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Red Sox snag A&M's pitching ace from portal
13 Jul
Summary
- Jase Evangelista, a transfer pitcher, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox.
- Evangelista was a key portal commit expected to bolster A&M's pitching staff.
- His departure presents another challenge for the new pitching coach's rebuilding efforts.
The 2026 MLB Draft has continued to deplete Texas A&M's incoming pitching talent with the selection of transfer right-hander Jase Evangelista. Chosen by the Boston Red Sox in the 14th round (424th overall) on Sunday, Evangelista committed to the Aggies after transferring from UNLV. He is expected to sign a professional contract rather than join the college team.
Evangelista's expected departure is a significant blow to head coach Michael Earley and new pitching coach Barry Enright. The staff had hoped Evangelista would provide immediate, reliable innings for a bullpen in need of strike-throwers. Previously, Evangelista was UNLV's top pitcher, posting a 4-1 record with 64 strikeouts over 46.2 innings last season.
This latest draft departure highlights the increasing unpredictability of roster building in the era of the MLB Draft. For Coach Enright, managing these roster fluctuations is a key challenge in his first summer. Fans can follow all Texas A&M selections in the 2026 MLB Draft via the AggiesWire Draft Tracker.
