As the World Series kicks off, some fans might feel like baseball is winding down—but several winter leagues are just beginning, ready to keep fans engaged during the offseason.

Orlevis Martinez is the only Blue Jays prospect on MLB’s list of top players to watch in winter ball. Martinez, a power-hitting infield prospect, had a rollercoaster season. After starting strong in Triple-A with the Buffalo Bisons, his momentum was cut short when he was called up, only to be hit with an 80-game suspension following a positive test for Clomiphene, a banned substance. Martinez explained that the drug was related to a fertility treatment.

Despite these setbacks, the Blue Jays have sent Martinez to the Dominican Winter League for a second consecutive year, hoping the time with Licey will help him regain top form for the 2025 season. While the Blue Jays’ farm system isn’t highly ranked, having Martinez as the sole Blue Jays player on MLB’s watch list hints at his potential and raises questions about the system’s depth.