2026 MLB Mock Draft Projects 37 First-Round Picks as Braves Hold 2 First-Round Selections
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Updated · Battery Power · Jul 11
2026 MLB Mock Draft Projects 37 First-Round Picks as Braves Hold 2 First-Round Selections
3 articles · Updated · Battery Power · Jul 11
Summary
Hours before the 2026 MLB Draft, a full first-round mock projected Grady Emerson to the White Sox at No. 1, Vahn Lackey to Tampa Bay at No. 2 and Roch Cholowsky to Minnesota at No. 3.
The forecast leans on late predraft signals, including Chicago’s apparent preference for Emerson, Tampa Bay pivoting if he is gone, and medical concerns potentially pushing down prospects such as Tyler Bell and Chris Hacopian.
Atlanta, one of the teams drawing extra attention with two first-rounders and three top-50 picks, was projected to take LSU outfielder Derek Curiel at No. 9 and Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend at No. 26.
Other notable projected selections included Drew Burress to Baltimore at No. 7, Justin Lebron to the Angels at No. 12 and Gio Rojas sliding to San Diego at No. 21.
The mock spans 37 picks, reflecting supplemental first-round selections and offering a final snapshot of expected team strategy just before the draft begins.