The Atlanta Braves select Kaiden McCarthy in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft, using the 48th overall pick. McCarthy is a right-handed pitcher and has been associated with a college commitment to Tennessee. Multiple reports describe him as a pitcher prospect coming out of the Vermont prep ranks. The Braves’ selection places him among the early round additions of their 2026 draft class, with the team choosing him at the start of the second round. The reports agree on the key details of the pick: McCarthy’s position as a pitcher, the round in which he is drafted, and that the Braves make the selection with their 48th selection. The coverage does not add further comparative analysis or discussion of contract terms or immediate plans, focusing instead on the fact and timing of the draft selection and McCarthy’s background as a high school prospect with a Tennessee commitment.