This year, a handful of current Gators and one departing senior are eligible to be picked by one of 30 major league franchises. At the top of the draft projections is junior pitcher Liam Peterson \u2014 who is expected to be taken in the first round \u2014 along with fellow junior hurlers Russell Sandefer and Luke McNeillie; two-way redshirt sophomore standout Caden McDonald is also among those whose names are in the draft hat this summer.<\/p>\n
On the position side of things, senior outfielder Blake Cyr along with sophomore infielder Ethan Surowiec headline the list, and are joined by redshirt sophomore outfielder Kyle Jones; junior outfielders Hayden Yost and Jaden Bastian are also among those who could hear their names called in the two-day, 20-round event.<\/p>\n
Here are the Gators who have been selected so far:<\/p>\n
RHP Liam Peterson: Cleveland Guardians – First Round (No. 19 overall)<\/p>\n “He is the 26th first-round selection in program history, including the secondary phase, and the 231st Gator drafted. Peterson is the 117th draft selection and 15th first-round selection under Kevin O’Sullivan.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n “The stuff projects as an MLB starter if Peterson can continue working on going deeper in games. His 60-grade fastball is in the high-90s velocity with triple-digit potential, but it can come out of the hand a bit flat, especially when overthrown. Peterson’s slider has plus-plus potential, and he began throwing his curveball more. Peterson also has a serviceable changeup that he utilized more this season.” \u2014 David Rosenberg<\/p>\n Stream 2026 MLB Draft with Peacock<\/a>What channel is the 2026 MLB Draft on?TV Channel: NBC, MLB NetworkLivestream: Peacock<\/a>, MLB TV and MLB+<\/p>\n The 2026 MLB Draft will be broadcast nationally on NBC on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on NBC and the MLB Network. Streaming options for the game include Peacock<\/a>, as well as MLB TV and MLB+.<\/p>\n 2026 MLB Draft schedule<\/p>\n All times Eastern<\/p>\n Saturday, July 11: Rounds 1-41:00-2:30 p.m.: Picks 1-10 (NBC and Peacock)2:30-4:30 p.m.: Picks 11-40 (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+)4:30-7:45 p.m.: Picks 41-135 (MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+)Sunday, July 12: Rounds 5-20\u2022\u00a011:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.\u00a0(MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+)2026 MLB Draft first round orderChicago White SoxTampa Bay RaysMinnesota TwinsSan Francisco GiantsPittsburgh PiratesKansas City RoyalsBaltimore OriolesOakland AthleticsAtlanta BravesColorado RockiesWashington NationalsLos Angeles AngelsSt. Louis CardinalsMiami MarlinsArizona DiamondbacksTexas RangersHouston AstrosCincinnati RedsCleveland GuardiansBoston Red SoxSan Diego PadresDetroit TigersChicago CubsSeattle MarinersMilwaukee Brewers<\/p>\n The Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies and Yankees received a 10-pick penalty on their first picks for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax.<\/p>\n Watch 2026 MLB Draft<\/a> Follow us @GatorsWire<\/a> on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky<\/a>, and like our page on Facebook<\/a> to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators<\/a> news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783797314_828_73904848007-CWS-G3-2.jpeg\")