In the first mock draft since the regular season standings became final, Baseball America predicted that Waukesha, Wisconsin-native outfielder Jarred Kelenic would be the Marlins' selection with the 13th overall pick. The article written by editor John Manuel stated:
With all the turnover going on with new ownership and Derek Jeter as head of baseball operations, it's anyone's guess who will make this pick. Scouting director Stan Meek has served in that post since 2002, tied with Oakland's Eric Kubota for the longest active tenure in the game.