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Last updated July 16, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: New York Yankees
The Headline Pick
Hunter Dietz — P, Arkansas
Selected at No. 35 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The New York Yankees made 20 total selections in this draft class.
20 selections, opening with Hunter Dietz (P, Arkansas) at No. 35 overall. 7 of the 20 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The New York Yankees' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Hunter Dietz
Round 1, Pick 35Sean Duncan
Round 2, Pick 63Brendan Brock
Round 3, Pick 99Full New York Yankees Draft Class
MLB has published signing bonuses for 2 of the 20 selections — $2.54M committed so far. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline; this table updates as they are.
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | Hunter Dietz | P | Arkansas | $2.5M |
| 2 | 63 | Sean Duncan | P | Terry Fox SS | — |
| 3 | 99 | Brendan Brock | C | Oklahoma | — |
| 4 | 127 | Paul Gutierrez-Contreras II | OF | Cal State Fullerton | — |
| 5 | 160 | Bear Harrison | C | Texas A&M | — |
| 6 | 189 | Andrew Gonzalez | 3B | Americas HS | — |
| 7 | 218 | Michael Harpster | P | East Tennessee State | — |
| 8 | 248 | Luke Pettitte | TWP | Dallas Baptist | — |
| 9 | 278 | David Leslie | P | Pittsburgh | $37,500 |
| 10 | 308 | Bayram Hot | SS | Louisville | — |
| 11 | 338 | Anthony Potestio | SS | UC San Diego | — |
| 12 | 368 | Austin Berggren | P | Miami (OH) | — |
| 13 | 398 | Lee Garris | OF | Maury HS | — |
| 14 | 428 | Diego Castellanos | OF | Saint Mary's | — |
| 15 | 458 | William Cutshall | SS | Seneca HS | — |
| 16 | 488 | Garrett Ahern | P | Grand Canyon | — |
| 17 | 518 | Jason Krieger | P | Maine | — |
| 18 | 548 | Blake Cyr | OF | Florida | — |
| 19 | 578 | Tyce Armstrong | 1B | Baylor | — |
| 20 | 608 | Dean Toigo | OF | Arizona State | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the New York Yankees have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The New York Yankees made 20 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the New York Yankees draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The New York Yankees selected Hunter Dietz, P out of Arkansas, with the No. 35 overall pick.
How many of the New York Yankees 2026 draft picks have signed?
MLB has published signing bonuses for 2 of the New York Yankees 2026 selections, totaling $2.54M. The largest belongs to Hunter Dietz (P), at $2.5M. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline, and this page updates as they are.
Who are the New York Yankees top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top New York Yankees rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Hunter Dietz, Sean Duncan, Brendan Brock. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy New York Yankees rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
New York Yankees 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.