Brewers linked to 'high-floor' USC lefty in latest mock draft

The polished LHP could be an excellent first-round pick.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:49pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have been linked to USC left-handed pitcher Mason Edwards in the latest mock draft. Edwards is enjoying a breakout spring, with a 1.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 95 strikeouts in 53.1 innings. He fits the 'high-floor college lefty' profile with his advanced pitchability and three-pitch mix.

Why it matters

The Brewers have done a good job with their first-round picks in recent years, and Edwards could be an excellent selection at the 25th overall pick. As a polished college lefty, he could provide immediate value to the Brewers' pitching staff.

The details

The Brewers have made the most of their first-round picks in recent years, despite not having a top-5 selection since 2016. This year, they hold the 25th overall pick. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter believes the Brewers will select USC left-hander Mason Edwards, who is enjoying a breakout spring with a 1.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 95 strikeouts in 53.1 innings. Edwards has a three-pitch mix with his fastball, curveball, and changeup, and while he only flashes 95 mph at times, he's able to miss barrels with a 30-percent miss rate on the pitch last season.

  • The 2026 MLB Draft will take place later this summer.

The players

Mason Edwards

A left-handed pitcher from the University of Southern California who is enjoying a breakout spring with a 1.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 95 strikeouts in 53.1 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that has done a good job with their first-round draft picks in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“After logging 70.1 total innings in a swingman role over his first two collegiate seasons, Edwards is enjoying a breakout spring. The 6'2", 190-pound southpaw has a 1.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 53.1 innings, and he fits the prototypical high-floor college lefty profile with his advanced pitchability.”

— Joel Reuter, Bleacher Report Writer

What’s next

The 2026 MLB Draft will take place later this summer, where the Brewers will have the 25th overall pick and could potentially select Mason Edwards.

The takeaway

The Brewers have a history of making smart first-round picks, and selecting the polished college lefty Mason Edwards could be an excellent choice at 25th overall. Edwards' advanced pitchability and three-pitch mix make him an intriguing high-floor prospect who could provide immediate value to the Brewers' pitching staff.