The 2021 MLB Draft will get underway Sunday, July 11 at 7 p.m. ET and will mark the first time that the event has been held during the All-Star break. After holding just a five round draft in 2020, the event will expand to 20 rounds for 2021 and will be spread across three days. Rounds 1 and Competitive Balance A will take place on Sunday. Rounds 2-10 and Competitive Balance B on Monday with rounds 11-20 wrapping things up Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates hold the first overall pick and will be followed by the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles.