Here is the list of every National League team’s picks over the five rounds (plus the free agent compensation sandwich picks and the two Competitive Balance Rounds) of the 2020 draft. Slot price information and — if available — the amount of the player’s bonus are listed, as well as each club’s total draft bonus spending pool. If a player doesn’t sign with the team, the slot price attached to the player’s draft spot is removed from the team’s pool.
Exceeding the draft pool limit by 10 percent or less of the pool value will cost a team a 75 percent tax on the overage, as well as the forfeiture of a future first-round pick if they exceed the pool by between 5-10 percent. A 100 percent tax on the overage is levied if a team exceeds its pool by more than 10 percent of the total pool value, with heavier pick penalties: a future first- and second-round pick if a team’s extra spending falls between 10-15 percent of the pool limit, and two future first-round picks if the pool is exceeded by more than 15 percent. Needless to say, it would be shocking if any team topped the five percent threshold, though going over the pool limit by 0-5 percent isn’t uncommon.
For further reference, here is the rundown of draft signings for American League teams. These lists will be frequently updated as more players sign prior to the August 1 deadline, so keep the posts bookmarked for future updates!
Braves ($4,127,800 draft pool)
- Jared Shuster, 1st round, 25th overall. Slot value: $2,740,300 (Signed for $2,197,500)
- Jesse Franklin, 3-97. Slot value: $599.1K (Signed for $497.5K)
- Spencer Strider, 4-126. Slot value: $451.8K (Signed for $451.8K)
- Bryce Elder, 5-156. Slot value: $336.6K (Signed for $850K)
- Total spent: $3,996,800
Brewers ($6,078,300 draft pool)
- Garrett Mitchell, 1st round, 20th overall. Slot value: $3,242,900 (Signed for $3,242,900)
- Freddy Zamora, 2-53. Slot value: $1,370,400 (Signed for $1.15MM)
- Zavier Warren, 3-92. Slot value: $637.6K (Signed for $575K)
- Joey Wiemer, 4-121. Slot value: $473.7K (Signed for $150K)
- Hayden Cantrelle, 5-151. Slot value: $353.7K (Signed for $300K)
- Total spent: $5,417,900
Cardinals ($7,901,100 draft pool)
- Jordan Walker, 1st round, 21st overall. Slot value: $3,132,300 (Signed for $2.9MM)
- Masyn Winn, 2-54. Slot value: $1,338,500 (Signed for $2.1MM)
- Tink Hence, Competitive Balance Round B, 63rd overall. Slot value: $1,076,300 (Signed for $1,115,000)
- Alec Burleson, free agent compensation round, 70th overall. Slot value: $906.8K (Signed for $700K)
- Levi Prater, 3-93. Slot value: $627.9K (Signed for $575K)
- Ian Bedell, 4-122. Slot value: $469K (Signed for $800K)
- LJ Jones IV, 5-152. Slot value: $350.3K (Signed for $100K)
- Total spent: $8.29MM. Cardinals will pay $291,675 in overage tax for exceeding draft pool limit.
Cubs ($6,721,600 draft pool)
- Ed Howard, 1st round, 16th overall. Slot value: $3,745,500 (Signed for $3.75MM)
- Burl Carraway, 2-51. Slot value: $1,436,900 (Signed for $1.05MM)
- Jordan Nwogu, 3-88. Slot value: $678.6K (Signed for $678.6K)
- Luke Little, 4-117. Slot value: $492.7K (Signed for $492.7K)
- Koen Moreno, 5-147. Slot value: $367.9K (Signed for $900K)
- Total spent: $6,871,300. Cubs will pay $112,275 in overage tax for exceeding draft pool limit.
Diamondbacks ($7,184,900 draft pool)
- Bryce Jarvis, 1st round, 18th overall. Slot value: $3,481,300 (Signed for $2.65MM)
- Slade Cecconi, Competitive Balance Round A, 33rd overall. Slot value: $2,202,200 (Signed for $2,384,900)
- Liam Norris, 3-90. Slot value: $657.6K (Signed for $800K)
- A.J. Vukovich, 4-119. Slot value: $483K (Signed for $1.25MM)
- Brandon Pfaadt, 5-149. Slot value: $360.8K (Signed for $100K)
- Total spent: $7,184,900
Dodgers ($5,928,400 draft pool)
- Bobby Miller, 1st round, 29th overall. Slot value: $2,424,600 (Signed for $2.2MM)
- Landon Knack, 2-60. Slot value: $1,157,400 (Signed for $715K)
- Clayton Beeter, Competitive Balance Round B, 66th overall. Slot value: $1,003,300 (Signed for $1,196,500)
- Jake Vogel, 3-100. Slot value: $581.6K (Signed for $1,622,500)
- Carson Taylor, 4-130. Slot value: $434.3K (Signed for $400K)
- Gavin Stone, 5-159. Slot value: $327.2K (Signed for $100K)
- Total spent: $6,224,000. Dodgers will pay $221.7K in overage tax for exceeding draft pool limit.
Giants ($9,231,800 draft pool)
- Patrick Bailey, 1st round, 13th overall. Slot value: $4,197,300 (Signed for $3.8MM)
- Casey Schmitt, 2-49. Slot value: $1,507,600 (Signed for $1,147,500)
- Nick Swiney, free agent compensation round, 67th overall. Slot value: $976.7K (Signed for $1.2MM)
- Jimmy Glowenke, free agent compensation round, 68th overall. Slot value: $953.1K (Signed for $600K)
- Kyle Harrison, 3-85. Slot value: $710.7K (Signed for $2.5MM)
- R.J. Dabovich, 4-114. Slot value: $507.4K (Signed for $200K)
- Ryan Murphy, 5-144. Slot value: $379K (Signed for $25K)
- Total spent: $9,472.500. Giants will pay $180,525 in overage tax for exceeding draft pool limit.
Marlins ($12,016,900 draft pool)
- Max Meyer, 1st round, 3rd overall. Slot value: $7,221,200 (Signed for $6.7MM)
- Daxton Fulton, 2-40. Slot value: $1,856,700 (Signed for $2.4MM)
- Kyle Nicolas, Competitive Balance Round B, 61st overall. Slot value: $1,129,700 (Signed for $1,129,700)
- Zach McCambley, 3-75. Slot value: $831.1K (Signed for $775K)
- Jake Eder, 4-104. Slot value: $560K (Signed for $700K)
- Kyle Hurt, 5-134. Slot value: $418.2K (Signed for $300K)
- Total spent: $12,004,700
Mets ($7,174,700 draft pool)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, 1st round, 19th overall. Slot value: $3,359,000 (Signed for $3,359,000)
- J.T. Ginn, 2-52. Slot value: $1,403,200 (Signed for $2.9MM)
- Isaiah Greene, free agent compensation round, 69th overall. Slot value: $929.8K (Signed for $850K)
- Anthony Walters, 3-91. Slot value: $647.3K (Signed for $20K)
- Matthew Dyer, 4-120. Slot value: $478.3K (Signed for $350K)
- Eric Orze, 5-150. Slot value: $357.1K (Signed for $20K)
- Total spent: $7,499,000. Mets will pay $243,225 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.
Nationals ($6,647,700 draft pool)
- Cade Cavalli, 1st round, 22nd overall. Slot value: $3.027MM (Signed for $3.027MM)
- Cole Henry, 2-55. Slot value: $1.307MM (Signed for $2MM)
- Samuel Infante, free agent compensation round, 71st overall. Slot value: $884.2K (Signed for $1MM)
- Holden Powell, 3-94. Slot value: $618.2K (Signed for $500K)
- Brady Lindsly, 4-123. Slot value: $464.5K (Signed for $20K)
- Mitchell Parker, 5-153. Slot value: $346.8K (Signed for $100K)
- Total spent: $6,647,000
Padres ($10,674,000 draft pool)
- Robert Hassell III, 1st round, 8th overall. Slot value: $5,176,900 (Signed for $4.3MM)
- Justin Lange, Competitive Balance Round A, 34th overall. Slot value: $2,148,100 (Signed for $2MM)
- Owen Caissie, 2-45. Slot value: $1,650,200 (Signed for $1,200,004)
- Cole Wilcox, 3-80. Slot value: $767.8K (Signed for $3.3MM)
- Levi Thomas, 4-109. Slot value: $533K (Signed for $80K)
- Jagger Haynes, 5-139. Slot value: $398K (Signed for $300K)
- Total spent: $11,180,004. Padres will pay $379,503 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.
Phillies ($5,444,200 draft pool)
- Mick Abel, 1st round, 15th overall. Slot value: $3,885,800 (Signed for $4.075MM)
- Casey Martin, 3-87. Slot value: $689.3K (Signed for $1.3MM)
- Carson Ragsdale, 4-116. Slot value: $497.5K (Signed for $225K)
- Baron Radcliff, 5-146. Slot value: $371.6K (Signed for $100K)
- Total spent: $5.7MM. Phillies will pay $191,850 in overage tax for exceeding their draft pool limit.
Pirates ($11,154,500 draft pool)
- Nick Gonzales, 1st round, 7th overall. Slot value: $5,432,400 (Signed for $5,432,400)
- Carmen Mlodzinski, Competitive Balance Round A, 31st overall. Slot value: $2,312,000 (Signed for $2.05MM)
- Jared Jones, 2-44. Slot value: $1,689,500 (Signed for $2.2MM)
- Nick Garcia, 3-79. Slot value: $780.4K (Signed for $1.2MM)
- Jack Hartman, 4-108. Slot value: $538.2K (Signed for $60K)
- Logan Hofmann, 5-138. Slot value: $402K (Signed for $125K)
- Total spent: $11,067,400
Reds ($8,552,100 draft pool)
- Austin Hendrick, 1st round, 12th overall. Slot value: $4,366,400 (Signed for $4MM)
- Christian Roa, 2-48. Slot value: $1,543,600 (Signed for $1,543,600)
- Jackson Miller, Competitive Balance Round B, 65th overall. Slot value: $1,025,100 (Signed for $1.29MM)
- Bryce Bonnin, 3-84. Slot value: $721.9K (Signed for $700K)
- Mac Wainwright, 4-113. Slot value: $512.4K (Signed for $512.4K)
- Joe Boyle, 5-143. Slot value: $382.7K (Signed for $500K)
- Total spent: $8,546,000
Rockies ($10,339,700 draft pool)
- Zac Veen, 1st round, 9th overall. Slot value: $4,949,100 (Signed for $5MM)
- Drew Romo, Competitive Balance Round A, 35th overall. Slot value: $2,095,800 (Signed for $2,095,800)
- Chris McMahon, 2-46. Slot value: $1,617,400 (Signed for $1,637,400)
- Sam Weatherly, 3-81. Slot value: $755.3K (Signed for $755.3K)
- Case Williams, 4-110. Slot value: $527.8K (Signed for $450K)
- Jack Blomgren, 5-140. Slot value: $394.3K (Signed for $394.3K)
- Total spent: $10,332,800
A guy posted this in the chat and I thought it was interesting, but the chat comments were closed so I’ll post it here.
Thought it was interesting the guy saying how many competitive teams there are in each division. He said 8 out of 10 in the East, 7 out of 10 in the central and 6 out of 10 in the west. Which that alone is incredible that 21 out of 30 teams can be considered competitive. But I would raise that number. There are even fewer teams I believe to not have a chance.
In the East, the marlins and orioles seem like safe bets. The other 8, it would be no surprise to see them make the playoffs.
In the central, the royals and tigers seem safe to not make it. The other 8, it would be no surprise to see them make the playoffs.
In the west, the giants are really the only team I couldn’t see making it. Maybe I’m overvaluing the Padres, Rockies, mariners, and rangers. But realistically, they could all make a run at a playoff spot.
So in short, I believe there are 25 out of 30 competitive teams in a 60 game season
I concur that the shorter season will give more teams a realistic shot, but I’m not sure if as many as 25 will be competitive.
Eight east teams seems accurate, but I can’t see the Pirates, Rockies, or Mariners anywhere near the postseason.
The Pirates are already without Taillon and Archer with very little in the way of pitching depth. The outfield has been torn apart outside of Reynolds, while catcher is another glaring weakness
Seattle is embracing a rebuild and will consequently suffer through some growing pains with their inexperienced yet promising youth.
Colorado is in a financial mess, with extreme talent at certain positions but obvious flaws elsewhere. The right side of the infield, catcher, starting pitching depth, and volatile bullpen worry me.
Otherwise, I believe 22 teams will be in the hunt throughout an exciting 60 game set. I’m not sure which other west team the chat commenter didn’t have faith in. The Rangers have a stacked rotation and the Padres are loaded with upside in the bullpen, so I like their respective chances
Marlins have 5 unsigned picks? What is going on with that? I can see how a 1st rounder could be holding up the rest, but he is signed already? Wow.
Yeah, that is crazy, even with how they are.
Maybe they are having a hard time selling players on the prospect of playing down there, haha
What’s even crazier is all of their picks were pitchers this year.
I find it interesting so many teams in each league actually went over the budget. There was some chatter on MLB Pipeline and Baseball America about teams possibly trying to save money in the draft by not spending to their pool. It seems like teams were serious enough about making sure every team sign that they were willing to take penalties next year.
True but they started the year with a significantly higher amounts budgeted for signing drafted players through 30 rounds. Going up to 5% over the new slot allocations did not come close to the original amounts allocated for signing draftees. So in the end they still spend significantly less than originally planned.
No one’s incurred penalties for next year’s draft. As long as they stay within 5% overage of the draft pool, the only penalty is the 75% tax on the overage amount and nothing else. It only affects the next draft when they exceed that 5% and incur draft pick losses, which no one has done yet. Pretty standard procedure.
Thanks for the correction. I didn’t know that.
The draft position listed for the Reds’ Competitive Round B pick (Jackson Miller) should probably be earlier than 104th overall.
Ranking for Miller is 104 the pick was the 65th
Why are the comments closed on multiple articles now?
It’s because certain people have to throw in their feelings about the prez and take Political hit jobs(you know who you are), then ppl like myself take the bait every time….They are allowed to take jabs but you ain’t allowed to say nothing back. I NEVER start the political discussion but I’d argue my points back, so admittedly I was part of the problem.
Plus I noticed the editors had a little back and forth with people in the chats, clearly they are agitated and I fully understand. No need to be critical of a free site that’s bringing us news( not trying to get brownie points just calling it like it is ). I Feel like they do a darn good job. I don’t blame them. It’s such a politically enflamed topic that they should shut down the comments on them articles. Only suggestion is, in the future If someone randomly brings up their political beliefs on a non covid post, just ban em.
why were comments closed on the article for the chat?
I don’t understand it. The other three sites in the trade rumors networks rarely do it, and allow comments on COVID articles.
Probably because commenters on here have repeatedly demonstrated that they’re incapable of having a reasonable discussion whenever the coronavirus is mentioned and opt for a flame war instead.
That sucks, but I understand.
Sad that people have to go off the deep end when it comes to Covid-19. It is bad enough with the disease but then the political crazies take it to a new level every time.
Because every freaking chat is turning into a left vs right covid response. If you want to talk baseball, keep the politics out of it
Maybe they should be closed on all articles…I am not opposed to that.
Dude, unless you’re British, it’s “from THE hospital,” not “from hospital.”
Are you British? No? Then cut it out, dammit!
I am kidding.
A bit.
On the most recent chat, I read that players who opt-out get full prorated salaries? Is that right? Unless you’re playing for a new contract or the like, why would any player NOT opt-out then? Get paid with no risk or COVID (from playing) and injury, and live your life seems like the easiest decision ever.
I believe one gets paid if the opt out for a medical reason where the player or someone in the immediate family are at risk.. If they do not have a medical reason but choose to opt out, they do not get paid.
The only first round pick who is neither signed nor expected to sign is the Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell? They have plenty of money to go above slot. He’s a college senior, so what is the problem?