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The Philadelphia Phillies will be looking for some young high-end talent in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Kenneth Teape|
Mar 23, 2018; Bradenton, FL, USA; A view of a Philadelphia Phillies spring training hat during batting practice prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.
Mar 23, 2018; Bradenton, FL, USA; A view of a Philadelphia Phillies spring training hat during batting practice prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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The Philadelphia Phillies are going to be waiting a long time before they are on the clock for the first time in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Because of the rules in place about exceeding the highest surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax, the Phillies' first selection of the 2026 MLB Draft was moved back 10 spots.

They will now be on the clock at No. 36 as a result. Philadelphia was one of five teams to receive such a penalty, being joined by the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.

This will be the eighth consecutive year that the Phillies are drafting outside of the top 10, which speaks volumes to the job they have done at the Major League level and remaining competitive. Before this stretch, they selected inside the top 10 in five straight years, landing two of the team’s core players.

Phillies will pick No. 36 in 2026 MLB Draft

Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski in the dugout.
May 16, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski in the dugout before the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Phillies at PNC Park. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Starting pitcher Aaron Nola was selected No. 7 overall in the 2014 MLB Draft out of Louisiana State University. A few years later, in the 2017 MLB Draft, the Phillies selected third baseman Alec Bohm out of Wichita State University.

This will be the latest that Philadelphia has made a selection in a draft since 2012, when they selected right-handed pitcher Shane Watson out of Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California. The next year, they selected his teammate, shortstop J.P. Crawford, with the No. 16 overall pick.

In the 2025 MLB Draft, the Phillies selected right-handed pitcher Gage Wood from the University of Arkansas. Wood is already the No. 1 prospect in the organization, surpassing shortstop Aidan Miller, who is dealing with a back injury that has kept him sidelined for the duration of the 2026 campaign thus far.

Don’t be surprised if Philadelphia goes back to the pitching well early and often in the 2026 MLB Draft given the current state of their Major League rotation and the lack of depth in the minor leagues to turn to.

Andrew Painter was sent back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after struggling during his Big League debut, and things aren’t going any better on the farm thus far. Adding some arms that are closer to being ready to contribute at the highest level would make a lot of sense for the Phillies, who are in clear win-now mode.

Competitive Balance Round A: No. 36 Overall; SS Tyler Spangler, De La Salle High School

The Phillies land a middle infielder who possesses the skills to become a hitter who can provide both power and contact. Committed to the Stanford Cardinal, he has the ability and insticts to remain at shortstop as well; the only thing that could prompt a move to third base is if he gets too big, already being listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds.

Round 2: No. 64 Overall; Caden Bogenpohl, Outfielder, Missouri State

One of the most physically imposing players in this year's draft class, Caden Bogenpohl is listed at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds. Unsurprisingly, he has plus-plus raw power, but his batting profile left people baffled, hitting only six home runs and having an astronomical ground ball rate.

He played center field adequately with Missouri State but looks destined to play a corner outfield spot as his career moves along. An above-average arm strength is a weapon defensively.

Round 3: No. 100 Overall;

Compensation Pick (Ranger Suarez Departure): No. 128 Overall;

Round 4: No. 135 Overall;

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Kenneth Teape
KENNETH TEAPE

Kenneth Teape is an alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury and graduated in 2013 with an Honors Degree in Media Communications with a focus on print journalism. During his time at Old Westbury, he worked for the school newspaper and several online publications, such as Knicks Now, the official website of the New York Knicks, and a self-made website with fellow students, Gotham City Sports News. Kenneth has also been a site expert at Empire Writes Back, Musket Fire, and Lake Show Life within the FanSided Network. He was a contributor to HoopsHabit, with work featured on Bleacher Report and Yardbarker. In addition to his work here, he is a reporter for both NBA Analysis Network and NFL Analysis Network, as well as a writer and editor for Packers Coverage. You can follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @teapester725, or reach him via email at teapester725@gmail.com.

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