What happened: The Marlins selected infielder Jacob Lombard with the 14th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Lombard is from the Miami area, making the selection a hometown pairing.

Why it matters: Lombard was the same prospect DeRosa compared to Witt and Henderson ahead of the draft, a sign of the ceiling scouts see in his game. Landing him gives the Marlins a first-round infielder to build around as the organization continues to add young talent.

What to watch: Miami now moves toward contract terms with Lombard and an eventual assignment to begin his professional career.