Matt Ponatoski decision deadline looms after Reds draft selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Cincinnati Reds selected Matt Ponatoski in the 18th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Ponatoski, committed to play quarterback at the University of Kentucky, must decide whether to sign with the Reds or proceed with college football. He has until 5 p.m. on July 27 to make his decision. The recruitment of top quarterback Jake Nawrot at Kentucky has added urgency to his choice, as Ponatoski had initially planned to pursue a two-sport career in college.
- •Ponatoski drafted by Reds in 18th round of MLB Draft.
- •Deadline to sign with Reds is July 27.
- •Committed to play quarterback at Kentucky.
- •Ky recently signed top QB prospect Jake Nawrot.
- •Ponatoski has expressed desire to play professional baseball.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Reds' Matt Ponatoski draft pick has clock ticking for Kentucky football QB commit with deadline looming
"Ponatoski is going to have to make a decision in a hurry.
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