
Five Florida Gators Among Invitees to 2026 MLB Draft Combine
The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will feature five current Gators and four signed prospects, highlighting a deep talent pool heading to Phoenix before the draft in Philadelphia.
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The 2026 MLB Draft Combine will feature five current Gators and four signed prospects, highlighting a deep talent pool heading to Phoenix before the draft in Philadelphia.

Veteran infielder John Martinez rejoins the Florida Gators after a standout season at FAU, adding versatility as the program reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 draft.

The University of Florida’s baseball program is entering a critical phase of reconstruction as it seeks to shore up a roster that has seen several key departures in recent weeks. With the transfer portal set to close at the end of June and the MLB Draft slated to begin in mid‑July, the Gators are balancing the urgency of filling gaps with the uncertainty of how incoming talent will fit into the 2027 lineup.

With the draft set to open on July 11, five current Gators and four high‑school signees will test their skills in Arizona, where rankings from MLB.com and Perfect Game highlight their prospects.
Florida’s baseball program, responsible for 29 MLB draft picks since 2021, will send five current players and four high‑school signees to the Phoenix draft combine, where Liam Peterson is projected as a top‑10 to top‑18 selection.

After a brief spell at Ohio State and a standout performance in the 2025 U18 EuroBasket, guard Mathieu Grujicic has committed to Radford University, becoming the final transfer from the Buckeyes' roster.

Left‑hander Rivers Kurland has entered the transfer portal, leaving Florida with only two southpaws and prompting coach Kevin O'Sullivan to prioritize left‑handed talent in the upcoming cycle.

Rivers Kurland, a top‑ranked left‑hander from the 2025 class, has entered the transfer portal, prompting Florida to overhaul its pitching staff and target new talent.
With the portal window running from June 1 to 30 and the draft scheduled for July 13‑14, the Gators must replace key left‑handed arms, two catchers and several infield pieces while retaining a strong pitching core and a stacked outfield.