2026 MLB Mock Draft: Rays take star college catcher at No. 2 as three shortstops go in top four

A 2026 MLB Mock Draft projection from CBS Sports has UCLA's Roch Cholowsky as the favorite to be selected first overall. The Tampa Bay Rays are slated to pick second and face a difficult decision, with the mock draft projecting them to select a standout college catcher. The top four picks in this projection are headlined by three shortstops, reflecting deep talent at that position in the 2026 draft class.