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The Chicago Cubs said they would go after pitching in the 2026 MLB Draft and they lived up to their word on Day 1.
The Cubs took three college pitchers—Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend (first round), Nebraska right-hander Carson Jasa (third round) and Northwestern State right-hander Dylan Marionneaux (fourth round)—with their five selections Saturday. They also picked two college hitters in Texas A&M outfielder Cadel Sorrell and Florida State first baseman Myles Bailey. The Bailey pick was a compensation pick after the second round for losing right fielder Kyle Tucker in free agency. Sorrell was a traditional second-round selection.
Townsend and Bailey were draft-eligible sophomores and all five Day 1 picks were from college.
How will they follow that up Sunday?
As a reminder, here are the slot values for the Cubs' selections:
- First round (23rd pick): $3,947,600
- Second round (62nd): $1,487,200
- Second round (comp., 75th): $1,120,900
- Third round (98th): $800,000
- Fourth round (126th): $609,200
- Fifth round (159th): $441,300
- Sixth round (188th): $344,400
- Seventh round (217th): $272,000
- Eighth round (247th): $224,100
- Ninth round (277th): $204,100
- 10th round (307th): $193,300
Players drafted in Rounds 11 through 20 have a soft cap of $150,000, with any amount over that counting against the bonus pool. That also goes for undrafted free agents, who will begin signing as soon as the final pick is made Sunday. Draft picks must sign by July 27 at 4 p.m. CT.
All of the draft coverage will be carried by MLB.com, MLB.tv and MLB+ beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT.
What do you think of the Cubs' draft so far? Do you have a favorite pick? Is there a player they should target on Day 2?
Check out our 2026 MLB Draft tracker, with scouting reports, player information, total pool allotments, and much more!
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