Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, MLB plans to hold its draft virtually on June 10 and 11, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
ESPN obtained a copy of the memo MLB sent to teams saying that clubs cannot have draft rooms but will participate in the event via video conference. The league's approach could change as the event draws closer, reports Passan.
Teams' general managers or president of baseball operations will be seen on camera with no audio during the draft. The first day of the draft on June 10 will feature only the first round (37 picks) and start at 7 p.