The first round begins on MLB Network and simulcast for free on MLB.com at 7 p.m. Compensatory picks are followed by an asterisk. The Boston Red Sox will not have a first-round selection as a penalty for being more than $40 million over the luxury tax threshold in 2018. First Round OrderĪlthough there are only 30 MLB teams the first round will feature 32 picks as teams whose first-round picks from 2018 did not sign get compensatory picks in this year’s first round. Unlike in other leagues, teams are not allowed to trade picks except for the few competitive balance picks. This just the second time in the history of the event that the Baltimore Orioles have picked first. The order is determined by the reverse order of finish from the 2018 season. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays have the next-most with four each. The Arizona Diamondbacks lead the pack with seven of the first 78 picks. Although the first overall pick seems to be a lock with Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman, there is plenty of intrigue yet to unfold as all 40 rounds play out over three days. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)įour amateur players and representatives for all 30 clubs will be in attendance for the 2019 MLB Draft, which begins on Monday, June 3. BOSTON, MA - JUNE 25: The Baltimore Orioles logo is seen on a batting helmet during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Jin Boston, Massachusetts.
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