The 2026 MLB Draft kicks off this Saturday afternoon, and it's a huge moment for Texas A&M, as their top three batters , Caden Sorrell, Gavin Grahovac, and Chris Hacopian , are all expected to go high in the draft. Coach Michael Earley led the Aggies back to the NCAA Tournament this season, but after losing to USC in back-to-back games during the regional round, partly due to some rough pitching and not getting those clutch hits, it feels like this draft is the next chapter. It's time to see where these guys land and if they can make an immediate impact at the next level.
Aggies Are About To See Some Major Departures
It's not just the top three hitters, Sorrell, Grahovac, and Hacopian, who are on the radar. The Aggies could also lose starting pitchers Shane Sdao and Weston Moss, plus elite closer Clayton Freshcorn, if they get picked early enough. Think about it: the lure of big league money and a fast track through the minor leagues is a tough offer to pass up. Sdao and Moss, though, might really benefit from spending some time with new pitching coach Barry Enright before jumping ship to MLB. The Aggies' roster could get even thinner, too. Offseason transfer portal additions like former Dallas Baptist outfielder Dylan Schlaegel and UConn All-American Tyler Minick are also draft-eligible and could be gone. Even their 2026 recruiting class could take a hit, with shortstop Connor Comeau leading a group of top-ranked prospects who might get drafted. It's a huge weekend that could reshape the Aggies' future.How To Catch All The Draft Action
You won't want to miss any of the action as these college stars get their big breaks. Day 1 of the draft is split into three viewing windows. The first ten picks, the absolute cream of the crop, will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET. Then, picks 11 through 40 shift over to MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB+ from 4:30 to 7:45 p.m. And for rounds beyond that, picks 41 through 135 will continue exclusively on MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB+. Day 2 of the draft is set for Sunday, July 12, covering rounds 5 through 20. That action kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET and runs all the way until 7:30 p.m. ET, available on MLB.com, MLB.TV, and MLB+. This weekend is massive for these players, and for the future of baseball. Get ready to watch dreams come true!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.