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D-backs Sign 20 of 21 Draft Picks
22 Jul
Summary
- Arizona Diamondbacks secured 20 of their 21 MLB Draft selections.
- Top picks include catcher Ryder Helfrick and pitcher Blake Bryant.
- First baseman Cody Boshell was also signed, a key win for the team.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have achieved a highly successful signing period, securing agreements with 20 of their 21 draftees for the 2026 MLB Draft. This notable achievement includes locking up several players who were not initially guaranteed to sign.
The team's notable acquisitions feature catcher Ryder Helfrick, their first-round selection, who was considered one of the best available college catchers with significant power and defensive potential. Pitcher Blake Bryant, a high-upside high school arm capable of throwing in the upper 90s, also signed, albeit slightly below his projected slot value.
A significant win for the Diamondbacks was securing high school first baseman Cody Boshell, who possesses substantial power and control of the strike zone. This signing was made possible by earlier under-slot deals. The only remaining unsigned player is 17th-round pick Rylan Alaniz, a high school shortstop committed to Texas State University.
