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.

Bobby Boser made a huge impact on the Florida baseball program despite being a Gator for just one year. The Athletics got a good one.

Undrafted out of the University of the Pacific, the two-way collegian was 10 months old when his dad faced the Angels in the 2002 American League Division Series.

Before we shift our collective attention away from the draft that concluded Monday, July 14, to the MLB All-Star Game, the resumption of the regular season on Friday, July 18, and the future waves of talent to come, let's take stock of what the Cincinnati Reds just added to their organization.

We were holding our breath (hoping) it was going to be Dax on our board,” said Damon Oppenheimer, their VP of domestic amateur scouting.

Pierce Coppola was the third Florida Gator off the board in the 2025 MLB draft. He's headed to the Chicago Cubs, pending his contract signing.

Shaw, Steensma and the rest of the newly-drafted pitchers might be joined in respective minor league staffs by Seattle's last draft pick, Notre Dame shortstop Estevan Moreno. Hunter said Moreno impressed several scouts with his defensive skill set and high throw throw speed, which