Dodgers’ Prospect Rankings Undergo Big Change After Skubal Trade
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The Los Angeles Dodgers traded three of their Top 15 prospects for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, shaking up their prospect rankings.
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ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel released his final Top 10 prospect rankings of the season for every team, and introduced two newcomers to the fold for the Dodgers. The Dodgers’ first four prospects remained the same as the previous ranking, with Josue De Paula, Mike Sirota, Edgardo Quintero and Emil Morales staying up, and everyone else—Charles Davala, Christian Zazueta, Chase Harlan and James Tibbs III moving up a spot or two.
Making their first appearances in the rankings are No. 9 prospect Zach Root and No. 10 prospect Bo Lowrence.
“The Dodgers traded their No. 5, No. 8 and No. 15 prospects to land Tarik Skubal yet still have a top-five system, despite having limited picks/bonus pools in the draft for years now,” McDaniel wrote. “Any team could use its revenue on good coaches, scouts and tech, but many don’t.”
Jun 17, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Zach Root (33) throws against the UCLA Bruins during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn ImagesWho Are Zach Root and Bo Lowrence?
Zach Root
The Dodgers drafted Root with their first selection in 2025’s draft, though didn’t pitch in a professional game last season. He announced his arrival in the Dodgers’ Spring Breakout game, tying a record with eight strikeouts.
The southpaw began the season in High-A, making 15 starts and posting a 2.40 ERA. He struck out 79 batters through 60 innings, and only allowed one home run before his promotion to Double-A.
Root has only made two starts in Double-A, striking out 13 batters in 8.2 innings, but has also allowed seven runs for a 7.27 ERA. At just 22 years old, the left-hander is one of the Dodgers’ best pitching prospects.
Bo Lowrance
Lowrance is the Dodgers’ highest draft pick from the most recent draft, and he is yet to feature in the minors yet.
The shortstop committed to play college ball for the University of Virginia, but opted to sign with the Dodgers after his first-round selection. Despite his youth, the Dodgers are impressed with Lowrance’s skillset and have big plans for the 18-year-old.
“We are ecstatic about landing Bo Lowrance,” said Dodgers’ amateur scouting director Zach Fitzpatrick. “He was our main target. Bo has the size, the swing, the projection and the drive to be a high-level Major League shortstop.”