2025 MLB Draft: Key Questions and Insights for All 30 Teams

Get the latest insights and key questions for all 30 MLB teams as the 2025 MLB Draft approaches. Expert analysis from Kiley McDaniel.

The 2025 MLB Draft is set to take place on July 13-14 in Atlanta, as part of the Major League Baseball's All-Star Game festivities hosted by the Atlanta Braves. As we approach the start of Round 1, here are the key questions facing each of the 30 MLB teams, along with the latest intel from ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel.

Washington Nationals

Day 1 picks: No. 1, No. 49, No. 80 Bonus pool: $16,597,800 Key Question: Will the Nationals select LSU lefty Kade Anderson or prep shortstop Ethan Holliday with the No. 1 overall pick? Anderson could be in the big leagues next season, while Holliday may take a few years to develop.

Los Angeles Angels

Day 1 picks: No. 2, No. 47, No. 79, No. 105 Bonus pool: $16,656,400 Key Question: Will the Angels focus on quick-moving college prospects, potentially selecting one of the top college lefties available?

Seattle Mariners

Day 1 picks: No. 3, No. 35, No. 57, No. 91 Bonus pool: $17,074,400 Key Question: Will the Mariners continue their successful draft strategy of targeting prep position players and college pitchers?

Colorado Rockies

Day 1 picks: No. 4, No. 45, No. 74, No. 77 Bonus pool: $15,723,400 Key Question: If Ethan Holliday is not available, will the Rockies shift their focus to a pitcher or another top prospect?

St. Louis Cardinals

Day 1 picks: No. 5, No. 55, No. 72, No. 89 Bonus pool: $14,238,300 Key Question: Will Chaim Bloom's influence be felt in this year's draft, potentially leading the Cardinals to select a high school player?

Pittsburgh Pirates

Day 1 picks: No. 6, No. 50, No. 73, No. 82 Bonus pool: $14,088,400 Key Question: Will the Pirates lean toward college prospects to help the big league team sooner rather than later?

Miami Marlins

Day 1 picks: No. 7, No. 43, No. 46, No. 78 Bonus pool: $15,187,400 Key Question: Will the Marlins continue to focus on prep position players, following their strategy from the previous draft?

Toronto Blue Jays

Day 1 picks: No. 8, No. 81 Bonus pool: $10,314,600 Key Question: Given the strength of their pitching prospects, will the Blue Jays look to add a bat with their first pick?

Cincinnati Reds

Day 1 picks: No. 9, No. 51, No. 83 Bonus pool: $11,836,800 Key Question: Will the Reds land top prospect Seth Hernandez, or will they pivot to another direction if he is not available?

Chicago White Sox

Day 1 picks: No. 10, No. 44, No. 76 Bonus pool: $12,169,100 Key Question: Will the White Sox continue their trend of selecting high school players with their top picks?

Oakland Athletics

Day 1 picks: No. 11, No. 48 Bonus pool: $10,563,500 Key Question: Can the A's continue to find value with college players, as they have in recent drafts?

Texas Rangers

Day 1 picks: No. 12, No. 52, No. 84 Bonus pool: $10,991,300 Key Question: How often will the Rangers take risks in this year's draft, given their recent history of playing it safe?

San Francisco Giants

Day 1 picks: No. 13, No. 85 Bonus pool: $8,403,300 Key Question: How will new president of baseball ops Buster Posey impact the Giants' draft strategy?

Tampa Bay Rays

Day 1 picks: No. 14, No. 37, No. 42, No. 53, No. 67, No. 86 Bonus pool: $16,699,400 Key Question: How will the Rays utilize their extra picks to maximize their draft haul?

Boston Red Sox

Day 1 picks: No. 15, No. 33, No. 75, No. 87 Bonus pool: $12,409,300 Key Question: Will the Red Sox find more value in the early rounds or continue their trend of success in the middle rounds?

Minnesota Twins

Day 1 picks: No. 16, No. 36, No. 54, No. 88 Bonus pool: $12,653,000 Key Question: Which high-upside arm will the Twins target with their top picks this year?

Chicago Cubs

Day 1 picks: No. 17, No. 56, No. 90 Bonus pool: $9,636,800 Key Question: Will the Cubs continue to target power arms and bats with their high picks?

Arizona Diamondbacks

Day 1 picks: No. 18, No. 29, No. 92 Bonus pool: $10,917,800 Key Question: Will the Diamondbacks continue to focus on hit-first, up-the-middle bats in this year's draft?

Baltimore Orioles

Day 1 picks: No. 19, No. 30, No. 31, No. 58, No. 69, No. 93 Bonus pool: $16,513,100 Key Question: Will the Orioles continue to stack up athletic position players, or will they shift focus to pitching?

Milwaukee Brewers

Day 1 picks: No. 20, No. 32, No. 59, No. 68, No. 94 Bonus pool: $13,138,100 Key Question: Where will the Brewers find value in this year's draft, given their unique approach to drafting?

Houston Astros

Day 1 picks: No. 21, No. 95 Bonus pool: $7,181,500 Key Question: What type of middle-rounder will the Astros find value with this year, given their recent success?

Atlanta Braves

Day 1 picks: No. 22, No. 60, No. 96 Bonus pool: $9,081,100 Key Question: Will the Braves continue to use their top picks to stockpile arms, or will they shift focus to position players?

Kansas City Royals

Day 1 picks: No. 23, No. 28, No. 61, No. 71, No. 97 Bonus pool: $12,794,700 Key Question: How will the Royals handle their five picks on Day 1, given their focus on high school pitchers?

Detroit Tigers

Day 1 picks: No. 24, No. 34, No. 62, No. 98 Bonus pool: $10,990,800 Key Question: Will the Tigers continue their trend of selecting left-handed-hitting prep position players?

San Diego Padres

Day 1 picks: No. 25, No. 99 Bonus pool: $6,569,100 Key Question: Can the Padres still land multiple players with big upside, despite having the third-lowest bonus pool?

Philadelphia Phillies

Day 1 picks: No. 26, No. 63, No. 100 Bonus pool: $7,849,400 Key Question: Will the Phillies continue to take high school players with their high picks, as they have in recent years?

Cleveland Guardians

Day 1 picks: No. 27, No. 64, No. 66, No. 70, No. 101 Bonus pool: $10,198,100 Key Question: Which high school pitcher will the Guardians select this year, given their history of investing in prep arms?

New York Mets

Day 1 picks: No. 38, No. 102 Bonus pool: $5,465,900 Key Question: Will the Mets lean into high schoolers with their first few picks, given their depth in the upper minors?

New York Yankees

Day 1 picks: No. 39, No. 103 Bonus pool: $5,383,600 Key Question: With the lowest bonus pool in the draft, can the Yankees replenish their farm system effectively?

Los Angeles Dodgers

Day 1 picks: No. 40, No. 41, No. 65, No. 104 Bonus pool: $9,031,300 Key Question: Will the Dodgers take a big swing at one of their comp picks, potentially selecting a high-variance prospect?

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