The MLB Draft will begin shortly tonight at 7pm east with the first and second rounds (and the different sandwich options following them) live online at MLB.com. The Blue Jays have the 23rd overall selection, which should happen sometime after 9 p.m. EDT, probably closer to 9:30 a.m., depending on how quickly they start and adjust to five-minute intervals. between elections.
After that, they will make three more choices, so it will be a pretty busy night. They will have their second-round pick and then end the night with their two compensation picks for Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray. The associated space values for tonight’s election are as follows:
- 23 – $ 3,075,300
- 60th – $ 1,216,100
- $ 77 – $ 846,500
- 78th – $ 833,200
As discussed in the overview a few days ago, these multiple early picks will give the Jays some strategic flexibility in how they face the draft board, also depending on what happens above them. One factor that isn’t talked about is the weather, as I didn’t realize they were also doing the second round tonight. This could complicate efforts to cut deals with subsequent elections, as there is no ability to digest what happens tonight and reset tomorrow.
Tom M reviewed the names to see who they have recently related to the Jays.
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