Clayton Freshcorn drafted by St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals selected Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Clayton Freshcorn with the No. 564 pick in the 19th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Freshcorn had a successful season, finishing as a Stopper of the Year finalist with 12 saves and a 2.82 ERA. His selection adds to the departures of pitchers Shane Sdao and Weston Moss from Texas A&M, prompting potential changes to the team's pitching staff. There remains a possibility for Freshcorn to return to Texas A&M, influenced by NIL opportunities and the chance to improve his draft stock for 2027.
- •Clayton Freshcorn drafted 564th overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Freshcorn recorded 12 saves and a 2.82 ERA in 2026.
- •Texas A&M faces significant changes to its pitching staff.
- •NIL factors may influence Freshcorn's decision to return.
- •Freshcorn has potential to improve his draft stock with a strong senior year.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M RHP selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 MLB Draft
"With the No. 564 pick in the 19th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Clayton Freshcorn.
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