Blue Jays Select SEC Slugger With 39th Overall Pick in Our Latest 2026 MLB Mock Draft

[Jamie Cameron]

It's time to check back in with another Blue Jays mock. The MLB Draft is just five weeks away. This class is as muddled as any I've covered, though it's plenty deep in talent. You can find our mock consensus board here. Let's check in on some player profiles it's currently mocking to the Jays with their first few picks in July.

With the 39th Overall Pick, the Jays Select: Caden Sorrell, OF, Texas A&M

Sorrell was a good prep prospect in 2023 but opted to attend Texas A&M. Fast forward three years, and he's looking increasingly like a first-round pick. Sorrell's offensive skill set is geared towards damage and loft, a potent combination. It's excellent bat speed from the left side of the plate, and Sorrell was a productive hitter in both of his first two collegiate seasons, despite being derailed by some nagging injuries.

There are some weaknesses to exploit, offensively. Sorrell does have some bat-to-ball issues, which, when combined with his propensity to chase, can lead to him racking up significant strikeout totals. It hasn't impeded his production in 2026, however, as he has 17 home runs (29 extra-base hits) through his first 33 games of the season.

Sorrell has a plus arm and is an above-average runner. It's likely a corner profile long term, but with those additional tools, he has a chance to be a plus right fielder. If he continues to mash in the back end of SEC play, he'll cement his status as a worthy top-30 pick.

With the 103rd Overall Pick, the Jays Select: Maddox Molony, SS, Oregon

Maddox Molony was in my pre-season T30 draft prospects and has picked the wrong time to have his worst collegiate season to date. A shortstop at Oregon who has strong all-around tools, Molony put up back-to-back 128 and 120 wRC+ figures in his first two collegiate seasons. Hitting from the right side of the plate, it's a profile characterized by good bat-to-ball skills and a high on-base floor, thanks to his propensity to control the strike zone well in his plate appearances.

While he's always had fringy power, Molony has gotten to double-digit home runs in each of his three seasons for the Ducks. There's good actions in the field, a plus arm, and above-average speed that give Molony a chance to stick at shortstop as a pro. He hasn't hit enough in 2026 and will likely continue to slide down the board a bit prior to draft day.

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