US EditionSF Giants Benefit From Draft Lottery Luck, Will Draft Fourth in 2026
The Giants moved up from 15th to 4th in the 2026 MLB draft lottery, securing their first top-five pick since 2018 through favorable lottery odds.
- San Francisco Giants secured the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft lottery next year, following early draws of the Cincinnati Reds and later the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Because the lottery draws proceeded sequentially, the San Francisco Giants held the 12th-best odds at 1.01% despite an 81-81 record that placed them 15th, as three teams were ineligible.
- His phone began buzzing with texts from former Tampa teammates heckling him, while Winn, Giants vice president of player development, called the result a surprise.
- The pick complements recent moves after signing Josuar Gonzalez and drafting Gavin Kilen, potentially leaving the San Francisco Giants' farm system brimming with middle infielders by next year.
- Team milestones included only the sixth top-five pick since moving to San Francisco and front-office honors with Matt Chisholm winning the 2025 Fishel Award and both clubhouse managers recognized.
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SF Giants benefit from draft lottery luck, will draft fourth in 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Randy Winn descended the stage following Tuesday’s MLB draft lottery, he was quickly met by senior director of amateur scouting director Michael Holmes. Winn, technically, hadn’t done anything, but a congratulations was still in order. “He’s very excited about that if you saw his face and heard his voice,” said Winn, the Giants’ vice president of player development. That excitement was well-warranted after the Giants landed th…
A big 'Winn'! With former OF on stage, Giants jump to No. 4 pick in '26 Draft
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Staying true to his name, vice president of player development Randy Winn helped the Giants achieve a major victory in the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. With Winn serving as their club representative, the Giants secured the No. 4 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft,
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