2025 MLB Draft Kicks Off on Sunday: Stay Tuned for Live Updates
The highly anticipated 2025 Major League Baseball draft is set to begin this Sunday. Fans and teams alike are eagerly awaiting the selection of the next generation of baseball stars. Make sure to stay tuned for live updates as the draft unfolds.
2025 MLB Draft: Lefties, New Directions, and Shortstops Galore
Washington Nationals Set to Make First Selection
The 2025 MLB Draft is set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. ET, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting one. With a plethora of talented left-handed pitchers, several organizations looking to make a change, and a surplus of shortstops, this draft is sure to be one for the books. Tune in to ESPN and MLB Network for live coverage, starting with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing the Washington Nationals’ first pick at the Battery’s Roxy Theater.
Will the Nationals Choose Ethan Holliday?
The Nationals won the draft lottery in December, making them the favorites to select Oklahoma prep shortstop Ethan Holliday. Holliday, son of All-Star Matt Holliday and brother of 2022 No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, could potentially join the ranks of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning as the only brothers to both be drafted first overall. However, a strong showing from college standouts like LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, Tennessee lefty Liam Doyle, and Holliday’s friend and Oklahoma high school cohort Eli Willits could shake things up.
First Three Rounds Tonight, Rest on Monday
The first three rounds of the draft, including compensation picks, will take place tonight. The remaining rounds 4 through 20 will be held on Monday, away from the TV cameras. So make sure to tune in tonight to catch all the action.
How to Watch
The 2025 MLB Draft will be broadcast on ESPN and MLB Network, with a live stream available on Fubo. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
USA TODAY Sports’ Final Mock Draft
According to USA TODAY Sports’ final mock draft, the Washington Nationals are projected to select Ethan Holliday with the first overall pick. Check out the full mock draft by Gabe Lacques for more predictions and analysis.
First Round Picks
Here’s a look at the first round picks for the 2025 MLB Draft:
1. Washington Nationals: Ethan Holliday, INF, Stillwater (Okla.) HS
2. Los Angeles Angels: Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU
3. Seattle Mariners: Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State
4. Colorado Rockies: Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton (Okla.) HS
5. St. Louis Cardinals: Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee
6. Pittsburgh Pirates: Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona (Calif.) HS
7. Miami Marlins: Billy Carlson, SS, Corona (Calif.) HS
8. Toronto Blue Jays: Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State
9. Chicago White Sox: Ike Irish, C/OF, Auburn
Check out Gabe Lacques’ full MLB mock draft for more picks and analysis.
Prospect Promotion Incentive Picks
In addition to the first round picks, there will also be Prospect Promotion Incentive picks and Compensation picks. Here’s a look at those selections:
Kansas City Royals
Compensation picks:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Competitive Balance Round A:
Boston Red Sox (acquired from the Brewers in the trade for Quinn Priester)
Detroit Tigers
Seattle Mariners
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles (acquired from the Rays in the trade for Bryan Baker)
Don’t miss out on all the action of the 2025 MLB Draft, starting tonight at 6 p.m. ET.
