The 2026 MLB Draft is shaping up to be a fascinating affair, with the top picks still up for grabs and a lot of speculation about who will be selected. The Chicago White Sox, for instance, are reportedly considering three players: Grady Emerson, Roch Cholowsky, and Vahn Lackey. The Rays, Twins, and Giants are also said to be interested in these players, with the Rays leaning towards Lackey and the Twins towards Cholowsky. The Pirates, on the other hand, are expected to take a high school player like Drew Burress or Jackson Flora, while the Royals are rumored to be interested in college bats like Burress or Tyler Bell.
The Orioles, A's, and Mets are also said to be interested in college players, with the Orioles leaning towards Booth, the A's towards Burress, and the Mets towards college bats. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are reportedly more interested in college arms, with Edwards fitting their new pitching development philosophy. The Marlins, Red Sox, and Padres are also said to be interested in college players, with the Marlins favoring defense and the Red Sox leaning towards college hitters and pitchers.
The Tigers, Cubs, and Mariners are also expected to take high school players, with the Tigers favoring upside and the Cubs and Mariners leaning towards college players. The Brewers, Rockies, and Nationals are also said to be interested in college players, with the Brewers leaning towards college bats and the Rockies and Nationals favoring college players.
The Angels, on the other hand, are expected to change their strategy after the departure of GM Perry Minasian, with a focus on high school players and pitching. The Padres, Tigers, and Cubs are also said to be interested in high school players, with the Padres favoring upside and the Tigers and Cubs leaning towards high school players.
Overall, the 2026 MLB Draft is shaping up to be a fascinating affair, with a lot of speculation about who will be selected and what teams will be looking for. The top picks are still up for grabs, and the draft is expected to be a mix of high school and college players, with a focus on upside and development.
