The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with University of Arkansas left-hander Hunter Dietz, their top selection in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Vice president of domestic amateur scouting Damon Oppenheimer announced the agreement on Monday. Dietz, 21, was rated as MLB Pipeline’s No. 17 overall prospect.
Oppenheimer said Dietz will report to the Yankees’ player development complex in Tampa, Fla. It remains to be seen if Dietz will pitch in games this year.
Dietz finished the 2026 season with a 3.57 ERA, 131 strikeouts and 31 walks over 85 2/3 innings for the Razorbacks. He earned All-SEC First Team honors.
“We’re ecstatic that we were able to get this where we picked, and have this kind of top-end-of-the-rotation ceiling,” Oppenheimer said.
