​The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday, July 11, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This space will provide live updates for every Florida Gator chosen during the two-day, 20-round selection process. A number of current Gators, along with one departing senior, are eligible to be selected by one of the 30 major league franchises. Leading the draft projections is junior pitcher Liam Peterson, who is expected to hear his name called in the first round. He is joined by fellow junior hurlers Russell Sandefer and Luke McNeillie, as well as two-way redshirt sophomore standout Caden McDonald, who is also among those whose names will be in the draft hat this summer.
When it comes to positional depth, senior outfielder Blake Cyr and sophomore infielder Ethan Surowiec headline the list of Florida players potentially selected. They are complemented by redshirt sophomore outfielder Kyle Jones, with junior outfielders Hayden Yost and Jaden Bastian also in the mix to hear their names called during the two-day, 20-round event.
Continue reading below to see who has already been picked so far and to stay up to date with all selections. If you want to stream the 2026 MLB Draft, options include Peacock TV with NBC, MLB Network, and MLB+, along with other streaming avenues. The event will be broadcast nationally on NBC on both Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Streaming choices include Peacock, MLB TV, and MLB+.
Here are the scheduled times by Eastern Time for Day 1 (Saturday, July 11) and Day 2 (Sunday, July 12). Saturday’s coverage spans rounds 1 through 4, with the following blocks: 1:00-2:30 p.m. for the first 10 picks (NBC and Peacock), 2:30-4:30 p.m. for picks 11 through 40 (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+), and 4:30-7:45 p.m. for picks 41 through 135 (MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+). Day 2 covers rounds 5 through 20 and runs from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern, available on MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+. It is worth noting that the Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, and Yankees received a 10-pick penalty on their first picks for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax.
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As the draft unfolds, fans can anticipate regular updates on which Gators have been selected, where they’ll be headed next, and how Florida’s prospects fare against the backdrop of the league’s 2026 talent influx. The event’s mix of veteran talent, emerging stars, and potential one-and-done junior standouts makes this a compelling moment for the Florida Gators program as they look to showcase their depth, development, and readiness for professional competition.