# Rays Draft Grady Emerson at #2 | MLB News

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-07-11T18:09:26+00:00
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The Tampa Bay Rays, with a smaller payroll, are dominating the AL East by mastering the art of finding hidden gems—especially through the MLB Draft. Landing the second overall pick in 2026, they selected Grady Emerson, a high school shortstop ranked slightly ahead of the White Sox’s first-round pick. Emerson’s hitting shines, and while he’ll need time to develop, he’s poised to become the Rays’ top prospect and a cornerstone of their future infield, potentially pairing with Junior Caminero. This move underscores their elite scouting and development, proving they can outsmart bigger-budget rivals and build a championship-caliber roster from the ground up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2940184ed3e1186

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