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MLB Draft Recap: Kentucky could have strong roster in 2024

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The 2023 MLB Draft ended on Tuesday evening with four current players or commits being selected. The Pittsburgh Pirates picked right-handed pitcher Austin Strickland (7th round) and left-handed pitcher Magdiel Cotto (11th round), the Kansas City Royals selected right-handed pitcher Logan Martin (12th round) and the St. Louis Cardinals selected incoming transfer Trey Paige (17th round).

The expectation is that each of the four players selected will sign professional contracts. However, starting catcher Devin Burkes and right-handed reliever Mason Moore are noticeably missing from this list. Both players were among the best prospects the Wildcats had this season, but both had leverage working in their favor.