The draft has finally arrived! Later today, the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft will begin, thus entering a new wave of prospects into professional baseball.

This draft has just as much of an impact on the teams involved as it does for fantasy baseball dynasty owners. They are given a look at the next wave of talent and have to decide which are worth owning. Some of these prospects are coming out of high school and will take several years to reach the big leagues, some are coming out of college and will only take a year or two to reach the majors. Some of them will be aces, some will be relievers, and some won’t reach the big leagues. Some will bat in the middle of the order, some the bottom, some the top, and some will fizzle out in the minors. It is important for dynasty owners to get an early analysis of these players so they get a head start on their other owners.

Editor's Note: you can read even more about 2016 MLB draft sleepers for fantasy baseball. Check our dynasty prospects, rookies and call-ups section for lots more great dynasty league analysis.

 

Round 1 - 2016 MLB Mock Draft

1. Philadelphia Phillies – A.J. Puk (SP, Florida)
It is pretty clear at this point that Puk goes first. There have been other names suggested, but Puk’s name keeps on returning to the top. For dynasty owners, there is a lot of potential value here as he has the makings of a future top of the rotation starter. His experience in college should mean he will only be a few years away.

2. Cincinnati Reds – Kyle Lewis (OF, Mercer)
I went back and forth with Lewis and Nick Senzel here for the Reds, but ultimately I believe the Reds will settle on Lewis. Senzel is the most MLB-ready, but Lewis has the higher upside. Plus with the Reds likely to deal Jay Bruce and Jesse Winker likely to play left field, they will need another solid corner outfielder for the future. In dynasty leagues, Lewis is arguably the biggest must-own available in this draft as he has a remarkable power/speed upside that few hitters can match.

3. Atlanta Braves – Nick Senzel (3B, Tennessee)
As discussed earlier, Senzel is the most MLB-ready bat in the draft. If Lewis were available here, this is certainly where he would go, but in this scenario he is not and Senzel then would be the Braves next most likely option. Senzel can offer dynasty owners guaranteed production within a year or two and he has arguably the highest floor of any hitter in this draft. He would be a very solid add for most teams.

4. Colorado Rockies – Mickey Moniak (OF, La Costa Canyon HS (CA))
The Rockies always seem to love taking bats early in the draft and I don’t think that changes this year. Moniak is a very high upside bat out of high school who in a few years could hit over .300 in the leadoff spot and steal 25+ bases. Speedsters in a spacious ballpark like Colorado have a lot of dynasty value, especially if they are batting leadoff. Owners will have to wait a while to reap the rewards from Moniak, but the investment will eventually pay off.

5. Milwaukee Brewers – Jason Groome (SP, Barnegat HS (NJ))
Originally I thought Devlin Perez would go here, but his drug suspension drops him down a few spots. Instead, it looks like the Brewers will take arguably the highest upside arm in the draft, Jason Groome. The young southpaw is considered to be the most talented of all the pitchers and though he is in high school, he could be reach the big leagues quickly thanks to his stellar command. He is a must-own in dynasty leagues. Groome is going to be a top-15 overall prospect.

6. Oakland Athletics – Braxton Garrett (SP, Florence HS (AL))
Garrett’s name has skyrocketed up draft boards as he turned in a truly outstanding season in his senior year of high school. Garrett has the upside of a number two pitcher and could very possibly do even better than that based on his stuff. In dynasty leagues, Garrett is definitely a solid own, but he will have to wait a few years to reach the big leagues. Expect him to be in the minors for at least three years.

7. Miami Marlins – Riley Pint (SP, St. Thomas Aquinas HS (KS)
The highest upside right-handed pitcher in this draft, Pint has everything teams look for in a future ace. He has a blistering fastball, wipeout curveball, phenomenal changeup, and an above-average slider to boot. His biggest issue is command and coming out of high school, it could take him a few years to reach the big leagues. But still, dynasty owners should not pass up an opportunity to take this guy. He is a better own than Garrett and only slightly below Groome.

8. San Diego Padres – Joshua Lowe (3B, Pope HS (GA))
Lowe is easily one of the highest upside bats in the draft. He possesses above-average speed and plenty of raw power, making him a potential power/speed threat in the big leagues. As with many high school hitters, he struggles with consistency, but could possibly reach the big leagues in three years. He is one of the better high school bats in the draft and certainly warrants owning in dynasty leagues.

9. Detroit Tigers – Dakota Hudson (SP, Mississippi State)
The Tigers desperately need to refurbish their farm system, but they also want to remain competitive in the next two to three years while Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander are still producing consistently. For that reason, I believe they go with Dakota Hudson, one of the better college arms available. With his high octane stuff (upper-90s fastball, upper-80s slider) and above-average command, he could be ready to produce for the Tigers and dynasty owners in a year or two of sitting in the minors. He won’t be an ace, but he has enough upside to warrant owning in dynasty leagues.

10. Chicago White Sox – Zack Collins (C, Miami)
The top catching prospect by far, Zack Collins is a pure bat with a lot of questions surrounding his defensive ability. Collins may not stay at catcher, but he is almost certainly going to hit enough to be worth owning in dynasty leagues. If you want a comp for Collins, think Kyle Schwarber with just a little bit less power. He could still hit 15-20 homers with a lower average. He is too slow to man the outfield which is what helped Schwarber maintain value and a move to first would hurt his value. He could be worth drafting or adding in dynasty leagues and selling while his value is high.

11. Seattle Mariners – Corey Ray (OF, Louisville)
There aren’t many hitters with higher upside than Ray as he can really do it all. He has power, speed, and an advanced approach at the plate. The most promising of those tools is his speed which should translate to 30+ steals in the big leagues. It is tough to say how much power he will hit for, but Ray should be able to hit for a high average and steal plenty of bases while atop the future Mariners order. Dynasty owners should be very excited about Ray as he probably will not spend too much time in the minors.

12. Boston Red Sox – Justin Dunn (SP/RP, Boston College)
It just seems like a perfect match that the Boston College junior Justin Dunn should be taken by the Boston Red Sox. Dunn could potentially reach the big leagues as a starter, but I believe he will break in as a reliever and probably stay in that role. Dynasty owners can take him as certainly some pitchers taken out of college expected to be relievers have turned out to be solid starters (see Brandon Finnegan), but it does not happen too often. If he does remain as a starter, he could probably be a solid number two starter or great number three, but I have a lot of questions about how effective his durability and pitch repertoire will work as a starting pitcher.

13. Tampa Bay Rays – Blake Rutherford (OF, Chaminade HS (CA))
The third high upside, high school bat named on this list, Blake Rutherford has more power than both Moniak and Lowe and could potentially be the best of the three bats. The Tampa Bay Rays proved last season with Garrett Whitley that they love high school bats with five tools and Rutherford certainly matches that description. He will require several years of development, but his upside warrants ownership in all dynasty leagues.

14. Cleveland Indians – Alex Kiriloff (OF, Plum HS (PA))
Another high school bat with plenty of upside, Kiriloff may have the most power of all of the high school bats. He won the Perfect Game All-American Classic Home Run Derby and though he doesn’t have the same speed of Rutherford, Lowe, or Moniak, he has plenty to offer to make him worth owning in dynasty leagues. He should be able to hit for a decent average with plenty of pop in the middle of any lineup in the future. He will take a few years of development, but fantasy owners have to invest in his upside.

15. Minnesota Twins – Delvin Perez (SS, International Baseball Academy (PR))
Probably one of the best athletes in the draft, there isn’t much Delvin Perez can’t do. Unfortunately for him, he was caught using PEDs which severely tanked his value in the draft. For dynasty owners, it should not have much of an effect. Perez is still a very high upside shortstop and while he may not be as good as any of the guys taken last year, he should still be viewed as one of the best bats in the draft. He is certainly worth owning in dynasty leagues.

16. Los Angeles Angels – Zack Burdi (RP, Louisville)
The Angels have had so many swings and misses over the year in the draft and so now they will decide to go with a guy who looks like a very safe bet to generate swings and misses in his own right. Burdi won’t be a starting pitcher, but he could be a closer for the Angels by the beginning of next season or even by the end of this season. He is going to close in the future and is a solid own in dynasty leagues in spite of being a reliever.

17. Houston Astros – Ian Anderson (SP, Shenendehowa HS (NY))
There aren’t many high school right-handers with more upside than Ian Anderson and it looks like he will go to the Houston Astros. They need some pitching help for their farm system and Anderson is the best arm available at this point in this mock draft. Anderson has three above-average pitches and stellar command over all three of them, leaving many to believe he could be quick through the minors even coming out of high school. Health is a bit of an issue, but at his peak, he could be a very reliable number two starter in the big leagues.

18. New York Yankees – Joey Wentz (SP, Shawnee Mission HS (KS)
The Yankees need some pitching help for their farm system and Joey Wentz fits the bill. He looks very likely to sign with a big league team and has plenty to offer for both the Yankees and dynasty owners. Wentz is a big lefty with a lot of life on his fastball and some very solid secondary offerings who looks poised to sit at the top of a big league rotation. He is certainly worth owning in all dynasty leagues.

19. New York Mets – Will Craig (1B/3B, Wake Forest)
One of the best hitters in the draft, Will Craig seems very likely to be taken by the Mets. Though many envision him as a guy taken in the Compensation/Competitive Balance round, the Mets are known to be looking for a corner infield bat and Will Craig is the best corner infielder available. He has great bat speed and plenty of power. He also appears to be a guy poised to make a quick run through the minors en route to reaching the big leagues. Craig is definitely worth owning in dynasty leagues.

20. Los Angeles Dodgers – Jordan Sheffield (P, Vanderbilt)
Though he is not nearly as good as last year’s Vanderbilt starter taken in the first round, Sheffield still looks like a future front of the rotation starter. He has an electric fastball that sits in the mid-upper 90s and a wipeout slider that have really helped solidify the idea that he will certainly reach the big leagues. There are questions about his durability and many think he is destined for the bullpen, but the Dodgers are great with developing pitching prospects and he could be the next great Dodgers’ pitching prospect.

21. Toronto Blue Jays – Matt Manning (P, Sheldon HS (CA))
Matt Manning is considered one of the best high school arms in the draft, but his supposedly high price tag has his draft stock tanking with many teams worrying that he will cost too much to sign. With that said, it is still very likely he does get drafted in the end of the first round and in this instance, it will be the Toronto Blue Jays who could seriously use some pitching depth in the organization. Manning has great command and a great fastball, but could use some time to develop his secondary offerings. He is well worth an own in dynasty leagues.

22. Pittsburgh Pirates – Forrest Whitley (P, Alamo Heights HS (TX))
Another talented high school pitching prospect considered to be a tough sign, Whitley still is believed to be signable and should go in the back of the first round. The Pirates, who have a history of developing high school pitching prospect successfully, could very possibly get one of the biggest steals in the draft with him falling all the way down to 22. Whitley has a great fastball and three above-average secondary pitches that are topped off by his near elite curveball. With the command and size that Whitley possesses, it could be a quick ascension through the minors (even with the Pirates who historically take their time with pitching prospects) and could be a very valuable starting pitcher for dynasty owners in just a couple years.

23. St. Louis Cardinals – T.J. Zeuch (P, Pittsburgh)
The 6’7” Zeuch has done very well pitching in the loaded ACC over the past few seasons and has risen up draft boards left and right. He has four great pitches headlined by his upper-90s fastball that has impressed scouts. The 20-year-old right-hander has decent command over all of his pitches and should not have too much trouble moving through the minor leagues. The Cardinals have proven in the past with guys like Michael Wacha that they have no issue with bringing guys straight from the draft to the big league roster and Zeuch may be the next to make one such move.

 

Compensation Round A - 2016 MLB Mock Draft

24. San Diego Padres – Cal Quantrill (SP, Stanford)
This match has been rumored for some time, even with the Stanford right-hander coming fresh off Tommy John surgery. For dynasty owners, Quantrill could be a front of the rotation starter if he is able to rebound from the surgery well. There is enough history with TJ college arms to suggest he will be fine.

25. San Diego Padres – Gavin Lux (SS, Indian Trail Academy HS (WI))
A high upside shortstop out of high school, Gavin Lux profiles as a future front of the order bat while playing solid defense at short for the Padres. He is worth a look in dynasty leagues as long as he stays in the middle infield (which it looks like he will).

26. Chicago White Sox – Cody Sedlock (SP, Illinois)
Sedlock has not been a starting pitcher for too long in his college career, in fact he only started for Illinois this season, but he certainly should be able to remain as a starter in his professional career. He is well worth owning in dynasty leagues.

27. Baltimore Orioles – Nolan Jones (3B, Holy Ghost Prep HS (PA))
There is plenty to like out of Nolan Jones as he provides fantasy owners with a little bit of everything. Scouts love his power and think that his bat could play well even in an offensive heavy position like third base. Jones is well worth owning in most dynasty leagues as he has as much upside as many of the high school bats in this draft.

28. Washington Nationals – Matt Thaiss (C, Virginia)
Another ACC catcher, Thaiss too is a bat-first, defense later backstop. Unlike Collins who has the power to provide dynasty owners, Thaiss could really only hit for a solid average without much power or speed. If he is going to change positions, which looks more and more likely by the day, he will have very little dynasty value.

29. Washington Nationals – Robert Tyler (SP, Georgia)
Owner of the second best fastball in the draft, Tyler has been a solid starter for the Georgia Bulldogs, but his future is probably in the bullpen of the Washington Nationals. With his elite fastball and reasonable secondary offerings, he is very likely to be a closer and could reach the big leagues by the start of next season or even as early as the end of this season.

30. Texas Rangers – William Benson (Westminster Schools HS (GA))
Benson has plenty of power and speed, but there are some questions about whether or not he will be able to hit for an average at the big league level. He is a player who is certainly worth a look because of his upside, but it would probably be wise to see how he performs in his first taste of minor league ball before taking him in shallower dynasty leagues.

31. New York Mets – Buddy Reed (OF, Florida)
Reed entered the season as a highly regarded prospect and many thought he could go at the top of the first round, but his stock has slid since then and he now finds himself as low as 31. The athletic ability is certainly there as he is one of the fastest prospects available in the draft and one of the better defensive center fielders. Based solely on how much speed he has and the steady contact-oriented approach he possesses, Reed is worth a look in most dynasty leagues.

32. Los Angeles Dodgers – Bryan Reynolds (OF, Vanderbilt)
Reynolds is a steady bat in the draft with a high floor and a medium ceiling. He has some decent speed and power, but those two skills will likely only produce 15 stolen bases per season and at most 10 home runs. He should be able to hit for a reasonable average atop the Dodgers’ order eventually, making him a potentially strong player to consider owning from the draft.

33. St. Louis Cardinals – Chris Okey (C, Clemson)
The first catcher named with a chance to stay behind the dish, Okey isn’t just a reliable glove behind home plate, he is also a solid bat at the plate. He may not hit .300 with 20 home runs, but he should be able to bat over .250 with some moderate pop. Collins and Thaiss may be considered by most to be better catching prospects, but Okey is my personal favorite just because there is serious value in being able to stay as a catcher defensively.

34. St. Louis Cardinals – Eric Lauer (SP, Kent State)
Lauer is not going to be an ace for any team in the future, but he should be able to solidify a spot in the rotation of a big league club. Fantasy owners need to take note of his stellar command and above-average four-pitch repertoire. Lauer is considered by many to be the most reliable arm to pick in the draft and he should be a reasonable player to own in dynasty leagues.

 

Competitive Balance Round A - 2016 MLB Mock Draft

35. Cincinnati Reds – Alec Hansen (SP, Oklahoma)
Hansen’s draft stock plummeted after a pair of rough seasons, but he still has the stuff to become a top of the rotation arm. It will take a few years of development, but he could prove to be one of the best sleepers in this draft.

36. Los Angeles Dodgers – Connor Jones (SP, Virginia)
Jones is essentially a right-handed version of Eric Lauer: high floor, medium ceiling, and very likely to reach the big leagues in a year or two. Jones could be slightly better than Lauer, but UVA pitching prospects have a way of struggling in professional baseball so owners should keep an eye on him.

37. Oakland Athletics – Daulton Jefferies (SP, California)
This right-hander out of Cal is considered by many to be yet another high floor, medium ceiling guy. He is very likely to become a middle of the rotation starter for the Athletics. My own take, Jefferies is the best of the three recently mentioned high floor starters.

38. Colorado Rockies – Jared Horn (SP, Vintage HS (CA))
The Rockies don’t often take pitchers in the first round, but at some point they will need to start restocking on pitchers and that likely begins with taking Jared Horn. Horn comes with a little bit more risk than other pitching prospects, but they need someone with enough upside to pitch well in such a tough place as Coors and Horn fits that profiles. He certainly has enough upside to be a fine starter to own, even if drafted by Colorado.

39. Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Muller (SP, Jesuit College Prep HS (TX))
Muller has been a decent two-way player for Jesuit College Prep as he was a prolific home run hitter while also showing a lot of promise as a pitcher. He will likely be taken as a pitcher in the draft. Muller has solid command and a great sinking fastball with a mid-90s fastball and two above-average secondary pitches. Dynasty owners should not be worried about Muller as a pitcher as scouts love his command and his hard, sinking fastball. He projects as a solid three or four starter.

40. Atlanta Braves – Carter Kieboom (3B, Walton HS (GA))
Kieboom has a remarkable trait about him that I want to leadoff with. He can throw with both hands. Granted, he won’t be a pitcher and as a third baseman he will be throwing exclusively right-handed, but still, pretty neat. Kieboom’s bat is pretty remarkable as well. He has a very advanced approach to the plate and should hit for a respectable average. He does not have too much home run power to speak of, but some scouts believe he will be able to develop it as he matures. Kieboom is worth a look in dynasty leagues and could prove to be a solid middle of the order bat.

41. Pittsburgh Pirates – Anfernee Grier (OF, Auburn)
The Auburn outfielder has shown that he has plenty of speed, but many believe his bat will never come along. At the very least, it is probable that he will need a couple of seasons in the minors to improve his swing. Dynasty owners should not jump all aboard right away, but instead wait a season or two to see how he adjusts to professional pitching.

 

Round 2 - 2016 MLB Mock Draft

42. Philadelphia Phillies – Drew Mendoza (3B, Lake Mineolla HS (FL))
Mendoza is one of the better pure hitters in the draft, but it awaits to be seen whether or not he can hit for major power in the upper levels. Also, be wary that he may choose to go to Florida State and pass up the professional contract.

43. Cincinnati Reds – Ronnie Dawson (OF, Ohio State)
With a very promising power/speed combo, Dawson is one of the biggest sleepers in the draft and could be worth a look in deeper dynasty leagues. He may spend more time in the minors than most college bats, but the payoff could be huge.

44. Atlanta Braves – Taylor Trammel (OF, Mount Paran Christian HS (GA))
The fastest player in the draft by far, Trammel has been talked about as a first round pick, but I think he slips a bit to the early second round. His speed is very promising, but he may struggle to hit and therefore could be in the minors for a long time.

45. Colorado Rockies – Anthony Kay (SP, Connecticut)
Low risk/low reward starting pitcher, Anthony Kay is very likely to reach the big leagues, but as a backend of the rotation starter. Can probably be avoided except for in deeper dynasty leagues.

46. Milwaukee Brewers – Corbin Burnes (SP, St. Mary’s)
Corbin Burnes could potentially reach the big leagues as a starting pitcher, but right now his repertoire is not deep enough. He is likely destined for the bullpen, leaving him with little dynasty value (especially since he lacks the high octane fastball seen in most closers).

47. Oakland Athletics – Zach Jackson (SP, Arkansas)
With an upper-90s fastball, Zach Jackson certainly looks like an intriguing arm. He runs into the same issue as Burnes where his repertoire is not too diverse, but many see him as an eventual closer because of that fastball. He could be worth a flier in deeper dynasty leagues.

48. San Diego Padres – Joe Rizzo (3B, Oakton HS (VA))
A solid high school bat, Rizzo looks like a solid bet to hit for a decent average, but he has little else to offer from a fantasy perspective. And with him still only 18-years-old, he is still years away from reaching the big leagues.

49. Chicago White Sox – Kyle Funkhouser (SP, Louisville)
Funkhouser probably would have been better off taking the money and running last season when he was drafted by the Dodgers 35th overall, but he still has plenty to like and could still become a top of the rotation arm. But he will require some time to improve on his command and find more consistency.

50. Seattle Mariners – Chad Hockin (SP, Cal State Fullerton)
Hockin has nasty stuff, but he only has two pitches. He is destined for the bullpen, but he profiles as either a setup guy or a closer, giving him some solid fantasy value. Since he has spent time closing for a college team and has solid command, he could be in the Mariners’ bullpen by next season.

51. Boston Red Sox – Ryan Boldt (OF, Nebraska)
Ronnie Dawson is the higher upside Big Ten draft pick, but Ryan Boldt is arguably the safest. He won’t blow away anyone with speed or with his power (both are somewhat underwhelming), but he has a high floor and should hit for a high average as a future number two hitter in the Red Sox lineup. He is worth owning in most dynasty leagues.

52. Arizona Diamondbacks – Ben Bowden (SP, Vanderbilt)
Bowden bounced around between the rotation and the bullpen for the Commodores in 2016, but his future is as a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He has a great fastball and two other above-average offerings to go along with solid command. He will require some time in the minors, but it will all pay off in the end.

53. Tampa Bay Rays – Sean Murphy (C, Wright State)
There is no doubt Murphy will stay behind the dish and he has enough power to be a future middle of the order bat. He may not hit for a high average, but there is still plenty to like with him. He should be owned in deeper dynasty leagues.

54. Baltimore Orioles – Ben Rortvedt (C, Verona Area HS (WI))
Perhaps one of the most underrated catchers in the draft, Rortvedt can hit for average, has moderate power, and is defensively sound enough to stay behind the dish. He may take a few seasons of development, but he is still worth owning in most dynasty leagues.

55. Cleveland Indians – Sheldon Neuse (SS, Oklahoma)
With some decent power, some decent speed, and a solid approach to the plate, Neuse could be a solid pickup in dynasty leagues. His upside is not great, but there is enough to like to make him worth owning in deeper leagues.

56. Minnesota Twins – Brandon Marsh (OF, Buford HS (GA))
Marsh has the profile of a future leadoff hitter, but he will definitely take a few years to reach the big leagues. With his speed and the potential for a few home runs, Marsh has enough to offer dynasty owners to make him worth owning.

57. Toronto Blue Jays – Ryan Rollison (SP, University HS of Jackson (TN))
If he does sign with a team in this year’s draft, Rollison could be a solid backend starter for whichever team drafts him (in this case, the Blue Jays). My guess, he passes this time and fulfills his commitment with Mississippi and attempt to improve his draft stock for 2018.

58. Washington Nationals – Zack Brown (SP, Kentucky)
Another pitcher on this list with plenty of talent, Brown has been the Friday night starter for the Kentucky Wildcats for the past two seasons. He has the stuff to reach a big league rotation, but there are major concerns about his durability leading many to believe he will be a reliever. His outstanding stuff could eventually lead him to become a closer or setup guy, giving him at least some dynasty value.

59. San Francisco Giants – Lucas Erceg (3B, Menlo College)
The third baseman at Menio College looks like a potential Gold Glover, but there is not enough upside in his bat to warrant owning him in dynasty leagues.

60. Los Angeles Angels – Jon Duplantier (SP, Rice)
If Duplantier can stay healthy, he has the chance to be a solid two or three starter for a big league rotation. It is a big if, but he could be worth a look in deeper dynasty leagues.

61. Houston Astros – Skylar Szynski (SP, Penn HS (IN))
Szynksi could require a couple years of work in the minors, but if he reaches his full potential, he could be a middle of the rotation arm for the Astros and for dynasty owners. He certainly has the stuff, he just needs to improve the control.

62. New York Yankees – Dane Dunning (SP, Florida)
The Florida pitcher was used primarily as a reliever in his junior season, but he stands a great chance of starting in the big leagues. For dynasty owners, expect him to be a three or four starter in the Yankees rotation in two to three years of working as a starter in the minors. If you are looking for a comparison, think Michael Lorenzen.

63. Texas Rangers – Thomas Hatch (SP, Oklahoma State)
Hatch had an outstanding season at Oklahoma State and could end up as one of the steals of the draft. He looks like the next Mike Leake at the big league level and should receive serious consideration in dynasty leagues.

64. New York Mets – Heath Quinn (OF, Samford)
There is some power/speed upside here, but he may struggle to hit for an average when he reaches the big leagues. He also is not likely going to steal enough bases or hit enough home runs to warrant owning, but he could turn things around. Dynasty owners should check back in with him after a year in the minors.

65. Los Angeles Dodgers – Brett Cumberland (C, California)
He may be a top bat among catching prospects, but his defense will likely see him moved over to first base. Unlike Zack Collins, his offensive upside is not enough to make him worth owning if he does eventually need to change positions.

66. Toronto Blue Jays – Matt Krook (SP, Oregon)
Injuries and control issues have tanked Krook’s draft stock and dynasty value. If he can get things going again, he definitely has the pitch repertoire of a solid starting pitcher, but as is he probably does not necessitate owning in dynasty leagues.

67. Kansas City Royals – Khalil Lee (SP, Flint Hill HS (VA))
I have heard from a source that Khalil Lee has been told by the Royals that he will go in the second round. Though he may be taken this early, it is still probable that he is destined for the bullpen and more than likely not as a closer.

68. Pittsburgh Pirates – A.J. Puckett (SP, Pepperdine)
Puckett turned in an outstanding season at Pepperdine, but could still use a few years to develop more secondary pitches. As it is, he is likely destined for the bullpen.

69. Baltimore Orioles – Peter Alonso (1B, Florida)
Peter Alonso had a great season at first base for Florida, but he does not have enough power to balance out the lack of batting average in the future, especially at first base. He can be avoided in most dynasty leagues.

70. St. Louis Cardinals – Cole Stobbe (3B, Millard West HS (NE))
Destined for third base, Stobbe has enough upside in his bat to be worth a flier in deeper dynasty leagues, but he does not have the high upside many other high school bats possess.

 

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