The Pittsburgh Pirates signed four of their 2026 draft selections Thursday.
Shortstop Aiden Ruiz, University of North Carolina right-hander Jason DeCaro, Basic Academy of International Studies outfielder Andruw Giles and TNXL Academy left-hander Spencer Evans agreed to terms.
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