Dodgers prepare for 2026 MLB Draft with two Day 1 picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft kicks off on Saturday, featuring the first 135 picks over four rounds. The Dodgers hold the 40th overall pick in the first round, a position affected by their free agent signings, which resulted in forfeiting their second and third-round selections. Draft coverage begins at 10 a.m. PT on NBC and Peacock, transitioning to MLB Network for following picks. The Dodgers’ additional pick is scheduled at 132nd overall in the fourth round, expected around 4 p.m. PT. This draft comes amid ongoing preparations by the team to enhance their roster for future seasons.
- •2026 MLB Draft starts Saturday with the first 135 picks.
- •Dodgers have the 40th overall pick in the first round.
- •Forfeited their second and third-round picks due to signings.
- •Draft coverage begins at 10 a.m. PT, shifting to MLB Network.
- •Dodgers' fourth-round pick is scheduled for around 4 p.m. PT.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers MLB Draft Day 1 picks, info, TV & streaming, and more
"The 2026 MLB Draft starts on Saturday, with the first 135 picks and four rounds of the 20-round, two-day affair. The Dodgers have two picks on Saturday, their selections thinned by free agent spending in the winter. The Dodgers forfeited their second-round pick because they signed closer Edwin Díaz, and gave up their third-rounder when […]
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