
MLB Considers Two-Year Draft Delay for High School Graduates
A proposed change to eligibility rules may give mid-major programs a larger pool of talent, according to analysts and reporters.
Jun 29, 2026
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A proposed change to eligibility rules may give mid-major programs a larger pool of talent, according to analysts and reporters.

Major League Baseball and the players’ union are exploring a two‑year post‑graduation waiting period for high school draftees, a move that could deepen college rosters and shift competitive balance in conferences like the Mountain West and Pac‑12.