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Pirates Trade Rare Draft Pick for Now | Chicago White Sox News
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Pirates and White Sox just pulled off a jaw-dropping trade right before the MLB draft — swapping players and tossing in a rare 34th overall pick, something you don’t see often in baseball. While NBA and NFL teams trade picks like they’re currency, MLB’s rules are tighter — only Competitive Balance picks can be moved. Pittsburgh, with a loaded farm system, used this rare asset to grab immediate help: infielder Jacob Gonzalez (24, crushing it in Triple-A) and reliever Brandon Eisert (28, a lefty bullpen arm). The White Sox, meanwhile, landed pitching prospect Jaden Woods (solid in Double-A) and a massive boost to their draft bonus pool — the biggest in baseball. This move signals a bold shift: prioritizing now over later, and turning draft strategy on its head.
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