The MLB draft will begin today at 6 p.m. CT, with baseball moving it back to All-Star weekend to generate more excitement for the event. The Royals will have the seventh pick overall, their only pick today. Rounds 2-10 will take place tomorrow at noon CT, with the draft concluding on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CT with rounds 11-20. Today’s coverage will air on ESPN and MLB Network, and all three days will stream live on MLB.com. Here is everything you need to know about the 2021 draft.
Scouting director Lonnie Goldberg thinks the Royals are in a good position.