The fourth annual MLB Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday night in Orlando, Florida. Much like the Rule 5 Draft, the draft lottery has become something of a tradition that baseball fans look forward to watching as part of the backdrop of the MLB Winter Meetings.
As part of the collective bargaining agreement a few years back, both the league and Player's Association agreed to install the MLB Draft Lottery as a means to help curb low-budget teams from completely tanking in an effort to get the best possible draft pick.
Before the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery was held, the Baltimore Orioles held a 9.