LSU baseball outlines 2027 pitching rotation after MLB Draft and transfers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
LSU baseball is finalizing its 2027 roster after the MLB Draft and transfer portal activity. Notable addition Logan Schmidt, a high school pitcher ranked No. 45 by MLB.com, has committed to the Tigers after not signing with the Cleveland Guardians. Projected starters include Casan Evans, William Schmidt, and Cooper Moore, who returns from injury. Landon Hood, acquired via transfer, is expected to become the top reliever. The Tigers aim to improve their midweek pitching performance to better secure postseason chances.
- •Logan Schmidt commits to LSU after not signing with the Guardians.
- •Casan Evans, William Schmidt, and Cooper Moore are projected starters.
- •Landon Hood expected to be the top reliever in 2027.
- •LSU seeks to enhance midweek pitching depth.
- •Major roster updates followed MLB Draft and transfer portal decisions.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting LSU baseball pitching rotation, depth chart after MLB Draft
"The dust from the MLB draft and transfer portal have settled. Here's an updated projection for LSU baseball's 2027 pitching depth chart.
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