2026 MLB Draft begins
Key Questions
When does the 2026 MLB Draft begin?
Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft started on July 10 with the White Sox holding the No. 1 pick. Live coverage is available on NBC and Peacock.
Who are the top prospects in the 2026 draft?
Top prospects include Ethan Cholowsky, Jace Emerson, and Landon Lackey. The draft is expected to influence trade-deadline strategies through prospect capital.
How might the draft affect trade deadline decisions?
Teams are evaluating prospect capital from the draft when considering deadline moves. This year's selections could reshape contender and seller strategies.
Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft is underway (July 10) with the White Sox holding the #1 pick. Top prospects include Ethan Cholowsky, Jace Emerson, and Landon Lackey. Live coverage on NBC/Peacock. The draft impacts trade deadline dynamics as teams evaluate prospect capital.
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Updated Jul 11, 2026