2026 MLB mock draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1 to the ...
Key takeaways
- Starting with a suddenly very intriguing race to go No. 1 through the 40th pick of the draft, we project what all 30 teams will do.
- There is still plenty of time for decisions to work themselves out with high school state tournaments and the college postseason unfolding.
- Here is how the top of the MLB draft could play out on July 11 in Philadelphia.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Will the White Sox make UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft? Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire Kiley Mc Daniel May 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ETClose ESPN MLB Insider Kiley Mc Daniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of 'Future Value' Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions The MLB draft is two months away, so it's a perfect time for our first 2026 mock draft.
Starting with a suddenly very intriguing race to go No. 1 through the 40th pick of the draft, we project what all 30 teams will do.
There is still plenty of time for decisions to work themselves out with high school state tournaments and the college postseason unfolding. The MLB draft combine will be crucial for prospects projected to go in Rounds 3-5, while the real measure for first-round implications will come in private workouts and during team meetings to sort through the information clubs have collected throughout the draft cycle.