Most of us have been under the impression that the St. Louis Cardinals were not allowed to have another top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, but recent reporting now says otherwise.
Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was asked about the Cardinals' draft outlook for 2026, and he is reporting that the Cardinals are eligible for the draft lottery in 2026, despite reporting saying otherwise from various outlets this past year.
Let's break this down into smaller chunks.
FAQ on how the Cardinals are eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery
According to Goold, the Cardinals are eligible for the draft lottery, which is news to me and many others who were under the impression that they were not.