​The 2026 MLB Draft continues today as rounds 5 through 20 unfold, with the league wrapping up the draft ahead of the All-Star Break. We’ll keep you updated on how the Yankees utilize their mid-to-late round selections, beginning with rounds 5 through 10. Don’t miss our Day 1 analysis, where the Yankees grabbed a pair of left-handed pitchers with their first two picks and added two right-handed JUCO bats with picks three and four. It’s shaping up to be another busy day, and we’ll provide updates and commentary throughout the afternoon as we uncover the identities of the newest Baby Bombers. Stay tuned and follow along with us.
Round 5, Pick 160: Bear Harrison, Catcher, Texas A&M, 6’3” 230 lbs. To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 draft, the Yankees doubled down on catching by selecting Bear Harrison from Texas A&M. The 21-year-old right-handed hitter is lauded for his defensive capabilities behind the plate, including solid pop times to second base and strong framing, traits the Yankees have consistently prioritized in their backstops. Harrison had a productive senior season in the SEC, slashing .297/.495/.626, though Baseball America notes his offensive profile is a bit polarizing: offensively, Harrison is strong but carries questions about his hit tool and overall upside at the plate. Some scouts worry about his hit velocity translating to the next level, while teams leaning into analytics may be enticed by his impressive exit velocity, patient approach, and career 15.6% walk rate. The Yankees likely view this as a bet on the mature approach translating into big-league production, valuing the analytical upside and projected development. Harrison, the younger brother of Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison, joins Brendan Brock as the second catching addition for the Yankees in this draft.
Round 6, Pick 189: TBD
Round 7, Pick 218: TBD
Round 8, Pick 248: TBD
Round 9, Pick 278: TBD
Round 10, Pick 308: TBD
As we move through the remaining rounds, the identity of the players selected at rounds 6 through 10 remains to be announced. We’ll continue to bring you updates and insights on how the Yankees approach these later picks, highlighting potential signability factors, positional needs, and the evaluative chatter surrounding the picks. Our coverage will track every development from Round 5 through Round 10, offering analysis on how these choices fit into the club’s longer-term plan and the potential impact on their farm system.
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