Major League Baseball

2024 MLB Draft order, date: Every pick for Round 1, Competitive Balance Round A

Updated Jun. 27, 2024 2:55 p.m. ET

The MLB Draft serves as a crucial event for teams to replenish their talent pool by selecting promising amateur players from various levels of competition. Here’s all you need to know about the 2024 MLB Draft, Lottery, and Draft Order.

When is the 2024 MLB Draft?

The 2024 MLB Draft will take place on July 14-16 in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field. The opening rounds will begin at 7 p.m. ET on July 14, with the remainder of the draft beginning at 12 p.m. ET on July 15 and July 16.

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Where is the 2024 MLB Draft?

The 2024 MLB Draft will be held in Arlington, Texas.

How is the MLB Draft Order determined?

The Cleveland Guardians have the No. 1 pick due to winning the MLB Draft Lottery. The worst teams have higher odds of winning the lottery, but every team that misses the postseason ultimately has an opportunity to get the No. 1 pick.

The lottery determines the initial six picks of the draft, while the remaining non-playoff teams are selected in reverse order of their standings from the previous year. Following that, the postseason contenders are ordered based on their elimination in the playoffs, with the World Series champions picking last.