2027 MLB Draft Prep

The winter calendar and the tools for 2027 fantasy baseball drafts, built from last season's numbers and the injured list.

Opening NightMar 24132 days away
Early draftsNovemberNFBC high-stakes
Most draftsJan to Marhome leagues
IL past opener0estimated returns
01 // The winter calendarFrom the World Series to Opening Night
  1. Oct 23, 2026Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series

    MIL wins 4-1

  2.  November: early drafts

    High-stakes early drafts (NFBC) start in November. Last season's numbers and the injured list are the base.

  3. Dec 1, 2026Labor agreement deadline

    The labor agreement runs through this date. See Labor watch below.

  4.  January to March: most drafts

    Most home and office leagues draft in these months.

  5. Mar 24, 2027Opening Night

    132 days away. Games per week and two-start pitchers return with the 2027 schedule.

02 // Prep with what is here nowBuilt from last season and the injured list
03 // Not here yetSaid plainly

Our 2027 rankings are preliminary until spring: built from 2026 stats only, with no projections. We do not publish ADP boards. Two-start pitchers and games per week need the 2027 schedule and return when it loads.

04 // Labor watchDeadline Dec 1, 2026

MLB's labor agreement with the players runs through Dec 1, 2026. Confirmed changes to the 2027 calendar will show here; until then the dates on this page are the ones MLB has published.

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