The Draft's Big Three: A Microcosm of MLB's Roster Building Puzzles The 2026 MLB draft is just around the corner, with the Chicago White Sox poised to make their first pick.
At the top of this class, there's a clear tier of talent, and the White Sox are torn between UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey.
The situation highlights the challenges facing MLB teams when it comes to roster building. With every team searching for that next star player, the pressure to hit on high profile picks has never been greater.