Royals consider drafting prep shortstop with sixth overall pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are currently in last place in the American League Central with a record of 28-39 as of June 10. With the MLB Draft approaching next month, the Royals hold the sixth overall pick. Analyst Keith Law cites Florida high school shortstop Jacob Lombard as a potential target, along with Grady Emerson and Jackson Flora. Lombard is noted for his hitting ability and defensive potential at shortstop. The draft could provide the team with a much-needed boost as they evaluate their future options.
- •Royals are 7.5 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central.
- •Royals currently have a 28-39 record.
- •Jacob Lombard is likely to be available with the sixth pick.
- •Analyst Keith Law mentions Emerson and Flora among potential draft choices.
- •The MLB Draft is set for next month.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — MLB analyst sets the stage for the Royals to draft an exciting prep shortstop
"The Royals are linked to a top prep slugger with the No. 6 pick.
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