The Pirates received an early Christmas present Tuesday night at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, California. The Pittsburgh Pirates were awarded the first-overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, winning the first-ever draft lottery.
Days after star center fielder Bryan Reynolds announced his desire to be traded, the lucky ping-pong ball positioned the Bucs for their second No. 1 overall pick in three years and sixth overall.
“Every once in a while, in this business, you get a break against you,” Cherington told reporters following the selection process.