The 2025 MLB Spring Breakout rosters have been unveiled, and prospect-filled excitement is in the air as baseball fans prepare for the second annual showcase of Minor League talent. Held during Spring Training from March 13-16, this four-day event will see 16 games played at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums, giving fans a chance to see the stars of tomorrow take the field today.
Major League Baseball has announced that the games will be broadcast via MLB Network, local RSNs, and streamed on MLB.tv, MLB.com, and the MLB App, making it accessible to fans across the country. This event not only shines a light on player development but also highlights the strength of each MLB club’s farm system.
Locally, fans have even more reason to tune in this year. A handful of familiar names are grabbing headlines in the 2025 Spring Breakout rosters, ensuring a strong representation of Southern California’s baseball legacy.
Among those selected is 2024 Great Oak High School graduate Dylan Fien. Though not ranked at the top of the prospect lists, the seventh-round pick of the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft made his way onto the roster as a catcher, proving his determination and skill. Fien will look to use this opportunity to display his talent against other rising stars.
Meanwhile, Menifee’s Mikey Romero, a first-round draft pick by the Boston Red Sox, who polished his skills at Vista Murrieta and Orange Lutheran high schools, enters the 2025 Spring Breakout as the No. 11 prospect in the Red Sox organization. With deep local roots and family ties to athletic greats—his sisters Sierra and Sydney Romero left their mark on college softball—Mikey’s ascension continues to capture attention.
Ethan Salas, though not born and raised locally, is another player worth following. After dazzling fans as part of the Lake Elsinore Storm two seasons ago, at the age of 16, the Class-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, Salas returns as part of the Spring Breakout rosters. A top-tier prospect since 2023, Salas was originally signed as the No. 1 overall international prospect for $5.6 million, and his highly anticipated return to the national stage will certainly draw eyes.
What to Expect from Spring Breakout
The 16 games set to take place this March provide fans with a rare opportunity to see each MLB organization’s top minor league talent take the field. Participating prospects, carefully selected based on health, availability, 40-man roster status, and skill level, give insight into the breadth and depth of each franchise’s farm system.
This year’s roster announcements revealed some big numbers. An impressive 72 of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects will participate—including five of the Top 10 overall and 18 No. 1 players from their respective organizations. Headlining the list is Boston’s Roman Anthony, ranked as the second-best prospect in baseball. The rosters also feature 21 players ranked No. 2 in their respective organizations, as well as 29 of the 30 first-round picks from the 2024 MLB Draft.
Teams to watch include the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox, each boasting six Top 100 players on their rosters. Clubs like the Marlins and Royals opted to maximize their farm system visibility, scheduling all of their Top 20 and Top 19 prospects, respectively.
For fans scouting future stars, two must-watch matchups include Boston versus Tampa Bay and Seattle versus Cleveland, which will feature nine of the Top 100 Prospects in action.
Beyond individual accolades, this year’s Spring Breakout rosters also reflect MLB’s grassroots commitment to youth development. Thirty-five players across 24 clubs earned their spots as alumni of Nike RBI, MLB Develops programs like the Hank Aaron Invitational, and other community-driven initiatives. Players come from 19 different countries, including Japan, Taiwan, Spain, and Uganda, adding a global flavor to the event.
This event creates an invaluable window into the sport’s future, offering early access to young stars on a trajectory to reshape the game. While the rosters may not reflect the entirety of each organization’s farm system, they are carefully curated to provide fans with an elite view of emerging talent.
With the buzz surrounding players like Dylan Fien, Mikey Romero, and Ethan Salas, Southwest Riverside County residents have plenty of reasons to feel pride and anticipation as their hometown heroes step up to the plate. From exceptional pitching to highlight-reel hitting, this Spring Breakout guarantees moments fans won’t want to miss.
Eight of the 16 Spring Breakout games will be carried live on MLB Network, with the remaining eight contests being shown on tape-delay basis. All Spring Breakout games will be streamed live, and blackout-free on MLB’s digital platforms and partner platforms listed below:
Among the 16 Spring Breakout games, nine will be played as part of a traditional doubleheader (one admission charge) either before or after the Major League teams square off, providing fans in attendance a sneak peek at the future stars of their favorite team. Tickets for Spring Breakout games are available here.
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