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MLB Draft: The Cubs select Mississippi RHP Cade Townsend

The Chicago Cubs address their pitching needs by selecting Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

By · Published July 14, 2026  00:46 UTC · Updated July 14, 2026  12:33 UTC

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The Chicago Cubs selected Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The team drafted Townsend to address a need for pitching.

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  • Primary Driver: The Chicago Cubs address their pitching needs by selecting Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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The Chicago Cubs used their first-round pick to select Cade Townsend, a right-handed pitcher from Mississippi. Townsend was taken at the 23rd overall spot.

Coverage from MLB.com highlights Townsend's "elite spin," while The New York Times notes the selection as a response to the team's need for pitching. Sports Illustrated reports that the Mississippi Rebels saw multiple players selected in the first round.

Reports from the Chicago Tribune suggest this selection may represent a change in the Cubs' recent draft trends.

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Who did the Cubs select with their first-round pick?

The Cubs selected right-handed pitcher Cade Townsend from Mississippi.

What was Cade Townsend's draft position?

He was selected with the 23rd overall pick.

What specific skill did MLB.com attribute to Townsend?

MLB.com noted his "elite spin."

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