Kansas City Royals
· 2026-07-10
The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for the 2026 MLB Draft, holding the No. 6 overall pick after winning a lottery pick, and are set to make their selections from their new draft room in Surprise, Ariz.
The Royals have a broad plan to inject quality players into their system, with a mix of college and prep players on their radar, including shortstop Jacob Lombard and left-hander Gio Rojas.
The team's scouting director, Brian Bridges, noted that the Royals' range for the No. 6 pick is "pretty broad," with a lot depending on how the teams directly ahead of them pick.
The Royals have been linked to several top prospects, including UC Santa Barbara right-hander Jackson Flora and Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress, as well as prep players like Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS left-hander/outfielder Jacob Grindlinger.
The team is looking to balance high school and college players, with a focus on athleticism up the middle, and will have five total picks in the draft.
The Kansas City Royals are currently 14th in the American League with a 38-56 record, on a two-game losing streak after losing 7-3 to the New York Mets on July 9.
The team is looking to turn things around with a strong draft, and with the No. 6 pick, they have a good chance to make a significant impact on their system.
The Royals' new draft room in Surprise, Ariz., has been set up to facilitate their draft operations, and the team is ready to make their picks on July 11.