While Gerrit Cole is prepping for his first All-Star Game start and making sure Billy Crystal is nowhere near T-Mobile Park, the Yankees’ front office was busy concluding their final day of bringing in the latest draftees. Through the first 10 rounds, the Yankees made eight selections (having forfeited their second- and fifth-round picks this year). Similar to last year the organization had a clear plan in place for their needs.
They started the draft by taking high school shortstop George Lombard Jr. from Miami in the first round, their lone pick of Day 1.