As the league deals with the fallout from the coronarvirus pandemic delaying the start of the regular season, the draft, which is expected to begin June 10, will reportedly be shortened from 40 to five rounds, with teams allowed to sign an unlimited number of undrafted players.
For a rebuilding team like the Orioles — who have the most available bonus money for their six picks at roughly $13 million — an abbreviated draft raises questions about how the club will allocate its resources.
Though the later rounds will be affected, the Orioles are still in position to draft a top prospect at No.