The Texas Longhorns experienced a relatively quiet first day of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, as only two commits from the 2025 class, Gavin Fien and Kayson Cunningham, were drafted. Joining them and having his name called was superstar right fielder Max Belyeu, as he was taken by the Colorado Rockies.

Three key Texas baseball pitchers are expected to forego the 2025 MLB Draft and return to play for the Longhorns next season, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told the American-Statesman on Wednesday. Ruger Riojas, Luke Harrison and Max Grubbs will all wear burnt orange again in 2026.