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Last updated July 18, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Headline Pick
Derek Curiel — OF, LSU
Selected at No. 5 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Pittsburgh Pirates made 21 total selections in this draft class.
21 selections, opening with Derek Curiel (OF, LSU) at No. 5 overall. 14 of the 21 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Pittsburgh Pirates' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Derek Curiel
Round 1, Pick 5Aiden Ruiz
Round 2, Pick 44Chris Rembert
Round 0, Pick 51Jason DeCaro
Round 3, Pick 80Full Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Derek Curiel | OF | LSU |
| 2 | 44 | Aiden Ruiz | SS | The Stony Brook HS |
| 0 | 51 | Chris Rembert | 2B | Auburn |
| 3 | 80 | Jason DeCaro | P | North Carolina |
| 4 | 108 | Andruw Giles | OF | Basic HS |
| 5 | 140 | Ryan Marohn | P | North Carolina State |
| 6 | 169 | Tyler Fay | P | Alabama |
| 7 | 198 | Bryson Moore | P | Florida State |
| 8 | 228 | Alex Overbay | P | Arizona State |
| 9 | 258 | Tre Phelps | 3B | Georgia |
| 10 | 288 | Michael Gibson | P | The Citadel |
| 11 | 318 | Spencer Evans | P | TNXL Academy |
| 12 | 348 | Rohan Lettow | P | San Diego State |
| 13 | 378 | Griffin Stieg | P | Virginia Tech |
| 14 | 408 | Damarcus Rideout-Carter | P | Heart Lake SS |
| 15 | 438 | Liam O'Leary | P | St. John's |
| 16 | 468 | Grant Govel | P | USC |
| 17 | 498 | Nathan Helman | P | Kennesaw State |
| 18 | 528 | Malachi Washington | OF | Parkview HS |
| 19 | 558 | Andrew Duncan | OF | Wright State |
| 20 | 588 | Dakota Stone | P | North Florida |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Pittsburgh Pirates have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Pittsburgh Pirates made 21 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Pittsburgh Pirates draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Derek Curiel, OF out of LSU, with the No. 5 overall pick.
Who are the Pittsburgh Pirates top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Pittsburgh Pirates rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Derek Curiel, Aiden Ruiz, Chris Rembert, Jason DeCaro. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Pittsburgh Pirates rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.