The Athletics are a "payee club," which is a team who receives revenue sharing dollars. Payee clubs cannot receive a lottery pick three years in a row, while the A's selected in the lottery in both 2023 and '24, thus ruling them out for this go round.

Major League clubs gathered on the last full day of the Winter Meetings to take part in the Rule 5 Draft. The annual event gives clubs an opportunity to add low-risk, high-ceiling talent to their organizations,

While the Washington Nationals will select 11th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft due to a technicality, the front office has emphasized a commitment to upgrading the club's technology ahead of the 2026 season.