The 2025 MLB Draft is scheduled to commence on Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 p.m. CT, featuring rounds 1-3 on the initial evening, followed by rounds 4-20 starting on Monday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. CT. The Milwaukee Brewers will be making five selections on the first day, ranking behind only the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles, who boast six picks.
The Brewers’ first-round pick will be the 20th overall. As normal round draft picks cannot be traded, the Brewers are set to make their selection at this position. Historically, the team has favored college players in recent drafts, having selected them in the first round for the past five years, except for last year when they picked high schooler Braylon Payne. With a competitive draft class this year, there is potential for the Brewers to snag a top-tier talent.
Their second selection will be a compensation pick at number 32, a result of extending a qualifying offer to Willy Adames, which he declined before signing a lucrative free agent deal. Originally, the Brewers also held the 33rd pick but traded it as part of a package to acquire pitcher Quinn Priester, making that deal look promising as time progresses.
In the second round, the Brewers will select 59th overall, benefiting from the forfeited picks of teams like the Red Sox and Yankees due to free agent signings. The Brewers previously chose two high school pitchers in the 2024 draft, although one did not sign with the team, leading to further opportunities.
They will also have the 68th pick in the Competitive Balance Round B, awarded after the unsigned player from last year. Their last day-one pick will be 94th overall in the third round, rounding out a total of five selections on the first day.
Looking forward, the Brewers will have one additional pick in each round from 4-20, totaling 17 more opportunities to strengthen their farm system. The team’s recent focus on pitching prospects, particularly in rounds five through 13 of the 2024 draft, suggests they could continue finding diamonds in the rough, indicating that the future could be bright for those selected in upcoming rounds. This draft presents a valuable chance for the Brewers to build their roster and enhance their competitiveness in the league.