With the 2026 MLB Draft approaching, theScore revisits the 2016 draft to suggest a redraft of its first round. Notable selections include Pete Alonso, who has become a star, and Bo Bichette, both of whom were second-round picks but would have significantly impacted teams that picked before them. Other missteps include the Rockies missing out on Corbin Burnes and the Brewers opting for Corey Ray over Bryan Reynolds. Overall, the analysis highlights how several teams could have benefited from different choices in hindsight.
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2016 MLB Redraft: Phillies Select Alonso First Overall
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