White Sox prepare to make first overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Chicago White Sox will select first in the 2026 MLB Draft scheduled for July 11. UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is the current frontrunner for the top pick, showcasing exceptional power and defensive skills at shortstop. Other contenders include Grady Emerson and Eric Booth Jr., with the possibility of selecting a pitcher like Jackson Flora. The team hopes to land a franchise player after a challenging previous season marked by a 60-102 record.
- •2026 MLB Draft begins on July 11.
- •White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick for the third time.
- •Roch Cholowsky is the leading candidate for the top selection.
- •Grady Emerson and Eric Booth Jr. are notable alternatives.
- •Chicago finished last season with a 60-102 record.
- 7:01 PMCBS MLB — 2026 MLB Draft: Seven candidates to go No. 1 as White Sox hold first pick, including a dark horse infielder
"UCLA's Roch Cholowsky is widely considered to be the draft's top prospect, but he has competition to be selected first overall
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