MLB Draft Lottery Results: Cardinals Fall to 7th, Guardians Secure 1st Pick
The St. Louis Cardinals dropped to the seventh overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft after participating in the draft lottery. Despite having the fifth-best odds, they ended up with a lower pick than any other team in the NL Central, with the Cincinnati Reds securing the second overall pick. The Cleveland Guardians will have the first overall pick, marking the first time in franchise history. Former Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte represented the team at the lottery but was unable to bring them luck. The Cardinals have not held the first overall pick in the MLB draft and have been reassessing their approach to drafting and developing pitchers.