Yankees prepare for MLB Draft with first pick at No. 35 overall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to participate in the MLB Draft today, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET. They will make their first selection in the Competitive Balance Round at No. 35 overall due to luxury tax penalties. Following their strategy of seeking impactful talent from various rounds, the Yankees will be evaluating a range of prospects including potential high-value players from mock drafts. Rounds 1-4 will occur today, with further selections taking place tomorrow, as the team aims to enhance its farm system with new players.
- •Draft begins today at 1:00 p.m. ET.
- •Yankees' first pick is No. 35 overall.
- •The draft schedule has been adjusted this year.
- •Rounds 1-4 are scheduled for today, rounds 5-20 tomorrow.
- •Luxury tax penalties affected Yankees' draft position.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Draft: Everything you need to know to follow the 2026 edition
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