The Boston Red Sox are predicted to select Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Tyler Bell with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The draft is scheduled for July 11-12, 2026.
Key points
Boston Red Sox have the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft
Tyler Bell is a shortstop for the Kentucky Wildcats
MLB analyst Jim Callis predicts the Red Sox will draft Bell
The Boston Red Sox have the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and could draft an impact prospect.
The 2026 MLB Draft is set for July 11-12, and Boston could look to add a position player to the prospect pool. Ahead of the Draft, MLB analyst Jim Callis of MLB.com revealed his first mock draft and had the Red Sox picking Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Tyler Bell with the 20th overall pick.
"Gamely playing through a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder that will require surgery once Kentucky's season ends, Bell is a solid defender at shortstop and a switch-hitter with 20-homer power,” Callis wrote in an article published on Thursday.
Callis ranks Bell as his 23rd-best player in the MLB Draft, so he should be available for the Red Sox at pick 20. The 20-year-old has played two years at Kentucky and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2025, as well as being named to the Freshman All-America, First Team.
This season in 30 games, Bell is hitting .374 with 6 home runs and 26 RBIs while having an OPS of 1.183. In his freshman season, he started all 56 games he played in, hitting .296 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs, including 17 doubles and two triples.
Bell would add some more infield depth to the Red Sox’s prospect system.
Who is Tyler Bell and why is he a top prospect for the Red Sox?
Tyler Bell is a shortstop for the Kentucky Wildcats and is considered a top prospect due to his strong performance in the SEC.
When is the 2026 MLB Draft scheduled to take place?
The 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled for July 11-12, 2026.
What position are the Red Sox looking to fill with their 20th pick?
The Red Sox are looking to add a position player, specifically a shortstop, with their 20th overall pick.
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