Here's how the Draft is shaping up for the Reds, whose first selection is the No. 2 overall pick.
In about 50 words
For the second year in a row, the Reds have the second overall pick. The club is trying to put a rebuilding era in the rearview and prepare to contend. Several top prospects from the system have made their way to the bigs, and the next wave is needed to supplement the depth and keep growth trending upward.
The scoop
This will be vice president of amateur scouting Chris Buckley's 12th year of helming the Draft for the Reds.