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Three MLB teams draft new top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Three MLB teams draft new top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft
Summary

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded this weekend in Philadelphia during the All-Star Game festivities. The Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick, elevating him to the top prospect in their system. The Baltimore Orioles picked outfielder Eric Booth Jr. at No. 7, while the Colorado Rockies chose shortstop Tyler Bell at No. 10, both moving ahead of their predecessors in the prospect rankings. Other teams like the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins may have shifted their top prospects, but debate remains on their selections. The focus now turns to the development paths of these new prospects.

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By the Numbers
  • •Roch Cholowsky is the White Sox's new No. 1 prospect.
  • •Eric Booth Jr. becomes the Orioles' top prospect after being drafted No. 7.
  • •Tyler Bell is now the Rockies' leading prospect following the No. 10 pick.
  • •Other teams see potential shifts in their top prospect rankings.
  • •Future All-Stars may emerge from this year's draft class.
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  • 3:05 PMCBS Sports — Three MLB teams just drafted their new No. 1 prospect -- and three more 2026 picks have a strong case
What they're saying
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No. 1 draft pick Roch Cholowsky immediately jumps to the top of the White Sox system; who else is raising the bar?

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