MLB draft day is finally here! MLB becomes the third major league sport to undergo a virtual draft since the coronavirus pandemic shut down live sporting events in March.
Tonight's draft coverage kicks off with a preview show on MLB Network at 5 p.m. ET. The draft will consist of only five rounds—as opposed to the normal 40. As a result, only 160 players will hear their name called this year.
However, there is an option for players who go undrafted:
The Detroit Tigers will begin the 2020 draft with the first overall pick—their second No.