Braves, Rockies Prospects and WNBA Draft Watch

With the 2026 WNBA draft lottery looming, the Dallas Wings hold the top odds while Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington and Connecticut are monitoring college talents such as UCLA big Betts (20.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg) and UConn guard Azzi Fudd (13.6 ppg, 43.6% 3PT) as potential fits alongside Paige Bueckers. In MLB, Atlanta prospects in the Arizona Fall League have shown promise: Jhancarlos Lara has five strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings but still struggles with command (six walks, 1.91 WHIP), while Sinnard has been dominant in the AFL (1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP) after a strong 2025 minor-league campaign (2.86 ERA, 28.3% K rate, 8.8% BB rate over 72 1/3 innings). A 19-year-old Braves infielder broke out in 2025, hitting .258 with a .730 OPS and swiping 54 bases, highlighting additional depth in Atlanta’s pipeline. Colorado, coming off its worst franchise season, is leaning on a thin farm system but saw No. 3 overall pick Charlie Condon (.268/.376/.444, 14 HR in 2025) and versatile Cole Carrigg (15 HR in 2025) stand out in the AFL alongside Jared Thomas. Given Michael Toglia’s 39.2% strikeout rate and other organizational needs, the Rockies may pursue a veteran first baseman this winter while continuing to develop Condon and others toward potential 2026 roles.