Pirates prepare for MLB draft with options at fifth pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The MLB Draft begins July 11 in Philadelphia, with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting fifth. Mock drafts show varied predictions for the Pirates' choice. Jonathan Mayo suggests catcher Vahn Lackey while Keith Law favors pitcher Jackson Flora. ESPN and Bleacher Report project a high school prospect, shortstop Jacob Lombard. Other options include outfielder Eric Booth Jr. as the team aims for high-upside talent.
- •Pirates have the fifth overall pick in the MLB Draft.
- •Multiple sources predict various players for the Pirates' selection.
- •Vahn Lackey is favored for his athleticism at catcher.
- •Jackson Flora and high school prospect Jacob Lombard are also considered.
- •The draft starts on July 11 from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Who will the Pirates draft? Mock drafts may hold the answers
"The Pirates pick fifth overall in the first round.
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