Bud Coombs enters transfer portal after injury-limited season at Maryland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Bud Coombs, a dual-sport athlete for the Maryland Terrapins, has entered the transfer portal. The Mechanicsville, Maryland native showcased potential in baseball, hitting.360 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs, but faced a season-ending injury that kept him from contributing to the football team. Sources indicate he intends to pursue a baseball-only career. This transfer marks a significant loss for a Maryland team already grappling with a mass exodus of players, with more than half the roster set to depart. Coombs will have three years of eligibility remaining following his transfer.
- •Coombs entered the transfer portal on June 1, 2026.
- •He played for Maryland baseball after joining as a dual-sport athlete.
- •The Terrapins have lost over half their roster to the transfer portal.
- •Coombs is unlikely to continue his football career at another institution.
- •Maryland must address significant roster gaps with incoming freshmen.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — MM 6.2: Dual athlete Bud Coombs enters transfer portal
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