Rosenthal: Pirates dealt their competitive-balance pick to White Sox

Only pick type tradable under current rules.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

And for those confused, the Pirates traded their competitive-balance pick. Those are the only picks that can be dealt un Via @Ken_Rosenthal on X

What happened: Ken Rosenthal reported the Pirates traded their competitive-balance draft pick, noting it is the only category of pick that can be dealt under current MLB rules. Reporting from the same source confirms Pittsburgh sends the 34th overall pick and a Triple-A left-handed reliever to Chicago in exchange for an infielder and a left-handed reliever.

Why it matters: The White Sox now hold the 1st, 34th and 41st picks as the draft opens, adding capital while continuing a rebuild. The Pirates, sitting at 47-47 with a two-game losing streak, move draft equity for immediate roster help ahead of the deadline.

By the numbers: Pirates: 47-47, last five LL WWW, streak L2, scoring 5.2 runs per game.

What to watch: The draft begins Sunday, with the White Sox set to use their expanded pick slate.

Sources

@Ken_Rosenthal 2026-07-11T02:56:36.988836+00:00

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