The 2026 MLB Draft will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and conclude the following day, giving teams a two‑day window to add fresh talent to their systems. NBC will broadcast the first ten selections live, with the remainder of the 20‑round event also streaming on Peacock and MLB Network.
Broadcast Coverage
The opening round will be shown on NBC, while the rest of the draft moves to MLB Network and its digital platforms, ensuring that fans can follow every pick across multiple screens.
Oregon State’s baseball program has long served as a conduit for major‑league talent, and this year the Beavers could see as many as a dozen players drafted, continuing a streak that began when the draft expanded to 20 rounds in 2021.
A Deep Talent Pool
Among the standouts is right‑hander Blake Bowen, a high‑school commit ranked No. 70 on Baseball America’s top‑500 list. Scouts praise his fastball velocity and polished delivery, positioning him as a potential early‑round pick.
Another key arm, Ethan Kleinschmit, has been a fixture in the Beavers’ weekend rotation for two seasons. Analysts project him as a second‑ or third‑round talent, citing his command and ability to eat innings as attributes that appeal to clubs seeking value in later rounds.
Teagan Scott, a high‑school commit placed at No. 485 on the prospect list, also attended the MLB Combine, underscoring his size and arm strength that could intrigue teams looking for upside.
The draft pool also includes Noah Scott, Wyatt Queen, Grady Saunders, Easton Talt, AJ Singer, Isaac Yeager and several others, each bringing distinct skill sets that could translate into professional success.
Draft rules prohibit trading assigned picks, though Competitive Balance selections remain movable, and slot bonuses serve as recommended spending limits that guide negotiations between players and clubs.
As the draft approaches, excitement builds across the baseball community, with fans eager to see which major‑league teams secure the services of these emerging talents and how Oregon State’s pipeline continues to feed the majors.