Ben Abeldt News: Picked in fifth round by Texas

The Rangers have selected Abeldt (elbow) with the 146th overall pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.

Abeldt missed his final season at TCU following internal brace surgery but was one of the best relievers in the country before getting hurt, putting up a 29.5 percent strikeout rate. The 21-year-old could be given a shot to start in pro ball, but as a crossfire lefty, he likely profiles best in the bullpen as a potential late-inning arm.