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The memo indicates the plan is for teams to
draft remotely via video conference. Draft rooms aren't allowed
as of now, but the memo indicates that all plans could change as
the draft approaches, depending on developments related to the
coronavirus pandemic.
The first day of the draft would start at 7 p.m. ET and would
consist of the first round (37 total picks). The final four
rounds (123 picks) of the shortened five-round draft would be
the following day, beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
The draft was previously reduced to five rounds due to financial
considerations related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Owners will
save money with the shorter draft. The 2019 draft was 40 rounds.
The deadline to sign drafted players will be Aug. 1, according
to Baseball America.
After the fifth round concludes on June 11, teams will be able
to sign an unlimited number of free agents at a maximum of
$20,000 each.
Among the candidates to be selected first in the 2020 draft are
Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson and Vanderbilt
infielder Austin Martin.
The Detroit Tigers hold the No. 1 overall selection, and the
Baltimore Orioles will choose second.
MLB Network will televise both days of the draft.
--Field Level Media
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