Athletics' farm system receives mixed grade despite promising prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Oakland Athletics' farm system ranked in the top 10 entering 2026 but was graded a C by Baseball America. While several players, including Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold, and Drew Burress, are noted as top prospects, injuries to De Vries and Arnold raise concerns. The Athletics had key player graduations but added talent through the 2026 draft. The system's grade accounts for individual performances rather than overall rankings, with the Athletics' deadline inactivity often cited as a factor. They now face decisions on which prospects to retain and which to trade for pitching upgrades this offseason.
- •Athletics ranked 9th in MLB farm system heading into 2026
- •Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold suffered season-ending injuries
- •Prospects Drew Burress and Mason Edwards highlight 2026 draft additions
- •Devin Taylor emerged as a standout prospect
- •Upcoming offseason could lead to trades for pitching
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — A's Farm System Receives Mixed Grade, Despite Solid Prospects
"The Athletics' farm system was ranked in the top 10 heading into 2026, but the overall performance didn't match that ranking.
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