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ESPN’s 2025 MLB Draft: Who Will Be the Biggest Steals and Stretches?
It’s that time of year again, baseball fans. The highly anticipated 2025 MLB draft is just hours away, and all eyes are on the Washington Nationals as they hold the coveted No. 1 pick. With a talented pool of prospects to choose from, the Nationals have a tough decision to make. Will they go for one of the top college pitchers, or will they take a chance on a high school standout?
ESPN’s MLB draft analyst Kiley McDaniel has released his rankings, and the top three prospects are all college aces: LSU’s Kade Anderson, Florida State’s Jamie Arnold, and Tennessee’s Liam Doyle. But will the Nationals follow McDaniel’s rankings, or will they surprise everyone with their pick?
The Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals will also have their eyes on the top five picks, eager to see who will be available when it’s their turn to choose. And with so much talent in this year’s draft class, there’s sure to be some steals and stretches throughout the first round.
Don’t miss a moment of the action as ESPN brings you pick-by-pick coverage of the 2025 MLB draft. Follow along with our live draft tracker and see who your favorite team selects. Will they make a smart pick or take a risk? Only time will tell. Tune in at 6 p.m. ET to find out!
Who Will Be the Top Prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft? Tim Kurkjian Reveals His Pick
The 2025 MLB draft is just around the corner and all eyes are on one player in particular: Ethan Holliday. With the draft set to begin at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN, the Washington Nationals have the first pick and the big question is, will they choose one of the top college pitchers or will they go for high school standout Ethan Holliday?
As the Nationals kick off the draft, the Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals are all waiting to see who will be available for their top picks. And with every team looking for the biggest steals and stretches of Day 1, the excitement is building.
Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage as ESPN MLB experts David Schoenfield and Dan Mullen break down each selection and provide insight on who your favorite team has chosen in the first round.
But before the draft begins, make sure to check out our mock draft and draft rankings to see who the top 250 prospects are. And don’t forget to read up on the big question for all 30 teams.
First Round Picks
1. Washington Nationals
2. Los Angeles Angels
3. Seattle Mariners
4. Colorado Rockies
5. St. Louis Cardinals
6. Pittsburgh Pirates
7. Miami Marlins
8. Toronto Blue Jays
9. Cincinnati Reds
10. Chicago White Sox
11. Athletics
12. Texas Rangers
13. San Francisco Giants
14. Tampa Bay Rays
15. Boston Red Sox
16. Minnesota Twins
17. Chicago Cubs
18. Arizona Diamondbacks
19. Baltimore Orioles
20. Milwaukee Brewers
21. Houston Astros
22. Atlanta Braves
23. Kansas City Royals
24. Detroit Tigers
25. San Diego Padres
26. Philadelphia Phillies
27. Cleveland Guardians
Prospect Promotion Incentive Picks
28. Kansas City Royals
Compensation Picks
29. Arizona Diamondbacks
30. Baltimore Orioles
31. Baltimore Orioles
32. Milwaukee Brewers
Competitive Balance Round A
33. Boston Red Sox (Acquired from the Brewers in the trade for Quinn Priester.)
34. Detroit Tigers
35. Seattle Mariners
36. Minnesota Twins
37. Baltimore Orioles (Acquired from the Rays in trade for Bryan Baker.)
38. New York Mets
39. New York Yankees
40. Los Angeles Dodgers
41. Los Angeles Dodgers (Acquired from the Reds in the trade for Gavin Lux.)
42. Tampa Bay Rays (Acquired from the Athletics in the trade for Jeffrey Springs and Jacob Lopez.)
43. Miami Marlins
Second Round Picks
44. Chicago White Sox
45. Colorado Rockies
46. Miami Marlins
47. Los Angeles Angels
48. Athletics
49. Washington Nationals
50. Pittsburgh Pirates
51. Cincinnati Reds
52. Texas Rangers
53. Tampa Bay Rays
54. Minnesota Twins
55. St. Louis Cardinals
56. Chicago Cubs
57. Seattle Mariners
58. Baltimore Orioles
59. Milwaukee Brewers
60. Atlanta Braves
61. Kansas City Royals
62. Detroit Tigers
63. Philadelphia Phillies
64. Cleveland Guardians
65. Los Angeles Dodgers
Competitive Balance Round B
66. Cleveland Guardians
67. Tampa Bay Rays (Compensation for unsigned 2024 No. 66 overall pick Tyler Bell.)
68. Milwaukee Brewers (Compensation for unsigned 2024 No. 67 overall pick Chris Levonas.)
69. Baltimore Orioles
70. Cleveland Guardians (Acquired from the Rockies in the trade for Nolan Arenado.)
