White Sox hold No. 1 pick in MLB draft; Cholowsky, Emerson top candidates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have secured the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft during the All-Star Game weekend in Philadelphia. After experiencing three consecutive 100-loss seasons, they are now contending in the AL Central, thanks in part to All-Star third baseman Miguel Vargas. With no clear-cut top prospect this year, the White Sox are considering UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson among their top choices. The draft will take place on Saturday, and MLB has confirmed that no amateur players are scheduled to attend.
- •White Sox finished last season with 102 losses and won the draft lottery.
- •Cholowsky had a notable collegiate season with 21 homers at UCLA.
- •Emerson is highly regarded as the best all-around player in the draft.
- •The top 10 drafting teams include Tampa Bay at No. 2 and Minnesota at No. 3.
- •Baseball owners proposed changes to the amateur draft structure for 2027.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot
"The Chicago White Sox are done playing for first. Led by All-Star third baseman Miguel Vargas, the White Sox have emerged as one of the top surprises and are in AL Central contention after enduring three straight 100-loss seasons. The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the draft for Saturday's event in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game weekend festivities.
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