Mock MLB Draft: Projecting the First 41 Picks, Version 2

Pairing the sure, quick-moving Reynolds with the high-upside Kirilloff would be a major influx to the Mets system. The Mets may choose to go with an arm here, but having a steady player like Reynolds would be a nice influence on their high-upside system of hitters.. of. Vanderbilt. Bryan Reynolds . 31. player. 3

player. 71. Wentz has been reported as having big demands, so he’ll have to be selected by a team with the ability to meet those demands, which the Dodgers certainly should be able to pull off.. lhp. Shawnee Mission East HS, Prairie Village, KS. Joey Wentz . 32

32. Burdi has a big arm with a possibility to move into the rotation if the right team grabs him. I’m not sure the Cardinals would do that, or if they would just move him quickly into their bullpen at the major league level.. rhp. Louisville. Zack Burdi . 33. player

Buford (Ga.) High. Brandon Marsh . 34. player. 32. Marsh has big raw power and has attracted the eyes of many teams, and he’d be a good guy to grab here for the Cardinals. He’ll likely not last much past here if the Cardinals don’t select him.. of

player. 71. In order to get Wentz, they’d want to get a college player in hand, so Tyler would be a great selection here for the Dodgers, even if he ends up a reliever as that path would be a fairly high-end reliever.. rhp. Georgia. Robert Tyler . 36

St. Mary’s. Corbin Burnes . 37. player. 96. Burnes has been pushing up boards recently. He will most likely end up at the back of the first 40 picks, and the A’s seem like a great fit for him after grabbing a prep hitter with their first selection.. rhp

player. 108. After grabbing Groome, the Rockies would likely need to save some money, and Reed has struggled this season, lowering his value. That said, he brings exceptional defense, which would be great in the big Colorado outfield.. of. Florida. Buddy Reed . 38

8. With one selection early, the Diamondbacks are likely going to go for the best possible player they can get. Muller was a big time prospect early in the draft season and helium on other guys has passed him up, leaving him a great get here for the D’backs.. lhp. Dallas (Texas) Jesuit Prep. Kyle Muller . 39. player

ss/3b. Walton High, Marietta, Ga.. Carter Kieboom . 40. player. 17. The Braves have been tied to some high school pitchers with big demands, but that will be tough to project until it plays out further. They’ve also been tied to a number of high school bats, and they’ll take likely the top one on their board here in Kieboom, a guy right out of Georgia as well.

4. Hansen in the last few weeks has regained his starting spot in the Oklahoma rotation and pitched very well. He would be a solid pick here, but I don’t know if he’ll even last this long.. rhp. Oklahoma. Alec Hansen . 41. player