21. Luis De Leon, C
Level: Single-A
De Leon signed with the Astros in September 2024 for just $17,500, and he has already outperformed that bonus. After posting a respectable .784 OPS in 39 games as an 18-year-old in the Dominican Summer League last season, the Astros brought him stateside to begin 2026 with the FCL Astros. He quickly became one of the club’s top hitters, batting .390 with eight doubles, four home runs, 23 RBIs and more walks than strikeouts over 38 games. He has really good bat to ball skills and with some intriguing pop from the right side. Behind the plate, he also threw out 44% of attempted base stealers. According to his Instagram, De Leon was promoted to Fayetteville this week. At just 19 years old, he has an opportunity to climb the Astros’ prospect rankings in a hurry if he continues to perform at the next level.
22. Joseph Sullivan, OF
Level: Double-A
Sullivan was the Astros 7th round pick in 2024 after a solid college career at South Alabama. The outfielder was a mid round selection but came with a ton of upside. He is a great athlete with plus speed and the chance to stick in center field. Sullivan grades well on swing decisions and has good raw power that he has been able to prove in games this season. He has a great makeup and has an edge to him in the weight room and on the field. His first full season was a good one as he accumulated 17 home runs, 42 stolen bases and a .798 OPS over 106 games. He also led the Astros system in walks and stolen bases. He’s had some struggles in 2026 but still has 11 home runs and 20 stolen bases through 80 games. Read more here.
23. Nehomar Ochoa, 1B/OF
Level: High-A
Ochoa was drafted by the Astros in the 11th round of the Galena Park High School in Houston, and signed for $300,000 double the slot for the 11th round. He is huge kid, listed at 6’4″ and 230 lbs. Despite his size, he is a good athlete who can play all three outfield positions, though he will probably end up in the corners or at first base down the line. Ochoa has above average power and is a good baserunner with speed to swipe some bags. He had a nice first season at 18 years old but a freak accident derailed his 2025 season. This year Ochoa was back to form hitting .287 but his season ended due to a broken finger. Read more here.
24. Juan Fraide, RHP
Level: Single-A
Fraide was signed by the Astros out of Mexico in January 2025. While he isn’t physically imposing at 5-foot-11, the right-hander has some impressive stuff. His fastball can reach 96 mph, and he pairs it with a solid mix of off-speed pitches. Fraide began his professional career in the Dominican Summer League last year but quickly earned a move stateside. He opened the 2026 season in the Florida Complex League, and after just four starts, the Astros promoted him to Single-A Fayetteville at only 20 years old. Fraide has handled the aggressive assignment well, posting a 3.38 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 42.2 innings. His combination of velocity, secondary stuff and success against more advanced competition makes him an intriguing young arm in the Astros’ system.
25. Jackson Nezuh, RHP
Level: Triple-A
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. Nezuh had some struggles in 2025 but finished the season strong posting a 1.67 ERA over his final six games. This year he’s back to racking up strikeouts with 101 over 84 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. Read more on him here.
26. Jase Mitchell, C
Level: Rookie
Mitchell was selected by the Astros in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft and signed for $797,500, more than $500,000 over slot, after opting to forgo his commitment to Kentucky. A physical, left-handed-hitting catcher, Mitchell brings impressive raw power and patience at the plate while also showing a strong throwing arm behind the plate. He’s also considered a solid receiver defensively. With his combination of tools and upside, Mitchell has the potential to to be a top catching prospect. He played in the FCL this season and while it wasn’t the best performance, he was able to posted a .730 OPS while walking at a 33.7% clip. Read more here.
27. Gabel Pentecost, RHP
Level: Single-A
Pentecost was selected by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Taylor University following a standout college career. As a junior, he posted a 3.04 ERA with 116 strikeouts over 80 innings. Pentecost’s fastball sits in the low 90s and can reach 96 mph, but the pitch plays up thanks to his extension. He features a solid mix of pitches across the board, with his slider standing out as his best secondary offering. Pentecost opened the 2026 season with Single-A Fayetteville and impressed early, striking out 19 batters over 17 innings before landing on the injured list. While the injury has limited his opportunity to build on that strong start, his combination of deception, a deep arsenal and strikeout ability makes him an intriguing arm in the Astros’ system.
28. Adrian Ardines, RHP
Level: Single-A
Ardines was signed by the Astros out of Panama in January 2024. After spending his first two professional seasons in the Dominican Summer League, the right-hander made the move stateside in 2026 and has quickly emerged as an intriguing young arm. Ardines posted a 3.42 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 52.2 innings in the Florida Complex League before earning a promotion to Single-A Fayetteville. He impressed in his full-season debut, striking out seven batters over four innings. Ardines can run his fastball up to 96 mph while also featuring a pair of promising breaking balls. Still just 19 years old and already finding success in full-season baseball, Ardines has the stuff and upside to potentially become another international pitching find for the Astros.
29. Justin Thomas Jr., OF
Level: High-A
Thomas was drafted by the Astros in the 11th round of the 2025 draft after spending three years at three different schools. He put together a strong junior season at Arkansas, hitting .303 with nine home runs. He didn’t do much following the draft, but he has broken out this year with Asheville, connecting on 20 doubles and 15 home runs with an OPS over .850 while also stealing 31 bases. Thomas is a plus athlete who played football in high school, and at 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds, he’s built like a cornerback. He covers plenty of ground in the outfield with his plus speed, which also makes him a threat on the bases. There is some sneaky pop in his bat, too, and after a strong season in Asheville, the next step in Corpus Christi will be a big test for him. Read more here.
30. Alonzo Tredwell, RHP
Level: Double-A
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. Tredwell had a breakout season in 2025. The right-hander pitched across three different levels and posted a 3.69 ERA with 122 strikeouts over 100 innings. This included a dominant 40 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in Double-A to end the season. Tredwell started the season in the injured list and has yet to pitch in 2026. Read more on Tredwell here.