MLB mock draft 2026 predictions include top prospects for White Sox

As the 2026 MLB draft approaches on July 11 in Philadelphia, projections for top picks highlight several notable prospects. The Chicago White Sox are expected to select Roch Cholowsky, a shortstop from UCLA, despite a disappointing end to his college season. Other top-ranked prospects include Grady Emerson, a consensus national high school player, and Jackson Flora, a standout pitcher who led the nation in ERA. The draft combine will take place from June 22 in Phoenix, offering teams a final opportunity to evaluate potential draftees through skills assessments and interviews. MLB teams will also monitor performances in the ongoing draft league for talent to consider in future drafts.

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