Like many events this summer, the 2020 MLB draft will feature an overhauled look. Rather than completing a 40-round draft as usual, the upcoming edition only has five rounds.
It is, by far, the shortest draft in MLB history. As a result, many would-be minor league players are likely going to stay in college or aim to head there in the fall.
While the reduced volume of selections will be odd, teams should be comfortable with the format. Personnel cannot gather in a draft room, but the virtual communication of the last few months should be familiar at this point.