Is it time for the D’Backs to call up these top prospects from AAA?

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 04, 2026: Tommy Troy #98 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Athletics at Hohokam Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Introduction While it is still early in the season, I can’t help but notice that while the team is struggling at the MLB level, there’s several of the Dbacks top prospects playing very well for the D’Backs AAA level affiliate, the Reno Aces. There are also a couple veteran relief pitchers that have been pitching very well, who merit discussion, but who I won’t be discussing in this article.

(NOTE: We’re just just under a full month into the Minor League Baseball season, so small samples abound, especially with the relief pitchers. Just a few good/bad outings and games can turn these numbers upside down, so this is just a fun exercise. It’ll be another month before any Minor League stats should be taken seriously.

All stats in this article through 28th April, 2026. ) The Hot Hitting Prospects Top 100 overall prospect Ryan Waldschmidt ( Fangraphs | B-Ref player pages) has unsurprisingly been one of the Reno Aces best hitters. The 23 year old right handed hitting outfielder has played mostly center field in the 2026, but is capable of playing all three outfield positions competently.

Through his first 131 plate appearences, he’s hit . 303/. 400/.