Red Sox sign 9th-round draft pick Martin Shelar for $1.5 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox signed high school outfielder Martin Shelar to a $1.5 million contract on July 17, 2026. Shelar, selected in the ninth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, was a standout with a.500 batting average and 19 home runs in his senior year. His impressive performance and potential led Boston to pursue a deal, despite concerns he may choose college baseball instead. Shelar is expected to develop in the minor leagues before making his major league debut.
- •Martin Shelar signed with the Red Sox on July 17, 2026.
- •He was selected in the ninth round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Shelar had a.500 average and 19 home runs in high school.
- •His signing raised expectations for Boston's draft class.
- •Shelar is expected to take time developing in the minors.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Sign 9th-Round Draft Pick to $1.5 Million Contract for Upside, Potential
"Boston is reaching a lot of draft agreements not long after the 2026 MLB Draft was completed.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 4:34 PMJacob Misiorowski Breaks Two Aroldis Chapman Records In Game 1 Of World Series- MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 6:28 AMBraves predicted to sign $75M veteran ex-Yankees 3-time All-Star, AL wins leader this season
MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 4:03 AMDodgers World Series hero undergoes successful surgery, expected to be ready for spring training
MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 3:42 AMWhen time do the Brewers play tomorrow? Game 2, World Series schedule- MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 3:28 AMMLB Postseason Glance
MLB•Oct 24, 2026, 3:01 AMWhat Do World Series Umpires Earn? Salary, Per‑Diem & Bonus Explainer
