Tennessee Baseball Retains Core Pitchers Amid Massive Transfer Portal Exodus
A look at how Tennessee's baseball program navigated the loss of 18 players, kept its top pitchers, and plotted a strategy for the upcoming 2027 season.
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A look at how Tennessee's baseball program navigated the loss of 18 players, kept its top pitchers, and plotted a strategy for the upcoming 2027 season.

After a breakout 2026 season, utility player Blake Grimmer has elected to stay through 2027, providing stability for a Tennessee team reshaping its infield through the portal.

Blake Grimmer, a redshirt junior with a .283 average and 13 home runs, decides to stay in college, reshaping Tennessee's infield and bringing in Air Force standout Wyatt Hanoian before the MLB Draft begins on July 11.

After a standout 2026 campaign, Blake Grimmer opts to stay with the Tennessee Vols, bringing his .283 average and 13 home runs back to the lineup as the team welcomes new talent.

After a standout 2026 campaign, infielder Blake Grimmer announced he will skip the MLB draft and remain in college through the 2027 season.
After a breakout 2026 campaign that saw him hit .283 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs, Blake Grimmer has elected to remain in school, forgoing the MLB draft and positioning himself as a redshirt junior for the upcoming 2027 season.
Blake Grimmer, a Tennessee baseball infielder, announced that he will forgo the MLB draft and remain in college for the 2027 season, positioning himself as a redshirt junior.
After a breakout year that saw him hit .283 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs, Tennessee’s Blake Grimmer decided to withdraw from the MLB draft and remain with the Volunteers through the 2027 season.

As the college baseball transfer window shut, Tennessee's coaching staff finalized a mix of returnees, departures and new additions ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.

From professional contracts and top prospect status to coaching roles and retirements, the former Vols roster has taken diverse paths since capturing the 2024 national title.

With the draft just three weeks away, the Vols are finalizing a lineup that could feature key returnees and new talent.

A look at the players leaving, returning and arriving as the Vols prepare for a pivotal campaign.
The University of Tennessee has secured four graduate transfers who could reshape its baseball roster for the upcoming season, each bringing distinct skills and experience.

With the transfer portal set to close in just over a week, Tennessee has secured its fourth incoming pitcher, while several seniors have exhausted eligibility and several prospects eye the MLB Draft.

A look at the Tennessee players and commits invited to the MLB Draft combine, the significance of their selections, and what it means for the upcoming draft.
Wyatt Hanoian, a standout freshman at Air Force, has committed to Tennessee baseball, adding offensive firepower and defensive reliability to the Volunteers' roster.

The Tennessee Volunteers are reshaping their roster through the transfer portal, targeting high‑performing infielder Wyatt Hanoian while navigating departures and draft prospects.
Tennessee baseball is reshaping its 2027 roster after a wave of departures, securing its first transfer commitment from Mercer two‑way player Braydon Kersey and targeting key additions in pitching, infield and outfield.

Braydon Kersey commits to Tennessee baseball, bringing dual‑way talent and a proven track record to a Volunteers roster in rebuilding mode.
Manny Marin, Tennessee's sophomore shortstop, has entered the transfer portal and is eligible for the MLB draft in July. His exit leaves a clear void at shortstop, prompting the Volunteers to consider returning players and highly ranked freshmen for the upcoming season.

Recent moves in the Tennessee Volunteers baseball roster reveal a blend of departures and commitments as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
A deep look at how Tennessee's 2027 baseball squad blends proven returners, key newcomers, and draft‑watch dynamics under Coach Josh Elander.

After two seasons at Tennessee, utility player Jay Abernathy is heading for the transfer portal, leaving the Volunteers to navigate a reshaped lineup as they aim to rebound from a disappointing postseason.
Despite a 38‑win campaign and a No. 2 regional seed, Tennessee's 2026 baseball season fell short of lofty expectations, exposing coaching adjustments, bullpen woes and a roster in flux.