Los Angeles Dodgers' 2026 MLB Draft Top Picks and Top 10 Prospects

The MLB draft brings an influx of young talent to all 30 organizations, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' top selection this year was South Carolina prep third baseman Bo Lowrance with the No. 40 overall pick.

So where does he slot into the bigger farm system picture?

With a loaded farm system headlined by high-ceiling outfielders Josue De Paula, Mike Sirota, Zyhir Hope and Eduardo Quintero, the Dodgers claimed the No. 1 spot in our most recent farm system rankings, so any talent they add in the draft is simply the rich getting richer.

Let's unpack how all the Day 1 action unfolded for the Dodgers, and how it changes the look of their system.

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Day 1 Draft Results

1st round, No. 40 overall: 3B Bo Lowrance, Christ Church Episcopal HS (SC)
4th round, No. 132 overall: RHP Russell Sandefer, Florida

With plus raw power and the bat-to-ball skills to make the most of it, Bo Lowrance was one of the top high school bats in the 2026 draft class, and he was frequently linked to the Boston Red Sox at No. 20 overall, so he looks like a steal to the Dodgers 20 picks later.

He has a bat-first profile and could end up moving across the diamond to first base, but his high contact rate and pop give him a long-term outlook similar to Vinnie Pasquantino when things are going right for the Kansas City Royals first baseman.

Even with their luxury tax penalties pushing them down the draft board, they still came away with a prospect who slots into the top 10 in one of baseball's deepest farm systems.

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New Dodgers Top 10 Prospect List

1. OF Josue De Paula
2. OF Mike Sirota
3. OF Zyhir Hope
4. SS Emil Morales
5. OF Eduardo Quintero
6. RHP Christian Zazueta
7. LHP Zach Root
8. 3B Bo Lowrance
9. OF Charles Davalan
10. 3B Chase Harlan

Crown Jewel: With a 60-hit, 60-power offensive profile, Josue De Paula has one of the highest offensive ceilings of any prospect in the minors right now. Still only 21 years old, he is hitting .321/.419/.552 with 26 doubles, 15 home runs, 65 RBI, 25 steals and more walks (53) than strikeouts (47) in 77 games at Double-A.

System Weakness: Honestly, this is the deepest farm system in baseball, and it's hard to find a clear weakness. They certainly have more position player talent than high-ceiling arms, especially with Jackson Ferris struggling, but they develop pitching talent extremely well and the system is far from lacking quality arms.

Second-Half Outlook: If the Dodgers need a left-handed bat at any point this season, James Tibbs III has earned a shot with a .954 OPS and 21 home runs through 84 games at Triple-A. After dealing with injuries, River Ryan is healthy again and could make an impact out of the bullpen.