FAYETTEVILLE — Catchers Robert Emery and A.J. Lewis planned to play their final year of college baseball together as graduate transfers at Arkansas next season.
Instead, it appears both players have opted to begin their professional careers this year.
D1Baseball.com and Baseball America reported Monday that Lewis signed a free-agent contract with the Colorado Rockies organization. Emery signed a minor-league contract with the San Francisco Giants last month.
The Rockies have yet to announce Lewis' signing. Lewis did not immediately respond to a message seeking confirmation and an Arkansas baseball team spokesperson was unable to confirm the signing.