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Mets top-ranked prospect carries power surge into Winter League competition

New York Mets top prospect Jefferson Rojas is making an immediate impact in the 2026 Winter League, showcasing his explosive power just weeks after a standout regular-season campaign. The 21-year-old infielder, acquired midseason from the Cubs in the Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor trade, finished his first full pro year with career-highs across the board—including 27 home runs, 93 RBIs, and a .505 slugging percentage in 126 games across Double-A and Triple-A.

His offensive surge continued in his Winter League debut with the Gigantes del Cibao, where he went 4-for-7 with two home runs and four runs scored in a 7-1 victory over the Tigres del Licey, posting a 2.054 OPS through two starts. Rojas’ rapid ascent began at age 18 in the Single-A Carolina League, where he became the youngest regular in the circuit, and he’s since thrived at every level, including a $1 million signing bonus in 2022 that set the tone for his aggressive development path.

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