# Red Sox Draft Strategy Pays Off | Boston Red Sox News

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Podcast: [Boston Red Sox News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-red-sox-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456210)
Published: 2026-07-18T02:32:12+00:00
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The Red Sox stunned fans by drafting Jake Schaffner first overall — a move called “off the wall” by scouting director Jake Bruml — but they pulled off a savvy financial play by signing him for just $2 million, saving cash to splurge on later picks. That strategy paid off big time: Jace Mataczynski (3rd round) and Martin Shelar (9th round) both got bonuses way above slot, with Shelar setting a new record for a ninth-rounder and even turning down a college scholarship. Kaleb LaFavor (10th round) also got a hefty bonus as a tall pitcher. All four are headed to Fort Myers to begin their pro careers — a draft that kept everyone talking, especially with Bruml leading the charge for the first time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c47e9b513cb5ab21

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