Pirates MLB Draft 2026: Key Picks Announced

How the Pirates Plan to Build on Recent Success

The Pirates entered the 2026 MLB Draft aiming to repeat the strong amateur scouting run that produced standout talents. Recent successful selections include Paul Skenes (2023), Konnor Griffin (2024) and Seth Hernandez (2025). With a top‑10 pick on Day 1, the organization hopes to keep its elite farm system growing and keep the momentum from those prior drafts alive.

Complete List of Pirates Draft Picks (Rounds 1‑4)

Below are the Pirates’ confirmed selections from the early rounds of the 2026 draft. These picks give Pittsburgh multiple options to strengthen different areas of the roster.

• Round 1, Pick 5 – The Pirates used their first pick in the top tier.
• Round 2, Pick 34 – A second‑round acquisition.
• Round 2, Pick 44 – Another selection in the same round.
• Round 2, Pick 51 – A third pick from the second round.
• Round 3, Pick 80 – The organization’s third‑round choice.
• Round 4, Pick 108 – Final early‑round pick for this weekend.

Watching the 2026 MLB Draft: TV and Stream Details

Coverage of the first day of the draft will be split across several platforms. NBC will broadcast picks 1‑10, followed by MLB Network for picks 11‑40, and MLB.com for picks 41‑135. The full schedule is set for Saturday, July 11, at 1 p.m. ET.

For Sunday’s action, rounds 5‑20 air on MLB.com beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. Streaming is available through DIRECTV and Peacock in addition to MLB.com. Fans can also watch on traditional TV via NBC and MLB Network.

Why This Draft Matters for Pittsburgh’s Future

The Pirates’ draft strategy is focused on bolstering a pipeline that has already produced major‑league contributors. Adding talent in rounds 1‑4 provides an immediate boost to the organization’s depth chart. Continued success in this draft will reinforce the culture of scouting excellence that has defined Pittsburgh’s recent MLB trajectory.