# Schmidt Walks, Guardians Miss Out | Cleveland Guardians News

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Podcast: [Cleveland Guardians News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-guardians-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7455155)
Published: 2026-07-27T22:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

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: 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/61beb88dab9058a9

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