Despite seeing their first pick in the 2026 MLB Draft slide back 10 spots, the Toronto Blue Jays will once again have the opportunity to bolster their farm system with 19 selections over the two-day event in Philadelphia.
Toronto’s first pick dropped to No. 39 after the club exceeded the second surcharge threshold of the competitive balance tax last season. The Blue Jays also forfeited their second-round pick for signing Dylan Cease, who had received a qualifying offer.
As always, the MLB Draft is among the most unique of all professional North American sports, but each selection offers a chance at adding a future impact player.
So, as the Blue Jays navigate the 20-round draft, stay tuned to Sportsnet.ca for updates on each of Toronto’s picks, starting with ASU left-hander Cole Carlon.
39. Cole Carlon
Round: 1
Position: Pitcher | Age: 21
Throws: Left
School: Arizona State University
The Blue Jays tabbed Carlon with their first pick of 2026, bringing in the six-foot-five lefty, who features an upper-90s fastball, slider, curveball and changeup. The 21-year-old moved into the Sun Devils’ rotation in 2026 and proceeded to strike out 133 hitters with a 3.87 ERA over 83.2 innings, earning All-Big 12 First Team honours.
103. Ryan Cooney
Round: 3
Position: Shortstop | Age: 21
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
School: Oregon
A six-foot shortstop from Oregon, Cooney will bring a profile to Toronto that should be familiar to Blue Jays fans. The 21-year-old is adept at putting the barrel on the ball and rarely strikes out, skills that helped him earn All-Big Ten First Team honours in 2026, slashing .331/.420/.524 with eight home runs and 13 stolen bases for Oregon.
131. Will Brick
Round: 4
Position: Catcher | Age: 18
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
School: Christian Brothers HS (Tenn.)
With their final pick of Day 1, the Blue Jays select the top-ranked high-school catcher in this year’s draft. Brick was named Gatorade’s Tennessee high school player of the year in 2026, standing out with his elite arm strength and strong defensive tools while posting a 1.572 OPS with five homers at the plate.
