10 Nationals Prospects To Know Beyond The Top 30 in 2025
Baseball America’s Top 30 Washington Nationals Prospects entering 2025 are here exclusively for subscribers. The list includes updated scouting reports, BA grades and tool grade projections every player.
Inevitably, there are players every year who barely miss the cut when we narrow down the list. These players are all worth monitoring for various reasons and it’s likely some will either reach the big leagues in 2025 or enjoy breakout seasons lower in the minors.
Here are next 10 players to know in the Nationals system beyond their Top 30. You can find the complete index of players who just missed their teams’ respective lists here.
31. Kevin Made, SS. The Cubs signed Made out of the Dominican Republic in 2019, though he did not make his pro debut until two years later at 18 years old, and traded him to the Nationals at the 2023 trade deadline for Jeimer Candelario. All of the ingredients are there for Made to be a solid average hitter, they just haven’t clicked yet. He showed some signs of tapping into more power in 2024. Toward the end of the season, the Nationals switched his toe tap to a leg kick, hoping to loosen him up at the plate. His ability to play shortstop has kept him on lists, but time is running out for that to matter much longer.
32. Victor Hurtado, OF. Hurtado was the Nationals’ top international prospect in 2024 and signed for $2.7 million. He made his Dominican Summer League debut in early June after coming off a knee injury that may have limited him both at the plate and in the field all season. Getting fully healthy is the number one priority for Hurtado and he should be ready to go in 2025.
33. Marquis Grissom Jr., RHP. Grissom comes from a baseball family. His father, Marquis Grissom, played 17 seasons in the majors. The Nationals selected Grissom Jr. in the 13th round in 2022 and his changeup has turned heads ever since. His low-80s changeup flashed 70-grade potential and generates a ton of swing and misses from lefties. He received a big league spring training invite and could factor into the Nationals’ bullpen mix at some point in 2025.
34. Dashyll Tejeda, OF. In his second try at the DSL, Tejeda showed a blend of skills and tools on both sides of the ball. His quick hands serve him well in the batter’s box and can mask the fact that he will sometimes let the ball get a bit too deep. He led the DSL with 46 stolen bases, which fits with the Nationals’ aggressive run style. He’s an athletic center fielder who could develop into a future plus defender.
35. Yoel Tejeda Jr., RHP. The Nationals drafted Tejeda in the 14th round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Florida State. Over 19.2 innings (13 appearances) in 2024, the sophomore struck out 15 batters. Members of the Nationals player development staff believe he could be a sleeper prospect to watch, as he should move through the minors quickly. He will make his pro debut in 2025.
36. Jackson Kent, LHP. Washington selected Kent in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Arizona. The southpaw struck out 89 in 15 starts for the Wildcats. He helped pitch Arizona to a Pac-12 baseball championship in the 2024 season. He will make his pro debut in 2025.
37. Tyler Schoff, RHP. Schoff strained his oblique midseason, which set back his development. The righty can be a solid workhorse reliever thanks to his quality secondary pitches. He has a history of limiting walks, striking out 33 and walking 10 in 25 appearances at Double-A in 2024. While durability comes into question after the injury this season, expect to see Schiff squarely in the mix to join the Nationals bullpen.
38. Carlos Tavares, OF. The Nationals, signed Tavares at the start of the 2023 international signing period. While he doesn’t have the same starpower as classmate Elian Soto or Andy Acevedo, his bat stands out. Tavares slashed .276/.409/.460 in the Florida Complex League. While he still has strength to add, the 19-year-old does project to add some power behind his swing.
39. Nick Peoples, OF. Peoples is a physically-gifted outfielder with tremendous power potential. He is considered a high-risk, high-reward type of player. In 2024, he struggled significantly at the plate, hitting only .185 as a switch-hitter, however, he crushed balls with exit velocities north of 110 mph. The Nationals’ player development staff is working to stabilize him at the plate, as he hits on his tip toes sometimes, putting him off balance. While he needs to show significant improvement at the plate, the organization still believes the power potential is worth waiting on.
40. Sam Petersen, OF. The Nationals selected Petersen in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Iowa. The outfielder went 17-for-18 on stolen base attempts for the Hawkeyes, showing off his plus run tool. Petersen made his pro debut with Low-A Fredericksburg, batting .364 for the Carolina League champs. There are some lingering question marks surrounding his power potential after a weak showing on the Cape prior to his junior year. The Nationals believe that he can tap into his raw power and prove that is a non-issue.
