"The draft lottery is over and the order for the 2026 MLB Draft is pretty much set at this point, with the exception of picks moving around due to free agent signings. The Atlanta Braves are set to pick with the 9th pick, their own first round pick, and the 26th pick, which is the one they are receiving for Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year."
"Roch is #1 on my board at the moment and same for most boards, though I also don't buy that he's a slam dunk number one right now. He really struggled with the US National Team over in Japan, striking out a ton in that small sample size, and that has left the door open for some of the prospects just behind him."
"2.Rays - Grady Emerson, SS, Texas HS Emerson is the leading candidate to steal the #1 spot, and is a guy I would have taken over any of the shortstops in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft if he was available. He's a true potential five tool player who could be a standout on both sides of the ball. 3.Twins - Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama"
The draft lottery is complete and the 2026 MLB Draft order is largely set, with only potential changes from free-agent signings. The Atlanta Braves hold the 9th overall pick and an additional 26th pick acquired for Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year. A super-early mock draft projects top selections but notes that player movement and unresolved bonus demands could alter outcomes. Top projected picks include Roch Cholowsky (SS, UCLA), who has recent struggles with the US National Team; Grady Emerson (SS, Texas HS) as a five-tool candidate; Justin Lebron (SS, Alabama) as a top college bat; Liam Peterson (RHP, Florida) as the top arm; and Derek Curiel (OF, LSU) as a potential center-field answer.
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