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With MLB’s largest-ever bonus pool, the White Sox secured Roch Cholowsky as the No. 1 pick, used Jacob Gonzalez’s trade to expand pool money, and backed the haul with notable late-round signings like Kyle Casteel, signaling a shift to a resource-driven approach under Chris Getz that also spotlights Cole Prosek among their top picks.
No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky signed with the Chicago White Sox for a $10.4 million bonus, setting a new MLB record for a draft signing bonus but coming in below the slot value of about $11.35 million. The UCLA star hit 21 home runs with a .320/.452/.636 line as a 2026 junior and earns high marks for hit and power, with solid defense; Chicago views him as a long‑term piece behind shortstop Colson Montgomery after passing on Grady Emerson.
The Chicago White Sox signed No. 1 overall pick Roch Cholowsky, a 21-year-old UCLA shortstop, to a $10.35 million signing bonus (roughly $1 million under-slot); he's praised as a polished defender with big power potential and a solid hit tool, likely becoming a cornerstone for Chicago's young core despite limited stolen-base upside.
Roch Cholowsky, the No. 1 overall pick, signed a record $10.35 million bonus with the Chicago White Sox, about $1 million under the $11.35 million slot value, enabling the team to spend the savings on other picks. The UCLA shortstop hit .320/.453/.636 with 21 homers this spring and is expected to join Chicago soon.
The 2026 MLB Draft kicked off with the Chicago White Sox selecting UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1 to anchor a young infield, while Boston shook up expectations by taking UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner at 20 and then adding his UNC teammate Owen Hull at 67 as part of a bonus-pool strategy. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers chose high-upside left-hander Brody Bumila at No. 89 despite an elbow injury, with Dr. Keith Meister set to perform the procedure and a decision pending whether Bumila will undergo Tommy John surgery or an internal brace repair.
The White Sox, leveraging a record draft pool, traded Jacob Gonzalez to acquire more bonus money and used the No. 1 pick on Roch Cholowsky while also selecting Landon Thome and Cole Prosek with hefty bonuses. The club emphasizes an enhanced scouting-and-player-development infrastructure—hitting-development chief Ryan Fuller and GM Chris Getz framing a shift from pitching-first to offense-focused depth—as the key driver of this draft strategy, aiming to turn depth and development into major-league impact, though results remain to be seen.
Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a consensus top prospect who could reach the majors quickly. Known for standout defense at short, a strong arm, and promising hitting with 20-homer potential, Cholowsky’s signing below the slot could free budget for above-slot targets. The pick fits a White Sox rebuild that already shows early results and could add a productive core alongside Colson Montgomery and other in-house talents, potentially helping the club contend by 2027.
CBS Sports’ final 2026 MLB Mock Draft has the White Sox at No. 1, with UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky as the favorite and Grady Emerson a close alternative, driven by signing-bonus considerations; the piece also projects the rest of the top 25, notes the Rays’ possible grab of Emerson, and explains how CBT penalties shift several teams’ first-round positions, highlighting talent vs. bonus dynamics across the class.
Keith Law's final mock keeps Grady Emerson at No. 1 for the White Sox, with Cholowsky and Lackey still in play; the top of the draft is expected to be college-heavy and teams will weigh high school upside against college performance as the first round unfolds.
NBC Sports Rotoworld's 2026 MLB Draft Big Board names Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey as the top trio, highlighting a strong top tier but thinner depth, with a mix of prep and college prospects and a reminder that signing rules and eligibility will shape the actual draft order.
Sports Illustrated’s final 2026 MLB Mock Draft 3.0 projects the White Sox at No. 1 with Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) favored to go first, though Grady Emerson (prep) is closing the gap and Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) is a strong alternative. The top three picks—Cholowsky to Chicago, Emerson to the Rays, and Lackey to the Twins—define a college-heavy, bat-driven first round, with prep talent still in play and pitching depth later in the round.
The White Sox are deciding the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft between UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas prep shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey. Emerson and Cholowsky are seen as coin-flip top contenders (with Emerson favored by some for age and hitting), Cholowsky as the most polished college shortstop in years, and Lackey offering elite defense and a high floor. The club selects at 1:00 PM EST on Saturday.
MLB Draft Week kicks off with the White Sox holding the first overall pick for only the third time in franchise history. Sox Machine promises ongoing draft coverage, including rankings, mock drafts, and a live-reaction stream, while outlining the draft’s bonus pool, payout rules, and the likely path to Pick 1.
Keith Law unveils his near-final Big Board for the 2026 MLB Draft, keeping Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 as the class looks thin beyond the top tier; a large group of high school hitters and pitchers offers upside but carries more risk, while college hitters provide safer bets. The draft landscape includes a notable HS presence that could land 25–50 with over-slot deals, and a Giants trade to acquire extra draft capital via the Patrick Bailey deal adds context. Law plans two more mock drafts before July 11, and his rankings ignore signability, relying instead on public medical info and scouting observations.
CBS Sports' third 2026 MLB Mock Draft has Roch Cholowsky favored to go first, but the Rays could pivot to college catcher Vahn Lackey at No. 2, with three shortstops—Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Jacob Lombard—making up the top four (Emerson to the Twins at No. 3 and Lombard to the Giants at No. 4).