2023 MLB Bonus Pools

The values for the 2023 MLB Draft have risen 9.9 percent compared to 2022, which reflects the growth of industry revenues. The top pick now comes with a slot value of $9,721,000.

Each selection in the first 10 rounds comes with an assigned value. The total for a club's picks is what it can spend in those rounds without being penalized. Teams are able to use that money however they like with penalties if they go over their total bonus pool. If a player taken in the top 10 rounds does not sign, that pick value is subtracted from the selecting team's pool.

Many teams will go over their total bonus pools and pay a tax, although no club has ever gone over the 5% max threshold that triggers loss of pick penalties.

The largest pool belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who also hold the No. 1 overall pick. The smallest pool belongs to the Phillies at $5,185,000. Philadelphia lost its 2nd and 5th rounders this year by signing free agent Trea Turner.

Bonus Pools of each team for the 2023 MLB Draft which will be held in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game in Seattle on July 9-11.

1. Pirates $16,185,700
2. Tigers $15,747,200
3. Nationals $14,502,400
4. Twins $14,345,600
5. A’s $14,255,600
6. Reds $13,785,200
7. Mariners $13,170,900
8. Marlins $12,829,600
9. Royals $12,313,500
10. Rockies $11,909,800
11. Diamondbacks $11,084,300
12. Brewers $10,950,600
13. Rays $10,872,100
14. Orioles $10,534,800
15. Red Sox $10,295,100
16. Rangers $9,925,300
17. Giants $9,916,900
18. White Sox $9,072,800
19. Cubs $8,962,000
20. Guardians $8,736,700
21. Mets $8,440,400
22. Braves $8,341,700
23. Angels $8,328,900
24. Dodgers $7,274,600
25. Astros $6,747,900
26. Blue Jays $6,529,700
27. Cardinals $6,375,100
28. Padres $5,416,000
29. Yankees $5,299,400
30. Phillies $5,185,500