11. Miguel Ullola, RHP
Level: Triple-A DOB: 06/19/02
Ullola is another pitcher in the long line of international arms developed by the Astros. The 23-year-old features a plus fastball that sits mid-90s and generates a ton of swings and missed. While he has some command issues, he has overpowered the hitters with the fastball/slider combination. Ullola appears to have the stuff to be an elite bullpen arm, though the Astros have committed to keeping him a starter for now. The fastball and slider are his two best pitches, but he does throw a curveball as well. Ullola had a big 2024 season and followed that up with some strong numbers in Triple-A in 2025 striking out 131 batters over 113.2 innings. He’s struggled so far in 2026 walking 29 batters in 35.2 innings.
12. 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. 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. Read more on Tredwell here.
13. Will Bush, C
Level: Double-A DOB: 03/04/04
Bush took an interesting route to professional ball, spending one year at Tyler Junior College before being selected by the Astros in the 16th round of the 2023 draft. The left-handed hitting Bush has some above average raw power and solid plate discipline. He has split time between catcher and first base, and may end up at first base long term. The 22-year-old started the season in High-A and posted a .812 OPS with 12 homers before getting a promotion to Double-A. For the Hooks he added another 3 home runs and 14 walks in 24 games. Overall he posted a 121 wRC+, which was near the top in the Astros system. Bush got off to a great start this year but has cooled off a bit. He recently landed on the IL after being hit by a pitch.
14. James Hicks, RHP
Level: Double-A DOB: 05/09/01
Hicks was a 13th round pick by the Astros in 2023 and has flown through the system with his ability to miss bats. The right-hander started the season in Single-A posting 0.50 ERA in 18 innings. After a stop in High-A, he was promoted to Double-A where finished with 52 K in 48.1 innings. Overall, he had a 3.82 ERA with 115 K in 106 innings in his first full-season. Hicks uses a 93-96 MPH fastball to go along with a chanegup, slider and curveball. Hicks had some injuries in 2025 but finished the year on a high note striking out 23 to just 4 walks over his final 14.2 innings. He then went on to dominate in the Arizona Fall League posting a 0.00 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 14 innings. Hicks has been up and down this year, but the sinker is a good pitch and one that should get him to the next level. Read more on Hicks here.
15. Caden Powell, SS
Level: High-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 started of the year great in Single-A posting an OPS over .800 while showing off power and speed. He also missed time with a broken hamate bone, an injury that often takes hitters a while to fully regain their power from. Even so, he’s performed well this season, hitting over .300 in Asheville, though the power numbers haven’t returned just yet.
16. Ryan Forcucci, RHP
Level: Single-A 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. He’s back healthy now but the results haven’t been as expected. While reports are that his fastball has the velocity back, he’s had trouble locating walking 19 in just 9.2 innings this season.
17. Anthony Huezo, OF
Level: Single-A DOB: 11/02/05
Huezo, the Astros’ 12th-round pick in 2023, spent a couple of seasons in rookie ball before finally earning an assignment to full-season baseball. The 19-year-old played most of the season in the FCL showing some huge growth and while he hit .231 he had a team leading .856 OPS with 6 home runs and 12 stolen bases. He was promoted to Single-A where he finished the season hitting .301 over 22 games. He also a Hit+ of 114 in 2025, a really good number. Huezo posted an impressive 107 MPH 90th percentile exit velocity and a 27% barrel rate. Huezo’s in zone contact rate was high at 86%. Huezo has been a little boom or bust this season connecting on 17 extra base hits, but the strikeouts have held him back a bit. Read more on him here.
18. Nick Monistere, INF
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 including shortstop. He also offers legitimate power at the plate, making him an intriguing offensive prospect with impact potential. He was performing well this season with a .805 OPS and 15 SB before landing on the injured list.
19. Jason Schiavone, C
Level: Double-A DOB: 03/19/03
The Astros selected Schiavone in the 11th round of the 2024 draft. After a down year in Fayetteville, he has been on an absolute tear this season batting .277 with a minor league leading 18 home runs. He also earned a promotion to Double-A to start the season and homered in his first game. Schiavone is an intersting hitter as he provides elite power, good plate discipline, but also some swing and miss. On top of the 18 home runs, he had drawn 42 walks in 38 games, though he has 54 strikeouts. The power is legit though and he has posted some elite exit velocities. He’s also thrown out 28% of base stealers and is a good athlete behind the plate.
20. Alimber Santa, RHP
Level: MLB DOB: 05/03/03
Santa was signed as an international free agent and is listed at just 5’10”, 163 lbs but really turned heads in spring training when Chandler Rome reported that the right hander sat 96-97 MPH with his fastball and has a changeup, slider and curveball. Santa ended up getting hurt and wasn’t able to show what he could do. After battling through some injuries, the Astros deployed him in a relief only role and the results were strong. They were even better in Triple-A in 2026 posting a 1.42 ERA over 19 innings earning him a call-up to Houston.