In addition, compensation picks were distributed for players who did not sign from the 2018 MLB Draft and for teams that lost qualifying free agents.

[2] The Baltimore Orioles, who had the worst record of the 2018 MLB season, selected Adley Rutschman with the first overall pick in the draft.

[3][4] The Atlanta Braves received the ninth overall pick as compensation for failing to sign Carter Stewart.

[5] The Arizona Diamondbacks received the 26th overall pick as compensation for failing to sign Matt McLain.

[8] As a result of surpassing the luxury tax threshold by over $40 million, the Boston Red Sox' top pick dropped down 10 places in the draft.