The Kansas City Royals will have a draft bonus pool of $15,954,000 for the 2024 MLB Draft, ranking sixth largest in baseball. They earned the sixth overall pick through the MLB Draft lottery and will also receive a Competitive Balance pick in Round A. Teams face penalties for exceeding their bonus pool, with various tax rates and loss of future draft picks based on the amount overspent. The 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled for July 11-12 in Philadelphia.
