2026 MLB Draft first round mock draft outlines potential picks for teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
With the 2026 MLB Draft imminent, various experts have released mock drafts predicting first-round selections. Among the top prospects are Grady Emerson, a shortstop from Texas HS, projected as the first overall pick by the Chicago White Sox. Other notable picks include Vahn Lackey, a catcher from Georgia Tech, projected for Tampa Bay, and Roch Cholowsky, a shortstop from UCLA, expected to go to Minnesota at third. Atlanta is expected to utilize two first-round picks, focusing on college bats. Drafts such as this spark interest as teams strategize for the future.
- •Chicago White Sox likely to select Grady Emerson first overall.
- •Tampa Bay expected to pick Vahn Lackey at second.
- •Minnesota projected to select Roch Cholowsky at third.
- •Atlanta Braves have two first-round picks to bolster their roster.
- •Mock draft highlights major prospects leading into the draft.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 MLB Draft First Round Mock Draft
"A mock draft of the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
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