When the sport eventually resumes, the MLB draft will look a lot different than it did pre-pandemic. In 2020, the draft was shortened to just five rounds, down from the usual 40 rounds. The draft lasted 20 rounds in 2021 and according to the Associated Press the MLBPA proposed to permanently cut the draft to 20 rounds. MLB has reportedly accepted that request.
One of the unintended consequences of a 20-round draft — and there are plenty — is that fewer players will be drafted multiple times.