Guardians Miss on Logan Schmidt, Brewers Lose Aidan Knaak to College Route

Cleveland failed to sign their 59th overall pick Logan Schmidt by the July 27 deadline, costing the Guardians a potential 60th pick next year and keeping Schmidt from turning pro this season; Schmidt, a 6'4" high school lefty with mid-90s velocity, is LSU-committed and could re-enter the draft in 2027. Milwaukee also did not sign fifth-rounder Aidan Knaak, a Clemson right-hander who will return to college; the Brewers won’t receive a compensation pick for him. Cleveland signed all other selections, and Knaak’s situation underscores the ongoing unsettled nature of the draft-eligibility landscape as teams navigate bonuses and potential NIL considerations.}