Texas A&M junior pitcher skips draft, returning to bolster 2026 pitching rotation
Texas A&M coaches Michael Earley and Jason Kelly received some great news on day two of the 2025 MLB Draft when one of their top arms from the 2024 season announced their return to Aggieland for the 2026 season.
On Monday afternoon, redshirt junior Shane Sdao announced via social media that he will be back in Maroon & White after missing the entire 2025 season due to an arm injury.
With both Justin Lamkin and Myles Patton drafted, the Aggies' weekend rotation took a hit. Prior to his injury, Sdao was expected to compete for one of those three spots. He should be fully healthy next season, giving Texas A&M a legitimate and proven SEC starter with postseason experience.
Time will tell how he responds to the new pitching coach and shakes off the rust, but if he can return to his 2024 form, the staff gains a significant edge in building the rotation. In two seasons at A&M, Sdao holds a 9–2 record with a 3.82 ERA and 101 strikeouts over 92 innings.
Below you can see the official announcement.
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