With that established, below CBS Sports has highlighted five names worth knowing in the 2026 MLB Draft. Mind you, this is not a ranking or a projection of the top of next year's class. It's merely an introduction to the group through the examination of five particularly interesting players.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Did Astros Select the Best Power Hitter in MLB Draft Class?. The Houston Astros have bolstered their farm system and positioned themselves to draft for future rosters rather than immediate need in the MLB draft.

The Chicago Cubs snagged an extra relief pitcher prospect after the 2025 MLB Draft's conclusion. On Tuesday, the MLB Draft League announced that Aiden Moffett has signed with the Cubs as an undrafted free agent. Moffett spent this past season pitching at the University of Texas, although he was hurt for most of the year.

Florida A&M University catcher Broedy Poppell is officially headed to the pros. On Monday, July 14, the San Francisco Giants selected the FAMU star in the 13th round of the 2025 MLB Draft, using the 386th overall pick to grab one of the top two-way standouts in HBCU baseball.

Scouting notes on 50 prospects who didn’t make the top 100 but could still hear their names called on draft day.

On Tuesday, the Kettleers announced on social media that Walker, a former Milton High star, inked a deal with the San Diego Padres after being undrafted in the MLB Draft this weekend.