Who Are the Top Angels Prospects to Watch in 2026?
For the Angels to escape their string of losing seasons, the Halos must put their minor-league talent to work and move top prospects into the big-league mix. Several of their best young players have already seen MLB action, while others are just a phone call away. In the 2025 MLB draft, the Angels made a splash, taking four players among the first 105 picks. That group included the second overall selection. With the 2025 offseason now underway and the 2026 season a few months out, several prospects are making names for themselves in hopes of earning time in Anaheim.
OF Nelson Rada, Angels Seventh-ranked Prospect:
Nelson Rada has been one of the Angels' most promising international signings in recent years, and he has blossomed into one of the Angels' most promising players to look forward to as the 2026 season inches closer. The 19-year-old from Venezuela split time last year between Double and Triple-A, slashing .292/.398/.360 in 135 games. His glove in the outfield has also been a plus, with a .970 fielding percentage. While impressive, Rada spent just 42 games in Triple-A and is likely to spend some more time there to develop a bit further. However, a spring training invite might lead to a call-up sooner rather than later.
RHP Ryan Johnson, Angels Second-ranked Prospect:
Ryan Johnson is one of the few players who have seen time on the bump for the Halos in Anaheim, appearing in 14 games last year. In those games, Johnson struggled and pitched just under 15 innings, surrendering 24 hits and five walks, which led to a 7.36 ERA. The problem, however, is that Johnson entered in relief and never got to start for the Halos. When he starts on the mound like he did at Triple-A, those numbers drop. In Triple-A, Johnson had 12 starts on the mound, and in over 57 innings pitched, he limited opponents to a 1.88 ERA on 41 hits and a BAA of .196 while striking out 65 in the process. For Johnson, starting at the significant league level will be the defining factor, and management will be looking to see if he can handle the pressure come spring.
RHP George Klassen, Angels Third-ranked Prospect:
George Klassen might be the furthest away from a consistent spot for the Halos; however, he still has some promising stuff. Klassen had a tremendous first half in Double-A last year, earning a trip to the 2025 Futures Game in Atlanta. Klassen finished the year with 24 starts in Double-A, posting 102.2 innings, striking out 106 batters, and keeping the opposition to a 5.35 ERA. Just before the season ended, Klassen was promoted to Triple-A for one start and gave up two runs on six hits in six innings of work. The righty still needs some more time to develop his stuff before the Angels decide to call up the 23-year-old. Klassen is most likely to return to the Triple-A squad for most of 2026, but may join the Halos in the bullpen or for spot starts in 2026.
RHP Tyler Bremner, Angels Top-ranked Prospect:
Drafted second overall in the 2025 MLB Draft out of UC Santa Barbara, Tyler Bremner is the franchise’s future star. The question is, when will he step on the mound in Anaheim? In college, Bremner spent time between starting and coming out of the bullpen in 2024, and in 2025, it was more of the same deal. However, after getting back to a more consistent role in the Gauchos' starting rotation, he ended the year hot and helped the Gauchos to a regional.
Being the second pick in the draft came as a surprise to some, but not to the Angels, who signed him for more than $2.5 million under slot value. His resume might not be as polished as other first-round picks, but his talent is there. He features a fastball that averages 95 mph and can get to 98 mph. His second-best pitch is a changeup that scouts have graded at 70, and he’s used it to his advantage in tandem with the fastball to miss bats. Bremner’s lack of consistent time in a starting rotation raises some concern, but the Angels have moved college arms up the ranks pretty quickly as of late, and it is likely that will be the case for Bremner.
