Three Auburn pitchers join Mason Koch in transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Auburn has lost three more pitchers as Saxon Roberts, Trevor Booten, and Justice de Jong enter the transfer portal. This move adds to Mason Koch's recent announcement to seek a new program. Roberts, a freshman, made minimal appearances, while Booten, also a redshirt sophomore, did not pitch in games. Justice de Jong, noted for his performance in relief, struck out five batters this season. The Tigers have begun to address their roster needs by acquiring pitcher Zach Stevens from South Alabama and outfielder John Beverely from Georgia State.
- •Roberts and de Jong are freshmen; Booten is a redshirt sophomore.
- •Booten did not pitch in games during his three seasons.
- •De Jong had five strikeouts in six relief appearances.
- •Auburn adds pitcher Zach Stevens and outfielder John Beverely.
- •Only four players from the 2026 roster have entered the portal so far.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — A trio of Auburn pitchers are set to join the transfer portal
"Auburn is now down four pitchers from its 2026 staff as three more have joined Mason Koch in the transfer portal.
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