MLB Draft League Weekly Roundup: Opening Week

The opening week of the 2026 MLB Draft League saw Trenton reel off five straight wins while Aberdeen made its Draft League debut.

As the next crop of talent has taken the field for the league’s sixth season, former players continue to shine at baseball’s highest levels.

Year 6 of the Draft League kicks off with plenty of talent across all six teams, featuring prospects from NCAA, JUCO, the 2026 prep class and international players.

Tyler Uberstine, a member of the inaugural season of the MLB Draft League, made his Major League debut on April 5 with the Boston Red Sox. The former Williamsport Crosscutter struck out two in 2 2/3 innings but took the loss in an 8-6 Red Sox defeat.

2021 State College Spike Nathan Church was one of six Draft League players to make his MLB debut in 2025 and followed that up by becoming the first alum to start an Opening Day, racking up three hits in a St. Louis Cardinals victory.

A total of 31 prospects were featured in MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 team rankings during Spring Training. Additionally, 52 alumni were selected for the preliminary Spring Breakout rosters with 38 making the final cut and four more were signed to Minor League contracts.