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The University of Florida's baseball program is reshaping its roster as the 2026 season approaches, with a mix of departures and high‑profile transfers shaping the outlook.
Zach Edwards joins a Gators roster in flux, bringing a 5.68 ERA and a high‑velocity arsenal as the team navigates a wave of transfers.
The Gators have added two Oregon State pitchers and several other transfers, while awaiting draft decisions from key players before the portal closes on June 30.
John Martinez, a former Florida Gators infielder, is set to rejoin the University of Florida after spending the last two seasons at Florida Atlantic University. During his time with the Owls, Martinez compiled a .290 batting average and a .755 OPS while appearing in 110 games, and he posted a .973 fielding percentage that highlighted his reliability at the hot corner. Now playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League, he has opened his summer campaign with a .556 average over two games, underscoring the carry‑over of his offensive spark. The Gators have seen a wave of movement in the transfer portal, with seven pitchers and three position players entering the transfer market, while the coaching staff has secured fresh talent through recent commitments. Among the newcomers are former FGCU catcher Jon Embury, Jacksonville State right‑hander Maddox McDougall, Oregon State southpaw Trey Morris and Utah State infielder Kyle McDaniel, each of whom bring a mix of power and poise to the roster. Coach Rich Dorman, who has guided the team’s pitching staff for several seasons, expressed confidence that the blend of returning veterans and fresh arms will restore depth and competitiveness as the schedule unfolds. The moves reflect a broader trend in college baseball, where player mobility has become a central theme, prompting programs to adapt strategies both on and off the diamond.
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 Gators lose several standout players to the draft and the portal, while welcoming fresh talent with strong collegiate credentials, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Florida adds left‑handed ace Trey Morris from Oregon State, while several pitchers enter the portal and new transfers Jon Embury and Maddox McDougall commit.
Despite a 10‑2 loss to Troy in the Gainesville Regional final, the University of Florida baseball program is turning to the transfer portal to replenish talent while confronting the departure of nine seniors and projected MLB draftees.
Eli Blair, a left‑handed pitcher from J.R. Arnold High in Panama City Beach, announced his move to the transfer portal on Monday, joining several other Florida players seeking new opportunities.
Florida’s rising sophomore left‑hander Eli Blair announced his transfer on Monday, joining a wave of southpaws exiting the program while the team welcomes new talent ahead of the next season.
Florida’s baseball team secured commitments from Oregon State pitcher Trey Morris, a freshman All‑American with a 1.98 ERA, and Utah Tech infielder Kyle McDaniel, a .340 hitter, as the Gators prepare for a competitive offseason.
Cooper Walls' move from Florida to Georgia marks a pivotal moment in his collegiate career and reflects the growing influence of the transfer portal in college baseball.
The Gators are reshaping their 2027 baseball squad, adding standout catcher Jon Embury and right‑hander Maddox McDougall while several key players enter the transfer portal.
A 10‑2 loss to Troy ended the Gators' season, but the aftermath brings nine graduates, several players headed for the 2026 MLB Draft, and a wave of transfers that could redefine the program.
Maddox McDougall, a right‑handed pitcher from Jacksonville State, has pledged to the Florida Gators through the transfer portal, adding a proven arm to a roster reshaped by recent departures.
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.
A 10‑2 loss to Troy ended the Gators’ season, prompting a wave of departures and new transfers as the program looks to rebuild.
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.
The Gators’ season ended in a 10‑2 loss to Troy, sparking a wave of departures and strategic transfers as the program looks to reload for 2027.
Junior outfielder Blake Brookins has entered the transfer portal, joining a wave of Gators departures while Florida adds ASUN Player of the Year Jon Embury.
Junior outfielder Blake Brookins has entered the transfer portal, joining a wave of departures from the Florida Gators. The program also welcomed ASUN Player of the Year Jon Embury amid a broader reshuffling of its baseball roster.
Cade Kurland's four-year Gators tenure ends as he joins a wave of transfers, while the team adds Jon Embury and sees multiple pitchers exit the program.
After a breakout freshman season capped by Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year honors, right‑hander Cooper Walls has entered the transfer portal, joining a wave of Gators who are reshaping the roster ahead of next season.
Kolt Myers entered the transfer portal on Thursday, becoming the first position player from the Gators to do so this cycle. His high‑school pedigree and recent collegiate struggles highlight a broader trend of roster turnover, even as Florida adds 2026 ASUN Player of the Year Jon Embury.