Boston Red Sox Get Creative in Signing 2026 Draft Class

BOSTON -- Just four days after the conclusion of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with nearly all of their top selections, including each of their first three selections, Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, and Jace Mataczynski.

The Red Sox went off the beaten path for their first pick, selecting UNC infielder Jake Schaffner with the 20th overall pick in Saturday's first round. Despite being selected in the first round, Schaffner was a reach for the Red Sox, as MLB Pipeline ranked him as the No. 75 player available in the draft. At the time of his selection, many expected Schaffner to sign an underslot deal with the Red Sox in order to spend the money elsewhere in the draft.