With that established, below CBS Sports has highlighted five names worth knowing in the 2026 MLB Draft. Mind you, this is not a ranking or a projection of the top of next year's class. It's merely an introduction to the group through the examination of five particularly interesting players.

WESTFIELD – For the fourth consecutive year, a member of the Westfield Starfires was selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, as right-handed pitcher Cole Raymond was taken in the 17th round, 499th overall, by the Los Angeles Angels.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden doled out plenty of praise for the Red Sox after Boston selected righty Kyson Witherspoon in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The Atlantic Coast Conference had six players taken in the top 43 overall picks of the MLB Draft. Five programs produced first-round selections.

What you should know: The Mets took a big chance taking Prescott with their fourth pick in the draft. The 21-year-old right-hander is known for being able to touch triple-digits on the radar gun with a slider in the 80s, a differential that could make any hitter look foolish.

Dylan Watts joined Eric Snow by being selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, being taken in the 7th round.

Though there are 20 rounds in the MLB draft, Basic Academy shortstop Tate Southisene didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called at 22nd overall by the Atlanta Braves.