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2023 MLB Draft order, date: Every pick for round 1, Competitive Balance Round A

Updated Jun. 29, 2023 12:21 p.m. ET

The 2023 MLB Draft is very quickly approaching, and this year's draft class is considered a very strong one. Here's what you need to know.

When is the 2023 MLB Draft?

The 2023 MLB Draft will take place on July 9-11, preceding the 2023 MLB All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park. Rounds 1 and 2 will be held on Sunday, July 9 at 7 p.m. and Rounds 3-10 will take place July 10 at 2 p.m. The draft will conclude with rounds 11-20 on Tuesday, July 11 at 2 p.m.

All times Eastern

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Where is the 2023 MLB Draft?

The 2023 MLB Draft will be held in Seattle, Washington.

How is the MLB Draft Order determined?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have the No. 1 pick for the second time in three years. This year, they gained the No. 1 pick by winning the first-ever MLB Draft Lottery. This is the first draft order to be determined by the lottery.

The worst teams have higher odds, but every team that misses the postseason ultimately has an opportunity to get the No. 1 pick.

The first six picks of the draft are determined by the lottery. The remaining teams that didn't qualify for the postseason are picked in inverted order of the prior year's standings. Then, the postseason teams are ordered by elimination order with the World Series winner picking last.

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What is the 2023 MLB Draft Order for the first 39 picks?

Round 1

1. Pittsburgh Pirates

2. Washington Nationals

8. Kansas City Royals

9. Colorado Rockies