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Astros sign top two picks Logan Hughes and Jack Radel from 2026 draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Astros sign top two picks Logan Hughes and Jack Radel from 2026 draft

Summary

The Houston Astros signed their first-round selections from the 2026 MLB Draft on July 22. Outfielder Logan Hughes, picked 17th overall from Texas Tech, was recognized for a strong season with a.375 batting average and 18 home runs. RHP Jack Radel, selected 28th overall from Notre Dame, went 8-3 with a 3.29 ERA and recorded 116 strikeouts last season. Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino announced the signings. The deadline for teams to sign their draft picks is July 27.

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Key Details

•Logan Hughes batted.375 with 70 RBI for Texas Tech this season.
•Jack Radel posted a 3.29 ERA and 116 strikeouts at Notre Dame.
•Astros announced the signings at Daikin Park in Houston.
•The deadline for signing draft picks is July 27.

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10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Sign Top Two 2026 Draft Picks

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The Houston Astros have officially signed both of their first-round picks from the 2026 MLB Draft. The Astros selected OF Logan Hughes from Texas Tech with 17th overall selection and RHP Jack Radel from the University of Notre Dame with the 28th overall pick. The announcement was made by Astros Director of Amateur Scouting Cam Pendino. Hughes, 21, a left-handed […]
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