The Dodgers often have to attend some time to make their first Draft choice, not that anybody is feeling sorry for them.
Draft place is set by reverse order of success the earlier season, and Los Angeles usually strikes down 10 spots for exceeding the second aggressive steadiness tax threshold. Because of this, the Dodgers’ high decide has come at No. 29 (Maddux Bruns), No. 40 (Dalton Speeding), No. 36 (Kendall George), No. 23 (Kellon Lindsey) and No. 40 (Zach Root) within the final 5 Drafts. That averages out to thirty fourth general.
None of these gamers have made an influence within the Majors but, although Speeding was a High 100 Prospect earlier than graduating and George topped the Minors with 100 stolen bases final season. Los Angeles’ best decisions within the final 5 Drafts have been Emmet Sheehan (sixth spherical, 2021), whose 2.82 ERA ranked second-best within the 2025 rotation, and World Collection hero Justin Wrobleski (eleventh spherical, 2021).
The Dodgers will decide at No. 40 once more at 2026, which signifies that they are coming off one other World Collection championship and spent closely as soon as once more. Whom may they nab with their preliminary choice? Let’s have a look …
Tegan Kuhns, RHP, Tennessee (No. 43)The highest sophomore-eligible pitcher obtainable, Kuhns posted a 5.40 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings final spring earlier than dominating in three Cape Cod League begins. He has superior really feel for spin, translating it into good keep it up a 93-95 mph fastball that reaches 98 and spectacular downer break on an upper-70s curveball. He finally may pitch within the entrance half of an enormous league rotation if including extra energy helps him enhance his management and develop a reliable third pitch.
Three extra prospects:
Blake Bowen, OF, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (No. 33)A star broad receiver earlier than giving up soccer, Bowen options among the finest all-around toolsets in the highschool class. He is a 6-foot-3, 215-pounder with plus recreation energy, velocity and arm energy. He has the quickness to doubtlessly keep in heart area, in addition to the offensive manufacturing and arm to slot in proper area ought to he must shift to a nook.
Kaden Waechter, RHP, Jesuit HS, Tampa, Fla. (No. 37)The son of former huge league pitcher Doug Waechter, Kaden is without doubt one of the extra polished prep arms within the Draft. He has superior command of a full of life low-90s fastball that touches 95 mph, misses bats with a mid-80s slider and in addition reveals some really feel for an upper-80s cutter and mid-80s changeup. His repeatable supply, projectable 6-foot-3 body and aptitude for mixing pitches are three extra factors in his favor.
Chase Brunson, OF, Texas Christian (No. 44)The Horned Frogs have a pair of bodily outfielders who will go early within the Draft, with Sawyer Strosnider ticketed for a high 10 choice and Brunson having an opportunity to sneak into the again of the primary spherical. The latter is a 6-foot-3, 200-pounder who hits the ball exhausting, displaying 20-homer energy that performs to all fields, and is a strong runner, thrower and heart fielder. He slashed .317/.395/.554 with 12 homers as a sophomore.
