Mariners select Hayden Yost in fifth round of 2026 draft
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Seattle Mariners made their first pick of day two in the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting outfielder Hayden Yost from Florida in the fifth round. Yost has shown significant improvement this season, transitioning from a bench player to a starter. He has excelled offensively, in exit velocity and barrel rate, which have made him a valuable prospect. His versatility in the outfield and ability to elevate the ball are seen as attractive traits for a future in the MLB. The Mariners continue their draft strategy today, seeking to strengthen their roster with additional picks in the coming rounds.
- •Mariners pick Hayden Yost in fifth round
- •Yost has had a strong offensive year at Florida
- •He transitioned from bench player to starter in 2026
- •Yost is recognized for his exit velocity and barrel rates
- •Draft coverage continues with more Mariners picks today
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners 2026 Draft: Rounds 11-20
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Rays 2026 Draft: Round 5-10
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners 2026 Draft: Rounds 5-10
"Welcome to Day 2 of the MLB draft, which happens to coincide with the Rays retirement of the No. 3 jersey. Will the organization find its next retired number today? Below are the players, their school, and the round/pick for the selection with writeups from MLB Pipeline and beyond. RHP Owen Kramkowski (4YR JR, Arizona) […]
"We’re back with day two coverage! We’ll have everything you need to know about the first six rounds of today below. Round 5: OF Hayden Yost, Florida A lefthanded outfielder that’s played all three spots in the past, Yost has a simple swing at the plate and produced his best year offensively in 2026. Starting […]
"After the hour long break, we’re back for more. Round 11: RHP Wyatt Queen, Oregon State This is a fun pick. One of the better relief options in a loaded Beaver bullpen, Wyatt Queen, who transferred from Everett CC a couple of years ago, is a right handed reliever with some massive stuff on his […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:10 PMMariners 2026 Draft: Rounds 11-20
After the hour long break, we’re back for more. Round 11: RHP Wyatt Queen, Oregon State This is a fun pick. One of the better relief options in a loaded Beaver bullpen, Wyatt Queen, who transferred from Everett CC a couple of years ago, is a right handed reliever with some massive stuff on his […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:31 PMRays 2026 Draft: Round 5-10
Welcome to Day 2 of the MLB draft, which happens to coincide with the Rays retirement of the No. 3 jersey. Will the organization find its next retired number today? Below are the players, their school, and the round/pick for the selection with writeups from MLB Pipeline and beyond. RHP Owen Kramkowski (4YR JR, Arizona) […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:21 PMMariners 2026 Draft: Rounds 5-10
We’re back with day two coverage! We’ll have everything you need to know about the first six rounds of today below. Round 5: OF Hayden Yost, Florida A lefthanded outfielder that’s played all three spots in the past, Yost has a simple swing at the plate and produced his best year offensively in 2026. Starting […]
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