Marlins MLB Draft Tracker: Live Updates, Picks and Analysis
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The 2026 MLB Draft is here and the Miami Marlins will be ready to take yet another step forward. The team has surpassed everyone’s expectations in their rebuild efforts and this draft could maximize that as well.
Miami holds the No. 14 overall pick and has a generous bonus pool worth nearly $12 million. This gives Peter Bendix and his staff a lot of flexibility to add multiple players who can really have an impact on this team.
With five picks on day one of the draft, there will be plenty of opportunities to improve their farm system which is ranked at number 11 by MLB Pipeline.
Long-term depth is always important so the draft paired with player development will go well with a strong draft class. The Marlins pipeline has already featured a lot of really exciting prospects.
The draft preview show starts at 1 p.m. ET with picks beginning around 1:30 p.m.
Follow along as we track every Marlins pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Miami Marlins Draft Pick Tracker
Round 1, Pick No. 14: Jacob Lombard, SS, Gulliver Prep, Florida
The Miami Marlins may have gotten a steal at number 14 overall, with shortstop Jacob Lombard of Gulliver Prep Academy in Florida. The teenager is already big for the position, at 6’3” and 195 pounds. Like most prospects his age, he will likely add anywhere from 15-25 pounds as he matures and fills out his frame. That will only increase his promising power. As the Miami Herald's Dade County 4A-1A Baseball Player of the Year, Lombard hit .477 with nine home runs, 25 RBI, and 52 runs scored in his senior season.
That kind of power suggests the Sunshine State shortstop will likely find himself in third or left field by the time his career in the big leagues finally hatches. He can play defense adeptly and has good range. His speed makes him a dual threat, as some scouts project him to be a potential 30-30 guy in The Show.
Round 2, Pick No. 52: Ethan Kleinschmit, P, Oregon State
After making an impact selection in the first round, the Marlins added more pitching by taking Oregon State left-hander Ethan Kleinschmit at No. 52. He has emerged as one of the better college arms. He has a quality slider and change-up that complement a solid fastball.
Scouts have praised his ability to throw strikes and if he continues that path he should make his way through the minors pretty quickly. He was ranked at No. 69 by MLB Pipeline coming into the draft so he went a little ahead of his ranking.
Competitive Balance Round B, Pick No. 71: Ryan Peterson, P, Sam Houston
The Marlins stayed the course here by selecting yet another pitcher. Ryan Peterson took a significant step forward in 2026 when he improved his velocity ad command as Sam Houston’s starter. He finished the season with a 2.45 ERA with 88 strikeouts against 19 walks over 69.2 innings.
Peterson could move quickly through the minor league ranks and would provide another dependable starter. This could turn into a great value pick for the Marlins.
Round 3, Pick No. 87: Cam Kozeal, SS, Arkansas
The Miami Marlins added one of the more polished college bats in the third round by selecting Arkansas infielder Cam Kozeal. A left-handed hitter with a compact swing and high baseball IQ, Kozeal has the offensive foundation to move quickly through a professional system.
After beginning his college career at Vanderbilt, Kozeal transferred to Arkansas and developed into one of the Razorbacks' top hitters. He batted .318 with 20 home runs, 71 RBIs and a 1.063 OPS in 2026, showing improved power while maintaining a disciplined approach.
Kozeal generates solid pop despite his 5-foot-10 frame thanks to his quick left-handed swing. Most evaluators project him as a second baseman in pro ball, where his instincts and dependable bat could make him a valuable everyday infielder.
Round 4, Pick No. 115: Wesley Roberson
The Miami Marlins added one of the most athletic high school outfielders in this year's draft by selecting Wessley Roberson out of Glynn Academy in Georgia. A left-handed hitter committed to LSU, Roberson stands out for his speed, defensive versatility and overall athleticism.
Roberson has impressed scouts on the showcase circuit with his ability to cover center field, plus arm strength and advanced defensive instincts. At the plate, he features a fluid left-handed swing with strong bat-to-ball skills, while his power is expected to grow as he adds strength.
Though still more of a long-term projection than a finished product, Roberson's combination of speed, defense and offensive upside makes him one of the more intriguing developmental prospects in the Marlins' 2026 draft class.
How to Watch the MLB Draft
The MLB Draft will occur over two days, July 11-12. Saturday begins at 1 p.m. ET and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
You can watch the MLB Draft:
2026 MLB DRAFT
Day 1: Saturday, July 11 (Rounds 1-4)
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET - Preview show + Picks 1-10 (NBC/Peacock)
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET - Picks 11-40 (MLB Network, Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
• 4:30-7:45 p.m. ET - Picks 41-135 (Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
Day 2: Sunday, July 12 (Rounds 5-20)
• 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
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