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Wrist Soreness Sidelines Top MLB Draft Pick
5 Sep
Summary
- Roch Cholowsky placed on IL, likely done for season.
- Eli Willits, Nationals' 2025 No. 1 pick, is progressing well.
- Paul Skenes has won Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards.
Roch Cholowsky, the Chicago White Sox's 2026 first-overall draft pick, has been sidelined with wrist soreness, placing him on the 7-day Injured List and likely ending his season. This marks a premature end to his professional debut, following a trend of top picks starting their careers immediately after being drafted since 2020.
In contrast, other recent top selections are faring better. Eli Willits, the Washington Nationals' 2025 No. 1 pick, has had a strong start, showcasing five-tool potential and speed on the bases. He is now considered the fourth-ranked prospect in baseball.
Paul Skenes, a 2023 draftee, has had the most successful professional career to date. The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is a three-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year, and Cy Young winner, though he is experiencing a statistical regression this season due to a velocity dip and control issues.
Fellow Pirates draftee Henry Davis, a catcher selected first overall in 2021, has impressed defensively but struggled offensively. Jackson Holliday, the Orioles' top pick from 2022, has been hampered by injuries throughout his career despite being a highly touted prospect.
