6 big questions for the 2026 MLB Draft: Will the White Sox take Roch Cholowsky at No. 1?
Who are the other best players in the draft class? Which college teams are must-watch in the tournament? And what will the Braves and Giants do in the first round?
We are less than two months away from this year’s MLB Draft, slated to begin Saturday, July 11, as the first official event of All-Star week in Philadelphia. As the draft approaches, I’ll release my annual ranking of the top 50 prospects in the class. But before we start putting players in order, now’s a good time to review some themes looming over the players and teams involved in the weeks leading up to draft day.
High school seasons are winding down, and the college baseball postseason is just around the corner, with conference tournaments taking place around the country this week. Memorial Day brings the Division I selection show, which will reveal the 64 teams who will chase a chance to compete in the eight-team College World Series. Once the college season concludes, the draft combine will take place in June in Phoenix, offering the top amateur prospects one final opportunity to impress major-league teams with on-field workouts and interviews with clubs.
While a lot has already been learned about this year’s class, there’s plenty of time for more clarity to be gained. For now, here’s a look at six big questions surrounding the 2026 MLB Draft. Will the Chicago White Sox select Roch Cholowsky with the No.
1 pick? It’s unusual for a prospect to hold the top spot in the class for the entirety of a draft cycle, but UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is making a serious run at that feat. Cholowsky was one of the top prospects in the 2023 high school class but decided to honor his commitment to the Bruins, and his arrival on campus ushered in an era of excellence for UCLA after a brief fallow period.
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