2026 MLB Draft: Canadian Selections

Player

Position

Round (Pick)

Drafted By

Synopsis

Carter Beck

OF

1st Round (26th Overall)

Atlanta Braves

The highest Canadian selected in the draft, Beck is an athletic center fielder with an advanced left-handed bat, above-average speed and strong defensive instincts after a breakout season at Indiana State.

Taj Marchand*

SS

1st Round (33rd Overall)

Tampa Bay Rays

A Canadian-American dual citizen, Marchand is a polished prep shortstop with quick hands, developing power and excellent defensive actions, giving Tampa Bay another high-upside middle infielder.

Elliot Lascelles

SS

2nd Round (60th Overall)

San Diego Padres

One of Canada's premier prep talents, Lascelles impressed scouts with his athleticism, mature approach at the plate and ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball.

Sean Duncan

LHP

2nd Round (63rd Overall)

New York Yankees

Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery, Duncan's projectable frame, mid-90s fastball and quality secondary pitches made him one of the highest-upside arms in the Canadian class.

Joey Volchko*

RHP

3rd Round (77th Overall)

Chicago White Sox

Another dual citizen, Volchko is a power right-hander whose fastball reaches the upper-90s while featuring a deep mix of swing-and-miss secondary offerings.

Deiten Lachance

C

6th Round (184th Overall)

Cleveland Guardians

A physically imposing catcher from Oklahoma, Lachance enjoyed a breakout offensive season and offers legitimate power while continuing to develop defensively behind the plate.

Robert Omidi

3B

8th Round (246th Overall)

Detroit Tigers

Omidi brings an intriguing blend of bat speed and athleticism with offensive upside that projects well as he continues to mature physically.

Evan Morrison

SS

10th Round (297th Overall)

Texas Rangers

A standout Division II performer, Morrison earned attention for his outstanding contact skills, athleticism and ability to impact games offensively and defensively.

Cole Dorland

RHP

13th Round (382nd Overall)

Atlanta Braves

One of Canada's younger pitching prospects, Dorland features a lively fastball, projectable frame and plenty of long-term developmental upside.

Damarcus Rideout-Carter

RHP

14th Round (408th Overall)

Pittsburgh Pirates

A physical right-hander capable of reaching the mid-90s, Rideout-Carter offers an intriguing power arsenal highlighted by a sharp breaking ball.

Ryan Marton

RHP

18th Round (517th Overall)

Chicago Cubs

Marton possesses a versatile four-pitch mix and bullpen experience, giving the Cubs an intriguing developmental arm with swing-and-miss potential.

PJ Moutzouridis*

SS

19th Round (557th Overall)

Minnesota Twins

A Canadian-American dual citizen, Moutzouridis is a fundamentally sound infielder known for reliable defense, strong baseball instincts and consistent offensive production.

Will Zielinski

RHP

20th Round (606th Overall)

Detroit Tigers

Zielinski rounds out Canada's draft class as a projectable right-hander whose size, athleticism and developing arsenal make him an intriguing long-term prospect.