Pirates gear up for 2026 mlb draft

For the seventh consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Pirates will make a statement at the MLB draft, as they're poised to add more talent to their already impressive farm system.

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With the fifth overall pick in the first round, the Pirates are in prime position to land another high-profile prospect. Their recent first-round success includes National League Cy Young Award-winner Paul Skenes in 2023, budding star Konnor Griffin in 2024, and highly-touted pitching prospect Seth Hernandez in 2025.

Pittsburgh's draft haul will be further bolstered by a total of five picks in the top 110, with four selections in the top 80.

As the Pirates prepare to take the stage in Philadelphia for the two-day draft extravaganza, the anticipation is palpable. Will they snag another future ace or electrifying position player? One thing is certain - the Pirates' pipeline of talent is about to get even deeper.