"The order for the 2026 MLB Draft gets set on Tuesday December 9th, and the Braves are in position to potentially land a very juicy pick via the lottery thanks to their disappointing and injury-filled 2025 season. The lottery will be at 5:30 PM on MLB Network with the Braves having the ninth worst record, but the sixth best odds due to three teams being ineligible for a top pick due to having had top picks in the last few seasons consecutively."
"Had the Braves not moved up in the lottery due to three teams being ineligible, they would have had a 2.7% chance at the top pick. However the lottery is for more than just the top pick and the Braves could still end up with another high upside player like shortstops Justin Lebron, Jacob Lombard, or Grady Emerson - or local slugging outfielder Drew Burress from Georgia Tech among others."
"The lottery will determine the first six picks in the 2026 MLB Draft, with the rest of the picks going by the worst record, giving the Braves a chance to control the draft if they hit big in the lottery since they also have the #26 pick thanks to Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year Award. Tuesday night could end"
The 2026 MLB Draft lottery occurs December 9 at 5:30 PM, with the Braves moving into a better position after three teams were ineligible for top picks. The Braves hold a 4.54% chance at the #1 overall selection and the sixth-best odds despite having the ninth worst record. Other teams with stronger chances include the White Sox, Twins, Pirates, and Orioles. The lottery will set the first six picks, and the Braves also control the #26 pick via Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year. The Braves remain likely to finish with a Top-10 selection and a meaningful bonus pool.
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