If you’re looking for a full two-round mock fantasy baseball draft in a Roto format, you don’t have to search any further. This is our recommendation for a 12-team league with a snake draft and standard scoring. For hitters, we’ll go with the following categories of AVG, HR, RBI, R and SB. Meanwhile, for pitchers, we’ll feature W, K, ERA, WHIP and SV. As simple as that.
Here are our selections for this full two-round mock fantasy baseball draft with the 2026 MLB regular season just around the corner.
1.01 Shohei Ohtani – DH/SP, Los Angeles Dodgers
You can’t go wrong with Ohtani at the first overall pick. He’s one of the best hitters in the National League and hits at the leadoff spot in arguably the best lineup in all of baseball. As if that wasn’t enough, Ohtani also brings value as a pitcher, as the 2026 season will be his second year as a full two-way player since joining the Dodgers. No player in baseball can deliver the same impact Ohtani has on both sides of the ball.
1.02 Aaron Judge – OF, New York Yankees
If you’re not able to land Ohtani in the first round, then Judge is the clear selection at the second spot. While Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr. are impact hitters as well, Judge is the reigning AL MVP and is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, hitting a career-best .331 with an impressive 1.145 OPS, 53 homers, 114 RBI and 137 runs scored. That’s elite production.
1.03 Juan Soto – OF, New York Mets
Ohtani and Judge might be the best two players in fantasy baseball ahead of the 2026 season, but Soto certainly belongs in the conversation of being the best hitter in the world. He’s posted an OPS of at least .920 in seven of his eight seasons in the majors. He tied for the National League lead in stolen bases in 2025 (38 in 42 attempts) and drew more than 125 walks for the fifth straight year while also hitting 43 homers and adding 105 RBI and 120 runs scored. If you’re looking for an all-around producer, he’s an excellent alternative at the third selection.
1.04 Bobby Witt Jr. – SS, Kansas City Royals
You could go with Juan Soto or Witt at the third pick, and the impact would be almost the same: an elite offensive threat with virtually no weaknesses in his game and capable of delivering elite value across the five major categories. Witt hit .295 with an .852 OPS, 23 homers, 88 RBI and 99 runs scored in 2025. The fact that those numbers represented a marked regression over his elite 2024 campaign (.332, .977 OPS, 32 homers, 109 RBI and 125 runs scored) shows the kind of impact hitter he can be at his best. Even with his “down” year in 2025, Witt is arguably a top-five player in fantasy baseball for the 2026 season.
1.05 Jose Ramirez – 3B, Cleveland Guardians
Ramirez is an elite third baseman and the most impactful infielder in fantasy, so he deserves to be a top-five pick in most drafts. Few players combine elite power and speed, and he was one of seven players to post a 30-30 season (30 homers, 30 steals) in 2025. Plus, drafting Ramirez this early represents a huge move since in this particular scenario, you’d be securing elite value in a position that lacks impact talent in fantasy across the board.
1.06 Tarik Skubal – SP, Detroit Tigers
Skubal is the first pitcher off the board in our draft, and he has enough merits for that. He has won the AL Cy Young Award in each of the last two seasons and is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he went 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 241:33 K:BB across 31 starts and 195 1/3 innings. Perhaps the only knock is that he didn’t reach the 200-inning threshold, but he doesn’t need to do so given how good he was in 2025. Consistency is also a huge plus with Skubal, as he’s posted a WHIP below 0.95 in each of the last three years.
1.07 Ronald Acuña Jr. – OF, Atlanta Braves
Acuña follows the trend of adding all-around elite contributors who are outstanding across the board. The star outfielder played 95 games in his return from an ACL injury in 2025 and was impressive, hitting .290 with a .935 OPS, 21 homers, 42 RBI and 74 runs scored. Imagine how good his numbers will look if he performs at the same level in 2026 but stays healthy throughout the season. His upside is worth the gamble.
1.08 Paul Skenes – SP, Pittsburgh Pirates
Skenes is the second pitcher off the board in our draft, and if the AL Cy Young winner was the first one to be drafted, it only makes sense to have the NL Cy Young winner drafted next. Skenes was dominant in 2025 even if his record doesn’t show it. He went 10-10 but posted a 1.97 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. With an ERA below 2.00 and a WHIP below 1.00 in his two seasons in the majors, few pitchers (if any) offer the upside Skenes brings to the table.
1.09 Elly De La Cruz – SS, Cincinnati Reds
De La Cruz can be a frustrating player at times for fantasy managers, as he has slumps and lapses that affect his game. However, his upside and all-around ability are just too good to ignore. From an upside perspective, only Bobby Witt Jr. has a strong argument to have more potential in fantasy than the Reds star. Drafting him ninth overall might be a bit risky, but if he puts it all together, he’s definitely worth the risk.
1.10 Julio Rodriguez – OF, Seattle Mariners
Another outfielder who has the talent to do a little bit of everything and who posted a 30-30 season in 2025, Rodriguez is one of the best outfielders in the majors. His numbers were trending a bit down in 2025, but he still has enough upside to warrant a first-round selection. The best move for the latter rounds would be to pair Rodriguez with a power hitter, as that would give this team two run-producing threats before focusing on pitching.
1.11 Cal Raleigh – C, Seattle Mariners
When it comes to drafting elite talent from a position where it’s scarce, drafting Raleigh in the first round is the best example. The backstop led the majors in homers in the 2025 season and posted career-best numbers across the board. Even if he has some regression, he figures to be the best catcher in fantasy in 2026, and that kind of power simply can’t slip into the second round, especially since Raleigh is more than just a one-trick pony.
1.12 Garrett Crochet – SP, Boston Red Sox
Crochet is the third pitcher who goes in the first round in our draft, and for good reason. The Red Sox hurler led the majors in strikeouts with 255 Ks in 205 1/3 frames across 32 starts in 2025. Crochet also posted a career-best 2.59 ERA and career-best 1.03 WHIP. Those numbers are good enough to anchor any rotation in fantasy.
2.13 Kyle Schwarber – DH, Philadelphia Phillies
After adding an elite pitcher, the next move is to draft an elite hitter, and Schwarber checks all the boxes from a fantasy perspective. The Phillies slugger went yard 56 times in 2025 and also added 132 RBI and 111 runs scored. With at least 46 homers in three of his last four seasons, he’s as good a power hitter as there is in the majors.
2.14 Kyle Tucker – OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
If you started your draft with offense, why not add another slugging threat to continue building the offense? Tucker should benefit from the move from Wrigley Field to Dodger Stadium, and since he won’t have the pressure of carrying the offense like he did in Chicago and Houston, his numbers could experience an uptick in 2026.
2.15 Junior Caminero – 3B, Tampa Bay Rays
Caminero might be the riskiest player out of the ones listed in this two-round mock draft, but not because of a lack of talent. The slugger will move from a hitter-friendly environment, Steinbrenner Field, to a pitching-friendly one in Tropicana Field. There’s a chance that could impact his power numbers, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Caminero doesn’t match his ADP. Those are all guesses, though, and based on his excellent 2025 season, he’s worth the risk with the 15th pick overall.
2.16 Fernando Tatis Jr. – OF, San Diego Padres
Adding an elite outfielder after grabbing De La Cruz in the first round is an excellent move if you’re not looking to spend your second-round pick on a pitcher. Tatis fits well on this team and also has enough upside to justify being a second-round pick since he can do a little bit of everything and doesn’t have glaring weaknesses in his game. Tatis had an .814 OPS with 25 homers, 71 RBI, 111 runs scored and 32 stolen bases in 2025.
2.17 Corbin Carroll – OF, Arizona Diamondbacks
Carroll is expected to be available for Opening Day as he recovers from a hand injury, and if he stays healthy, he’s one of the best outfielders in the majors. He’s an absolute monster in fantasy as well, as he was one of seven players who recorded a 30-30 season in 2025. Carroll needs to prove he’s healthy in the final days of spring training, and if he does, he’s a lock to be selected in the first two rounds.
2.18 Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B, New York Yankees
Adding Chisholm to a team that already has Acuña is an excellent move. Chisholm is eligible to play at both second and third base, and he was so good in 2025 that he ranks near the top of both positions in most rankings. Chisholm was one of seven players to deliver a 30-30 season in 2025, although this team needs to address the rotation sooner rather than later.
2.19 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 1B, Toronto Blue Jays
What do you do after landing the best pitcher in the majors with your first-round pick? Targeting the best first baseman looks like a great idea. Guerrero doesn’t deliver five-category value since he doesn’t steal bases, but he’s absolutely elite in the other areas. Much like drafting Skubal, adding Guerrero means you’d be drafting from a position where there isn’t a lot of “elite” talent, although the pitching pool is certainly deeper than the one at 1B.
2.20 Gunnar Henderson – SS, Baltimore Orioles
Adding Henderson to a team that also has Ramirez means the left side of the infield is set with two talented players who can deliver value in all five major categories. Henderson had a bit of a down year in 2025, but he remains one of the best shortstops in the game.
2.21 Jackson Chourio – OF, Milwaukee Brewers
Adding Chourio to a lineup that already has Witt Jr. means that this team will have two elite, dynamic all-around producers to anchor the lineup. This means the team will have two players who will be able to deliver excellent, above-average value in each of the five major categories, although addressing the rotation would be a need in the upcoming rounds.
2.22 Nick Kurtz – 1B, Athletics
You have already drafted an outfielder in the first round, and with Vladimir Guerrero off the table, Kurtz is the best option available at first base. This gives the team a duo of impact hitters to anchor the lineup, although the best move would be to add a pitcher in the third round to avoid missing out on the best options on the mound.
2.23 Yoshinobu Yamamoto – SP, Los Angeles Dodgers
This team already has an impact hitter in Aaron Judge, and adding an elite arm such as Yamamoto forms an excellent 1-2 punch. Yamamoto is one of the best arms ahead of the 2026 season and is only a step below the first-round talent such as Skenes, Skubal and Crochet. He’s actually the only pitcher taken in the second round.
2.24 Pete Alonso – 1B, Baltimore Orioles
After drafting Ohtani in the first round, Alonso is the best impact hitter left on the board, and you should have a plethora of great options to draft a pitcher in the third round. Alonso’s move to Camden Yards could favor his power numbers.
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