Dana Brown evaluates first draft class as Astros GM after three seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Dana Brown reflects on his inaugural draft with the Astros, stating he aimed to draft four Major Leaguers. Brice Matthews is the only first-round selection to debut, while Jake Bloss made an early appearance before being traded to the Blue Jays. Dana hopes that sixth-rounder Ethan Pecko will soon join the ranks, and Alonzo Tredwell remains a potential contributor despite injuries. The Astros face challenges in achieving Brown's high expectations for the draft class amidst limited draft capital.
- •Brice Matthews debuted last season and is active in 2026.
- •Jake Bloss made his Major League debut but was traded to the Blue Jays.
- •Ethan Pecko may soon join the majors after being named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month.
- •Alonzo Tredwell has not pitched this season due to a shoulder injury.
- •Brown aimed to draft four Major Leaguers but current projections suggest fewer will emerge.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — A look back at Dana Brown’s first draft as Astros GM
"In the days leading up to his first draft as Astros general manager, Dana Brown was back in his element. “This is probably the fun part of the job because it’s something that I’m so used to,” Brown said at the time. “We’re going through all these names and we’re having conversations, and I’m bringing […]
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