The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox complete a trade ahead of the MLB draft, with Pittsburgh acquiring infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from Chicago. Multiple reports say the Pirates give up the No. 34 overall draft pick and a pitching prospect, with one outlet specifying the additional piece as left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods, along with a 2026 draft selection. The New York Post and other coverage note that MLB trades involving amateur draft selections are uncommon compared with major professional leagues where picks are frequently exchanged.
Gonzalez is a former first-round selection who has appeared in 30 major-league games for the White Sox, including filling in at first base when Munetaka Murakami went on the injured list. After Murakami returns, Gonzalez is optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports describe the deal as Pittsburgh adding help—particularly for a shortstop role—while Chicago adjusts its draft positioning by increasing its bonus pool and expanding its options for the 2026 MLB Draft.
