2026 MLB Draft Opens in Philadelphia
The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft will commence on July 11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, kicking off a two‑day event that draws scouts, families and fans from across the country.
Among the notable prospects is Florida Gators junior right‑hander Liam Peterson, who was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the 19th overall pick in the first round.
Peterson’s fastball regularly reaches the high‑90s and shows the potential for triple‑digit velocity, while his slider is graded as plus‑plus and he has been refining a curveball and changeup to broaden his repertoire.
Other Gators prospects on the radar include Russell Sandefer, Luke McNeillie, Caden McDonald, Blake Cyr, Ethan Surowiec, Kyle Jones, Hayden Yost and Jaden Bastian, each of whom could hear their names called in the upcoming rounds.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The draft will be televised on NBC and MLB Network, with live streaming available through Peacock, MLB TV and the MLB+ platform, giving viewers multiple ways to follow the action.
Rounds one through four are scheduled for Saturday, with rounds five through twenty unfolding on Sunday, creating a compact but intense schedule for teams looking to fill out their farm systems.