Cleveland Guardians fail to sign second-round pick Logan Schmidt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians did not sign their second-round pick Logan Schmidt from the 2026 MLB Draft by the August 2026 deadline. Schmidt, a left-handed pitcher, was selected 59th overall but opted not to join the Guardians, reportedly seeking a signing bonus of approximately $3-4 million. The team could only offer about $1.5 million, which led to the inability to reach an agreement. Schmidt will now likely play for LSU in 2027 but remains eligible for the draft next year or could choose a junior college route. The Guardians will receive an extra pick in the 2027 MLB Draft as a result of Schmidt not signing.
- •Cleveland did not sign Logan Schmidt by the deadline.
- •Schmidt sought a signing bonus around $3-4 million.
- •Guardians could only offer approximately $1.5 million.
- •Schmidt may play for LSU or pursue junior college in 2027.
- •Guardians receive an extra draft pick in 2027.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Unable to Sign Day 1 Pick From 2026 MLB Draft
"The Cleveland Guardians did not sign their second-round pick from the 2026 MLB Draft.
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