Copy of Updated 2026 MLB mock draft: Most likely first pic...

ESPN MLB reports that The MLB draft process is heating up as it typically does this time of year with college conference tournaments and many high school state tournaments now concluded.

With their regular seasons now over, the focus for many key players has shifted to private workouts or playoff games, and rumors are starting to swirl about specific prospects teams are targeting.

This week's NCAA tournament regionals will be key for some of the players listed below, but many of those still playing have done enough that a few games won't change their stock dramitically.

With industry buzz starting to grow on this year's draft prospects, we've included a most likely pick -- and some Don't be surprised if ...

intel on what I am hearing on each team's specific plans.

(Since some teams received a 10-pick penalty on their first pick for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax, we went 40 picks deep to cover all 30 teams).