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The 2026 MLB Draft is underway today, and the Cincinnati Reds have already made several notable selections on Day 1. Here are the Reds' top picks so far: Round Overall Pick Player Position School 1 No. 18 Justin Lebron Shortstop University of Alabama 2 No. 58 Eric Becker Shortstop University of Virginia Competitive Balance B No. 70 Mulivai Levu First baseman UCLA 4 No. 122 Ethan Norby Left-handed pitcher East Carolina University These selections have a clear theme: Justin Lebron (No. 18) is considered one of the best all-around college position players in the draft. Scouts praise his combination of power, speed, defense, and arm strength, giving him the potential to remain at shortstop as a professional. Eric Becker is another polished college shortstop known for his defensive reliability and on-base skills, adding depth to an already strong Reds middle-infield pipeline. Mulivai Levu brings left-handed power after a productive career at UCLA. Ethan Norby is a strike-throwing left-hander who could move through the minor leagues relatively quickly. Overall, Cincinnati appears to be emphasizing up-the-middle athleticism and advanced college talent rather than taking high-risk high school prospects early. The additions of Lebron and Becker strengthen an already impressive collection of young infielders in the organization.