MLB has recognized Jefferson Rojas as the 68th best prospect in baseball, marking him as the sole New York Mets player to make the top 100 list. This acknowledgment follows his mid-season move to the organization.
Why it matters
Being the only representative for the Mets on this list highlights his status as the organization's top prospect following a high-profile summer trade. His inclusion underscores the value the team placed on him during the acquisition process.
Rojas maintained a .294 batting average and a .983 OPS across 35 games. He contributed 12 home runs and 36 RBIs during his time with Binghamton and Syracuse.
The players
Jefferson Rojas
He is a professional baseball prospect recently ranked as the 68th best in Major League Baseball.
New York Mets
This is a professional baseball team that competes in the National League East division.
Chicago Cubs
This is a professional baseball team that plays in the National League Central division.
The details
The Mets acquired Rojas from the Chicago Cubs in a July trade that sent Tyrone Taylor and Clay Holmes to the Cubs organization. Rojas split his 2026 season between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse.
Timeline
Jefferson Rojas was traded to the Mets in July.
Rojas played for Binghamton and Syracuse during the 2026 season.
Season Trajectory
This ranking signals a shift in the Mets organizational hierarchy as they look to build around their lone top-100 talent. It highlights the growing disparity in farm system depth between the Mets and juggernauts like the Orioles or Rays.
With 36 RBIs and 12 home runs in just 35 games, Rojas presents a high-ceiling asset for dynasty fantasy leagues. His limited sample size at the Triple-A level will likely dictate the pace of his promotion to the major league roster.
The takeaway
Rojas now carries the weight of being the primary hope for the Mets minor league pipeline. Fans should monitor his performance in the upcoming season as he attempts to build on his high OPS and secure a permanent major league roster spot.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34.
