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The Yankees are stuck picking late in the MLB draft again—this year, their top selection slipped ten spots due to their high payroll and competitive balance tax penalty. They landed Hunter Dietz, a towering Arkansas pitcher with over 130 strikeouts, but it’s just another chapter in their long-standing draft dilemma. Since 2017, they haven’t selected inside the top 20, forcing them to rely on savvy scouting to find hidden gems later in the rounds. While they’ve unearthed stars like Anthony Volpe and trade assets, they haven’t consistently turned late picks into franchise-changing talents. Recent picks from 20 to 38 have delivered a mix of solid contributors, injury woes, and uncertain futures—though middle-round finds like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler have shined. It’s a strategy born of necessity, and while their scouting department keeps delivering, the financial penalty keeps making the climb harder.

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