Multiple SEC Baseball Players Enter Transfer Portal Ahead 2026 Season

Auburn catcher Cale Stricklin is entering the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with limited playing time, as freshman Chase Fralick has secured the starting catcher role. Stricklin appeared in 20 games over his Auburn career, hitting .243 with eight RBIs, but struggled to find consistent at-bats during the 2025 season. Auburn has addressed roster needs by adding five players from the transfer portal, including infielder Ryne Farber and pitcher Drew Whalen. Meanwhile, Alabama baseball has bolstered its roster by adding infielder Brennan Holt from the transfer portal; Holt, a seasoned player with experience at LSU, Oklahoma State, and South Alabama, hit .303 with six home runs in 2025 and is expected to compete for the second base position. Alabama also saw former infielder Kennedy Marceaux transfer out, committing to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns after a strong freshman season with the Crimson Tide. These moves reflect ongoing adjustments by both programs as they prepare for the 2026 collegiate baseball season.