LIVE: MLB Draft Day 2 round-by-round analysis

Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday generated plenty of headlines when the first 135 players were selected in Rounds 1-4, but Day 2 dawned with tons of game-changing talent still on the board.

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Day 2 began with the opening of Round 5 and will run through the conclusion of Round 20. The entire process is being broadcast and streamed on MLB.com and MLB.TV, with Jacob Wilkins, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo on the call from Philly.

Follow along below for a breakdown of some of the most notable picks from Day 2, along with their rank on the MLB Pipeline Top 250 Draft rankings where applicable:

Round 5

Pick 1 (136 overall), Rockies: Tyler Putnam, RHP, Battle (MO) HS (No. 139)
The Rockies took five college players to start off their 2026 Draft class and spent their first Day 2 pick on a prep pitcher. Putnam also starred on the basketball court in high school, and he uses his 6-foot-5 size and athleticism well on the mound. Gatorade's 2026 Missouri high school player of the year is up to 97 mph with his fastball, with room to fill out his frame and add more velocity, and he also has a promising upper-70s slider and mid-80s changeup.

Pick 3 (138 overall), Nationals: Daniel Cuvet, 3B, Miami (No. 120)
The right-handed slugger has perhaps as much raw power as anyone in this class. The big question will be if he can fix the holes in his swing that could prevent him from reaching that massive ceiling. The Florida native is a decent athlete and may have to move to first base or an outfield corner, where his power will play.

Pick 6 (141 overall), Angels: Jaxon Willits, SS, Oklahoma (No. 117)
The older brother of Eli Willits, the first overall Draft pick by the Nationals in 2025, and son of former big leaguer Reggie Willits, Jaxon is also a switch-hitter with a well-rounded profile. While he doesn’t have one standout tool, his high baseball IQ gives him a high floor and has helped him become a big-time performer with the Sooners, as he was named Men’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player. The 21-year-old is a disciplined hitter and is currently better from the left side of the plate.

Pick 19 (154 overall), Reds: Dylan Bowen, SS, Hanover Central (IN) HS (No. 105)
After taking a pair of college shortstops on Day 1 of the Draft, the Reds grabbed a prep shortstop to begin Day 2. The Oklahoma State commit stands out for his plus speed and athleticism, which show up on the bases and with his promising range. Bowen's age as a high school selection -- he's 19 years and five months old -- was a concern to some teams, but he has the bat speed to succeed against older competition.

Pick 26 (161 overall), Phillies: Will Gasparino, OF, UCLA (No. 72)
A notable prep prospect in 2023 who opted to go to college, Gasparino started at Texas before transferring to UCLA, where he reunited with childhood friend -- and fellow son of a scout -- Roch Cholowsky. The California native has a massive offensive ceiling with plenty of right-handed pop in his 6-foot-6 frame. He looks more athletic in the box this year and has cut his strikeout rate, which had been a concern. Gasparino’s above-average speed has shown up more with promising center-field defense than on the bases.

Round 6

Pick 2 (166 overall), White Sox: Alex Weingartner, OF, St. Augustine Prep (NJ) (No. 159)
The top prospect from the Garden State, Weingartner was initially seen as a two-way prospect, up to 96 mph on the mound, but his athleticism has led scouts to see him as more of a position player. The 6-foot-2 athlete set a 60-yard dash record (6.24 seconds) at the Prep Baseball Report Super 60 and has dynamic power from the right side. The Penn State recruit is still a little raw around the edges but could take a leap as he focuses solely on hitting. A high school shortstop, he was announced as an outfielder, where his strong arm will play.

Pick 10 (174 overall), Rays: Kyle Johnson, LHP, Virginia (No. 150)
Don't focus too much on his college stat line, especially after missing the start of the season with mechanical issues. Johnson is an athletic lefty, skilled enough to be a two-way player at Duke and Virginia, who has untapped potential now that he's focused solely on pitching. The southpaw keeps hitters guessing with his five-pitch mix and will need to throw more strikes to reach his ceiling.

Pick 20 (184 overall), Guardians: Deiten Lachance, C, Oklahoma (No. 103)
The 6-foot-5 native of Quebec was a big-time juco slugger who took a while to get going after transferring to Oklahoma before catching fire down the stretch. The right-handed hitter's bat speed and strength lead to excellent raw power, although there's also a good deal of chase in his profile, especially against breaking balls. The 2026 Men's College World Series champion will have a chance to stick behind the plate if he can improve his transfer and accuracy.

Pick 27 (191 overall), Mariners: Henry Ford, 3B, Tennessee (No. 148)
Ford was draft-eligible as a sophomore last year but opted to transfer from Virginia to Tennessee. Initially more of a power hitter with the Hoos, the right-handed hitter has a more balanced profile this year, even with a fairly aggressive approach. Ford has played across the diamond, including third, first and some center field, but his lack of quickness makes an outfield corner perhaps his best long-term defensive fit.

Round 7

Pick 10 (203 overall), Rays: AJ Rice, RHP, Pickens County (GA) HS (No. 125)
Rice can really spin it, with a high-spin slider in the mid-80s leading his interesting arsenal, which is quite advanced for a prep pitcher. The righty can crank his fastball up to 95 with carry and also has a promising mid-80s slider and low-80s curveball. While he's not overly physical at 5-foot-11, his athleticism has enabled him to find the zone consistently with each of his pitches and gives him a chance to start.

Pick 16 (209 overall), Royals: Dylan Vigue, RHP, Georgia (No. 201)
Vigue had an up-and-down college career at Michigan and Georgia, alternating between untouchable and unable to find the zone. Where he stands out, though, is his dynamic sinker-slider combination, which has perhaps the most horizontal separation of any pitcher in this class. The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder has occasionally used a cutter and changeup but almost exclusively leaned on his top two pitches, leading many to believe that he can become a dominant reliever.

Pick 20 (213 overall), Guardians: Savion Sims, RHP, Prestonwood Christian (TX) HS (No. 85)
Sims has some of the highest upside in the class, and many expected him to head to Oklahoma after he wasn't selected on Day 1. The Guardians are hoping to capitalize on the potential of the 6-foot-8 righty who touches triple digits on his fastball and still has room to fill out his frame. Getting his long limbs in sync and finding consistency on his slider and changeup remain a work in progress, but his arm speed is hard to find.

Pick 22 (215 overall), Padres: Joe Tiroly, 2B, Virginia (No. 147)
A foot injury limited Tiroly in his lone season at Virginia after two standout seasons at Rider, but he showed he could handle more advanced pitching during his limited time. The right-handed hitter has a pull-heavy approach and is more hit-over-power. He split his time defensively between second and third and has enough arm to play either position.

Round 8

Pick 12 (235 overall), Marlins: Rintaro Sasaki, 1B, Stanford (NR)
Sasaki has been famous for years as the Japanese high school home run record-holder (140). That power is legit, as he showed off top-of-the-line exit velocities at the MLB Draft Combine and found more over-the-fence power in his second season at Stanford. That is currently his only average tool, though, as he’s a questionable defender with limited speed at 6-foot-1, 270 pounds. If he can consistently make contact, he could be a dangerous left-handed slugger.