The New York Yankees entered the 2026 MLB Draft with four selections on Day 1 after seeing their first-round pick pushed back 10 spots because of the Competitive Balance Tax. Vice President of Domestic Amateur Scouting Damon Oppenheimer and his staff once again leaned heavily on pitching depth, athleticism, and players with strong developmental upside.

Below is a complete look at every Yankees selection through all 20 rounds.

Draft Round 1 – Pick No. 35

Hunter Dietz – LHP – University of Arkansas

The Yankees opened their draft by selecting one of the premier college left-handed pitchers available. Dietz features a lively mid-90s fastball that reaches the upper-90s, complemented by a sharp slider that grades as an out pitch. He also throws a quality changeup that gives him a legitimate three-pitch mix. Standing with a durable professional frame, Dietz attacks hitters aggressively and has shown the ability to miss bats against elite SEC competition. He projects as a potential mid-rotation starter with the ceiling to become more if his command continues to improve.

Round 2 – Pick No. 63

Sean Duncan – LHP – Terry Fox Secondary School (British Columbia, Canada)

One of the biggest upside selections in the Yankees' class, Duncan is a projectable Canadian prep left-hander with tremendous athleticism. Already featuring a fastball into the mid-90s, he pairs it with a developing slider and changeup while repeating his delivery remarkably well for his age. His loose arm action and clean mechanics suggest additional velocity is still coming. Duncan possesses front-of-the-rotation potential if his secondary pitches continue to mature.

Round 3 – Pick No. 99

Brendan Brock – C – University of Oklahoma

Brock is regarded as one of the better defensive catchers in the collegiate class. He receives well, blocks consistently and owns an above-average throwing arm capable of controlling the running game. Offensively, he displays solid bat speed with developing power to the pull side while maintaining a mature approach at the plate. His defensive polish gives him a relatively high floor as a professional catcher.

Round 4 – Pick No. 127

Paul Gutierrez-Contreras II – OF – Archbishop McCarthy HS (Florida)

One of the more intriguing prep athletes in the draft, Gutierrez-Contreras offers exciting five-tool potential. A plus runner with outstanding defensive instincts, he covers significant ground in the outfield and projects to remain in center field. Offensively, his swing is quick and athletic with room to add strength as he matures physically. The Yankees are betting heavily on his long-term upside.

Round 5 – Pick No. 160

Bear Harrison – C – Texas A&M

Harrison brings impressive raw power from the left side while possessing the physical tools to remain behind the plate. He has above-average arm strength and displays leadership qualities that scouts admire. If his offensive consistency develops, he profiles as an impact catcher with middle-of-the-order potential.

Round 6 – Pick No. 189

Andrew Gonzalez – INF – Indiana University

A polished collegiate infielder, Gonzalez makes consistent contact while demonstrating excellent baseball instincts. He profiles as a versatile defender capable of handling multiple infield positions and projects as a reliable organizational player with a chance to exceed expectations through his advanced approach.

Round 7 – Pick No. 220

Lee Garris – RHP – East Carolina University

Garris features a power fastball and aggressive mentality on the mound. His slider flashes above-average and allows him to generate swings and misses. Many evaluators believe he could move quickly through the minors as a bullpen arm with late-inning potential.

Round 8 – Pick No. 250

Josh Pettitte – LHP – Dallas Baptist University

The son of Yankees legend Andy Pettitte, Josh is a polished strike-throwing left-hander who succeeds through command, pitchability and changing speeds. While he lacks overpowering velocity, he consistently disrupts hitters' timing and competes with confidence. His baseball IQ is among his strongest assets.

Round 9 – Pick No. 280

Carson DeMartini – 3B – Virginia Tech

DeMartini possesses above-average raw power with a strong throwing arm at third base. His offensive profile centers around driving the baseball to all fields while providing solid corner infield defense. Continued improvement against quality breaking pitches will determine his ceiling.

Round 10 – Pick No. 310

Tanner Franklin – RHP – Kennesaw State

Franklin offers an intriguing combination of size and arm strength. His fastball reaches the mid-90s while his breaking ball flashes above-average. Improved command could allow him to develop into a dependable professional starter or high-leverage reliever.

Round 11 – Pick No. 340

Blake Cyr – OF – University of Florida

A left-handed hitting outfielder with a disciplined approach, Cyr consistently controls the strike zone while showing gap power that could grow into more over time. He projects as an offensive-minded corner outfielder.

Round 12 – Pick No. 370

Logan Sauve – C – West Virginia University

Sauve is a fundamentally sound catcher who excels at game management and receiving. While his offensive ceiling is modest, his defensive reliability gives him a chance to advance steadily through a professional system.

Round 13 – Pick No. 400

Nathan Hall – OF – Clemson University

Hall brings plus athleticism and defensive versatility. He covers significant ground in the outfield while utilizing above-average speed on the bases. Continued offensive development could make him an exciting organizational prospect.

Round 14 – Pick No. 430

Diego Castellanos – INF – Saint Mary's College

Castellanos is a contact-oriented infielder with dependable defensive actions. He demonstrates excellent hand-eye coordination and consistently puts together quality at-bats while offering infield versatility.

Round 15 – Pick No. 460

Caden Powell – RHP – University of Southern Mississippi

Powell attacks hitters aggressively with a quality fastball-slider combination. His competitive mentality and ability to throw strikes make him an intriguing developmental arm.

Round 16 – Pick No. 490

Cameron Appenzeller – LHP – Glenwood HS (Illinois)

One of the highest-upside late-round selections, Appenzeller possesses a projectable frame and smooth left-handed delivery. His fastball already shows impressive life, and both his curveball and changeup project to become quality offerings as he matures.

Round 17 – Pick No. 520

Jackson Hauge – INF – University of Kansas

Hauge is an offensive-minded infielder with good bat speed and emerging power. He profiles best as a corner infielder capable of providing run production.

Round 18 – Pick No. 550

Blake Cyr – OF – University of Florida

Cyr's advanced strike-zone judgment, compact left-handed swing and ability to consistently reach base make him an appealing developmental hitter capable of providing organizational depth.

Round 19 – Pick No. 580

Ryan Reed – RHP – University of Kentucky

Reed relies on a heavy fastball and competitive mentality. His ability to generate ground balls and attack the strike zone gives him a realistic opportunity to carve out a bullpen role.

Round 20 – Pick No. 610

Dean Toigo – INF – Arizona State University

Toigo concludes the Yankees' draft with a versatile collegiate infielder known for strong baseball instincts, dependable defense and consistent contact skills. While he may not possess standout tools, his all-around game provides valuable organizational depth.

Overall Draft Assessment

The Yankees assembled one of the deeper pitching classes in the 2026 draft, headlined by first-round left-hander Hunter Dietz and high-ceiling Canadian prep arm Sean Duncan. They also strengthened organizational depth at catcher with Brendan Brock and Bear Harrison while adding several athletic position players with developmental upside.

Best Pick: Hunter Dietz (Round 1)

Highest Ceiling: Sean Duncan (Round 2)

Most Underrated: Brendan Brock (Round 3)

Best Value Pick: Josh Pettitte (Round 8)

Overall Grade: A-

The class reflects the Yankees' long-standing philosophy of acquiring premium pitching, athletic defenders and players with strong makeup. If Duncan develops into the frontline starter many scouts envision and Dietz progresses as expected, the 2026 draft could become one of the organization's strongest in recent years.