The MLB Draft is the cheapest and easiest way to acquire talent in baseball. Teams don’t have to give up other players, they don’t have to dish out ridiculous contracts, and they don’t have to spend time dealing with agents.
The Draft is how the Indians were able to acquire Francisco Lindor, Cody Allen, and Jason Kipnis among many others. Most of the players on this roster are homegrown and the Cleveland Indians are the only organization they have ever known. For a small market team, it’s vital to build through the draft to build a contender.