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Schmidt Walks, Guardians Miss Out | Cleveland Guardians News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
Logan Schmidt, a top-tier high school pitcher with a fastball clocked at 94-97 mph, opted out of signing with the Cleveland Guardians after being drafted in the second round — a move that leaves the team without a high-upside arm for their pipeline this year. The sticking point? Money — Schmidt’s camp demanded a bonus that would’ve pushed the Guardians over MLB’s bonus pool limits. Though the team gambled on his potential, they now face a one-year delay in adding his talent, with Schmidt likely heading to LSU or junior college before re-entering the draft. In compensation, the Guardians will receive a future draft pick around the 60th overall, but it won’t replace the immediate impact they hoped to gain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/61beb88dab9058a9