​Good morning! It’s draft day for Major League Baseball, and, oddly enough, it lands at a tough moment for the Red Sox. They’ve ripped off seven straight wins, climbing the standings and defying expectations, all while dealing with a new injury popping up with unsettling regularity. It feels like a moment to celebrate the present rather than worry about the future. Yet the reality of the schedule remains, and MLB’s top brass—Rob Manfred—has chosen to stage the draft on a Saturday afternoon, directly competing with a full slate of games as fans gear up for the All-Star Break. In other words, today’s big league action will take at least a backseat to the draft in many eyes.
The 2024 MLB Draft begins with rounds 1 through 4 today, with coverage kicking off on NBC and Peacock at 1:00 PM. The broadcast will then shift to MLB Network at 2:30 PM for the remainder of the early rounds. The Red Sox hold three early picks in the first four rounds today: the 20th, the 67th, and the 96th selections overall. It’s a day that can shape the organization’s future, even as the major league club charges forward on a current-winning streak.
Yesterday, Bob weighed in on the strategic question facing the Sox as they evaluate young talent. Craig Breslow has built a reputation for loading up on pitching depth in previous years, a strategy that has paid dividends. The discussion explored what approach might suit Boston best this year—whether to lean into arms, to diversify with advanced position players, or to pursue a blend that balances immediate impact with long-term upside. If you missed that conversation, you can revisit the insights there and compare them to the latest mock drafts as the selections begin to roll in today.
As the picks come in, stay tuned to OTM for real-time updates, expert analysis, and in-depth breakdowns of how each selection could influence the organization’s trajectory. And above all, let’s keep it respectful and supportive—go Sox. This day isn’t just about the draft; it’s about a franchise that continues to compete hard, both in the present and in the pursuit of a brighter future. For readers and fans seeking the best coverage, we’ll have you covered from the first pick to the last.