Arizona Diamondbacks Prepare for MLB Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks will select 15th overall in the opening round of the MLB Draft after finishing last season 80-82, and they currently stand 11th in the National League with a 45-47 record, on a L2 streak after losing 10-4 @ San Diego Padres on 2026-07-09.

What are the Diamondbacks' draft picks?

The Diamondbacks own two of the top 31 picks, including the 15th overall selection and a Competitive Balance Round A slot at 31st.

The club's bonus pool of $13,603,100 to offer draftees is the 12th most in MLB, according to MLB Pipeline.

Who are the top prospects?

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo predicts the Diamondbacks will select Alabama SS Justin Lebron, who earned Second Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team honors in 2025.

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel thinks the Diamondbacks will choose LSU CF Derek Curiel, a left-handed outfielder who hit for a .957 OPS.

What is the draft schedule?

Rounds 1-4 will take place on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. MST, while Rounds 5-20 will occur on Sunday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. MST.

The Chicago White Sox will pick first, followed by the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins.

And the Diamondbacks will look to improve their roster with their selections.

The Diamondbacks' recent mock drafts have included predictions from MLB Pipeline staff, Baseball America's Carlos Collazo, and The Athletic's Keith Law.

How will the draft impact the team?

The draft could be a turning point for the Diamondbacks, who are looking to bounce back from their loss to the San Diego Padres and improve their standing in the National League.

With their next game vs San Diego Padres on 2026-07-10, the Diamondbacks will look to use the draft to bolster their lineup and pitching staff.

The team's fans will be watching closely to see who they select and how it will impact their chances for the rest of the season.