With the third pick, the Mariners ended up deciding to take LSU left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson. In many mock drafts, he was expected to go No. 1 to the Washington Nationals. Seattle just got a massive floor-ceiling combination at the third pick.

The Los Angeles Angels shocked observers by taking UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner at No. 2 overall. The Seattle Mariners took LSU left-hander Kade Anderson, who helped his team win the 2025 College World Series, at No. 3 while the Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday, son of former star outfielder Matt Holliday, at No. 4.