Pirates prepare for 2026 MLB Draft with fifth overall pick on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates with the fifth pick. Assistant general manager Kevan Graves emphasized the team's goal of selecting the best player available. Among the top prospects listed are Grady Emerson, a high school shortstop, Roch Cholowsky from UCLA, and Jacob Lombard. Emerson, highlighted as the best player in this draft class, had an impressive senior season, while Cholowsky has shown significant power at the collegiate level.
- •Pirates hold the fifth pick in the draft.
- •The draft starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- •Grady Emerson tops the list of prospects.
- •Roch Cholowsky and Jacob Lombard also rated highly.
- •Team prioritizes selecting the best available player.
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