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Top Draft Picks Hit Snags | Chicago White Sox News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
The 2026 MLB Draft’s No. 1 pick, Roch Cholowsky, is sidelined with wrist soreness and likely done for the season—following a troubling trend where every first overall pick since 2020 has rushed straight into pro play. Once a UCLA standout, Cholowsky’s shaky start (.167/.300/.400 in nine games) may be tied to his injury and the steep transition to professional baseball. Meanwhile, other top picks are carving out their paths: Eli Willits (Nationals) is crushing it in Single-A, Travis Bazzana (Guardians) earned All-Star honors in High-A, while Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes and Henry Davis show flashes of brilliance—Skenes’ dominance fading, Davis’ defense solid but offense still developing. And in Baltimore, Jackson Holliday continues his injury-riddled journey, hoping this year finally unlocks his full potential after years of setbacks. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bcffd53cf006da51