Pirates Sign 2026 First Round Pick

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally secured the services of their top draft pick in 2026 and made him an important part of the future. The Pirates signed LSU Tigers outfielder Derek Curiel, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to $6.2 million, per Jim Callis of MLB.com .

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