Royals projected to draft one of the 'safest players in the entire class'

The Kansas City Royals hold the sixth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, which begins on July 11th, a significant improvement over their 23rd overall pick from the previous year. A Texas A&M standout has risen up mock draft boards and is being projected as Kansas City's selection, described as one of the safest players in the entire draft class. The Chicago White Sox hold the first overall pick in this year's draft.