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Rockies draft three college players, targeting future Isotopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Summary

The Colorado Rockies made significant moves in the MLB Draft, selecting three college players in the first 40 picks. Tyler Bell, a shortstop from Kentucky, was picked 10th overall but is facing a recovery period due to a shoulder injury. Catcher Daniel Jackson from Georgia, the Golden Spikes Award winner, was selected 37th overall, and right-handed pitcher Logan Reddemann from UCLA went 38th overall. This strategy aims to bolster their roster and potentially expedite their transition to Triple-A affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes.

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By the Numbers

•Rockies selected Tyler Bell 10th, Daniel Jackson 37th, Logan Reddemann 38th.
•Bell is sidelined due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery.
•Jackson made history as the first Division I catcher with 25 home runs and steals in a season.
•Reddemann is recognized for his advanced pitch arsenal.
•Isotopes lead Pacific Coast League in stolen bases with 139.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Topes Notes: Rockies go heavy on college players early in MLB Draft, could they be Isotopes soon?

What they're saying

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The Colorado Rockies over the weekend stocked the cupboard in the MLB Draft. How well they stocked it is a game of wait and see. Considering they locked up three highly touted college players in the first 40 picks of the first day of the draft, might the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes be seeing some of the new Rockies sooner rather than later? Maybe. While a bit optimistic, it isn't out of the ...
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