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2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft: Round-by-Round Analysis and Top 210 Picks

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Recap
The Full 210-Pick Master List

This 10-team points league mock draft highlights a clear shift in positional value and pitching philosophy for the 2026 season. From the dominance of Shohei Ohtani at the top to the late-round lottery tickets like Konnor Griffin, the draft reflects a heavy emphasis on high-upside youth and proven veteran floors. Significant runs on closers in the middle rounds and the scarcity of elite second basemen forced several reaching picks, while the late rounds provided a wealth of rebound candidates and breakout pitching prospects.

Round 1
- Rd 1 Pick 1: Shohei Ohtani
- Rd 1 Pick 2: Aaron Judge
- Rd 1 Pick 3: Juan Soto
- Rd 1 Pick 4: Bobby Witt Jr.
- Rd 1 Pick 5: Jose Ramirez
- Rd 1 Pick 6: Elly De La Cruz
- Rd 1 Pick 7: Ronald Acuña
- Rd 1 Pick 8: Paul Skenes
- Rd 1 Pick 9: Tarik Skubal
- Rd 1 Pick 10: Julio Rodríguez
Round 2
- Rd 2 Pick 11: Garrett Crochet
- Rd 2 Pick 12: Kyle Tucker
- Rd 2 Pick 13: Cal Raleigh
- Rd 2 Pick 14: Gunnar Henderson
- Rd 2 Pick 15: Corbin Carroll
- Rd 2 Pick 16: Fernando Tatis
- Rd 2 Pick 17: Junior Caminero
- Rd 2 Pick 18: Francisco Lindor
- Rd 2 Pick 19: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Rd 2 Pick 20: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Round 3
- Rd 3 Pick 21: Kyle Schwarber
- Rd 3 Pick 22: Jackson Chourio
- Rd 3 Pick 23: Nick Kurtz
- Rd 3 Pick 24: Jazz Chisholm
- Rd 3 Pick 25: Trea Turner
- Rd 3 Pick 26: Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Rd 3 Pick 27: Pete Alonso
- Rd 3 Pick 28: Ketel Marte
- Rd 3 Pick 29: Christopher Sanchez
- Rd 3 Pick 30: Manny Machado
Round 4
- Rd 4 Pick 31: James Wood
- Rd 4 Pick 32: Bryce Harper
- Rd 4 Pick 33: Logan Gilbert
- Rd 4 Pick 34: Yordon Alvarez
- Rd 4 Pick 35: Rafael Devers
- Rd 4 Pick 36: Brice Turang
- Rd 4 Pick 37: Wyatt Langford
- Rd 4 Pick 38: Hunter Brown
- Rd 4 Pick 39: Zach Neto
- Rd 4 Pick 40: Chris Sale
Round 5
- Rd 5 Pick 41: Matt Olson
- Rd 5 Pick 42: Logan Webb
- Rd 5 Pick 43: Bryan Woo
- Rd 5 Pick 44: Brent Rooker
- Rd 5 Pick 45: William Contreras
- Rd 5 Pick 46: Hunter Greene
- Rd 5 Pick 47: Roman Anthony
- Rd 5 Pick 48: Max Fried
- Rd 5 Pick 49: Mookie Betts
- Rd 5 Pick 50: Mason Miller
Round 6
- Rd 6 Pick 51: Edwin Diaz
- Rd 6 Pick 52: Jarren Duran
- Rd 6 Pick 53: Alex Bregman
- Rd 6 Pick 54: Cole Ragans
- Rd 6 Pick 55: Jackson Merrill
- Rd 6 Pick 56: Jacob deGrom
- Rd 6 Pick 57: Andres Munoz
- Rd 6 Pick 58: Freddy Peralta
- Rd 6 Pick 59: George Kirby
- Rd 6 Pick 60: Randy Arozarena
Round 7
- Rd 7 Pick 61: Geraldo Perdomo
- Rd 7 Pick 62: Jhoan Duran
- Rd 7 Pick 63: Freddie Freeman
- Rd 7 Pick 64: Cade Smith
- Rd 7 Pick 65: CJ Abrams
- Rd 7 Pick 66: Josh Naylor
- Rd 7 Pick 67: Corey Seager
- Rd 7 Pick 68: Framber Valdez
- Rd 7 Pick 69: Cody Bellinger
- Rd 7 Pick 70: Austin Riley
Round 8
- Rd 8 Pick 71: Riley Greene
- Rd 8 Pick 72: Joe Ryan
- Rd 8 Pick 73: Nico Hoerner
- Rd 8 Pick 74: Dylan Cease
- Rd 8 Pick 75: Ben Rice
- Rd 8 Pick 76: George Springer
- Rd 8 Pick 77: Shea Langeliers
- Rd 8 Pick 78: Maikel Garcia
- Rd 8 Pick 79: Jesús Luzardo
- Rd 8 Pick 80: Byron Buxton
Round 9
- Rd 9 Pick 81: Eugenio Suárez
- Rd 9 Pick 82: Jeremy Pena
- Rd 9 Pick 83: Hunter Goodman
- Rd 9 Pick 84: David Bednar
- Rd 9 Pick 85: Christian Yelich
- Rd 9 Pick 86: Kyle Bradish
- Rd 9 Pick 87: Nick Pivetta
- Rd 9 Pick 88: Jose Altuve
- Rd 9 Pick 89: Bo Bichette
- Rd 9 Pick 90: Aroldis Chapman
Round 10
- Rd 10 Pick 91: Vinnie Pasquantino
- Rd 10 Pick 92: Blake Snell
- Rd 10 Pick 93: Steven Kwan
- Rd 10 Pick 94: Eury Perez
- Rd 10 Pick 95: Josh Hader
- Rd 10 Pick 96: Tyler Soderstrom
- Rd 10 Pick 97: Agustin Ramirez
- Rd 10 Pick 98: Seiya Suzuki
- Rd 10 Pick 99: Kevin Gausman
- Rd 10 Pick 100: Luke Keaschall
Round 11
- Rd 11 Pick 101: Spencer Strider
- Rd 11 Pick 102: Teoscar Hernandez
- Rd 11 Pick 103: Nolan McLean
- Rd 11 Pick 104: Salvador Perez
- Rd 11 Pick 105: Sandy Alcantra
- Rd 11 Pick 106: Devin Williams
- Rd 11 Pick 107: Trey Yesavage
- Rd 11 Pick 108: Zack Wheeler
- Rd 11 Pick 109: Sonny Gray
- Rd 11 Pick 110: Will Smith
Round 12
- Rd 12 Pick 111: Trevor Story
- Rd 12 Pick 112: Ozzie Albies
- Rd 12 Pick 113: Raisel Iglesias
- Rd 12 Pick 114: Marcus Semien
- Rd 12 Pick 115: Tyler Glasnow
- Rd 12 Pick 116: Chase Burns
- Rd 12 Pick 117: Oneil Cruz
- Rd 12 Pick 118: Carlos Estevez
- Rd 12 Pick 119: Brandon Woodruff
- Rd 12 Pick 120: Jacob Misiorowski
Round 13
- Rd 13 Pick 121: Luis Castillo
- Rd 13 Pick 122: Matt Chapman
- Rd 13 Pick 123: Michael Harris II
- Rd 13 Pick 124: Nick Lodolo
- Rd 13 Pick 125: Emmet Sheehan
- Rd 13 Pick 126: Ryan Helsley
- Rd 13 Pick 127: Munetaka Murakami
- Rd 13 Pick 128: Brandon Nimmo
- Rd 13 Pick 129: Drake Baldwin
- Rd 13 Pick 130: Cam Schlittler
Round 14
- Rd 14 Pick 131: Michael King
- Rd 14 Pick 132: Jordan Westburg
- Rd 14 Pick 133: Trevor Megill
- Rd 14 Pick 134: Jeff Hoffman
- Rd 14 Pick 135: Trevor Rogers
- Rd 14 Pick 136: Bubba Chandler
- Rd 14 Pick 137: Ryan Pepiot
- Rd 14 Pick 138: Nathan Eovaldi
- Rd 14 Pick 139: Ceddanne Rafaela
- Rd 14 Pick 140: Ivan Herrera
Round 15
- Rd 15 Pick 141: Pete Fairbanks
- Rd 15 Pick 142: Yandy Diaz
- Rd 15 Pick 143: Daniel Palencia
- Rd 15 Pick 144: Gavin Williams
- Rd 15 Pick 145: Emilio Pagan
- Rd 15 Pick 146: Brandon Lowe
- Rd 15 Pick 147: Yainer Diaz
- Rd 15 Pick 148: Willy Adames
- Rd 15 Pick 149: Kenley Jansen
- Rd 15 Pick 150: MacKenzie Gore
Round 16
- Rd 16 Pick 151: Jackson Holliday
- Rd 16 Pick 152: Dennis Santana
- Rd 16 Pick 153: Alec Burleson
- Rd 16 Pick 154: Ryan Walker
- Rd 16 Pick 155: Isaac Paredes
- Rd 16 Pick 156: Ryne Nelson
- Rd 16 Pick 157: Robbie Ray
- Rd 16 Pick 158: Noelvi Marte
- Rd 16 Pick 159: Adley Rutschman
- Rd 16 Pick 160: Quinn Priester
Round 17
- Rd 17 Pick 161: Griffin Jax
- Rd 17 Pick 162: Xavier Edwards
- Rd 17 Pick 163: Abner Uribe
- Rd 17 Pick 164: Drew Rasmussen
- Rd 17 Pick 165: Seranthony Dominguez
- Rd 17 Pick 166: Kris Bubic
- Rd 17 Pick 167: Joey Cantillo
- Rd 17 Pick 168: Jason Adam
- Rd 17 Pick 169: Alex Vesia
- Rd 17 Pick 170: Ranger Suarez
Round 18
- Rd 18 Pick 171: Michael Busch
- Rd 18 Pick 172: Kyle Stowers
- Rd 18 Pick 173: Zac Gallen
- Rd 18 Pick 174: Brendan Donovan
- Rd 18 Pick 175: Luis Robert
- Rd 18 Pick 176: Jorge Polanco
- Rd 18 Pick 177: Jo Adell
- Rd 18 Pick 178: Tatsuya Imai
- Rd 18 Pick 179: Tanner Bibee
- Rd 18 Pick 180: Ian Happ
Round 19
- Rd 19 Pick 181: Dansby Swanson
- Rd 19 Pick 182: Jack Flaherty
- Rd 19 Pick 183: Robert Suarez
- Rd 19 Pick 184: Jacob Wilson
- Rd 19 Pick 185: Jonathan Aranda
- Rd 19 Pick 186: Colson Montgomery
- Rd 19 Pick 187: Royce Lewis
- Rd 19 Pick 188: Bryan Abreau
- Rd 19 Pick 189: Willson Contreras
- Rd 19 Pick 190: Taylor Ward
Round 20
- Rd 20 Pick 191: Shota Imanaga
- Rd 20 Pick 192: Shane Bieber
- Rd 20 Pick 193: Bryson Stott
- Rd 20 Pick 194: Sean Manaea
- Rd 20 Pick 195: Spencer Schwellenbach
- Rd 20 Pick 196: Riley O’Brien
- Rd 20 Pick 197: Spencer Torkelson
- Rd 20 Pick 198: Jose Caballero
- Rd 20 Pick 199: Grant Taylor
- Rd 20 Pick 200: Christian Walker
Round 21
- Rd 21 Pick 201: Gleyber Torres
- Rd 21 Pick 202: Andy Pages
- Rd 21 Pick 203: Carlos Rodon
- Rd 21 Pick 204: Cade Horton
- Rd 21 Pick 205: Edward Cabrera
- Rd 21 Pick 206: Addison Barger
- Rd 21 Pick 207: Jakob Marsee
- Rd 21 Pick 208: Ernie Clement
- Rd 21 Pick 209: Kazuma Okamoto
- Rd 21 Pick 210: Konnor Griffin
Setting the Stage for the 2026 Season
The Ultimate MLB Draft Strategy: 10-Team Points League
- Entering Draft Season: We are finally moving from pre-draft rankings to actual mock draft simulations to see how player values fluctuate in a real snake draft environment.
- The Format: This exercise uses a 10-person points league format; remember that results can vary drastically based on your league-specific settings.
- Positional Scarcity: A key theme of this draft is the thinning depth at Second Base and the high variance of young starting pitchers.
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Round 1 – The Elite Foundation
Ace Pitchers and MVP Favorites
- The Top Tier: These are the names you expect to see in the top 10 regardless of league format; landing any of these players provides a safe, elite floor.
- The Skenes/Skubal Debate: It will be interesting to see which ace goes first; Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are often paired in mocks, so trust your gut on the preference.
- Upside vs. Safety: Elly De La Cruz carries immense talent, though some may prefer more proven veterans over his high-variance upside.
- Rd 1, Pick 1: Shohei Ohtani
- Rd 1, Pick 2: Aaron Judge
- Rd 1, Pick 3: Juan Soto
- Rd 1, Pick 4: Bobby Witt Jr.
- Rd 1, Pick 5: Jose Ramirez
- Rd 1, Pick 6: Elly De La Cruz
- Rd 1, Pick 7: Ronald Acuña
- Rd 1, Pick 8: Paul Skenes
- Rd 1, Pick 9: Tarik Skubal
- Rd 1, Pick 10: Julio Rodríguez
Round 2 – Navigating Injury Risks
Talent vs. Health Reliability
- Monitoring Health: Stars like Francisco Lindor and Corbin Carroll are not entering the season at 100% health, which could push them further down in realistic drafts.
- The Yamamoto Pivot: Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a pivotal selection here; after he is taken, there is a significant gap in elite pitching until later rounds.
- Hitters' Market: A run on hitters in this round suggests that securing an ace early or waiting for value is a critical strategic decision.
- Rd 2, Pick 1: Garrett Crochet
- Rd 2, Pick 2: Kyle Tucker
- Rd 2, Pick 3: Cal Raleigh
- Rd 2, Pick 4: Gunnar Henderson
- Rd 2, Pick 5: Corbin Carroll
- Rd 2, Pick 6: Fernando Tatis
- Rd 2, Pick 7: Junior Caminero
- Rd 2, Pick 8: Francisco Lindor
- Rd 2, Pick 9: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Rd 2, Pick 10: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Round 3 – High-Variance Breakouts
Risk Management in the Early Rounds
- Variance Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong represents the first truly risky player; he has first-round raw ability but high variance that could tank his value.
- Sophomore Surge: Jackson Chourio is another somewhat risky pick due to a small sample size, though his floor feels higher than Crow-Armstrong’s.
- Positional Targeting: Second base is a position that lacks depth, so snagging Ketel Marte here makes filling your roster easier in later rounds.
- Rd 3, Pick 1: Kyle Schwarber
- Rd 3, Pick 2: Jackson Chourio
- Rd 3, Pick 3: Nick Kurtz
- Rd 3, Pick 4: Jazz Chisholm
- Rd 3, Pick 5: Trea Turner
- Rd 3, Pick 6: Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Rd 3, Pick 7: Pete Alonso
- Rd 3, Pick 8: Ketel Marte
- Rd 3, Pick 9: Christopher Sanchez
- Rd 3, Pick 10: Manny Machado
Round 4 – Stability Meets Potential
Value Arms and Durable Power Bats
- Breakout Value: I love the value of Hunter Brown and Zach Neto in this range; both are young talents poised for significant 2026 breakthroughs.
- The "Safety" Picks: Don't underrate the high floor of veterans like Bryce Harper and Rafael Devers, who consistently provide a 130+ wRC+.
- Positional Strategy: With 2B depth being shallow, the selection of Brice Turang makes sense, even if you want to see him back up his 2025 campaign.
- Rd 4, Pick 1: James Wood
- Rd 4, Pick 2: Bryce Harper
- Rd 4, Pick 3: Logan Gilbert
- Rd 4, Pick 4: Yordon Alvarez
- Rd 4, Pick 5: Rafael Devers
- Rd 4, Pick 6: Brice Turang
- Rd 4, Pick 7: Wyatt Langford
- Rd 4, Pick 8: Hunter Brown
- Rd 4, Pick 9: Zach Neto
- Rd 4, Pick 10: Chris Sale
Round 5 – The Closer Carousel Begins
Inning Eaters and Backstop Tiers
- The First Closers: Mason Miller is the first closer off the board; his ERA and FIP show dominance despite some command struggles last year.
- Consistency is King: Logan Webb is one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball and is a lock to eat up a ton of innings for your staff.
- Catcher Ranks: William Contreras remains the number two catcher in most mocks; expect a bounce-back in his batting average this season.
- Rd 5, Pick 1: Matt Olson
- Rd 5, Pick 2: Logan Webb
- Rd 5, Pick 3: Bryan Woo
- Rd 5, Pick 4: Brent Rooker
- Rd 5, Pick 5: William Contreras
- Rd 5, Pick 6: Hunter Greene
- Rd 5, Pick 7: Roman Anthony
- Rd 5, Pick 8: Max Fried
- Rd 5, Pick 9: Mookie Betts
- Rd 5, Pick 10: Mason Miller
Round 6 – Veteran Reliability
The "Sweet Spot" for High-End Closers
- Bankable Talent: This round is filled with well-above-average players you can count on, moving away from flashy, unproven potential.
- Bullpen Strategy: We are in the sweet spot for closers, with a run of three elite relief arms—including Edwin Diaz and Andres Munoz—occurring in an eight-pick span.
- Rotation Anchors: If you went hitter-heavy early, this is the range to target back-to-back starters like Freddy Peralta or George Kirby.
- Rd 6, Pick 1: Edwin Diaz
- Rd 6, Pick 2: Jarren Duran
- Rd 6, Pick 3: Alex Bregman
- Rd 6, Pick 4: Cole Ragans
- Rd 6, Pick 5: Jackson Merrill
- Rd 6, Pick 6: Jacob deGrom
- Rd 6, Pick 7: Andres Munoz
- Rd 6, Pick 8: Freddy Peralta
- Rd 6, Pick 9: George Kirby
- Rd 6, Pick 10: Randy Arozarena
Round 7 – Debate at the Shortstop Position
The Perdomo Power Question
- Seager vs. Abrams: Choosing CJ Abrams over Corey Seager is a tough stomach; even with injury history, Seager's elite production is hard to pass up.
- The Power Fluke?: Geraldo Perdomo will be heavily debated after hitting 27 home runs last year—a massive spike from his prior career totals.
- Corner Stability: Established producers like Josh Naylor and Austin Riley represent safe anchors for the middle of your draft.
- Rd 7, Pick 1: Geraldo Perdomo
- Rd 7, Pick 2: Jhoan Duran
- Rd 7, Pick 3: Freddie Freeman
- Rd 7, Pick 4: Cade Smith
- Rd 7, Pick 5: CJ Abrams
- Rd 7, Pick 6: Josh Naylor
- Rd 7, Pick 7: Corey Seager
- Rd 7, Pick 8: Framber Valdez
- Rd 7, Pick 9: Cody Bellinger
- Rd 7, Pick 10: Austin Riley
Round 8 – Targeting 30-Home Run Potential
The Final Tier of Stable Starters
- Power Surplus: This round features four players who hit 30+ home runs last season, headlined by the ascending Riley Greene.
- Pitching Cliff: We are nearing a pitching drop-off; if you don't have a stable rotation yet, you must secure a starter like Joe Ryan or Dylan Cease here.
- Speed and Average: Nico Hoerner provides a unique mix of average and speed, standing out in a round dominated by raw power.
- Rd 8, Pick 1: Riley Greene
- Rd 8, Pick 2: Joe Ryan
- Rd 8, Pick 3: Nico Hoerner
- Rd 8, Pick 4: Dylan Cease
- Rd 8, Pick 5: Ben Rice
- Rd 8, Pick 6: George Springer
- Rd 8, Pick 7: Shea Langeliers
- Rd 8, Pick 8: Maikel Garcia
- Rd 8, Pick 9: Jesús Luzardo
- Rd 8, Pick 10: Byron Buxton
Round 9 – When the Draft "Gets Weird"
Finding Value in Career Anomalies
- Power with Red Flags: Eugenio Suarez and Hunter Goodman both offer 30+ home run upside, but carry significant risks as talent thins out.
- The Bichette Bounce-Back: Bo Bichette is a great value in this range; he has hit his entire career outside of a strange 2024 season and should thrive in New York.
- Yelich’s Renaissance: Christian Yelich is coming off a 29-home run season, his first time exceeding 20 since 2019, making him a fascinating high-reward pick.
- Rd 9, Pick 1: Eugenio Suárez
- Rd 9, Pick 2: Jeremy Pena
- Rd 9, Pick 3: Hunter Goodman
- Rd 9, Pick 4: David Bednar
- Rd 9, Pick 5: Christian Yelich
- Rd 9, Pick 6: Kyle Bradish
- Rd 9, Pick 7: Nick Pivetta
- Rd 9, Pick 8: Jose Altuve
- Rd 9, Pick 9: Bo Bichette
- Rd 9, Pick 10: Aroldis Chapman
Round 10 – Established Arms with Red Flags
Targeting Infield Upside and Veteran Workhorses
- Pitching Caution: Established arms like Blake Snell and Kevin Gausman are available, but owners must be aware of injury history and age-related decline.
- The Suzuki Surge: Seiya Suzuki has proven to be a great all-around hitter with increased power and an improved Cubs lineup.
- Prospect Watch: Luke Keaschall offers the high upside needed at a shallow second base position.
- Rd 10, Pick 1: Vinnie Pasquantino
- Rd 10, Pick 2: Blake Snell
- Rd 10, Pick 3: Steven Kwan
- Rd 10, Pick 4: Eury Perez
- Rd 10, Pick 5: Josh Hader
- Rd 10, Pick 6: Tyler Soderstrom
- Rd 10, Pick 7: Agustin Ramirez
- Rd 10, Pick 8: Seiya Suzuki
- Rd 10, Pick 9: Kevin Gausman
- Rd 10, Pick 10: Luke Keaschall
Round 11 – The Veteran and Rookie Balance
Savvy Picks for Innings Limits
- Rookie Hype: Both Nolan McLean and Trey Yesavage are the type of young arms that owners get excited about; you may need to reach a round early to secure them.
- Wheeler Gamble: Zack Wheeler will be coming back from injury and will likely be limited, but his talent makes him a savvy late-round pick.
- The Catcher Pivot: At nearly 37, Salvador Perez remains a power threat, but this might be the year to pivot to a younger catching option.
- Rd 11, Pick 1: Spencer Strider
- Rd 11, Pick 2: Teoscar Hernandez
- Rd 11, Pick 3: Nolan McLean
- Rd 11, Pick 4: Salvador Perez
- Rd 11, Pick 5: Sandy Alcantra
- Rd 11, Pick 6: Devin Williams
- Rd 11, Pick 7: Trey Yesavage
- Rd 11, Pick 8: Zack Wheeler
- Rd 11, Pick 9: Sonny Gray
- Rd 11, Pick 10: Will Smith
Round 12 – Strikeout Upside and Health Risks
Young Fireballers and Proven Talent
- Pitching to Avoid: I would stay away from Ozzie Albies and Marcus Semien in this range, as their best fantasy days appear to be behind them.
- The Strikeout King: Chase Burns has elite strikeout upside and is expected to win a rotation spot out of spring training.
- Post-Injury Reliability: Brandon Woodruff has consistently shown the ability to pitch at a high level even after returning from a significant injury.
- Rd 12, Pick 1: Trevor Story
- Rd 12, Pick 2: Ozzie Albies
- Rd 12, Pick 3: Raisel Iglesias
- Rd 12, Pick 4: Marcus Semien
- Rd 12, Pick 5: Tyler Glasnow
- Rd 12, Pick 6: Chase Burns
- Rd 12, Pick 7: Oneil Cruz
- Rd 12, Pick 8: Carlos Estevez
- Rd 12, Pick 9: Brandon Woodruff
- Rd 12, Pick 10: Jacob Misiorowski
Round 13 – Searching for Raw Talent
Consistent Hitters and Mixed Reviews
- The Late 3B Option: Matt Chapman is a great choice here; he provides about 25 home runs and is consistently a well-above-average hitter.
- The Michael Harris II Dilemma: While some believe in his raw talent, we have seen more bad than good from Harris recently.
- International Intrigue: Munetaka Murakami enters as a wild card whose power profile is worth a look in the middle-to-late rounds.
- Rd 13, Pick 1: Luis Castillo
- Rd 13, Pick 2: Matt Chapman
- Rd 13, Pick 3: Michael Harris II
- Rd 13, Pick 4: Nick Lodolo
- Rd 13, Pick 5: Emmet Sheehan
- Rd 13, Pick 6: Ryan Helsley
- Rd 13, Pick 7: Munetaka Murakami
- Rd 13, Pick 8: Brandon Nimmo
- Rd 13, Pick 9: Drake Baldwin
- Rd 13, Pick 10: Cam Schlittler
Round 14 – Deep Inning Eaters
Veteran Longevity vs. High-Upside Arms
- The Baltimore Effect: Trevor Rogers was excellent with the Orioles last year and is a perfect selection if available in this range.
- The Workhorse: Nathan Eovaldi is 37 years old, but he has been as consistently dominant as anyone in recent years.
- Prospect Watch: Bubba Chandler has the ability to rise up draft boards, but his 2025 season was a mixed bag.
- Rd 14, Pick 1: Michael King
- Rd 14, Pick 2: Jordan Westburg
- Rd 14, Pick 3: Trevor Megill
- Rd 14, Pick 4: Jeff Hoffman
- Rd 14, Pick 5: Trevor Rogers
- Rd 14, Pick 6: Bubba Chandler
- Rd 14, Pick 7: Ryan Pepiot
- Rd 14, Pick 8: Nathan Eovaldi
- Rd 14, Pick 9: Ceddanne Rafaela
- Rd 14, Pick 10: Ivan Herrera
Round 15 – The Closer Committee Trap
Save Opportunities and Tigers’ Strategy
- Detroit’s Bullpen: The Tigers have gone to a closer-by-committee, making a pick like Kenley Jansen risky, even with high save potential.
- Buy-In Opportunity: I am buying in on Willy Adames in a big way at this specific draft value.
- Platoon Fades: I would avoid Brandon Lowe; selecting a platoon bat this late in the draft is a difficult investment to justify.
- Rd 15, Pick 1: Pete Fairbanks
- Rd 15, Pick 2: Yandy Diaz
- Rd 15, Pick 3: Daniel Palencia
- Rd 15, Pick 4: Gavin Williams
- Rd 15, Pick 5: Emilio Pagan
- Rd 15, Pick 6: Brandon Lowe
- Rd 15, Pick 7: Yainer Diaz
- Rd 15, Pick 8: Willy Adames
- Rd 15, Pick 9: Kenley Jansen
- Rd 15, Pick 10: MacKenzie Gore
Round 16 – The 20/20 Sophomore Quest
Improving Averages and Under-the-Radar Arms
- Jackson Holliday’s Leap: Now 23, Holliday showed improvement from 2024 to 2025; I expect a 20/20 season with a better average this year.
- Steady Rotation Depth: Ryne Nelson is not a "sexy" high-strikeout pick, but he posted a 3.39 ERA and has made major strides each season.
- Fantasy Foundation: These later rounds are perfect for finding steady options that won't hurt your team and provide reliable depth.
- Rd 16, Pick 1: Jackson Holliday
- Rd 16, Pick 2: Dennis Santana
- Rd 16, Pick 3: Alec Burleson
- Rd 16, Pick 4: Ryan Walker
- Rd 16, Pick 5: Isaac Paredes
- Rd 16, Pick 6: Ryne Nelson
- Rd 16, Pick 7: Robbie Ray
- Rd 16, Pick 8: Noelvi Marte
- Rd 16, Pick 9: Adley Rutschman
- Rd 16, Pick 10: Quinn Priester
Round 17 – Targeting Rays’ Efficiency
Late-Round Leverage and Waiver Awareness
- The Jax Factor: I’m very high on Griffin Jax; the Rays organization, with a full offseason, should get the absolute most out of his productivity.
- Strategy Reminder: Many elite pitching options will emerge on the waiver wire as the season progresses and inning restrictions are implemented.
- Draft Skew: The sheer number of relief pitchers selected in this round can skew your draft strategy if you aren't prepared.
- Rd 17, Pick 1: Griffin Jax
- Rd 17, Pick 2: Xavier Edwards
- Rd 17, Pick 3: Abner Uribe
- Rd 17, Pick 4: Drew Rasmussen
- Rd 17, Pick 5: Seranthony Dominguez
- Rd 17, Pick 6: Kris Bubic
- Rd 17, Pick 7: Joey Cantillo
- Rd 17, Pick 8: Jason Adam
- Rd 17, Pick 9: Alex Vesia
- Rd 17, Pick 10: Ranger Suarez
Round 18 – Rebounding from a Down 2025
Predictable Floors vs. Fluke Proofing
- Rebound Candidates: Talent should propel Zac Gallen, Luis Robert, and Tanner Bibee to much better 2026 seasons after their 2025 lows.
- Consistent Staples: Ian Happ is as consistent as they come and rarely misses games, providing a safety net for your outfield.
- Fluke Check: Players like Jo Adell and Jorge Polanco will need to prove that their excellent 2025 seasons were the new standard.
- Rd 18, Pick 1: Michael Busch
- Rd 18, Pick 2: Kyle Stowers
- Rd 18, Pick 3: Zac Gallen
- Rd 18, Pick 4: Brendan Donovan
- Rd 18, Pick 5: Luis Robert
- Rd 18, Pick 6: Jorge Polanco
- Rd 18, Pick 7: Jo Adell
- Rd 18, Pick 8: Tatsuya Imai
- Rd 18, Pick 9: Tanner Bibee
- Rd 18, Pick 10: Ian Happ
Round 19 – Rookie Darlings and Burn Risks
Park Factors and Points League Value
- The Montgomery Surge: Colson Montgomery launched 21 home runs as a rookie; it would be a surprise if he lasted this late in most drafts.
- Avoiding the Burn: I’ve been burned too many times to draft Royce Lewis, regardless of the fantasy believers still backing him.
- Wilson’s Value: Jacob Wilson will hit for average, and his power uptick could stick while playing home games in a minor league park.
- Rd 19, Pick 1: Dansby Swanson
- Rd 19, Pick 2: Jack Flaherty
- Rd 19, Pick 3: Robert Suarez
- Rd 19, Pick 4: Jacob Wilson
- Rd 19, Pick 5: Jonathan Aranda
- Rd 19, Pick 6: Colson Montgomery
- Rd 19, Pick 7: Royce Lewis
- Rd 19, Pick 8: Bryan Abreau
- Rd 19, Pick 9: Willson Contreras
- Rd 19, Pick 10: Taylor Ward
Round 20 – Late Leverage and Lottery Tickets
White Sox Closer Sleepers
- Sleeper Closer: Grant Taylor has the stuff to develop into a high-end leverage arm; he posted a dominant 1.42 FIP in his jump to the majors.
- Lottery Picks: Spencer Schwellenbach acts as a second-half lottery ticket, while Riley O’Brien could emerge as a legit closer.
- Bounce-Back Potential: A Christian Walker bounce-back remains an intriguing storyline for those looking for late-round power.
- Rd 20, Pick 1: Shota Imanaga
- Rd 20, Pick 2: Shane Bieber
- Rd 20, Pick 3: Bryson Stott
- Rd 20, Pick 4: Sean Manaea
- Rd 20, Pick 5: Spencer Schwellenbach
- Rd 20, Pick 6: Riley O’Brien
- Rd 20, Pick 7: Spencer Torkelson
- Rd 20, Pick 8: Jose Caballero
- Rd 20, Pick 9: Grant Taylor
- Rd 20, Pick 10: Christian Walker
Round 21 – The Final Roll of the Dice
Utility Reliability and Prospect Hype
- The Griffin Gamble: Konnor Griffin is showing he is good enough to make the Pirates; he could shoot up draft boards with a strong spring.
- Draft Depth: This final round is usually for the player you'll drop first—either a utility player like Clement or a roll of the dice on a prospect.
- Pirates’ Roster Shift: The Pirates have shifted toward a competitive roster, and Griffin won't be blocked if he is ready to join the club.
- Rd 21, Pick 1: Gleyber Torres
- Rd 21, Pick 2: Andy Pages
- Rd 21, Pick 3: Carlos Rodon
- Rd 21, Pick 4: Cade Horton
- Rd 21, Pick 5: Edward Cabrera
- Rd 21, Pick 6: Addison Barger
- Rd 21, Pick 7: Jakob Marsee
- Rd 21, Pick 8: Ernie Clement
- Rd 21, Pick 9: Kazuma Okamoto
- Rd 21, Pick 10: Konnor Griffin
2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Recap
The Full 210-Pick Master List

This 10-team points league mock draft highlights a clear shift in positional value and pitching philosophy for the 2026 season. From the dominance of Shohei Ohtani at the top to the late-round lottery tickets like Konnor Griffin, the draft reflects a heavy emphasis on high-upside youth and proven veteran floors. Significant runs on closers in the middle rounds and the scarcity of elite second basemen forced several reaching picks, while the late rounds provided a wealth of rebound candidates and breakout pitching prospects.

Round 1
- Rd 1 Pick 1: Shohei Ohtani
- Rd 1 Pick 2: Aaron Judge
- Rd 1 Pick 3: Juan Soto
- Rd 1 Pick 4: Bobby Witt Jr.
- Rd 1 Pick 5: Jose Ramirez
- Rd 1 Pick 6: Elly De La Cruz
- Rd 1 Pick 7: Ronald Acuña
- Rd 1 Pick 8: Paul Skenes
- Rd 1 Pick 9: Tarik Skubal
- Rd 1 Pick 10: Julio Rodríguez
Round 2
- Rd 2 Pick 11: Garrett Crochet
- Rd 2 Pick 12: Kyle Tucker
- Rd 2 Pick 13: Cal Raleigh
- Rd 2 Pick 14: Gunnar Henderson
- Rd 2 Pick 15: Corbin Carroll
- Rd 2 Pick 16: Fernando Tatis
- Rd 2 Pick 17: Junior Caminero
- Rd 2 Pick 18: Francisco Lindor
- Rd 2 Pick 19: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Rd 2 Pick 20: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Round 3
- Rd 3 Pick 21: Kyle Schwarber
- Rd 3 Pick 22: Jackson Chourio
- Rd 3 Pick 23: Nick Kurtz
- Rd 3 Pick 24: Jazz Chisholm
- Rd 3 Pick 25: Trea Turner
- Rd 3 Pick 26: Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Rd 3 Pick 27: Pete Alonso
- Rd 3 Pick 28: Ketel Marte
- Rd 3 Pick 29: Christopher Sanchez
- Rd 3 Pick 30: Manny Machado
Round 4
- Rd 4 Pick 31: James Wood
- Rd 4 Pick 32: Bryce Harper
- Rd 4 Pick 33: Logan Gilbert
- Rd 4 Pick 34: Yordon Alvarez
- Rd 4 Pick 35: Rafael Devers
- Rd 4 Pick 36: Brice Turang
- Rd 4 Pick 37: Wyatt Langford
- Rd 4 Pick 38: Hunter Brown
- Rd 4 Pick 39: Zach Neto
- Rd 4 Pick 40: Chris Sale
Round 5
- Rd 5 Pick 41: Matt Olson
- Rd 5 Pick 42: Logan Webb
- Rd 5 Pick 43: Bryan Woo
- Rd 5 Pick 44: Brent Rooker
- Rd 5 Pick 45: William Contreras
- Rd 5 Pick 46: Hunter Greene
- Rd 5 Pick 47: Roman Anthony
- Rd 5 Pick 48: Max Fried
- Rd 5 Pick 49: Mookie Betts
- Rd 5 Pick 50: Mason Miller
Round 6
- Rd 6 Pick 51: Edwin Diaz
- Rd 6 Pick 52: Jarren Duran
- Rd 6 Pick 53: Alex Bregman
- Rd 6 Pick 54: Cole Ragans
- Rd 6 Pick 55: Jackson Merrill
- Rd 6 Pick 56: Jacob deGrom
- Rd 6 Pick 57: Andres Munoz
- Rd 6 Pick 58: Freddy Peralta
- Rd 6 Pick 59: George Kirby
- Rd 6 Pick 60: Randy Arozarena
Round 7
- Rd 7 Pick 61: Geraldo Perdomo
- Rd 7 Pick 62: Jhoan Duran
- Rd 7 Pick 63: Freddie Freeman
- Rd 7 Pick 64: Cade Smith
- Rd 7 Pick 65: CJ Abrams
- Rd 7 Pick 66: Josh Naylor
- Rd 7 Pick 67: Corey Seager
- Rd 7 Pick 68: Framber Valdez
- Rd 7 Pick 69: Cody Bellinger
- Rd 7 Pick 70: Austin Riley
Round 8
- Rd 8 Pick 71: Riley Greene
- Rd 8 Pick 72: Joe Ryan
- Rd 8 Pick 73: Nico Hoerner
- Rd 8 Pick 74: Dylan Cease
- Rd 8 Pick 75: Ben Rice
- Rd 8 Pick 76: George Springer
- Rd 8 Pick 77: Shea Langeliers
- Rd 8 Pick 78: Maikel Garcia
- Rd 8 Pick 79: Jesús Luzardo
- Rd 8 Pick 80: Byron Buxton
Round 9
- Rd 9 Pick 81: Eugenio Suárez
- Rd 9 Pick 82: Jeremy Pena
- Rd 9 Pick 83: Hunter Goodman
- Rd 9 Pick 84: David Bednar
- Rd 9 Pick 85: Christian Yelich
- Rd 9 Pick 86: Kyle Bradish
- Rd 9 Pick 87: Nick Pivetta
- Rd 9 Pick 88: Jose Altuve
- Rd 9 Pick 89: Bo Bichette
- Rd 9 Pick 90: Aroldis Chapman
Round 10
- Rd 10 Pick 91: Vinnie Pasquantino
- Rd 10 Pick 92: Blake Snell
- Rd 10 Pick 93: Steven Kwan
- Rd 10 Pick 94: Eury Perez
- Rd 10 Pick 95: Josh Hader
- Rd 10 Pick 96: Tyler Soderstrom
- Rd 10 Pick 97: Agustin Ramirez
- Rd 10 Pick 98: Seiya Suzuki
- Rd 10 Pick 99: Kevin Gausman
- Rd 10 Pick 100: Luke Keaschall
Round 11
- Rd 11 Pick 101: Spencer Strider
- Rd 11 Pick 102: Teoscar Hernandez
- Rd 11 Pick 103: Nolan McLean
- Rd 11 Pick 104: Salvador Perez
- Rd 11 Pick 105: Sandy Alcantra
- Rd 11 Pick 106: Devin Williams
- Rd 11 Pick 107: Trey Yesavage
- Rd 11 Pick 108: Zack Wheeler
- Rd 11 Pick 109: Sonny Gray
- Rd 11 Pick 110: Will Smith
Round 12
- Rd 12 Pick 111: Trevor Story
- Rd 12 Pick 112: Ozzie Albies
- Rd 12 Pick 113: Raisel Iglesias
- Rd 12 Pick 114: Marcus Semien
- Rd 12 Pick 115: Tyler Glasnow
- Rd 12 Pick 116: Chase Burns
- Rd 12 Pick 117: Oneil Cruz
- Rd 12 Pick 118: Carlos Estevez
- Rd 12 Pick 119: Brandon Woodruff
- Rd 12 Pick 120: Jacob Misiorowski
Round 13
- Rd 13 Pick 121: Luis Castillo
- Rd 13 Pick 122: Matt Chapman
- Rd 13 Pick 123: Michael Harris II
- Rd 13 Pick 124: Nick Lodolo
- Rd 13 Pick 125: Emmet Sheehan
- Rd 13 Pick 126: Ryan Helsley
- Rd 13 Pick 127: Munetaka Murakami
- Rd 13 Pick 128: Brandon Nimmo
- Rd 13 Pick 129: Drake Baldwin
- Rd 13 Pick 130: Cam Schlittler
Round 14
- Rd 14 Pick 131: Michael King
- Rd 14 Pick 132: Jordan Westburg
- Rd 14 Pick 133: Trevor Megill
- Rd 14 Pick 134: Jeff Hoffman
- Rd 14 Pick 135: Trevor Rogers
- Rd 14 Pick 136: Bubba Chandler
- Rd 14 Pick 137: Ryan Pepiot
- Rd 14 Pick 138: Nathan Eovaldi
- Rd 14 Pick 139: Ceddanne Rafaela
- Rd 14 Pick 140: Ivan Herrera
Round 15
- Rd 15 Pick 141: Pete Fairbanks
- Rd 15 Pick 142: Yandy Diaz
- Rd 15 Pick 143: Daniel Palencia
- Rd 15 Pick 144: Gavin Williams
- Rd 15 Pick 145: Emilio Pagan
- Rd 15 Pick 146: Brandon Lowe
- Rd 15 Pick 147: Yainer Diaz
- Rd 15 Pick 148: Willy Adames
- Rd 15 Pick 149: Kenley Jansen
- Rd 15 Pick 150: MacKenzie Gore
Round 16
- Rd 16 Pick 151: Jackson Holliday
- Rd 16 Pick 152: Dennis Santana
- Rd 16 Pick 153: Alec Burleson
- Rd 16 Pick 154: Ryan Walker
- Rd 16 Pick 155: Isaac Paredes
- Rd 16 Pick 156: Ryne Nelson
- Rd 16 Pick 157: Robbie Ray
- Rd 16 Pick 158: Noelvi Marte
- Rd 16 Pick 159: Adley Rutschman
- Rd 16 Pick 160: Quinn Priester
Round 17
- Rd 17 Pick 161: Griffin Jax
- Rd 17 Pick 162: Xavier Edwards
- Rd 17 Pick 163: Abner Uribe
- Rd 17 Pick 164: Drew Rasmussen
- Rd 17 Pick 165: Seranthony Dominguez
- Rd 17 Pick 166: Kris Bubic
- Rd 17 Pick 167: Joey Cantillo
- Rd 17 Pick 168: Jason Adam
- Rd 17 Pick 169: Alex Vesia
- Rd 17 Pick 170: Ranger Suarez
Round 18
- Rd 18 Pick 171: Michael Busch
- Rd 18 Pick 172: Kyle Stowers
- Rd 18 Pick 173: Zac Gallen
- Rd 18 Pick 174: Brendan Donovan
- Rd 18 Pick 175: Luis Robert
- Rd 18 Pick 176: Jorge Polanco
- Rd 18 Pick 177: Jo Adell
- Rd 18 Pick 178: Tatsuya Imai
- Rd 18 Pick 179: Tanner Bibee
- Rd 18 Pick 180: Ian Happ
Round 19
- Rd 19 Pick 181: Dansby Swanson
- Rd 19 Pick 182: Jack Flaherty
- Rd 19 Pick 183: Robert Suarez
- Rd 19 Pick 184: Jacob Wilson
- Rd 19 Pick 185: Jonathan Aranda
- Rd 19 Pick 186: Colson Montgomery
- Rd 19 Pick 187: Royce Lewis
- Rd 19 Pick 188: Bryan Abreau
- Rd 19 Pick 189: Willson Contreras
- Rd 19 Pick 190: Taylor Ward
Round 20
- Rd 20 Pick 191: Shota Imanaga
- Rd 20 Pick 192: Shane Bieber
- Rd 20 Pick 193: Bryson Stott
- Rd 20 Pick 194: Sean Manaea
- Rd 20 Pick 195: Spencer Schwellenbach
- Rd 20 Pick 196: Riley O’Brien
- Rd 20 Pick 197: Spencer Torkelson
- Rd 20 Pick 198: Jose Caballero
- Rd 20 Pick 199: Grant Taylor
- Rd 20 Pick 200: Christian Walker
Round 21
- Rd 21 Pick 201: Gleyber Torres
- Rd 21 Pick 202: Andy Pages
- Rd 21 Pick 203: Carlos Rodon
- Rd 21 Pick 204: Cade Horton
- Rd 21 Pick 205: Edward Cabrera
- Rd 21 Pick 206: Addison Barger
- Rd 21 Pick 207: Jakob Marsee
- Rd 21 Pick 208: Ernie Clement
- Rd 21 Pick 209: Kazuma Okamoto
- Rd 21 Pick 210: Konnor Griffin
Setting the Stage for the 2026 Season
The Ultimate MLB Draft Strategy: 10-Team Points League
- Entering Draft Season: We are finally moving from pre-draft rankings to actual mock draft simulations to see how player values fluctuate in a real snake draft environment.
- The Format: This exercise uses a 10-person points league format; remember that results can vary drastically based on your league-specific settings.
- Positional Scarcity: A key theme of this draft is the thinning depth at Second Base and the high variance of young starting pitchers.
The post 2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft appeared first on Just Baseball.

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