​The 2026 MLB Draft continues to erode Texas A&M’s anticipated pitching depth by taking away another portal addition the Aggies had been counting on. On Sunday, right-hander Jase Evangelista, who joined A&M after leaving UNLV, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 14th round (No. 424 overall). His selection reinforces the pattern of Aggie targets opting to begin professional careers rather than report to College Station, a trend that has become all too familiar for coach Michael Earley and his staff. Evangelista’s departure represents another tough setback for A&M’s pitching staff, which was hoping he could contribute immediately with reliable innings and a higher strike-throwing rate from the bullpen.
The decision to turn pro instead of donning the Aggie uniform leaves Earley to navigate a summer of rebuilding with fewer arms than anticipated. Evangelista had emerged as UNLV’s most competitive pitcher last season. He appeared in 19 games with a 4–1 record, primarily functioning from the bullpen. Over 46.2 innings, he punched out 64 hitters, issued 18 walks, and restricted opponents to a .282 batting average. That profile—efficient strike throwing, yardage in the bullpen, and a willingness to attack hitters—fit neatly with the type of pitcher Texas A&M has been targeting through the transfer portal. His strong in-season numbers suggested he could have been a ready-made option for the Aggies’ bullpen, a unit that has faced constant churn and a need for dependable, strike-throwing arms to stabilize late-game situations.
While being drafted does not obligate a player to sign, TexAgs reports indicate Evangelista is expected to join the Red Sox organization. If that holds, his pro career will begin officially, sidestepping a potential stint in college baseball and moving straight into professional development. This development compounds the challenge for a staff already weathering multiple draft departures. For Enright, it marks a second significant hurdle in his first summer as pitching coach, underscoring how volatile roster construction has become in the MLB Draft era. The clock is running on how quickly Texas A&M can identify, recruit, and develop the next wave of arms capable of shouldering a heavier load.
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