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Three El Paso players enter 2026 MLB draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Three El Paso players enter 2026 MLB draft

Summary

Three El Paso baseball players are eligible for the 2026 MLB draft scheduled for July 11-12 in Philadelphia. Armani Raygoza, Diego Cardenas, and Drew Gonzalez have all had strong performances. Raygoza, a 6-foot-1 infielder from UT-Rio Grande Valley, is a two-time Southland Conference Player of the Year. Cardenas excelled at Abilene Christian University, earning All-American honors, while Gonzalez was named 2026 El Paso Times' All-City MVP at Americas High School. Gonzalez has worked out for several MLB teams and hopes to be drafted on day one, with Raygoza aiming for professional opportunities after a standout college career. Cardenas expresses optimism for his chances to continue playing baseball.

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By the Numbers

•2026 MLB draft takes place July 11-12 in Philadelphia.
•Drew Gonzalez hit 13 home runs this season.
•Armani Raygoza holds UTRGV's RBI record.
•Diego Cardenas earned All-American honors at Abilene Christian.
•Gonzalez aims to impress teams with workouts.

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3:20 PMYahoo Sports — 3 El Paso baseball players could be taken in 2026 MLB draft

What they're saying

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3 El Paso baseball players could be taken in 2026 MLB draft: Armani Raygoza, Diego Cardenas and Drew Gonzalez. The draft is July 11-12, 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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