The Reds' long-term rebuilding efforts got a boost Wednesday when they landed the first pick in the MLB competitive balance lottery .
That will give Cincinnati the first of six extra selections after the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft, with the A's, Rockies, Diamondbacks, Marlins and Pirates to follow.
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Extra selections following the second round of the draft will go to the Padres, Indians, Twins, Brewers, Orioles and Rays.
The extra picks, instituted in 2013, are designed to give smaller-market or lower-revenue teams help in adding talent. Fifteen of the 30 MLB teams were eligible to land spots in this year's lottery. The Cardinals, Royals and Mariners were the teams missing out on picks.
Competitive balance picks are the only draft choices that can be traded, though only during the MLB regular season.
The Marlins had the top competitive balance pick in the 2015 draft but traded it to the Astros. Houston selected Georgia high school outfielder Daz Cameron, son of longtime major leaguer Mike Cameron, with the 37th overall pick.
