MLB Draft
Athletics open to Kyler Murray baseball return after Cardinals release
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As Kyler Murray nears free agency following his release from the Arizona Cardinals, the Oakland Athletics have reaffirmed their openness to a baseball reunion. The team, which drafted him ninth overall in 2018 MLB Draft, retains his rights despite his NFL path.
Prospects impressed scouts with power and velocity on the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field. High school and college players posted standout exit velocities and fastball readings during batting practice and bullpen sessions on Tuesday.
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The sixth annual MLB Draft Combine is scheduled to begin Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix. The event runs through Friday and features 334 prospects.
Baseball America has published its first mock draft for the 2026 MLB Draft, projecting the top 40 picks with input from an anonymous scout. UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is projected as the No. 1 overall pick to the Washington Nationals, highlighting his strong early-season performance. The mock emphasizes player tiers and early scouting evaluations after four weeks of college baseball.
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Jim Thome, a Hall of Fame slugger and current special assistant to the Chicago White Sox general manager, shared insights on scouting top prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft. He recently evaluated UCLA infielder Roch Cholowsky, the draft's top-ranked prospect, and highlighted his son Landon's potential as a No. 42-ranked high school infielder. Thome also expressed excitement about the White Sox's young core and new addition Munetaka Murakami.
Right-hander Genei Sato, a third-year student at Sendai University in Japan, intends to transfer to a U.S. college in February 2026 to become eligible for the 2027 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old pitcher, seen as a potential first-round pick in Japan's 2026 NPB Draft, will play summer ball in the U.S. beforehand. This move follows a growing trend among Japanese amateurs seeking paths to Major League Baseball through NCAA programs.
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The New York Mets and Boston Red Sox have set their sights on the 2026 MLB Draft following the lottery results. The Mets dropped to the 27th overall pick due to a penalty, while the Red Sox hold the 20th position. Both teams are evaluating top prospects to bolster their rosters.
MLB Draft Combine list of 334 prospects announced
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