Pirates sign first-round draft pick Derek Curiel for $6.2 million
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed their 2026 first-round draft pick, Derek Curiel, who was selected fifth overall. The signing comes with a value of $6.2 million, resulting in a savings of approximately $2.1 million for the team. Curiel, an All-SEC second team selection, had an impressive sophomore year at LSU, batting.353 with 46 RBIs in 58 games. He will be introduced at a press conference at PNC Park on Sunday morning. The Pirates have successfully signed 16 of their 21 draft picks ahead of the deadline on Monday at 5 p.m. ET.
- •Derek Curiel signed for $6.2 million.
- •He batted.353 with 46 RBIs during his sophomore season.
- •Curiel was a key player for LSU, contributing to a national championship.
- •The Pirates have signed 16 of their 21 draft picks.
- •A press conference will be held at PNC Park on Sunday morning.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ Derek Curiel takes first swings at future home
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘First Step of Making My Dream Come True,’ First-Round Pick Derek Curiel Signs With Pirates
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Dream come true’: Pirates sign 5th overall draft pick, outfielder Derek Curiel
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Sign First-Round Draft Pick Derek Curiel
"It takes a special player to start on one of the best programs in college baseball and help lead them to a national championship as a true freshman. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ fifth overall selection in this past draft, Derek Curiel, is that special player. Derek Curiel Made an Immediate Impact at LSU Derek Curiel arrived […] The post Pirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel appeared first on The Lead.
"PITTSBURGH – Family poured into the press conference room at PNC Park on Sunday morning. Other notables in attendance included […] The post ‘First Step of Making My Dream Come True,’ First-Round Pick Derek Curiel Signs With Pirates appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"The Pirates signed 2026 first-round draft pick Derek Curiel and will introduce their newest prospect with a press conference at […] The post Pirates Sign First-Round Draft Pick Derek Curiel appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:21 PMPirates’ Derek Curiel takes first swings at future home
The on-field batting practice capped off a six-day stay in Pittsburgh for Curiel, who was selected by the Pirates with the fifth pick in this year’s draft.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:22 PMPirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel
It takes a special player to start on one of the best programs in college baseball and help lead them to a national championship as a true freshman. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ fifth overall selection in this past draft, Derek Curiel, is that special player. Derek Curiel Made an Immediate Impact at LSU Derek Curiel arrived […] The post Pirates Hit for Extra Bases with Selection of Derek Curiel appeared first on The Lead.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:15 PM‘First Step of Making My Dream Come True,’ First-Round Pick Derek Curiel Signs With Pirates
PITTSBURGH – Family poured into the press conference room at PNC Park on Sunday morning. Other notables in attendance included […] The post ‘First Step of Making My Dream Come True,’ First-Round Pick Derek Curiel Signs With Pirates appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:15 PM‘Dream come true’: Pirates sign 5th overall draft pick, outfielder Derek Curiel
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Derek Curiel, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:21 PMPirates Sign First-Round Draft Pick Derek Curiel
The Pirates signed 2026 first-round draft pick Derek Curiel and will introduce their newest prospect with a press conference at […] The post Pirates Sign First-Round Draft Pick Derek Curiel appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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