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Astros sign 20 players from 2026 draft class and three free agents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Astros sign 20 players from 2026 draft class and three free agents

Summary

The Houston Astros have announced the signings of 20 members from their 2026 MLB Draft class, including second-round pick LHP Wes Mendes from Florida State. The Astros also added three non-drafted free agents: RHP John Carver, RHP Carson Estridge, and IF Drew Wyers. The signings were confirmed by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Mendes is the highest pick from this year's draft class to sign. Carver was named Northeast 10 Pitcher of the Year, while Estridge earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. Wyers had a notable batting average of.333 during the college season.

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Key Details

•Astros signed 20 players from the 2026 MLB Draft class.
•Wes Mendes was the highest draft pick to sign.
•Non-drafted free agent signings include John Carver and Carson Estridge.
•Carver was the Northeast 10 Pitcher of the Year.
•Drew Wyers had a batting average of.333 this season.

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The Houston Astros have signed 20 members of their 2026 MLB Draft class, along with three non-drafted free agents. The highest pick to sign today was second-round pick LHP Wes Mendes from Florida State University. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. The Astros three non-drafted free agents are RHP John Carver from Adelphi University, […]
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