11. Bryce Mayer, RHP
Level: Double-A DOB: 07/07/04
Mayer was selected by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2024 draft and has quickly emerged as one of the biggest steals of the class. He began the season in Fayetteville, striking out 30 batters over 17.1 innings, which earned him a promotion to High-A. In Asheville, the right-hander continued to impress, posting a 2.85 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 41 innings. He was later bumped up to Double-A, where he’s held his own with a 3.86 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 18.2 innings. Mayer features a mid-90s fastball that plays up thanks to above-average vertical movement, paired with a strong curveball and a quality slider.
12. Ryan Forcucci, RHP
Level: Rookie DOB: 12/02/02
Forcucci is a right-handed pitcher listed at 6’3″ and 205 lbs that the Astros selected in the third round of the 2024 draft. The 22-year-old only made five starts in 2024, but was dominant posting a 2.16 ERA with 37 K in 25 innings. He has a mid 90s fastball that tops at 97 and a wipeout slider in the 80s. The only question is durability, but when he is on the field he has pitched well. He was seen as a potential first rounder early in the season but Tommy John surgery caused him to slide.
13. A.J. Blubaugh, RHP
Level: Triple-A DOB: 07/04/00
Blubaugh was a 7th round pick back in the 2022 draft out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Astros aggressively moved him up the ranks as they found another pitching diamond in the draft. In 2024, he had a big year 3.71 ERA with 133 K in 128.2 innings as he made his way to Triple-A. He got a call-up earlier this year making his big league debut. With the roster crunch, he was option to Triple-A where he turned in a strong July. Blubaugh has a mid 90s fastball and a good changeup and sweeper. Read more on him here.
14. Caden Powell, SS
Level: Single-A DOB: 10/24/03
Powell was selected by the Astros in the 6th round of the 2024 draft and signed overslot for $422,500. The 21-year-old is listed at 6’3″ and 200 lbs with room to grow. He started his college career at Oklahoma but transferred to Seminole State College where he was named the D-1 junior college player of the year after hitting .502 with 32 HR, 104 RBI and a slugging percentage over 1.000. Powell has had a really good year in Single-A posting an OPS over .800 while showing off power and speed. He missed some time with an injury but has returned strong.
15. Jose Fleury, RHP
Level: Triple-A DOB: 03/08/02
Fleury was signed during the 2021 international signing period for just $10,000, but could be another diamond in the rough for the Astros. As a 20-year-old, he dominated the DSL posting a 1.42 ERA with 4 BB/60 K in 38 innings. He has a really good changeup, which Baseball America ranked as the best in the system, and that he pairs with a low to mid 90s fastball. In 2023 he put up some gaudy numbers racking up 139 K in 98.2 innings with a 3.65 ERA. Fleury dominated early this year in Double-A but missed time due to injury but earned a promotion to Triple-A.
16. Juan Bello, RHP
Level: High-A DOB: 04/06/04
Bello, acquired by the Astros in the Pressly trade, was originally signed by the Cubs in 2022 and made a quick rise to full season ball in 2024. In 2024, the right-hander posted a 3.21 ERA with 91 K in 89.2 innings. He did this at 20-years-old making 22 starts. Bello is a young athletic right-hander who has a really good curveball that he mixes with a low-90s fastball. Bello got assigned to Asheville this season and has performed well posting a 3.70 ERA with 66 K in 65.2 innings.
17. Jancel Villarroel, C
Level: High-A DOB: 01/17/05
Villarroel, signed by the Astros out of Venezuela in August 2022, may be modest in size at 5’8″ and 176 pounds, but he stands out for his talent on the field. As a catcher, he possesses excellent bat-to-ball skills and a strong feel for the strike zone. He reached full-season ball last year as a teenager, posting a .660 OPS. In 2025, he’s shown improvement across the board, batting .255 with a .743 OPS over 84 games. He shows solid plate discipline, drawing walks, minimizing strikeouts, and adding value on the basepaths with some stolen bases.
18. Alonzo Tredwell, RHP
Level: Double-A DOB: 05/08/02
Tredwell is an imposing presence on the mound, measuring 6’8″ and 230 pounds. A second-round pick in 2023, he had a strong college career at UCLA, finishing with a 2.83 ERA and 113 strikeouts over 92.1 innings. The right-hander features a mid-90s fastball that can touch 96 mph, complemented by a sharp slider as his primary secondary pitch. His fastball plays especially well up in the zone, generating plenty of whiffs due to its carry. Though he’s dealt with some injuries in the minors, Tredwell is performing well in 2025, posting a 3.68 ERA with 30 strikeouts over 29.1 innings at the High-A level. Read more on Tredwell here.
19. Jackson Nezuh, RHP
Level: Double-A DOB: 02/11/02
Nezuh, the Astros’ 14th-round pick in 2023 out of Louisiana-Lafayette, is shaping up to be a draft-day steal. He began his first full pro season in Single-A, where he struck out 105 batters over 81.2 innings. After earning a promotion to High-A, he was even more impressive, posting a 2.79 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 38.2 innings—bringing his season total to 151 strikeouts across 120.1 innings. Nezuh features a low-to-mid 90s fastball and complements it with a standout split-change, along with a slider and a sweeper that have fueled his high strikeout rates. However, 2025 has been more of a challenge for him, as he’s dealt with some struggles and spent time on the injured list. Read more on him here.
20. Nick Monistere, OF
Level: Single-A DOB: 01/27/04
Monistere was selected by the Astros in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Southern Mississippi. He broke out during his junior season, batting .323 and leading the Sun Belt Conference with 21 home runs over 63 games. Primarily a second baseman in college, Monistere brings defensive versatility, with the ability to handle multiple positions around the field. He also offers legitimate power at the plate, making him an intriguing offensive prospect with impact potential.