​Imagine having a chance to travel back in time and watch a baseball game with players who would later become household names—before they ever stepped onto a major league field. That’s the lure of Major League Baseball’s annual showcase for top prospects, the All-Star Futures Game. To get a sense of the talent on display, you need only look back five years to Coors Field, where future stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Adley Rutschman, Riley Greene, Michael Harris II, Michael Busch, and Cole Ragans competed in the Futures Game. And it isn’t just the past that’s interesting: last year’s Futures Game featured current big-leaguers such as Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart, J.J. Wetherholt, Owen Caissie, Carson Benge, Trey Yesavage, and Parker Messick.
So which players in this year’s game will go on to leave a major-league imprint? We’ll get a glimpse when the American League and National League squads take the field for the 2026 Futures Game on Sunday, July 12, as part of MLB’s All-Star Week festivities.
The 27th edition of the All-Star Futures Game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, with a noon ET kickoff. NBC will televise the game, while Peacock will offer streaming access. The broadcast team includes Melanie Newman on play-by-play, with Yonder Alonso and Sam Dykstra providing analysis, and Sande Charles reporting.
Last year’s star power included Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula, who delivered a go-ahead three-run homer and earned MVP honors at the 2025 Futures Game held at Truist Park.
In the latest MLB Pipeline rankings, the top six overall minor league prospects are all set to attend this year’s Futures Game. Here’s a closer look at a few of them and what makes them potential future big leaguers.
Jesus Made, shortstop, Brewers: At just 19, playing for Class AA Biloxi in Mississippi, Made is hitting .277/.347/.420 with seven homers and 25 stolen bases in 31 attempts. He’s a switch-hitter with elite bat speed and exceptional athleticism in the field, and he has shown he can compete against older competition.
Leo De Vries, shortstop, Athletics: Also 19 and from the Dominican Republic, De Vries was the centerpiece of the 2025 trade that sent closer Mason Miller to San Diego. In his first full season at Double-A Midland in Texas, he’s hitting .276/.369/.420 with 10 homers and 30 steals in 35 attempts.
Eli Willits, shortstop, Nationals: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, out of high school and the son of former major leaguer Reggie Willits, possesses blazing speed and solid defensive ability. His hitting tool is still developing at age 18, and he recently earned a promotion to High-A Wilmington in Delaware. Across two minor league levels, he’s slashed .282/.416/.498 with 12 homers and an impressive 38-for-50 in stolen-base attempts.
Josue De Paula, outfielder, Dodgers: De Paula has made waves as a dynamic performer in the minors, generating attention with his power, speed, and defensive versatility. His potential impact at the major league level is driven by his multi-skill package and his ability to contribute across the board.
As the Futures Game unfolds in Philadelphia, fans will get a front-row seat to the next wave of players who could become the faces of MLB in the years ahead. With the blend of speed, power, and defensive prowess on display, the talent on the field is a strong reminder of why this showcase remains a crucial milestone in the development pipeline for the sport.