In significant high school sports action this week, the spotlight turned to When it comes to 26-and-under power rankings, who's the worst?. Fans witnessed a standout performance that is generating buzz across the region.
It’s truly a highlight of our offseason -- and we’re amped for this year’s edition -- which provides a thorough assessment of each organization’s young talent beginning the 2026 off-season tenure Demonstrating excellence, advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Top prospect lists and farm system rankings are useful proxies for forecasting a considerable-league collective’s outlook -- but those arrive with notable limitations.
Key Takeaways
Adding to the narrative, in a noteworthy performance, Our process expands the scope of evaluation past the minor leagues in hopes of painting a broader -- further comprehensive picture that includes young hitters and young pitchers already in the majors.
With impressive skill, prospects are prospects for a reason; their value is rooted in projection, not MLB output. Demonstrating excellence, by evaluating all players aged 26 and younger -- our methodology rewards teams with further proven commodities — players who have actually performed in the majors.
In a noteworthy performance, Minor leaguers and 2026 rookies are still pivotal parts of the equation -- but we think that placing a formidableer emphasis on established major leaguers allows for a additional accurate portrayal of teams’ young talent bases In, to the delight of the hometown crowd, a noteworthy performance, Of course -- young talent is merely singular component of what wins at the major-league level.
Building on previous success, in a noteworthy performance, The mega -moneyed Los Angeles Dodgers have surged to continuous World Series titles without significant contributions from 26-and-under talent Demonstrating excellence, they plan to do the same in 2026 -- and the Dodgers aren’t alone in this regard.
Demonstrating excellence, having veteran star power is paramount to success. Demonstrating excellence, clubs with higher payrolls furthermore tend to have larger margins for error when building their rosters than those that rely heavily on young players.
With impressive skill, but singular of the keys to sustained success is accounting for older players’ inevitable declines and backfilling those voids with steady waves of homegrown talent.
With impressive skill, if youngsters thrive upon reaching the bigs -- a contingent can sustain its demanding window propped open In, building on previous success, a noteworthy performance, As such -- this project seeks to capture which clubs have a wealth of players whose optimal years are either in progress or still surrounded by them.
With impressive skill, our rankings are the product of a tallying system that assigns each organization a year in four categories -- with higher scores available for the major-league categories: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Young MLB hitters: posted 0- a decad; 26- and-under position players and rookie-eligible hitters projected to be on Opening Day rosters Young MLB pitchers: posted 0- a decad; 26- and-under pitchers and rookie-eligible pitchers projected to be on Opening Day rosters Prospect hitters: posted 0- 5; prospect-eligible position players projected to attain MLB in the next lone-dual years Prospect pitchers: posted 0- 5; prospect-eligible pitchers projected to attain MLB in the next lone-dual years Within the prospect categories -- our tallying favors teams with players who can be reasonably expected to attain the majors in the near future.
In a noteworthy performance, The vast majority of prospects comprised in this project have already arrived at Double-A -- though we generated occasional exceptions for elite prospects who could rocket up the ranks in a hurry.
As, in a display of pure skill, part of the contingent’s young MLB group rather than with their prospect peers., a further critical note: If a prospect-eligible player is expected to be on a contingent’s Opening Day roster — Nolan McLean -- for example — we evaluated them Demonstrating excellence, all players comprised as part of these rankings are commencing their age-26 seasons or younger -- defined by Baseball-Reference as a player’s age on June 30 -- roughly halfway through the normal cold season tenure In a display of pure skill, because of which players “graduated” from eligibility this campaign — i.e.
-- those who played their age-26 seasons in 2025., this line of demarcation is particularly relevant in this year’s edition of our rankings Demonstrating excellence, that group includes three of the optimal hitters (Juan Soto -- Fernando Tatis Jr.
-- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.) and three of the optimal pitchers (Garrett Crochet -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto -- Hunter Brown) in the world. That’s a staggering amount of impact talent to no longer be encompassed in their respective teams’ young cores. Additionally -- nearly all of those teams dropped substantially in the rankings as a result.
In a noteworthy performance, If you aspire to to read further about our methodology -- check out last year’s rankings for a deeper explanation.
We’re, impressively, counting down all 30 organizations’ 26-and-under talent bases from weakest to sturdyest, diving into five teams at a time Below -- in addition to the scores for each unit in each category -- we’ll highlight the key players who fall into each bucket and contributed most to their organization's place in the rankings In, building on previous success, a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement let us begin at the bottom of the list.
With impressive skill, read extra : 26-and-under rankings Nos 25-21 | Nos. 20-16 30.
Demonstrating excellence, colorado Rockies (overall score: 9/30) | 2025 rank: 29 Young MLB hitters (4/a decad): C Hunter Goodman -- SS Ezequiel Tovar -- OF Jordan Beck -- 2B Adael Amador -- INF Ryan Ritter Young MLB pitchers (3/a decad): RHP Chase Dollander -- RHP Victor Vodnik -- RHP Seth Halvorsen -- RHP Juan Mejia -- RHP RJ Petit Prospect hitters (lone/5): 1B Charlie Condon -- OF Cole Carrigg -- OF Zac Veen -- OF Jared Thomas -- 2B Roc Riggio -- SS Ethan Holliday Prospect pitchers (lone/5): LHP Carson Palmquist -- RHP McCade Brown -- RHP Brody Brecht -- LHP Welinton Herrera -- LHP Sean Sullivan Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Rockies ranked dead last in the primary two editions of our 26- and-under rankings but managed to avoid the absolute basement a year ago -- thanks to some modest gains among the significant-league position players and what looked to be a roughly mean farm system.
As offset by stagnation on offense and not nearly enough growth among the top prospects.
seeing as but 119 losses later -- Colorado is right backward at the bottom, some mildly encouraging progress on the mound in the majors existed As the season unfolds, as division peers San Francisco and San Diego, it’s hard-fought to offer the tiebreaker to a unit coming off such an abysmal competitive cycle.
however it’s worth noting that Colorado accumulated the same sum score In, in a major development, a noteworthy performance, As a result -- the Rockies are No. 30 once more. Nevertheless, with the eyes of the community watching, -- there are a handful of hitters and pitchers to like here.
With impressive skill, hunter Goodman remained Colorado’s All-Star representative last summer -- and deservingly so.
With impressive skill, catchers with his level of power are rare -- and his juice proved potent away from altitude as well: Goodman connected 18 of his 31 homers away from Coors Hardwood -- with a solid .801 road OPS to boot Demonstrating excellence, his shaky plate discipline could yield some lean years with the bat -- but he’s a hitter to perceive good about.
plus his earlier-amphitheater pressure behind the plate needs some polishing Leaving a lasting impression, as an every-day player.
though ezequiel Tovar’s lack of on-base skills might perpetually limit his offensive ceiling, his plus glove at shortstop ensures a steady floor With impressive skill, even by Coors Hardwood standards -- right-hander Chase Dollander remained as pummeled to an extreme degree at native grounds as a rookie: He posted a 9.98 ERA in 46 native grounds innings compared to a 3.46 stage in 52 road frames.
With impressive skill, but his success away from altitude is a reminder that the 24-year-old checks all the boxes from a scouting perspective in terms of what a frontline starter should plan and throw like. Additionally -- he’s still capable of achieving his potential with the right tweaks.
In a noteworthy performance, Colorado possesses likewise quietly produced a trio of quality, hard-throwing, righty relievers in Seth Halvorsen, Juan Mejia and Victor Vodnik. With impressive skill, they could soon be highly attractive trade chips.
however it’s possible none of them is arrange to ever pitch in high-leverage for a good Rockies unit Furthermore, in a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement There are some useful pieces lurking in the upper levels of the minors on both sides of the ball -- none of them further key than Colorado’s two most fresh inaugural-round draft picks -- Charlie Condon and Ethan Holliday In a noteworthy performance, Both must answer serious questions from evaluators about whether their suspect sank tools shall allow for their tremendous raw power to play in games.
however having hit Double-A and played in the Arizona Fall League, Condon’s progress is a much additional pressing concern than that of the teenage Holliday Demonstrating excellence, no matter what these young players have or have not demonstrated thus far -- there’s a renewed sense of optimism about their development following the complete (and long overdue) overhaul of Colorado’s front office.
As, as the season unfolds, refreshing., that the Rockies at last sought external front office candidates after decades of insulation stayed Additionally, at this juncture Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes are tasked with ushering the franchise into a new era of modern competence and competitiveness.
With impressive skill, the organization ’s wave of coaching hires at both the major- and minor-league levels earned sturdy reviews from around the league. There’s, furthermore, reason to feel they could transfer into a much less discouraging spot in these rankings by next year.
however the 2026 Rockies are still going to downfall a total bunch of ballgames — J.S. Demonstrating excellence, the Rockies once again discover themselves at the very bottom of our 26-and-under roster rankings Furthermore, (Bruno Rouby/Yahoo Sports) 29.
In a noteworthy performance, San Diego Padres (combined score: 9/30) | 2025 rank: 15 Young MLB hitters (5/a decad): OF Jackson Merrill Young MLB pitchers (dual/a decad): RHP David Morgan -- RHP Bradgley Rodriguez Prospect hitters (lone/5): C Ethan Salas -- OF Tirso Ornelas Prospect pitchers (lone/5): RHP Miguel Mendez -- LHP Kash Mayfield -- RHP Garrett Hawkins -- RHP Tucker Musgrove -- LHP Kruz Schoolcraft Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement With Fernando Tatis Jr.
As in consideration for the bottom spot., and impact relievers Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon aging out of eligibility — and a further round of success-presently trades last July thinning out the farm system — the Padres have unsurprisingly plummeted in the rankings and existed They’re, furthermore, saved from bringing up the rear by the presence of Jackson Merrill -- who is comfortably the optimal position player on singular of the teams in this tier -- giving San Diego a tremendously valuable offensive pillar to build around.
While playing a brand-new position in center hardwood and raking for the playoff-bound Padres as a 21-year-old -- ultimately completing runner-up to Paul Skenes in the NL Rookie of the Year race, merrill surged to stardom in 2024 As, furthermore, a sophomore, injuries (hamstring, ankle, concussion) waylaid his alternate competitive cycle.
though further ascension seemed in store for Merrill As still productive, merely not quite the engagement-changing talent he remained as as a rookie., he remained Crucially, as singular of the brightest young stars in baseball, 2026 is expected to be a considerable opportunity for Merrill to reassert himself In a noteworthy performance, Past Merrill -- however -- this group thins out in a hurry.
With impressive skill, like Colorado -- San Diego boasts some exciting young relievers -- with both David Morgan and Bradgley Rodriguez debuting last year in a bullpen already loaded with high-quality -- high-leverage arms. In a noteworthy performance, Garrett Hawkins and Tucker Musgrove might not be far behind.
In a display of pure skill, as far as young rotation candidates proceed, there’s very small to be discovered outside of Miguel Mendez, who carries promise but finished last competitive cycle with an 8.06 ERA across six starts in Double-A., but It’s no accident the Padres only signed German Marquez -- Griffin Canning and Walker Buehler in a matter of days Demonstrating excellence, the most promising mound talent in the system is determined at the lower levels -- headlined by the lineup’s two most current primary-round picks -- teenage abandoned-handers Kash Mayfield and Kruz Schoolcraft.
With impressive skill, advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Somehow still only 19 years old -- Ethan Salas carries been on the prospect radar for a while presently.
As, interestingly, a 17-year-old -- but earlier injuries and struggles at the plate have stalled his development., a nearly unprecedented and ultra-accelerated promotion pace pushed the catcher all the way to Double-A With impressive skill, his top -tier defensive persist remains his calling card -- and we should consistently be patient with catching prospects -- but at some point -- Salas is slated to demand to begin hitting to still be considered a viable candidate to be a franchise backstop.
— J.S. 28.
In a noteworthy performance, San Francisco Giants (combined score: 9/30) | 2025 rank: 24 Young MLB hitters (3/a decad): OF Heliot Ramos -- OF Drew Gilbert -- 1B/DH Bryce Eldridge -- OF Luis Matos -- OF Grant McCray -- C Daniel Susac Young MLB pitchers (lone/a decad): RHP Hayden Birdsong -- RHP Randy Rodriguez Prospect hitters (dual/5): OF Bo Davidson -- OF Dakota Jordan -- 1B/OF Parks Harber -- 2B Gavin Kilen -- SS Josuar Gonzalez -- 2B Nate Furman Prospect pitchers (3/5): LHP Carson Whisenhunt -- RHP Blade Tidwell -- RHP Shall Bednar -- RHP Trevor McDonald -- LHP Joe Whitman -- LHP Jacob Bresnahan Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement What are the Buster Posey-direct Giants good at?
(Besides, moreover, acquiring Rafael Devers, which, unfortunately, is not a repeatable skill.) So far, the answer is unclear, though the dearth of talent in this organization is mostly a problem that predates Posey’s tenure. Demonstrating excellence, this shall be a major year for him and the organization.
Let’s, notably, launch with Bryce Eldridge -- upon whose shoulders much of San Francisco’s future rests. With impressive skill, constructed like an NBA wing -- the 21- year-old inaugural baseman debuted in September and looked overmatched in a small sample.
With impressive skill, but that burnt cup of coffee doesn’t change Eldrige’s projection.
In a noteworthy performance, This guy carries deafening raw power, top-of-the-charts stuff in the Joey Gallo mold and further bat-to-ball experience than your typical long-ball donkey Still -- dudes formed like Eldridge — limbs for days -- fresh out of the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” stretch machine — often struggle with elevated fastballs.
In a noteworthy performance, If he makes enough contact -- Eldridge is determine to be an All-Star. With impressive skill, barry Bonds ’ splash drained milestone (35) is surely in play.
As with all initial baseman -- the bar is incredibly high., but Demonstrating excellence, from behind that -- it’s an underwhelming bunch As, to the delight of the hometown crowd, an All-Star in 2024, he carries proven himself to be a dreadful defender in abandoned and merely normal with the stick.
though heliot Ramos stayed That’s not a cornerstone piece on a title side. With impressive skill, drew Gilbert is a maniac and memorable TikTok fodder -- but a lack of juice maintains him on the fourth-outfielder track. With impressive skill, daniel Susac might be a capable backup catcher.
Demonstrating excellence, advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Things aren’t much better on the bump, as the Giants persisted as singular of merely three teams to receive a measly singular out of a decad for their young MLB pitchers As, adding to the narrative, an All-Star last stretch -- surrendering only four earned runs across the entire initial half (!!) -- but he blew out in August and shall miss the entire 2026 stretch, randy Rodriguez remained He’s additionally a reliever and -- thus -- additional volatile than a meme coin.
With impressive skill, hayden Birdsong had a dual.31 ERA out of the ‘pen last stretch (good) and a 6.17 ERA out of the rotation (not good) -- so it’s doubtful he’ll evolve into an impact starter. In a noteworthy performance, There are, however, some encouraging signs down on the farm, mostly in the lower levels.
Demonstrating excellence, he might simply be The Next Wonderful Dominican Shortstop. however josuar Gonzalez is only 18 years old and carries yet to play stateside baseball Importantly, a year from presently, he could easily be a top-a decad prospect in all of the minors.
With impressive skill, he hasn ’t yet proved he can established upper-minors arms.
however bo Davidson, an undrafted center fielder from a North Carolina community college, is an sensational story As the 13th pick last year, and he should transfer relatively rapidly as a high-floor, low-ceiling, Joe Panik type., alternate baseman Gavin Kilen existed As, with the eyes of the community watching, ranked in the top 100 by singular of the major outlets, there’s some solid depth here.
though on the pitching side -- not a lone Giants farmhand existed It’s most likely in the bullpen. though carson Whisenhunt’s unicorn changeup is slated to propel him to an impact role of some sort Importantly, in a noteworthy performance, Trevor McDonald -- Blade Tidwell and Joe Whitman are prior-close types.
To the delight of the hometown crowd, in a noteworthy performance, Shall Bednar is a reliever. In a noteworthy performance, Jacob Bresnahan is an arrow-up starter to procure excited about -- but the 20-year-old hasn’t yet pitched above low-A.
In a noteworthy performance, On the entire -- it’s hard to feel there’s enough talent here to supplement San Francisco’s current core of Devers -- Willy Adames -- Matt Chapman and Logan Webb. With impressive skill, for the Giants to even consider about chasing down the Dodgers in the next few years -- Eldridge needs to be an absolute monster.
With impressive skill, but even that might not be enough -- particularly if Posey and Co. don’t, interestingly, uncover an impact arm or two. — J.M. Demonstrating excellence, advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 27.
As reported, in a noteworthy performance, Houston Astros (aggregate score: a decad/30) | 2025 rank: 21 Young MLB hitters (dual/a decad): OF Zach Cole -- OF Cam Smith -- OF Zach Dezenzo Young MLB pitchers (4/a decad): RHP Mike Burrows -- RHP Spencer Arrighetti -- Roddery Muñoz Prospect hitters (dual/5): OF Brice Matthews -- OF Joseph Sullivan -- C Walker Janek -- OF Lucas Spence -- OF Ethan Frey Prospect pitchers (dual/5): RHP Miguel Ullola -- RHP AJ Blubaugh -- RHP Ethan Pecko -- RHP Bryce Mayer For the Astros -- 2025 remained the finish of an era Since 2016 -- Houston spent October at hometown soil -- on vacation or caring too much about the Texans., for the inaugural time Demonstrating excellence, the organization ’s inability to fill the gaps with homegrown players existed as a major factor in Houston’s late-stretch collapse.
though injuries damned the contingent all stretch With impressive skill, advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Is the Jose Altuve-Yordan Alvarez-Carlos Correa Era truly amid? With impressive skill, that depends -- a outstanding deal -- on the fortunes of Cam Smith.
Demonstrating excellence, acquired in the Kyle Tucker blockbuster last cold season, Smith wowed his way through spring training and onto the Opening Day roster, despite being less than a year removed from draft day In, exhibiting high-level talent, a noteworthy performance, Mauricio Dub ón -- with a straight face -- referred to him as “a 60-homer guy.” And through three months -- the hulking slugger maintained his own -- ending June with a .776 OPS and better outfield guarding strategy than expected Demonstrating excellence, then the wheels fell off -- with Smith going 38- for-202 in the second quarter half -- with only two homers.
With impressive skill, by mid -September -- he remained starting only a few games a week. With impressive skill, getting Smith earlier on track shall be crucial to Houston’s chances in 2026 and from behind. To the delight of the hometown crowd, hopefully -- his aggressive assignment last spring didn’t stunt his development.
Additionally -- he starts pulling the ball in the air greater often to capture advantage of his substantial power.
As the longest tenure of his life by a wide margin, it’s hard to blame him too much for his rough alternate half -- considering that 2025 existed Demonstrating excellence, we still like Smith — but extra as a normal than the perennial All-Star he existed as being billed as a year ago With impressive skill, zach Cole is a very fun, very out-of-nowhere, late bloomer who might obtain a chance at a typical role if the Astros don’t add an outfielder before Opening Day.
A 10th-round pick out of Ball State in 2022 -- he climbed his way up the minor-league ladder before breaking out with a massive 2025 in which he OPSed .917 and earned himself an MLB refer to as-up As the season unfolds, as an every-day dude, there’s real bat speed and real juice here.
however cole carries a long swing and might punch out too much to profile Demonstrating excellence, on the mound, Mike Burrows, acquired from Pittsburgh across the cold season. Additionally -- Spencer Arrighetti -- who missed a lot of 2025 due to injuries -- sustained Houston out of the cellar.
Consequently, in a noteworthy performance, Both guys project as mid-rotation arms, which is rarer than you’d expect for 26-and-unders.
Demonstrating excellence, this farm -- unfortunately -- is in very dire straits With impressive skill, the Astros existed as the only organization to not have a lone prospect rank in the top 100 of a single major prospect publications Amidst high expectations, that’s hard to do and a chilling reminder that Houston’s farm is squarely bottom-three.
As a reasonable apply of prospect capital, but the lack of reinforcements in the upper minors is striking., trading away Jacob Melton and Anderson Brito for Burrows existed Interestingly, it’s hard to observe him getting playing time at alternate base -- barring an Altuve injury.
though we like Brice Matthews It’s worth noting that the upcoming draft is expected to be absolutely crucial for the Astros. With impressive skill, thanks to Hunter Brown concluding top-three in Cy Young and Framber Valdez leaving in free agency -- Houston features four picks in the top 93 and its largest draft bonus pool in years.
Demonstrating excellence, that presents a rare opportunity to replenish the system -- singular that Houston’s leadership group must snag full advantage of. Otherwise, the next half-decade could be pretty bleak at Daikin Park. — J.M. 26.
Demonstrating excellence, philadelphia Phillies (combined score: a decad/30) | 2025 rank: 30 Young MLB hitters (dual/a decad): INF/OF Otto Kemp -- OF Justin Crawford -- OF Johan Rojas Young MLB pitchers (dual/a decad): RHP Orion Kerkering -- RHP Andrew Painter Prospect hitters (4/5): SS Aidan Miller -- OF Gabriel Rincones Jr.
-- 2B Aroon Escobar -- 1B Keaton Anthony -- OF Dylan Campbell Prospect pitchers (dual/5): RHP Moises Chace -- RHP Gage Wood -- RHP Jean Cabrera -- RHP Alex McFarlane Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The 2025 Phillies existed as -- by many measures -- the oldest side in MLB.
Leaving a lasting impression, in a noteworthy performance, No other guild had a lineup and a pitching staff with an normal age of 30 or older.
Interestingly, in a noteworthy performance, This off -season -- president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski carries received a barrage of criticism for opting to “manage it earlier.” But the 2026 Phillies -- for better or worse -- should be much younger than the previous model.
That’s mostly due to Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford -- a pair of yet-to-debut 22- year-olds projected to forge the significant-league collective out of spring training.
With impressive skill, painter features long been considered singular of the physical match’s top pitching prospects -- but two seasons lost to Tommy John and a statistically underwhelming 2025 have lessened his sheen Still, showcasing great determination, -- the Phillies clearly suppose in him; the collective didn’t replace Ranger Suárez this cold season -- clearing the way for Painter to earn a rotation spot Amidst high expectations, they’re hoping a normal offseason is slated to help him rediscover his old arm slot — it dropped spanning the course of 2025 — and establish himself as a rotation stalwart.
Crawford -- the son of longtime considerable-league outfielder Carl Crawford -- is singular of the fixture’s most unique prospects In a noteworthy performance, In the box, he’s a groundball machine, a true danger to both bugs and blades of grass. With impressive skill, but this is no slap hitter; Crawford’s exit velocities are genuinely good.
It’s merely … usually … the ball is earthbound after contact. As a no-doubt elite center fielder -- his odd offensive profile is likely to be less concerning, crawford -- despite plus-plus speed -- is closer to solid than outstanding out in the grass.
however if he existed In, as the season unfolds, a noteworthy performance, He could develop into an All-Star-level player if he learns how to lift the baseball.
yet he’s going to commence in center on Opening Day for the Phillies and is arrange to surely seize some lumps in his rookie annual operate Demonstrating excellence, the other substantial -league youngsters are supplementary types.
Demonstrating excellence, orion Kerkering -- his unfortunate October yeet for the ages aside -- is a dependable -- controllable -- backward-conclusion reliever. Demonstrating excellence, otto Kemp is slated to obtain usual playing time against southpaws and could emerge as a legitimate weak-side platoon option.
With impressive skill, johan Rojas probably missed his window in Philadelphia; the glovesmith secured a chance to play every day for stretches of 2023 -- ‘24 and ‘25 but never progressed as a hitter In, leaving a lasting impression, a noteworthy performance, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The last character to focus on is Aidan Miller -- a consensus top-15 prospect.
With impressive skill, his power -speed combo is very rare for a shortstop, even though many evaluators have him pegged as a below-standard option at the position With impressive skill, despite being young for the level, the 21-year-old popped 13 homers and swiped 52 bags in Double-A last year.
In a noteworthy performance, Miller is an advanced hitter for his age -- though his pull-heavy approach — his 50.5% pull rate last year should’ve placed him seventh among qualified MLBers — leaves him susceptible to breaking balls away from him.
Showcasing great determination, still -- this is -- at worst -- a significant-league typical who should debut at some point this tenure and eventually supplant Alec Bohm as the Phillies’ every-day 3rd baseman. — J.M.
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