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Last updated July 15, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Chicago Cubs
The Headline Pick
Cade Townsend — P, Mississippi
Selected at No. 23 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Chicago Cubs made 21 total selections in this draft class.
21 selections, opening with Cade Townsend (P, Mississippi) at No. 23 overall. 16 of the 21 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Chicago Cubs' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Cade Townsend
Round 1, Pick 23Caden Sorrell
Round 2, Pick 62Myles Bailey
Round 2, Pick 75Carson Jasa
Round 3, Pick 98Full Chicago Cubs Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | Cade Townsend | P | Mississippi |
| 2 | 62 | Caden Sorrell | OF | Texas A&M |
| 2 | 75 | Myles Bailey | 1B | Florida State |
| 3 | 98 | Carson Jasa | P | Nebraska |
| 4 | 126 | Dylan Marionneaux | P | Northwestern State |
| 5 | 159 | Dylan Blomker | P | La Cueva HS |
| 6 | 188 | Isaac Morton | P | Minnesota |
| 7 | 217 | Cole Tryba | P | UC Santa Barbara |
| 8 | 247 | Lance Williams | P | Maryland |
| 9 | 277 | Chase Meyer | P | West Virginia |
| 10 | 307 | Luke Alwood | P | Seattle |
| 11 | 337 | Ariston Veasey | P | Clemson |
| 12 | 367 | Brandon Arvidson | P | Tennessee |
| 13 | 397 | Emanuel Hernandez | C | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy |
| 14 | 427 | Corey Nunez | SS | UC Santa Barbara |
| 15 | 457 | Griffin Naess | P | Cal Poly |
| 16 | 487 | Ashton Pocol | P | Florida Gulf Coast |
| 17 | 517 | Ryan Marton | P | U Nevada Las Vegas |
| 18 | 547 | Luke McGrath | P | James Madison |
| 19 | 577 | Luke Guth | P | Vanderbilt |
| 20 | 607 | Brennan Hudson | C | U Georgia |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Chicago Cubs have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Chicago Cubs made 21 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Chicago Cubs draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Chicago Cubs selected Cade Townsend, P out of Mississippi, with the No. 23 overall pick.
Who are the Chicago Cubs top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Chicago Cubs rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Cade Townsend, Caden Sorrell, Myles Bailey, Carson Jasa. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Chicago Cubs rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Chicago Cubs 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.