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White Sox Secure Top Draft Pick in Pirates Trade
11 Jul
Summary
- White Sox acquired the No. 34 pick and a minor-league pitcher from Pittsburgh.
- The trade involved sending infielder Jacob Gonzalez and pitcher Brandon Eisert to the Pirates.
- This trade increases the White Sox's bonus pool to $20,489,500.
The Chicago White Sox have strategically bolstered their assets just before the 2026 amateur draft, acquiring the No. 34 overall pick from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This significant acquisition came in exchange for infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert. The trade also includes minor-league pitcher Jaden Woods joining the White Sox.
This transaction substantially increases the White Sox's draft bonus pool to $20,489,500, establishing it as the largest available among all 30 Major League Baseball clubs. The White Sox, who hold the first overall pick in the draft, are expected to use these resources to potentially select top prospects like Roch Cholowsky, Vaughn Lackey, or Grady Emerson. This marks the first time since 1977 that Chicago has secured the top draft selection.
