Mathis Nayral drafted by Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Mathis Nayral has been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft, going No. 402 overall. The junior right-handed pitcher from Kansas finished his season with a 4.96 ERA and 71 strikeouts over 69 innings. Nayral is the fourth player from Kansas to be drafted this year. He previously played at Cochise College and contributed to the Jayhawks' successful season, which included the Big 12 titles and a run in the NCAA tournament. Nayral now aims to begin his professional career.
- •Nayral selected in the 13th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He had a 4-3 record in 17 starts for Kansas.
- •Kansas won the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles.
- •Nayral joins three other Jayhawks drafted in 2026.
- •He previously played at Cochise College before transferring.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas baseball’s Mathis Nayral picked by Toronto in 2026 MLB Draft
"Kansas baseball standout Mathis Nayral has been picked in the 2026 MLB Draft. Here’s which organization chose to take him, and where he’s selected.
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