ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays concluded the 2026 First-Year Player Draft by selecting 21 players over the multi-day event. The class features a heavy emphasis on pitching, with 17 hurlers selected alongside 4 position players, headlined by top high school shortstop Grady Emerson at No. 2 overall. The Rays focused heavily on […] Tampa Bay Rays Target Prep Stars And Premium Arms In 2026 Draft Class ...read more read less