Oklahoma Adds Multiple Pitchers From Texas, TCU To Bolster Rotation

College baseball teams are actively bolstering their pitching rosters through transfers ahead of the 2026 season. Alabama secured left-handed reliever Ashton Crowther from South Carolina, who has demonstrated progress in reducing his walk rate and is expected to strengthen Alabama's bullpen. Meanwhile, Oklahoma has aggressively added pitching talent from regional rivals, including right-handers Drew Rerick from Texas and Mason Bixby from TCU, as part of a broader strategy to replace key arms lost in their weekend rotation and bullpen. In Major League Baseball, Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, marking a significant comeback after multiple elbow surgeries; he has posted impressive stats with a 2.82 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. These developments highlight the ongoing emphasis on pitching depth and performance across collegiate and professional baseball.