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The Texas Rangers have officially signed second-round pick Connor Comeau and third-round selection Brody Bumila, continuing to finalize agreements with the top of their 2026 MLB Draft class.
Both players were among the most talented high school prospects available at their respective draft positions, giving Texas another pair of high-ceiling additions as the organization continues to invest heavily in its farm system.
According to MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, Comeau signed for a reported $2.5 million after being selected with the 54th overall pick. The signing bonus came in well above the slot value of $1,805,300, reflecting the Rangers' belief in the Texas native's long-term potential.
Widely regarded as one of the most advanced prep hitters in the draft, Comeau impressed evaluators with his mature offensive approach and projectable frame.
Standing 6-foot-4, the right-handed hitting shortstop possesses a smooth, repeatable swing that consistently produces hard contact. Scouts also believe he has plenty of room to add strength, which could translate into significantly more power as he develops physically.
Comeau entered the draft committed to Texas A&M, making him one of several highly regarded prep players with strong college options. The Rangers ultimately convinced him to begin his professional career instead, adding another promising position player to their pipeline.
Texas also finalized a deal with left-handed pitcher Brody Bumila, who signed for a reported $2.75 million after being selected 89th overall. The bonus far exceeded the slot value of $900,800 and underscored the organization's confidence in his long-term upside.
Bumila likely would have been selected much earlier if not for concerns surrounding his elbow. The Massachusetts native is expected to undergo a second procedure to repair his ulnar collateral ligament after previously having internal brace surgery in 2025, creating uncertainty for clubs evaluating his immediate availability.
Even with the injury, the Rangers were willing to make a significant investment because of the upside Bumila possesses. The 6-foot-9 left-hander dominated during his senior season at Bishop Feehan High School, posting a 6-0 record with a 1.10 ERA while striking out 106 batters across 44.1 innings.
His combination of exceptional size, premium velocity and swing-and-miss stuff gives him the ingredients to develop into a high-impact pitcher once he returns to full health. Although his professional debut may be delayed during rehabilitation, the Rangers clearly viewed the long-term reward as worth the risk.
With Comeau and Bumila now under contract alongside first-round pick Gio Rojas, Texas has secured agreements with each of its first three selections from the 2026 MLB Draft, strengthening an already promising farm system with three of the class's most intriguing high school talents.
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Both players were among the most talented high school prospects available at their respective draft positions, giving Texas another pair of high-ceiling additions as the organization continues to invest heavily in its farm system.
According to MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, Comeau signed for a reported $2.5 million after being selected with the 54th overall pick. The signing bonus came in well above the slot value of $1,805,300, reflecting the Rangers' belief in the Texas native's long-term potential.
Widely regarded as one of the most advanced prep hitters in the draft, Comeau impressed evaluators with his mature offensive approach and projectable frame.
Standing 6-foot-4, the right-handed hitting shortstop possesses a smooth, repeatable swing that consistently produces hard contact. Scouts also believe he has plenty of room to add strength, which could translate into significantly more power as he develops physically.
Comeau entered the draft committed to Texas A&M, making him one of several highly regarded prep players with strong college options. The Rangers ultimately convinced him to begin his professional career instead, adding another promising position player to their pipeline.
Texas also finalized a deal with left-handed pitcher Brody Bumila, who signed for a reported $2.75 million after being selected 89th overall. The bonus far exceeded the slot value of $900,800 and underscored the organization's confidence in his long-term upside.
Bumila likely would have been selected much earlier if not for concerns surrounding his elbow. The Massachusetts native is expected to undergo a second procedure to repair his ulnar collateral ligament after previously having internal brace surgery in 2025, creating uncertainty for clubs evaluating his immediate availability.
Even with the injury, the Rangers were willing to make a significant investment because of the upside Bumila possesses. The 6-foot-9 left-hander dominated during his senior season at Bishop Feehan High School, posting a 6-0 record with a 1.10 ERA while striking out 106 batters across 44.1 innings.
His combination of exceptional size, premium velocity and swing-and-miss stuff gives him the ingredients to develop into a high-impact pitcher once he returns to full health. Although his professional debut may be delayed during rehabilitation, the Rangers clearly viewed the long-term reward as worth the risk.
With Comeau and Bumila now under contract alongside first-round pick Gio Rojas, Texas has secured agreements with each of its first three selections from the 2026 MLB Draft, strengthening an already promising farm system with three of the class's most intriguing high school talents.
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