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Guardians Lose Draft Pick: Schmidt Won't Sign
28 Jul
Summary
- Guardians failed to sign second-round pick Logan Schmidt by the deadline.
- Cleveland receives a compensatory pick for the 2027 MLB Draft.
- Schmidt remains committed to playing collegiately at LSU.
The Cleveland Guardians have failed to reach an agreement with their 2026 second-round MLB Draft selection, pitcher Logan Schmidt. The deadline for signing Schmidt, the No. 59 overall pick, passed on Monday, July 28, 2026. This marks a significant miss for the Guardians' farm system.
As a result of not signing Schmidt, Cleveland will receive a compensatory pick in the 2027 MLB Draft, specifically the No. 60 overall selection. Schmidt, who recently turned 18, is committed to play college baseball at LSU and may pursue that path. The team acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his signability.
Guardians general manager Mike Chernoff stated that the team did everything possible to secure an agreement with Schmidt, but a gap remained between expectations. Despite the setback, the team acquired a compensatory pick which will bolster their early selections in the 2027 Draft.
