Just over a month into the MLB season and MLB Pipeline has decided to make some "market corrections" to their Top 100 prospect rankings. It's not a full overhaul, though there are some players who are no longer on the list that were there when the season started. It's a reminder of how quickly things can change in this game, and how quickly prospects can lose some of their luster.
All three of the Toronto Blue Jays' top three prospects have found their names on the list. While Trey Yesavage going from the No. 8 overall prospect to the No. 5 overall prospect doesn't exactly feel overtly notable since he's already making an impact with the big league club, the placement of the other two guys is certainly worth exploring.
Toronto's first round pick from just this past year's draft, JoJo Parker, jumps all the way to No. 32, while their first round draft pick from 2023, Arjun Nimmala, moves up to 56. Parker was ranked 45th and Nimmala was ranked 77th on the preseason list.
Pair of Blue Jays on MLB Pipeline's list are paving the way for a bright future for Toronto
Both Parker and Nimmala certainly feel deserving to be among the games top 100 best prospects at this point in their careers, but Parker landing just outside the Top 30 is a tremendous feat for the 19-year-old infielder.
JoJo Parker lifts off🚀
— Dunedin Blue Jays (@DunedinBlueJays) May 13, 2026
The @BlueJays No. 2 prospect ties it with a solo blast 109.2 MPH, 406 FT! pic.twitter.com/1gfmko1Qcg
Drafted No. 8 overall last June, Parker came out of Purvis, High School in Missouri and signed a $6.19 million signing bonus. Through his first 30 games of pro-ball, Parker has three home runs, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases with a .310 BABIP and has produced 114 wRC+. He got off to a hot start, then had to make a few adjustments to get back on track and out of a slump. The ability to switch things up and address the areas he needs to shows a maturity beyond his age.
The 6-foot-2, 200 lbs Parker is only in Single-A playing for the Dunedin Blue Jays and isn't expected to get to the big leagues until 2029 - but in his very short time with the organization he has not only impressed the Blue Jays brass, but has clearly caught the attention of industry experts as well.
As for Nimmala, he was taken 20th overall in 2023 and has moved around both the Blue Jays' internal prospect rankings and MLB pipelines. After his recent call up, it wouldn't be surprising if he moved up again
Nimmala began the year in High-A with Vancouver, the same place that he finished in, in 2025. After getting an extended look at Spring Training with the Blue Jays, many felt, Nimmala included, that the 20-year-old infielder could perhaps begin the year in Double-A. The Blue Jays felt otherwise and asked him to go back to Vancouver, where he slashed .241/.362/.483 with four home runs, 20 RBIs and a 15.2% walk rate.
While that doesn't feel like he was setting the world on fire, the Blue Jays felt it was good enough for what they needed, and moved Nimmala up to Double-A New Hampshire earlier this month. Through his first seven games at the next level, Nmmala has slashed .379/.419/.448 with a .500 BABIP. Sure, it's a small sample size, but just like Parker, Nimmal is showing he can make adjustments as he moves to the next level.
Yesavage, Nimmala and Parker all represent the last three first round picks the Blue Jays have made and it's never a bad sign when those players are making lists like this one.