Cardinals prospect J.J. Wetherholt has been named to the NL Roster for the MLB Futures Game as part of 2025 All-Star Week.
The 2025 All-Star Futures Game will be played at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta. It will air live on MLB Network and will be simulcast on MLB.TV, MLB.com and via the MLB app. Melanie Newman, Yonder Alonso, Jonathan Mayo and Sande Charles will be on the call.
Here is the information from the MLB Press Release on the 2025 Futures Game.
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with MLB Pipeline, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25 players named to each team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all player development leagues were eligible to be selected. Complete Futures Game rosters, prospect analysis and rankings can be found at MLB.com/pipeline.
2025 NL Futures Roster
Pitchers (9)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
55 Grissom Jr., Marquis (WSH) R-R 6-2 202 7/19/01 Fayetteville, GA Rochester Red Wings (International League/AAA)
99 Harris, Hayden (ATL) L-L 6-0 186 3/2/99 Augusta, GA Gwinnett Stripers (International League/AAA)
16 Painter, Andrew (PHI) R-R 6-7 215 4/10/03 Pompano Beach, FL Lehigh Valley IronPigs (International League/AAA)
60 Ritchie, JR (ATL) R-R 6-2 185 6/26/03 Seattle, WA Columbus Clingstones (Southern League/AA)
13 Sykora, Travis (WSH) R-R 6-6 232 4/28/04 Round Rock, TX Harrisburg Senators (Eastern League/AA)
16 Tong, Jonah (NYM) R-R 6-1 180 6/19/03 Markham, Canada Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Eastern League/AA)
39 Whisenhunt, Carson (SF) L-L 6-3 214 10/20/00 Winston-Salem, NC Sacramento River Cats (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
28 White, Thomas (MIA) L-L 6-5 240 9/29/04 Rowley, MA Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Southern League/AA)
41 Wiggins, Jaxon (CHC) R-R 6-6 225 10/3/01 Roland, OK Knoxville Smokies (Southern League/AA)
Catchers (3)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
16 Duno, Alfredo (CIN) R-R 6-2 210 1/7/06 Miranda, Venezuela Daytona Tortugas (Florida State League/A)
8 Mack, Joe (MIA) L-R 6-0 210 12/27/02 Williamsville, NY Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (International League/AAA)
13 Tait, Eduardo (PHI) L-R 6-0 175 8/27/06 Panama, Panama Clearwater Threshers (Florida State League/A)
Infielders (7)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
24 Condon, Charlie (COL) R-R 6-6 216 4/14/03 Atlanta, GA Spokane Indians (Northwest League/A+)
24 De Vries, Leo (SD) S-R 6-1 183 10/11/06 Azua, D.R. Fort Wayne TinCaps (Midwest League/A+)
28 Griffin, Konnor (PIT) R-R 6-4 225 4/24/06 Jackson, MS Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League/A+)
4 Groover, LuJames (AZ) R-R 6-2 212 4/16/02 East Point, GA Amarillo Sod Poodles (Texas League/AA)
12 Made, Jesús (MIL) S-R 6-1 187 5/8/07 San Cristobal, D.R. Carolina Mudcats (Carolina League/A)
16 Stewart, Sal (CIN) R-R 6-1 224 12/7/03 Miami, FL Chattanooga Lookouts (Southern League/AA)
26 Wetherholt, JJ (STL) L-R 5-10 190 9/10/02 Baltimore, MD Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA)
Outfielders (6)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
10 Benge, Carson (NYM) L-R 6-1 184 1/20/03 Oklahoma City, OK Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Eastern League/AA)
17 Caissie, Owen (CHC) L-R 6-3 190 7/8/02 Burlington, Canada Iowa Cubs (International League/AAA)
5 Caldwell, Slade (AZ) L-L 5-9 182 6/18/06 Jonesboro, AR Hillsboro Hops (Northwest League/A+)
46 De Paula, Josue (LAD) L-L 6-3 185 5/24/05 Santo Domingo, D.R. Great Lakes Loons (Midwest League/A+)
51 Hope, Zyhir (LAD) L-L 5-10 193 1/19/05 Chesapeake, VA Great Lakes Loons (Midwest League/A+)
44 Valdez, Esmerlyn (PIT) R-R 6-2 181 1/27/04 San Juan La Maguana, D.R. Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League/A+)
Coaching Staff: Chipper Jones (Manager); Mark DeRosa (Bench Coach); Tyler Flowers (1B Coach); Tim Hudson (Pitching Coach); Andruw Jones (Hitting Coach); Nick Markakis (Coach); Peter Moylan (Bullpen Coach); Kanekoa Texeira (3B Coach); Eric Hrycko (Athletic Trainer); Jordan Sidwell (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
2025 AL Futures Roster
Pitchers (10)
# Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
29 Cijntje, Jurrangelo (SEA) S-S 5-11 200 5/31/03 Pembroke Pines, FL Everett AquaSox (Northwest League/A+)
24 Gillies, Keagan (BAL) R-R 6-8 255 1/27/98 Metairie, LA Chesapeake Baysox (Eastern League/AA)
23 Hopkins, Brody (TB) R-R 6-4 200 1/18/02 Summerville, SC Montgomery Biscuits (Southern League/AA)
18 Jump, Gage (ATH) L-L 6-0 200 4/12/03 Aliso Viejo, CA Midland Rockhounds (Texas League/AA)
41 Klassen, George (LAA) R-R 6-2 195 1/26/02 West Bend, WI RocketCity Trash Pandas (Southern League/AA)
26 Messick, Parker (CLE) L-L 6-0 225 10/26/00 Plant City, FL Columbus Clippers (International League/AAA)
17 Mozzicato, Frank (KC) L-L 6-3 175 6/19/03 Hartford, CT Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Texas League/AA)
36 Santa, Alimber (HOU) R-R 5-10 228 5/3/03 Azua, D.R. Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League/AA)
22 Schultz, Noah (CWS) L-L 6-10 240 8/5/03 Naperville, IL Charlotte Knights (International League/AAA)
34 Yesavage, Trey (TOR) R-R 6-4 225 7/28/03 Pottstown, PA New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Eastern League/AA)
Catchers (3)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
34 Briceño, Josue (DET) L-R 6-4 200 9/23/04 Maracay, Venezuela West Michigan Whitecaps (Midwest League/A+)
6 Ford, Harry (SEA) R-R 5-10 200 2/21/03 Atlanta, GA Tacoma Rainiers (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
17 Jensen, Carter (KC) L-R 6-0 210 7/3/03 Kansas City, MO Omaha Storm Chasers (International League/AAA)
Infielders (7)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
24 Culpepper, Kaelen (MIN) R-R 6-0 185 12/29/02 Memphis, TN Wichita Wind Surge (Texas League/AA)
12 Kayfus, CJ (CLE) L-L 6-0 192 10/28/01 Boca Raton, FL Columbus Clippers (International League/AAA)
2 Lombard Jr., George (NYY) R-R 6-2 190 6/2/05 Miami, FL Somerset Patriots (Eastern League/AA)
5 Matthews, Brice (HOU) R-R 5-11 190 3/16/02 Houston, TX Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Pacific Coast League/AAA)
21 McGonigle, Kevin (DET) L-R 5-10 187 8/18/04 Media, PA West Michigan Whitecaps (Midwest League/A+)
1 Walcott, Sebastian (TEX) R-R 6-4 190 3/14/06 Nassau, Bahamas Frisco RoughRiders (Texas League/AA)
23 White, Tommy (ATH) R-R 6-1 220 3/2/03 St. Petersburg, FL Lansing Lugnuts (Midwest League/A+)
Outfielders (5)
# Player (Organization) Bats–Throws HT WT Birthdate Hometown Current Team (League/Level)
23 Bradfield Jr., Enrique (BAL) L-L 6-0 170 12/2/01 Pembroke Pines, FL Chesapeake Baysox (Eastern League/AA)
13 Clark, Max (DET) L-L 6-0 205 12/21/04 Franklin, IN West Michigan Whitecaps (Midwest League/A+)
23 Garcia, Jhostynxon (BOS) R-R 6-0 225 12/11/02 San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela Worcester Red Sox (International League/AAA)
33 Montes, Lazaro (SEA) L-R 6-5 210 10/22/04 Havana, Cuba Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/AA)
14 Montgomery, Braden (CWS) S-R 6-2 220 4/16/03 Madison, MS Winston-Salem Dash (South Atlantic League/A+)
Coaches & Staff: Marquis Grissom (Manager); Johnny Estrada (Bullpen Coach); Marvin Freeman (Pitching Coach); Brian Hunter (3B Coach); Ryan Klesko (Coach); Jerry Manuel (Bench Coach); Fred McGriff (Hitting Coach); Dale Murphy (1B Coach); Jeff Paxson (Athletic Trainer); Jake Beiting (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
The NL Futures squad is headlined by five first-round picks from the 2024 MLB Draft, including Colorado’s Charlie Condon, who was the number three overall selection and the 2024 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award winner. In addition, the NL roster features San Diego’s Leo De Vries, who is currently ranked as the third-best prospect in all of Baseball according to MLB Pipeline rankings. Condon is ranked as Colorado’s top overall prospect while coming in at number 23 on the overall list across the Majors. He is joined by five fellow first round draft picks on the NL roster, including St. Louis’ JJ Wetherholt (7th overall, 2024); Pittsburgh’s Konnor Griffin (9th overall, 2024); Philadelphia’s Andrew Painter (13th overall, 2021); Carson Benge (19th overall, 2024) of the New York Mets; and Arizona’s Slade Caldwell (29th overall, 2024). Additionally, Washington’s Marquis Grissom Jr. is featured on the NL roster as his father manages the AL squad across the diamond.
On the AL side, the 2023 Draft’s third overall selection Max Clark, who is MLB Pipeline’s top-ranked Detroit Tigers prospect and the number seven overall prospect in the Majors, is featured on the roster for a second consecutive year. Clark is joined by 10 other first round draft selections, including Kansas City’s Frank Mozzicato (7th overall, 2021); Braden Montgomery (12th overall, 2024) of the Chicago White Sox; Seattle’s Harry Ford (12th overall, 2021) and Jurrangelo Cijntje (15th overall, 2024); Baltimore’s Enrique Bradfield Jr. (17th overall, 2023); Toronto’s Trey Yesavage (20th overall, 2024); Minnesota’s Kaelen Culpepper (21st overall, 2024); Noah Schultz (26th overall, 2022) of the Chicago White Sox; George Lombard Jr. (26th overall, 2023) of the New York Yankees; and Houston’s Brice Matthews (28th overall, 2023).
Other highlights of the Futures Game rosters include:
- Among the 50 players named to the Futures Game, 42 participated in Spring Breakout this past March.
- Nine of MLB Pipeline’s top 22 overall prospects were selected to Futures Game rosters.
- The teams feature a combined 17 former first round picks (11 AL; 6 NL), including nine players chosen in the opening round of the 2024 Draft; one first-round compensation pick; four Competitive Balance Round A selections; seven second round selections; three third round picks; two sixth round picks; one seventh round pick; one 11th round selection; one 13th round pick; and one 15th round selection.
- The two squads combine for 13 internationally-born players representing six different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by five players, followed by three players from Venezuela, two players from Canada, and one each from the Bahamas, Cuba and Panama.
- Eight players who have participated in Development Programs led by MLB and USA Baseball are featured on the Futures rosters, including Enrique Bradfield Jr. (States Play); Harry Ford (DREAM Series); Marquis Grissom Jr. (Elite Development Invitational, DREAM Series, Breakthrough Series, States Play); LuJames Groover (Breakthrough Series); CJ Kayfus (States Play); George Lombard Jr. (Hank Aaron Invitational); Brice Matthews (Breakthrough Series & Commissioner’s Cup); and Braden Montgomery (Breakthrough Series, Hank Aaron Invitational, DREAM Series). In addition, Jurrangelo Cijntje was a participant in the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program.
