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Last updated September 6, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Texas Rangers
The Headline Pick
Gio Rojas — P, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
Selected at No. 16 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Texas Rangers made 20 total selections in this draft class.
20 selections, opening with Gio Rojas (P, Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS) at No. 16 overall. 12 of the 20 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The Texas Rangers' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Gio Rojas
Round 1, Pick 16Connor Comeau
Round 2, Pick 54Brody Bumila
Round 3, Pick 89Full Texas Rangers Draft Class
MLB has published signing bonuses for 18 of the 20 selections — $11.73M committed so far. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline; this table updates as they are.
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Gio Rojas | P | Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS | $4.6M |
| 2 | 54 | Connor Comeau | SS | L. C. Anderson HS | $2.5M |
| 3 | 89 | Brody Bumila | P | Bishop Feehan HS | $2.75M |
| 4 | 117 | Hudson Calhoun | P | Mississippi | $498,375 |
| 5 | 149 | Michael Anderson Jr. | 1B | Penn State | $172,500 |
| 6 | 178 | Aidan Brainard | P | Nevada | $2,500 |
| 7 | 207 | Caden Aoki | P | Georgia | $2,500 |
| 8 | 237 | Kolby Branch | SS | Georgia | $7,500 |
| 9 | 267 | Kaden Carpenter | RF | Utah Valley | $2,500 |
| 10 | 297 | Evan Morrison | SS | Grand Valley St U | $2,500 |
| 11 | 327 | Jordan Hawkins | OF | Carl Albert HS | $200,000 |
| 12 | 357 | Jackson Nash | P | Longwood | $167,500 |
| 13 | 387 | Will Whelan | P | Minnesota | $150,000 |
| 14 | 417 | Alfredo Capacete | P | California Baptist | $95,000 |
| 15 | 447 | Landon Brewer | P | Minden HS | $197,500 |
| 16 | 477 | Brandon Crabtree | 3B | Catawba | $150,000 |
| 17 | 507 | Collin Cobb | P | Williston State Col | $177,500 |
| 18 | 537 | Max Kaufer | C | Wichita State | $50,000 |
| 19 | 567 | Selden Kolkebeck | P | Northern Valley Regional HS | — |
| 20 | 597 | Cody Airington | P | Austin Peay State | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the Texas Rangers have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Texas Rangers made 20 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the Texas Rangers draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Texas Rangers selected Gio Rojas, P out of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS, with the No. 16 overall pick.
How many of the Texas Rangers 2026 draft picks have signed?
MLB has published signing bonuses for 18 of the Texas Rangers 2026 selections, totaling $11.73M. The largest belongs to Gio Rojas (P), at $4.6M. Bonuses are announced through the signing deadline, and this page updates as they are.
Who are the Texas Rangers top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top Texas Rangers rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Gio Rojas, Connor Comeau, Brody Bumila. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy Texas Rangers rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
Texas Rangers rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.