Overview
- The two‑day, 20‑round draft will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with Day 1 starting at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11 and televised on NBC with early streaming on Peacock.
- NBC will air the opening portion of Day 1 before TV coverage shifts to MLB Network and MLB.com for the later picks and full Day 2 streaming, with Fubo also offering access to MLB Network streams.
- The Chicago White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick while the Detroit Tigers will pick at Nos. 22, 61 and the No. 69 competitive balance spot and have forfeited their third‑round pick after signing Framber Valdez.
- Several clubs including the Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Blue Jays and Dodgers were hit with 10‑pick penalties for exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax surcharge threshold, moving some teams out of the first round and altering draft opportunities.
- The draft’s 20‑round format, strict eligibility rules and limited tradability of picks mean these slot changes and penalties will directly affect how teams restock farm systems and plan signings during All‑Star Week events such as the Futures Game and Home Run Derby.