Mariners finalize signings of 2026 draft players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have completed the signing of their 2026 draft class, adding 18 new players to their system. Only two draftees, outfielder Dominic Santarelli and third baseman Connor Shouse, have opted to continue their college careers instead. The Mariners allocated nearly their entire bonus pool of $8,218,200, focusing primarily on college players in this draft. Additionally, Baseball America reports that Seattle has secured five undrafted players, including outfielder Kyle Boylston and catcher Jacob Galloway, as undrafted free agents, expanding their roster further.
- •Mariners signed 18 players from the 2026 draft class.
- •Only Dominic Santarelli and Connor Shouse chose college over pro baseball.
- •Seattle used nearly all of their $8.2 million bonus pool.
- •Five undrafted free agents have also been signed.
- •Emphasis on college performers marks a shift in draft strategy.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners complete the signing of their 2026 draft class
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