​The upcoming wave of baseball talent is poised to take the spotlight as the 2026 MLB Draft kicks off this weekend. With standout high school players and college stars ready to hear their names called, the two-day event marks the formal beginning of countless professional journeys and offers fans their first glimpse at the future of Major League Baseball. Here’s everything you need to know about Day 2 of the MLB Draft.
The MLB Draft spans two days, opening with Rounds 1-4 on Saturday, July 11, and continuing with Rounds 5-20 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The event is a key component of MLB All-Star Week. This year’s draft will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 11-12. For Day 2, fans can watch the proceedings via streaming on MLB.com and MLB.TV. MLB.com will also provide the latest top picks, a live draft tracker, and additional in-depth coverage and stories. Day 2 is scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. on July 12 through 7:30 p.m.
Among the players to watch, Jacob Lombard (SS, Gulliver Prep) has drawn significant attention as a Miami commit who could bypass the Hurricanes for the right destination, with potential to crack the top five selections. Lombard’s brother, George Lombard Jr., is a highly regarded Yankees prospect. Gio Rojas (RHP, Stoneman Douglas High School) has been ranked by MLB.com as the top high school pitcher in the class, highlighting the depth of talent in this year’s draft.
Liam Peterson (RHP, Florida) stands out as the Gators’ ace and was ranked 25th nationally, boasting 111 strikeouts in 2026 and an explosive fastball that can reach 99–100 mph. Andrew Williamson (OF, UCF) hails from St. Petersburg and hit a career-best 16 home runs this season, consistently appearing in or near the top tiers of multiple prospect lists. The 21-year-old could become the first Knight since 2004 to be selected in the first round. Wes Mendes (LHP, Florida State) emerged as the ACC pitcher of the year, going 9-3 with a 2.90 ERA, 125 strikeouts, and holding opponents to a .207 batting average.
Myles Bailey (1B, Florida State) brings power to the table, having slugged 13 home runs in 26 games before a season-ending ankle injury, a factor that will likely influence his draft position. Coleman Borthwick (RHP, South Walton High School) is ranked No. 43 on MLB.com’s prospect list; the 18-year-old posted an impressive 0.21 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 65 innings in the season. Evan Dempsey (RHP, Florida Gulf Coast) adds a two-way pedigree, having won the John Olerud Two-Way Player Award twice and recording 116 strikeouts with a 3.15 ERA, while also hitting .333 with 10 home runs, 18 doubles, and 15 steals in 2026. Daniel Cuvet (3B, Miami) was a first-team All-American in 2025 and hit 54 home runs across three seasons with the Hurricanes, but his junior season was cut short by a back injury.
As the draft unfolds, attention will remain high on UCF’s roster as the program continues to showcase its developing MLB talent, with viewers eager to see which players ultimately hear their names called on draft night. For those seeking the latest updates on Day 2, the best sources remain MLB.com’s draft coverage, including the draft tracker, real-time picks, and post-pick analysis, as well as the broader coverage provided by Tallahassee Democrat and other outlets recapping the day’s selections and standout performances.